Karl Clark memorial book
Scope and Content
Memorial book of clippings, e-mail, and images, 2001-2002, documenting the life of Barnett "Karl" Clark. The book was assembled by Richard A. Rogers and Bill E. Mullins and reproduced by means of an ink-jet printer and photocopier. The unbound pages document Clark's life, his memorial service, and statements of tribute from individuals and organizations.
Dates
- Creation: 2001-2002
Creator
- Rogers, Richard A. (Person)
- Mullins, Bill E. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the ONE Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives at USC Libraries as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Biographical Note
Barnett "Karl" Clark, a native of Pennsylvania, and his partner Paul Dieters relocated to South Florida in the 1970s. Clark became active in the LGBT movement as Anita Bryant fought to overturn Miami-Dade County's gay-rights ordinance. He was a founding member of South Florida gay and lesbian organizations including the Political Advocacy Coalition Political Action Committee (PAC-PAC), the Dolphin Democratic Club, and the Florida Gold Coast Chapter of the Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Veterans of America. In 2001 Clark died just before assuming the position of executive director Pride in Greater Fort Lauderdale.
Sources:
Elliot, Andrea. "Gay activist Karl Clark, 58: 'community was his life.' The Hearld, May 07, 2001.
O'Matz, Meagan. "Barnett 'Karl' Clark, 58, gay-rights pioneer and activist." South Florida Sun-Sentinel, May 07, 2001.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Clippings, e-mail, and images, 2001-2002, documenting the life of gay activist Barnett "Karl" Clark of Wilton Manors, Florida. Clark was a founding member of South Florida gay and lesbian organizations including the Political Advocacy Coalition Political Action Committee (PAC-PAC), The Dolphin Democratic Club, and the Florida Gold Coast Chapter of the Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Veterans of America.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Date and method of acquisition unknown.
Subject
- Clark, Karl (Barnett Karl Clark) (Person)
- Title
- Finding Aid to the Karl Clark Memorial Book
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Michael C. Oliveira
- Date
- (c) 2014
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
- Sponsor
- Processing this collection has been funded by a generous grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Repository Details
Part of the ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, University of Southern California Repository
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