Research Catalog

International Gay Information Center collection

Title
International Gay Information Center collection, 1951-1994.
Author
International Gay Information Center.
Supplementary Content
Finding Aid

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Ballard, Lockett Ford.
  • Bell, Arthur (Arthur Irving)
  • Blackwell, Billy Wilder.
  • Brass, Perry.
  • Call, Hal.
  • Clement, Robert M.
  • Dewees, Curtis.
  • Eves, Bruce.
  • Hammond, John.
  • Hay, Harry.
  • Jackson, Don.
  • Jay, Karla.
  • Kameny, Frank, 1925-2011.
  • Kepner, Jim.
  • Kight, Morris.
  • Legg, Dorr.
  • Porczak, Walter.
  • Staggs, Sam.
  • Young, Allen, 1941-
  • Christopher Street That New Magazine.
  • Daughters of Bilitis.
  • Gay Activists Alliance.
  • Gay Alliance of Brooklyn.
  • Gay Switchboard of New York.
  • Mattachine Society.
  • One, Inc.
  • Pacifica Radio.
  • Society for Individual Rights (San Francisco, Calif.)
Description
208.5 linear feet (135 cartons, 103 boxes).
Summary
  • The collection documents the gay liberation movement in New York City and America from the 1950s to the 1980s.
  • Audiovisual materials include recorded interviews with gay leaders such as Hal (Harold) Call, Curtis Dewees, Franklin Kameny, James Kepner, Morris Kight, Henry (Harry) Hay, Dorr Legg, and Donald Lucas, which chronicle the history of early gay and lesbian organizations such as the Mattachine Society, One, Inc., the Daughters of Bilitis, the Society for Individual Rights, and the Gay Liberation Front. There are also sound recordings of a number of radio and television programs on gay-related issues, most of which were broadcast on Pacifica Radio stations in the early 1980s. These record news and issues of concern to the gay community, such as bias crimes, homophobia, and the spread of AIDS. In addition, the collection includes recordings of lectures, conferences, public forums, and other meetings organized by gay and lesbian groups, some of which include performances by gay entertainers. Most of these gatherings took place in the New York City area in the late 1970s or early 1980s. Audiovisual materials also include television programs (and outtakes) produced in the early 1970s for broadcast on Open Channel, a public access cable channel in New York City. In addition, there are two erotic films, and a documentary entitled, "A Gay View/Male," which was released in 1974.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Artifacts.
  • Audio tapes.
  • Ephemera.
  • Motion pictures.
  • Negatives.
  • Photographic prints.
  • Videotapes.
Note
  • Component parts of the collection will be described in separate catalog records.
Access (note)
  • are restricted until 2043 and 2055.
  • Restricted access;
Additional Formats (note)
  • available on cassette.
Source (note)
  • International Gay Information Center, Inc.
Biography (note)
  • The International Gay Information Center, Inc. (IGIC) was founded in New York City in 1982 for the purpose of collecting and preserving historical records and papers which document the movement for gay rights in America.
Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
  • Finding aid available in repository and on internet.
Processing Action (note)
  • Accessioned
  • Cataloging updated
Call Number
MssCol 2017
OCLC
NYPW90-A26
Author
International Gay Information Center.
Title
International Gay Information Center collection, 1951-1994.
Access
Parts of the collection are restricted until 2043 and 2055.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Access
Researchers must use cassette copies of sound recordings and moving images.
Additional Formats
Sound recordings and most moving images available on cassette.
Biography
The International Gay Information Center, Inc. (IGIC) was founded in New York City in 1982 for the purpose of collecting and preserving historical records and papers which document the movement for gay rights in America. Since its founding the IGIC has collected the records of organizations and the papers of individuals who have been active in the gay rights movement.It has also collected and preserved an extensive file of gay periodicals and imprints; audio-visual materials; and a large mass of printed and near-printed ephemera which document the social and political activities and events of local gay organizations and groups in various cities throughout America. Since its founding John Hammond has served as president, and Bruce Eves as vice-president and treasurer.
Indexes
Finding aid available in repository and on internet.
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Finding Aid
Added Author
Ballard, Lockett Ford.
Bell, Arthur (Arthur Irving)
Blackwell, Billy Wilder.
Brass, Perry.
Call, Hal.
Clement, Robert M.
Dewees, Curtis.
Eves, Bruce.
Hammond, John.
Hay, Harry.
Jackson, Don.
Jay, Karla.
Kameny, Frank, 1925-2011.
Kepner, Jim.
Kight, Morris.
Legg, Dorr.
Porczak, Walter.
Staggs, Sam.
Young, Allen, 1941-
Christopher Street That New Magazine.
Daughters of Bilitis.
Gay Activists Alliance.
Gay Alliance of Brooklyn.
Gay Switchboard of New York.
Mattachine Society.
One, Inc.
Pacifica Radio.
Society for Individual Rights (San Francisco, Calif.)
Research Call Number
MssCol 2017
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