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Mary Whitlock photographs

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Coll2008-053

Scope and Content of Collection

This collection consists of photographic images, including prints, negatives, and color transparencies (slides), documenting the professional career and private life of Mary Whitlock between 1974 and 2008. The bulk of the collection consists of images taken by Whitlock in her capacity as a professional photographer. Several photograph and slide portfolios contain commercial images; the remaining materials document the Los Angeles GLBT, in particular the lesbian, community between 1974 and approximately 1990. The collection also contains several albums documenting Whitlock's personal relationships with family and friends, and her life with her partner Nancy Rosenblum; a small number of clippings, correspondence, brochures, fliers, and programs; and a silver pin with the word "Lesbian" in blue enamel.

Dates

  • Creation: 1974 - 2008
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1974 - 1990

Creator

Access

The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.

Publication Rights

Researchers wishing to publish materials must obtain permission in writing from ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives as the physical owner. Researchers must also obtain clearance from the holder(s) of any copyrights in the materials. Note that ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives can grant copyright clearance only for those materials for which we hold the copyright. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain copyright clearance for all other materials directly from the copyright holder(s).

Biography

To be supplied later.

Extent

2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Photographic images, including prints, negatives, and color transparencies (slides), documenting the professional career and private life of Mary Whitlock between 1974 and 2008. The bulk of the collection consists of images taken by Whitlock in her capacity as a professional photographer, documenting the Los Angeles GLBT, in particular the lesbian, community between 1974 and approximately 1990. The collection also contains several albums documenting Whitlock's personal relationships with family and friends, and her life with her partner Nancy Rosenblum, as well as a small number of clippings, correspondence, brochures, fliers, and programs.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Mary Whitlock, July 24, 2008.

General Physical Description note

1 archive carton + 1 archive half-carton + 1 clamshell binder + 1 oversized box

Processing Information

Collection processed by Misha Karbelnig, September 24, 2008.

Processing this collection has been funded by a generous grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

Title
Finding aid of the Mary Whitlock Photographs Coll2008.053
Status
Completed
Author
Misha Karbelnig
Date
© 2008
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in: English

Repository Details

Part of the ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, University of Southern California Repository

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