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Writings and personal papers, circa 1955-2005

 Series — Box: 1-4, 14, 18
Identifier: Series 1

Scope and Contents

This series comprises writings, poetry, correspondence, research material, subject files, publicity material, clippings, interview transcripts, and other material primarily from William Moritz. Included are manuscripts, scripts, and poetry written by Moritz; as well as production and publicity materials for his play The Midas Well Show and his film All My Lost Lovers. Clippings, research material, and subject files cover a variety of Moritz's interests, including music, poetry, film, performing arts, gay history, gay literature, and historic figures such as Harry Hay and Walt Whitman. Some materials document Moritz's participation in Radical Faeries gatherings and other gay and lesbian events. This series also includes writings by other authors and personal papers from Harry Frazier, "Buddha" John Parker, and Robert Opel. The bulk of this series is believed to be from Moritz, and other creators are identified wherever they are known.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1955-2005

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to researchers. The original films in this collection are deposited in conjunction with the Outfest Legacy Project at the UCLA Film and Television Archive. Advance notice is required for researchers wishing to access these materials.

Extent

From the Collection: 17.6 Linear Feet (3 archive boxes, 6 archive cartons, 3 binder boxes, 6 flat archive boxes, 1 mapcase drawer.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Arrangement

Clippings about William Moritz or Harry Frazier are at the beginning of this series, followed by Moritz's writings. The remaining folders are arranged alphabetically.

Repository Details

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

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