Marcus Overseth papers
Scope and Content
The collection comprises photographs, contact sheets, negatives, flyers, essay manuscripts, postcards, an organizational prospectus, and clippings, 1969-1979, from journalist and gay activist Marcus Overseth. The bulk of the collection is photographs and negatives documenting gay activism and demonstrations, primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area, some of which was used as editorial content in the San Francisco Free Press.
Dates
- Creation: 1969-1979, 2019
Creator
- Overseth, Marcus (Creator, 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.
Biography
Marcus Overseth was the editor of the independent press publication San Francisco Free Press, 1969-1970. He was involved with the Los Angeles chapter of the Gay Liberation Front (1970) and the organization We Are Everywhere, International (circa 1978).
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet (1 box.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Photographs, contact sheets, negatives, flyers, essay manuscripts, postcards, an organizational prospectus, and clippings, 1969-1979, from journalist and gay activist Marcus Overseth. Overseth was the editor of the San Francisco Free Press, 1969-1970.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged alphabetically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donor and date of acquisition unknown.
Processing Information
Collection processed by Marc LaRocque and Loni Shibuyama, October 2014.
- Title
- Finding aid to the Marcus Overseth papers, 1969-2019
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Marc LaRocque and Loni Shibuyama
- Date
- © 2014
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Description is in 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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Los Angeles California 90007 United States
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