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Preliminary Inventory of the Front Page Records, 1975-2001 and undated

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Descriptive Summary

Title
Front Page Records, 1975-2001 and undated
Creator
Front page (Raleigh, N.C.)
Extent
111 Linear Feet
51,301 Items
Repository
Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library, Duke University
Language
English.
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Administrative Information

Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
However, patrons must sign the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.
Also, all or portions of this collection may be housed off-site in Duke University's Library Service Center. Consequently, there may be a 24-hour delay in obtaining these materials.
Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library to use this collection.
Use Restrictions
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to Duke University. For more information, consult the copyright section of the Regulations and Procedures of the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], The Front Page Records, Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library, Duke University.
Provenance
Collection was received as a gift in 1999 and 2003.
Processing Information
Preliminary processing by Lisa Stark
Completed April 7, 2000
Additions minimally processed by Kate Crassons; Ann Langford; Danielle McGregor
Last updated April 15, 2003
Encoded by Lisa Stark; Ann Langford; Elizabeth Arnold
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
This collection is unprocessed: materials may not have been ordered and described beyond their original condition.
            

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Historical Note

Founded by Jim Baxter, The Front Page is a newspaper devoted to gay and lesbian issues in North and South Carolina.

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Collection Overview

Collection consists of materials used in production of the newspaper, specifically a large clippings file, flyers, newsletters, press releases, book PR, incoming correspondence, a "Kill" box file, some clippings organized by subject, papers centered on Lee Mullis and Jim Duley, a reader survey, faxes, some submissions, and a large number of other gay and lesbian publications.
The addition (acc# 2003-0036)(26,300 items; 43.5 linear feet; dated 1975-2001 and undated) consists of periodicals, directories, clippings, press releases, advertising proofs, brochures, and other materials related to production of The Front Page and/or to gay/lesbian organizations, issues, and events throughout the U.S. Also includes subject and correspondence files; numerous issues of North Carolina Anvil from the late 1970s-early 1980s; a collection of drag photographs; direct mail materials; and several The Front Page, gay/lesbian, and event-themed t-shirts.
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Subject Headings

These are searchable subject entries for this collection. Performing a search on these subjects in the Duke University Libraries online catalog will bring up other related research materials.
  • Gay and lesbian studies--Periodicals.
  • Gay and lesbian rights.
  • Gay communities--United States.
  • Lesbian communities--United States.
  • Homosexuality--Southern States.
  • Homosexuality--United States--Periodicals.
  • Lesbians--North Carolina.
  • Gays--North Carolina.
  • Lesbians--South Carolina.
  • Gays--South Carolina.
  • Transsexuals--United States.
  • Transsexualism--United States.
  • Female impersonators--United States.
  • Front page (Newspaper: Raleigh, N.C.).
  • North Carolina anvil (Newspaper : Durham, N.C.).
  • Baxter, Jim.
  • Mullis, Lee.
  • Duley, Jim.
  • Falwell, Jerry.
List of Series in Collection
Accession 1999-0421
Accession 2003-0036
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Preliminary Description of Unprocessed Collection

Accession 1999-0421

Some of the materials in this accession are not immediately accessible, because they require further processing before use. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library to use this collection.
Clippings
Box 1
1989-1990
Box 2
Primarily 1992 by month
Box 3
1990-1996
Box 4
1990-1996
Box 5
1993-1996
Box 6
1994-1995
Box 7
1984-1991
Box 8
1988-1991
Box 9
1980-1981, 1996
Box 10
1982-1987, 1992
Box 11
1992, Articles on AIDS up thru 1986
Box 12
1983-1985; AIDS 1986-1988; 1995
Box 13
1985, 1988-1990
Box 14
1985, 1987, 1997-1998
Box 15
1983-1987, 1998
Box 16
1984-1989
Box 17
1981-1990, 1996
Box 18
1989- 1990
Box 19
1992-1993
Box 20
1996-1997
Box 21
1985, 1998
Box 22
1984-1988, 1998
Box 23
1981, 1985-1990
Box 24
1980-1981, 1994-1995
Box 25
1991-1996
Box 26
1991-1994
Box 27
1983-1985, 1991-1994
Box 28
1981-1984, 1989-1990
Box 29
1987-1988, 1990
Box 30
1981-1987
Box 31
1980-1987
Box 32
1982-1984, 1990-1991
Box 33
1986-1987, 1991-1992
Box 34
1980-1988
Box 35
1984-1991
Box 36
Miscellaneous, late 1980s   (23 folders)
Primarily flyers, newsletters, press releases, and some submissions
Box 37
Miscellaneous, 1987-1996   (21 folders)
Primarily flyers, newsletters, press releases, and book PR
Box 38
Miscellaneous, 1991-1996   (20 folders)
Primarily flyers, newsletters, and press releases
Box 39
Miscellaneous, 1984-1997   (20 folders)
Primarily newsletters, PR, and some incoming correspondence
Box 40
Miscellaneous, 1996   (10 folders)
Primarily newsletters, PR, and some incoming correspondence
Book publicity and "Kill Box" 1989-1996   (9 folders)
Box 41
Book publicity and "Kill Box " 1997   (13 folders)
Clippings by subject, 1986   (26 folders)
Miscellaneous clippings, 1980s   (2 folders)
Box 42
Clippings   (4 folders)
AIDS articles
Jerry Falwell
Lee Mullis Papers   (12 folders)
Includes SE Conference ( ca. 1975) and Carolina Gay Association
Box 43
Book catalogs, 1984-1994   (5 folders)
Booklists
Book on tape
Miscellaneous office files   (2 folders)
Miscellaneous files   (14 folders)
Primarily press releases, newsletters, handouts, and correspondence
[THIS BOX NEEDS MORE PROCESSING BEFORE PATRON USE. REMOVE ENVELOPES.]
Box 44
Miscellaneous files   (20 folders)
Primarily press releases, newsletters, handouts, correspondence, and faxes
[THIS BOX NEEDS MORE PROCESSING BEFORE PATRON USE. REMOVE ENVELOPES]
Box 45
Miscellaneous files   (20 folders)
Primarily press releases, newsletters, and faxes
Box 46
Miscellaneous files   (21 folders)
Primarily press releases, newsletters, and faxes
Box 47
Miscellaneous files   (22 folders)
Primarily press releases, newsletters, correspondence, and faxes
Book publicity   (11 folders)
Box 48
Book publicity   (10 folders)
Jim Duley Archives   (21 folders)
Any piece with "Duley" or "Duley Papers" belongs to this series
Box 49
Jim Duley Archive   (41 folders)
Box 50
Miscellaneous files
Primarily book publicity, newsletters and some correspondence
Serials   (13 folders)
Gala Review
Alternate
Genre
Affirmative
Manifest
David
Box 51
Serials   (20 folders)
David
Carolina Zipper
Altamont
The Charleston Alternative
Farce
Our South
The Newsletter
Q Notes
Time
In Unison
Low County Gallery
Fag Rag
Gay Sunshine
The Gay Alternative
Androgyny Review
Androgyny Newsletter
Action Magazine
Red Pages
Magnus
GPU News
Omega One
Feminary
Christopher Street
Miscellaneous newsletters
Box 52
Serials   (20 folders)
Christopher Street
Box 53
Serials   (20 folders)
Dinah
Newsweek
I Know You Know
Inquiry
Time
EastWest
Black/Out
People
Yoga Journal
Image
Sisters
Sisters United
Forté
Empathy
The GLC News
The Illuminator
The Newsletter
The Charlotte Observer
Alabama Forum
Impact
Ebony
Malebox
Gays Preferred
Gay Scene
Gay Times
Mr.
Fag Rag
Arizona Gay News
Voice
California Voice
Gay Sunshine
San Diego's Pride
Gay Light
Box 54
Serials (oversize)
Manifest
Alternate
Triangle Observer
Lambda
Parade
Box 55
Serials (oversize)
Sunday Times Magazine
Lambda
Q Notes
In Unison
Box 56
Serials (oversize)
In Unison
Q Notes
Box 57
Serials (oversize)
Q Notes
Community Connections
Triangle Times
Q Notes
New York Native
News Midwest
Box 58
Serials (oversize)
Gay
The Empty Closet
San Franciso Crusader
Gay Power
Out!
The Front Page Survey
Completed to ascertain habits and political thinking of readers. Results were never used.

Accession 2003-0036

Box 1-7
Contents of Boxes 1-7:
[Technical Service staff need to reformat for use copies of audio materials in Box 4 before use.]
[Technical Services staff may need to reformat newsprint in Boxes 5-6 before use.]
Directories
Box 8-11
Contents of Box 8-11:
[Technical Services staff may need to reformat newsprint in Boxes 8, 10-11 before use.]
Subject Files, [1990s]
Box 12-14
Contents of Box 12-14:
Loose Material: Book Jackets and New Book Releases
Box 15-29
Contents of Boxes 15-29:
[Technical Services staff need to reformat for use copies of digital media in Box 17 and audio materials in box 25 before use.]
[Attention: Box 21 contains pictorial materials.]
Subject Files, [1990s]
Loose Miscellaneous Material
Box 30-32
Contents of Boxes 30-32:
[Technical Services staff may need to reformat newsprint in Boxes 31-32 before use.]
Loose Miscellaneous Material, 1999-2000
Box 33-44
Contents of Boxes 33-44:
[Technical Services staff may need to reformat newsprint before use.]
Clippings, [1980s-1990s]
Box 45-51
Contents of Boxes 45-51:
[Attention: Boxes 46-48 contain pictorial materials].
[Technical Services needs to reformat for use copy of DVD in Box 48 before use.]
[Technical Services Staff may need to reformat newsprint before use.]
Miscellaneous records, 1975-2001
Includes periodicals, press releases for film, television, music, and publishing, and brochures.
Box 52-55
Contents of Boxes 52-55:
[Technical Services Staff may need to reformat newsprint in Boxes 52-55 before use.]
Issues of North Carolina Anvil, 1978-1983
Box 56-58
Contents of Boxes 56-58:
[Technical Services Staff may need to reformat newsprint in Boxes 56-58 before use.]
Newspapers, [1980s]
Includes issues of The Raleigh News & Observer, The Charlotte Observer, The Washington Post, and others.
Box 59
Contents of Box 59:
[Technical Services Staff may need to reformat newsprint before use.]
Newspapers and news clippings, [1980s]-2001
Box 60-62
Contents of Boxes 60-62:
Gay/Lesbian and The Front Page themed T-shirts
Box 62-97
Contents of Boxes 62-97:
[Attention: Boxes 67-70, 72, 78-80, 86-87, and 93 contain pictorial materials].
[Technical Services needs to reformat for use copies of DVD in Box 64, CDs in Box 68, and VHS tape in Box 91 before use.]
[Technical Services Staff may need to reformat newsprint before use.]
Miscellaneous records, 1987-2001
Includes press releases for film, television, music, and publishing; flyers and other publications related to Gay/Lesbian events; advertising proofs; rolodex cards; copies of Gay/Lesbian business directories (including The Front Page directory) and maps for various cities, and other publications and periodicals.
Box 98-99
Contents of Boxes 98-99:
Direct Mail packets and Gay/Lesbian business directories
Box 100-102
Contents of Boxes 100-102:
[Attention: Contains pictorial materials].
Drag Photographs
Oversize_folder  Oversize Folder 1
Contents of Oversize Folder 1:
Protest poster