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James Manahan Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 1997-06

Scope and Contents

The collection includes newspapers, magazines, articles, notes, files for organizations, bylaws, files related to the creation of Gerber/Hart, and some correspondence with prominent scholars like Jonathan Katz and Louie Crew.

Dates

  • 1966 - 1982
  • Majority of material found within 1971 - 1982

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

No donor restriction. Standard restrictions apply (see G/H “Confidentiality Agreement” for archives use).

Biographical / Historical

James Manahan was a member of the Gay Academic Union (GAU), Professionals Over Thirty (POT), and assisted in founding Gerber/Hart Library and Archives.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Collection arranged by organization and/or topically into ten (10) series over two (2) boxes.

Physical Location

K1F – K1G (Row K, Bay 1, Shelf F – Row K, Bay 1, Shelf G)

Related Materials

Professionals Over Thirty Collection

Processing Information

Processed by Amanda Kesek, volunteer. Date: 10/27/2018

Source

Creator

Title
Finding Aid for the James Manahan Collection
Status
Completed
Author
Amanda Kesek
Date
2018
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Gerber/Hart Archives Repository

Contact:
6500 N Clark St 2nd Fl
Chicago Illinois 60626
(773) 381-8030