Media committee records, 1990 - 1992
Scope and Contents
The collection comprises press material, flyers, clippings, correspondence, notes, protest signs, audiocassettes, and a VHS videocassette from activist Tom Mertz documenting the activities of the Los Angeles chapter of Queer Nation, 1990-2000. The bulk of the materials documents the actions Queer Nation/LA organized and the media attention it received, including actions against the Arsenio Hall Show, Barney's Beanery, and Dr. Laura Schlesinger. Also included is material for a radio documentary on the 20th anniversary of the Los Angeles Gay Community Services Center, produced by Mertz for the IMRU radio program on KPFK.
Dates
- Creation: 1990 - 1992
Creator
- From the Collection: Mertz, Tom (Creator, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.4 Linear Feet (1 archive carton + 1 mapcase drawer.)
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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