Gay surfer collection

Collection

Identifier: MS-2013-04

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains numerous books, magazines, newsclippings, and other ephemera relating to the gay surfer image in printed form. Beginning in 1936, the collection documents the increasingly visible appearance of surfers and its connection with gay men and women until 2011 through nude photographs, all male physique magazines, and eventually to overtly gay lifestyle publications and advertisements.

Dates

Created: 1936-2011
Other: Date acquired: 07/00/2013

Creator

(Anonymous). (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Age Restriction. The material in this collection is restricted by age. Patron will be required to demonstrate by State Issued ID that they are of the proper age of consent (18+) to view this material.

Extent

15.53 Linear Feet

34 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

A collection of books, magazines, newsclippings, and ephemera relating to the gay surfer image in printed form.

Arrangement Note

The collection is arranged in chronological order by year. Items with no discernable date are grouped together. Books are grouped by size.

Source of Acquisition

Anonymous

Method of Acquisition

Donation

Related Materials

The Donald L. Bentz Collection, Special Collections Department, Tampa Library, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida. The Equality Florida Records, Special Collections Department, Tampa Library, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida. The National Center for Lesbian Rights (St. Petersburg Office) Collection, Special Collections Department, Tampa Library, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida. The Rex Maniscalco Collection of Bobbie Smith Photographs, Special Collections Department, Tampa Library, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida.

Separated Materials

Published materials cataloged separately.

Subjects

Gay and Lesbian experience Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Gay and Lesbian studies -- United States -- History Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Gay and lesbian studies -- Tampa (Fla.) Subject Source: Local sources
Gay culture Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Surfer photography--United States Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Surfers Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings