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Scope and Contents
The collection comprises printouts from The Backroom, 1987-1990, a New York-based computer bulletin board service (BBS) co-moderated by David Charnow. Known as the Upper Westsider, Charnow was instrumental in establishing and maintaining "Survivors," a section of the The Backroom BBS that served as a discussion forum for people with HIV/AIDS. The collection consists of a curated selection of messages posted to the electronic BBS entitled "Survivors, Conversations with Upper Westsider, 1987," as well as transcripts from conference proceedings and interviews, including discussions with Dr. Joyce Wallace, Dr. Michael Lange, Griffin Gold and Michael Hirsch.
Dates
- Creation: 1987 - 1990
Creator
- From the Collection: Charnow, David (Creator, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.7 Linear Feet (1 archive carton.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, University of Southern California Repository
909 West Adams Boulevard
Los Angeles California 90007 United States
(213) 821-2771
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