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Preliminary Inventory of the Modern Language Association of America. Gay and Lesbian Caucus. Lesbian and Gay Studies Newsletter Archives, 1974-1998

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Descriptive Summary

Title
Modern Language Association of America. Gay and Lesbian Caucus.
Lesbian and Gay Studies Newsletter Archives, 1974-1998
Creator
Modern Language Association of America. Gay and Lesbian Caucus.
Extent
3.6 Linear Feet
5568 Items
Repository
Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library, Duke University
Language
English.
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Administrative Information

Access Restrictions
Collection is partially restricted.
Some of the additions to this collection are not immediately accessible, because they require further processing before use.
In addition, 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], Modern Language Association of America, Gay and Lesbian Caucus, Lesbian and Gay Studies Newsletter Archives, Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library, Duke University.
Provenance
Gift and transfer from the Lesbian and Gay Studies Newsletter.
Processing Information
Processed by Ruth E. Bryan
Completed November 27, 2000
Additions minimally processed by Allan Maule; Ruth E. Bryan
Last updated December 18, 2001.
Encoded by Ruth E. Bryan
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

The Gay and Lesbian Caucus of the Modern Language Association is responsible for producing the Lesbian and Gay Studies Newsletter, which began in 1974.

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Collection Overview

This collection contains correspondence; computer diskettes; printed material including newsletters and proofs; press releases; book reviews in draft form; announcements; clippings; and computer print-outs and mock-ups of the Lesbian and Gay Studies Newsletter, published by the Gay and Lesbian Caucus of the Modern Language Association. Container lists exist for a portion of the collection. (94-013, 94-030, 95-009, 97-104) (1990-1994; 3 linear feet; 5468 items)
The addition comprises chiefly printed materials (journals, newsletters, and magazines) as well as other ephemera archived by the Gay and Lesbian Caucus newsletter staff. Includes issues of FORUM HOMOSEXUALITÄT UND LITERATURE (1995-1998), a journal published in Germany; Homologie (1995-1997), a magazine on gay and lesbian life and culture published in Amsterdam; and The Morning Star (1974), the newsletter of the Duke Gay Alliance. The majority of the other newsletters were published by lesbian and gay professional and academic organizations (1994-1998). Many of the publications are in Dutch or German. A container list does not exist. (1974-1998; .6 linear feet; 100 items)
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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.
  • Modern Language Association of America.
  • Homosexuality and literature-Periodicals.
  • Gay and Lesbian Caucus for the Modern Languages-Periodicals.
  • Gays' writings-Periodicals.
  • Lesbians' writings-Periodicals.
  • Gays-United States-Periodicals.
  • Gay liberation movement-Periodicals.
  • Homosexuality-Periodicals.
  • Lesbian and Gay Studies Newsletter.
  • Forum Homosexualithat und Literatur.
  • Homologie.
List of Series in Collection
Accession 1994-0013
Accession 1994-030
Accession 1997-104
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Detailed Description of Collection

Accession 1994-0013

Some of the materials in this collection 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. Technical Services staff need to remove materials in envelopes.
A portion of these collections is restricted. Please contact Technical Services staff.
Box 1
Correspondence and other materials re: LGSN,1991 Marchissue. (Restrictions noted on each folder.)   (4 folders)
Box 2
Correspondence and other materials re: LGSN, 1991 March, 1991 July, 1991 November, 1992 March,and 1992 Julyissues. (Restrictions noted on each folder.)   (20 folders)
Oversize Box 1
Printer's copy of 1992 Novemberand 1993 March issues.

Accession 1994-030

Box 1
(Interfiled with 94-013) Newsletters and other printed material, 1993-1994.(Note: Some in German)   (1 folder)

Accession 1997-104

Box 1
Newsletters and other printed material, 1991-1993.(Note: Some in German)   (10 folders and 9 bound volumes)