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Age of Consent collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Coll2014-024

Scope and Contents

The collection comprises notes, press material, flyers, correspondence, and clippings, circa 1980-1989, from gay rap group Age of Consent (AOC), led by John Callahan with members David Hughes and Thea Other. The collection includes lyrics and original notes for AOC's songs, many of which explicity discuss homosexuality.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1980-1989

Creator

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.

Administrative History

Age of Consent was a band in the early-1980s underground gay art scene in Los Angeles, led by John Callahan with members David Hughes and Thea Other. Formed by two gay men, Callahan and Hughes, the rap group was characterized by its progressive and outspoken discussion of homosexuality.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 archive carton.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Notes, press material, flyers, correspondence, and clippings, circa 1980-1989, from gay rap group Age of Consent (AOC), led by John Callahan with members David Hughes and Thea Other. The collection includes lyrics and original notes for AOC's songs, many of which explicity discuss homosexuality.

Arrangement

A description of the collection is at the beginning. The remaining folders are arranged alphabetically.

Acquisition

Donor and date of acquisition unknown.

Related Materials

John Callahan papers (unprocessed), ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, Los Angeles, California

Processing Information

Formerly box #102-A119. Collection processed by Loni Shibuyama, May 2014.

Title
Finding Aid to the Age of Consent Collection, circa 1980-1989
Status
Completed
Author
Loni Shibuyama
Date
(c) 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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