Asian male nude collection

Collection

Identifier: MS-2013-01

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains magazines, news clippings, photographs, ephemera, and audio/visual materials that document the historical rarity of the Asian male nude and the transition from the rarity of the Asian male nude to the more common proliferation of materials that can be found in later years. Even now when male Asian nudes are appearing with a limited frequency, the Asian body is portrayed in racial stereotypes, as being unworthy, lacking sexual endowment, or being submissive or passive. The collection illustrates the historical reality of this racial stereotype and the rarity of the nude Asian male in gay imagery in art as well as Western pornography. The gradual emergence from a near total absence from male imagery to the presently more widespread use of the Asian male nude is traced in detail. Also included in the collection are series on Asian body building, including martial arts, and Asian adult film stars Jordan Young and Brandon Lee.

Dates

Created: 1939-2014
Other: Date acquired: 07/00/2013

Creator

(Anonymous). (Donor, 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

29.04 Linear Feet

67 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

A collection of materials, including magazines, books, photographs and ephemera, that document the historical rarity of the Asian male nude.

Arrangement Note

The collection is arranged by series. Within each series, items are arranged by geographical location, then by date of publication. In the event of no date being provided, the items are arranged alphabetically by subject.

Source of Acquisition

Anonymous

Method of Acquisition

Donation

Related Materials

Gay Surfer Collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

LGBT Ephemera Collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

Subjects

Asian/Pacific Lesbians and Gays Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Gay and lesbian studies Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Gay culture Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Lesbian and gay experience. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Photography of the nude Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Photography, Erotic Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Stereotypes (Social psychology) in art Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Steretoypes (Social psychology) in advertising Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings