Asian male nude collection, 1939-2014, Date acquired: 07/00/2013
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Anonymous
- Abstract:
- A collection of materials, including magazines, books, photographs and ephemera, that document the historical rarity of the Asian male nude.
- Extent:
- 29.04 Linear Feet
- 67 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Asian Male Nude Collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Background
- Scope and content:
The collection contains magazines, news clippings, photographs, ephemera, and audio/visual materials that document the historical rarity of the Asian male nude and the transition from the rarity of the Asian male nude to the more common proliferation of materials that can be found in later years. Even now when male Asian nudes are appearing with a limited frequency, the Asian body is portrayed in racial stereotypes, as being unworthy, lacking sexual endowment, or being submissive or passive. The collection illustrates the historical reality of this racial stereotype and the rarity of the nude Asian male in gay imagery in art as well as Western pornography. The gradual emergence from a near total absence from male imagery to the presently more widespread use of the Asian male nude is traced in detail. Also included in the collection are series on Asian body building, including martial arts, and Asian adult film stars Jordan Young and Brandon Lee.
- Acquisition information:
Anonymous
Donation
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged by series. Within each series, items are arranged by geographical location, then by date of publication. In the event of no date being provided, the items are arranged alphabetically by subject.
- 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:
Asian Male Nude 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
