Gay surfer collection, 1936-2011, Date acquired: 07/00/2013
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Anonymous
- Abstract:
- A collection of books, magazines, newsclippings, and ephemera relating to the gay surfer image in printed form.
- Extent:
- 15.53 Linear Feet
- 34 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Gay Surfer Collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Background
- Scope and content:
The collection contains numerous books, magazines, newsclippings, and other ephemera relating to the gay surfer image in printed form. Beginning in 1936, the collection documents the increasingly visible appearance of surfers and its connection with gay men and women until 2011 through nude photographs, all male physique magazines, and eventually to overtly gay lifestyle publications and advertisements.
- Acquisition information:
Anonymous
Donation
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged in chronological order by year. Items with no discernable date are grouped together. Books are grouped by size.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
Age Restriction. The material in this collection is restricted by age. Patron will be required to demonstrate by State Issued ID that they are of the proper age of consent (18+) to view this material.
- Terms of access:
None. The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.
- Preferred citation:
Gay Surfer Collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
- Location of this collection:
-
The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122TampaFL33620-5400USA
