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Gays in professional associations or unions

 File — Folder: 10

Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

Jeffrey Escoffier records of The Gay Alternative include records of the magazine and a small amount of Jeffrey Escoffier's personal papers. The collection includes original documents (many hand-written) that pertain to the activities of the magazine, such as administrative forms, financial statements, and internal as well as external correspondence. The bulk of the collection, however, is manuscripts, some with editors' corrections, which were subsequently published in the magazine (or not). Finally, it includes personal papers of Jeffrey Escoffier, including a paper he delivered to the Homosexual Community Counseling Center Conference on Vocational Guidance and Gay Lifestyles in 1974 in New York.

The collection may interest researchers who desire an understanding of one of Philadelphia's first gay literary magazines. It provides a thorough look at the operation of The Gay Alternative as well as provides a personal look at some of the work of Jeffrey Escoffier from 1972 to 1976. The papers reveal attitudes and beliefs of one segment of the gay community through essay, commentary, poetry, letters, etc.

The collection is organized in three series: "I. Original manuscripts" organized by author's last name; "II. 'The Gay Alternative' administrative records"; and "III. Jeffrey Escoffier papers." An inventory is provided below.

Dates

  • 1972 - 1976

Conditions Governing Access Note

Any correspondence with private individuals is embargoed until 50 years after the creation date of the correspondence; correspondence with organizations, public figures, and businesses is unrestricted. Contact John J. Wilcox Jr. LGBT Archives of Philadelphia for more information about accessing this collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the John J. Wilcox, Jr. LGBT Archives, William Way LGBT Community Center Repository

Contact:
1315 Spruce Street
Philadelphia PA 19107
215-732-2220