Bobby Smith Photograph collection, 1945-1980
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Maniscalco, Rex (1956-2009)
- Smith, Bobby M., 1923-2008
- Abstract:
- This collection primarily consists of photographs taken by queer photographer Bobby Smith in the 1950s and 60s. The photos depict scenes of gatherings of queer folks in homes and clubs, giving researchers a rare view of queer life and culture in Florida during the mid-20th century.
- Extent:
- 1.25 Linear Feet
- 5 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Bobby Smith Photograph Collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Background
- Scope and content:
This collection primarily consists of photographs taken by Bobby Smith in the 1950s and 60s. Included alongside this collection is a set of notes from Dr. David Johnson's 2008 interview with Bobby Smith and Kay Thompson.
- Arrangement:
Series arranged by format
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Queer experience
Queer culture
Queer community
Photography
LGBTQ+ bars
LGBTQ+ artists
Queer artists
Transgender artists
Gender non-conforming people
Drag bars
Drag performers
Drag queens
Caricatures and cartoons - Names:
- Maniscalco, Rex (1956-2009)
Thompson, Kay (Katherine E.), 1923-2009 - Places:
- Tampa (Fla.)
Access and use
- 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:
Bobby Smith Photograph Collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
- Location of this collection:
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The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122TampaFL33620-5400USA
