John Paul Hudson Typescript, Letters from Lovers and Lawbreakers
Scope and Content
A photocopy of a marked up typescript of John Paul Hudson's unpublished work, Letters from Lovers and Lawbreakers: Edited, Answered and Augmented, 1980. Hudson's work examines famous letters, reviews the ideals of the liberation movement, and answers common questions.
The collection also includes various clipping pertaining to Hudson, photocopies of correspondence, a blank copy of his Bi-Reach Questionnaire and publicity stills.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1970-1980
- Creation: Majority of material found in 1980 - 1980
Creator
- Hunter, John Francis (Author, Person)
- Hudson, John Paul (Author, Person)
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
John Paul Hudson was an early gay liberation activist, journalist, and author. He served as a Mattachine Society New York chapter librarian/archivist, Gay Activist Alliance (GAA) member, and National Coalition of Gay Activists vice president. His articles appeared in The Advocate,Gay, andGay News under the psuedonym, John Francis Hunter, during the early 1970s. Some of his published books include The Gay Insider: A Hunter's Guide to New York and a Thesaurus of Phallic Lore and Superstar Murder. His later articles and books appeared under his own name.
Extent
0.4 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
A photocopy of a marked up typescript of John Paul Hudson's unpublished work, Letters from Lovers and Lawbreakers: Edited, Answered and Augmented, 1980. Also included in the collection are clippings, photocopies of correspondence, and publicity stills, circa 1970-1977. John Paul Hudson was an early gay liberation activist, journalist, and author.
Acquisition Information
The typescript was located in box 103-259, while the other documents were removed from the ONE subject files. The collection does include a original letter from "John Paul" to "Brother Rudy," a gift of Jeffery Auer.
Existence and Location of Originals
John Paul Hudson Manuscript, Letters from Lovers and Lawbreakers, 25, The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Community Center, New York, New York.
Existence and Location of Copies
Fred Methered papers, Manuscript M019, Archives & Manuscripts, Hamilton Library. [Filed with John Paul Hudson correspondence]
Processing Information
Collection processed by Michael C. Oliveira, November 2012.
Topical
- Title
- Finding aid of John Paul Hudson typescript, Letters from lovers and lawbreakers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Michael C. Oliveira
- Date
- © 2012
- 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
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