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Award plaque, "West Covina, Headquarters City, East San Gabriel Valley", 1971

 File — Box: 1, Item: 11

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Administrative records, articles of incorporation, correspondence, awards and recognitions, bumper stickers, event flyers, programs, "Get the Facts" 16mm film, newspaper clippings, photographs, poster, and an embosser from the Committee for the Eradication of Syphilis, Inc. (CES), 1967-1976. Founded in 1967 by Vernon C. Mitchell in West Hollywood, California, The Committee for the Eradication of Syphilis was "dedicated to a venereal disease free community" and became the first free health clinic for homosexuals with sexually transmitted diseases. The collection also includes personal papers and photographs of gay activist and gay health advocate, Vernon C. Mitchell, including news clippings and photographs related to Boys Market in Marina del Rey, California, and the discrimination case with Gloria Allred.

Dates

  • Creation: 1971

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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

Extent

From the Collection: 0.4 Linear Feet (1 box.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

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

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