Bobby Smith photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-2009-01
Scope and Contents
This collection primarily consists of photographs taken by Bobby Smith in the 1950s and 60s.
Dates
- Created: 1945 - 1980
Creator
- Bobby Smith (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions. The contents of this collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.
Extent
1.50 Linear Feet
5 boxes
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection primarily consists of photographs taken by queer photographer Bobby Smith in the 1950s and 60s. The photos depict scenes of gatherings of queer folks in homes and clubs, giving researchers a rare view of queer life and culture in Florida during the mid-20th century.
Arrangement Note
Series arranged by format
- Caricatures and cartoons Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Photography Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Queer community Subject Source: Local sources
- Queer culture Subject Source: Local sources
- Queer experience Subject Source: Local sources
- Tampa (Fla.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Source
- Maniscalco, Rex (1956-2009) (Person)
- Title
- Bobby Smith photograph collection
- Author
- BC
- Date
- ca. 2009
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2010: CW.
- 2021: AB, Revised collection name and pronouns.
- 2021: EF, Reorganized collection and updated language at the folder level to better reflect the contents of the collection.
- 2012: KA; MMcE
Repository Details
Part of the USF Libraries - Special Collections Repository
Contact:
4202 East Fowler Ave.
LIB122
Tampa FL 33620-5400 US
813-974-2731
4202 East Fowler Ave.
LIB122
Tampa FL 33620-5400 US
813-974-2731
