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Letters from William R. Franks to Harold Call, May, 1962
written by William R. Franks, fl. 1962, in Harold L. Call Papers, of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood) (May 1962), Pan-Graphic Press, Inc. Subseries 2.1. 1954-1974, Box 3, Folder 19: Correspondence 1956 - 1966; Finances 1954 - 1974 , 2 page(s)
Two one-page typewritten letters from William R. Franks to Harold Call. The first letter, dated May 18, 1962, informs Mr. Call that Mr. Franks will no longer be able to continue working for him, due to financial difficulties, and requests payment of wages owed. The second letter, dated May 23, 1962 is a second req...
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written by William R. Franks, fl. 1962, in Harold L. Call Papers, of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood) (May 1962), Pan-Graphic Press, Inc. Subseries 2.1. 1954-1974, Box 3, Folder 19: Correspondence 1956 - 1966; Finances 1954 - 1974 , 2 page(s)
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Two one-page typewritten letters from William R. Franks to Harold Call. The first letter, dated May 18, 1962, informs Mr. Call that Mr. Franks will no longer be able to continue working for him, due to financial difficulties, and requests payment of wages owed. The second letter, dated May 23, 1962 is a second request for payment of wages owed.
Date Written / Recorded
May 1962, 1962
Field of Study
LGBT Studies
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
William R. Franks, fl. 1962
Topic / Theme
Personal finances, Wages and salaries
Copyright Message
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Harold L. Call Papers
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Letters to and from Richard Englemann, February 1958
written by Donald S. Lucas, fl. 1958 and Richard Englemann, fl. 1958, in Harold L. Call Papers, of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood) (February 1958), Pan-Graphic Press, Inc. Subseries 2.1. 1954-1974, Box 3, Folder 19: Correspondence 1956 - 1966; Finances 1954 - 1974 , 2 page(s)
Handwritten note from Richard Engelmann regarding a missing book. Followed by a typed letter from Donald S. Lucas to the Richard Engleman regarding a missing copy of the book, Gay Bar.
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written by Donald S. Lucas, fl. 1958 and Richard Englemann, fl. 1958, in Harold L. Call Papers, of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood) (February 1958), Pan-Graphic Press, Inc. Subseries 2.1. 1954-1974, Box 3, Folder 19: Correspondence 1956 - 1966; Finances 1954 - 1974 , 2 page(s)
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Handwritten note from Richard Engelmann regarding a missing book. Followed by a typed letter from Donald S. Lucas to the Richard Engleman regarding a missing copy of the book, Gay Bar.
Date Written / Recorded
February 1958, 1958
Field of Study
LGBT Studies
Content Type
Letter
Author / Creator
Donald S. Lucas, fl. 1958, Richard Englemann, fl. 1958
Topic / Theme
Books
Copyright Message
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Harold L. Call Papers
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Lonnie Coleman Bio and Press Information on His Book "Sam", March 26, 1959
written by David McKay Company, in Harold L. Call Papers, of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood) (1959), Pan-Graphic Press, Inc. Subseries 2.1. 1954-1974, Box 4, Folder 12: Dorian Book Service and Pan-Graphic Press 1955 - 1969: Other book services Undated , 3 page(s)
A promotional release from the David McKay Company of New York City concerns the new book ''Sam,'' written by Lonnie Coleman. It includes a biography of Coleman and a series of glowing review quotes that, the company regrets, did not make it onto the book jacket.
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written by David McKay Company, in Harold L. Call Papers, of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood) (1959), Pan-Graphic Press, Inc. Subseries 2.1. 1954-1974, Box 4, Folder 12: Dorian Book Service and Pan-Graphic Press 1955 - 1969: Other book services Undated , 3 page(s)
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A promotional release from the David McKay Company of New York City concerns the new book ''Sam,'' written by Lonnie Coleman. It includes a biography of Coleman and a series of glowing review quotes that, the company regrets, did not make it onto the book jacket.
Date Written / Recorded
1959
Field of Study
LGBT Studies
Content Type
Press release
Author / Creator
David McKay Company
Person Discussed
Lonnie Coleman, 1920-1982
Topic / Theme
Books
Copyright Message
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Harold L. Call Papers
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Love Story of Mike and Roger
in Harold L. Call Papers, of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood) (16 April 1965), Pan-Graphic Press, Inc. Subseries 2.1. 1954-1974, Box 4, Folder 31: Town Talk copy 1964-1965 , 5 page(s)
A short love story about two men named Mike and Roger confessing love for each other while at the beach. Story includes some editorial marks.
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in Harold L. Call Papers, of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood) (16 April 1965), Pan-Graphic Press, Inc. Subseries 2.1. 1954-1974, Box 4, Folder 31: Town Talk copy 1964-1965 , 5 page(s)
Description
A short love story about two men named Mike and Roger confessing love for each other while at the beach. Story includes some editorial marks.
Date Written / Recorded
16 April 1965, 1965
Field of Study
LGBT Studies
Content Type
Short story
Topic / Theme
Love, Gay men
Copyright Message
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Harold L. Call Papers
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Mass Mailing from Mid-Tower Publishing, July 3, 1959
in Harold L. Call Papers, of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood), Pan-Graphic Press, Inc. Subseries 2.1. 1954-1974, Box 3, Folder 19: Correspondence 1956 - 1966; Finances 1954 - 1974 , 2 page(s)
A brief form letter from Mid-Tower Publishing Corp. of Fresno, CA, announces the end of publication of the magazine Candida (Sex and Censorship). A handwritten note at the bottom from Candida's editor, Wallace O. Maxey, asks those ordering magazines or books to send checks to his home address. He writes another br...
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in Harold L. Call Papers, of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood), Pan-Graphic Press, Inc. Subseries 2.1. 1954-1974, Box 3, Folder 19: Correspondence 1956 - 1966; Finances 1954 - 1974 , 2 page(s)
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A brief form letter from Mid-Tower Publishing Corp. of Fresno, CA, announces the end of publication of the magazine Candida (Sex and Censorship). A handwritten note at the bottom from Candida's editor, Wallace O. Maxey, asks those ordering magazines or books to send checks to his home address. He writes another brief note on the back about a personal printing job.
Field of Study
LGBT Studies
Content Type
Letter
Topic / Theme
Publishing
Copyright Message
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Harold L. Call Papers
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Material on Pilgrim's Terrace by Tram Combs, 1958
in Harold L. Call Papers, of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood) (January 1958), Pan-Graphic Press, Inc. Subseries 2.1. 1954-1974, Box 3, Folder 19: Correspondence 1956 - 1966; Finances 1954 - 1974 , 4 page(s)
A four-page package of documents concerns ''Pilgrim's Terrace,'' a volume of poetry by Tram Combs. It includes a promotional sheet of review quotes from the publisher in Puerto Rico; a brief note offering the book for review; a letter from Harold Call to the publisher, ordering 10 copies; and from Call to Combs, t...
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in Harold L. Call Papers, of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood) (January 1958), Pan-Graphic Press, Inc. Subseries 2.1. 1954-1974, Box 3, Folder 19: Correspondence 1956 - 1966; Finances 1954 - 1974 , 4 page(s)
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A four-page package of documents concerns ''Pilgrim's Terrace,'' a volume of poetry by Tram Combs. It includes a promotional sheet of review quotes from the publisher in Puerto Rico; a brief note offering the book for review; a letter from Harold Call to the publisher, ordering 10 copies; and from Call to Combs, telling him that the book will be reviewed and noting the order.
Date Written / Recorded
January 1958, 1958
Field of Study
LGBT Studies
Content Type
Ephemera
Person Discussed
Tram Combs, 1924-
Topic / Theme
Poetry, Books
Copyright Message
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Harold L. Call Papers
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Memo from the Village Theater Center Books to the Pan Graphic Press, January 28th, 1958
in Harold L. Call Papers, of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood) (28 January 1958), Pan-Graphic Press, Inc. Subseries 2.1. 1954-1974, Box 3, Folder 19: Correspondence 1956 - 1966; Finances 1954 - 1974 , 2 page(s)
Memo from the Village Theater Center Books to the Pan Graphic Press regarding a previously enclosed payment and an order of books.
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in Harold L. Call Papers, of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood) (28 January 1958), Pan-Graphic Press, Inc. Subseries 2.1. 1954-1974, Box 3, Folder 19: Correspondence 1956 - 1966; Finances 1954 - 1974 , 2 page(s)
Description
Memo from the Village Theater Center Books to the Pan Graphic Press regarding a previously enclosed payment and an order of books.
Date Written / Recorded
28 January 1958, 1958
Field of Study
LGBT Studies
Content Type
Letter
Topic / Theme
Books
Copyright Message
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Harold L. Call Papers
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News About a Most Unusual Book...The Circle of Sex
written by Dorian Book Service, in Harold L. Call Papers, of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood) (1962), Pan-Graphic Press, Inc. Subseries 2.1. 1954-1974, Box 4, Folder 6: Dorian Book Service and Pan-Graphic Press 1955 - 1969: Advertising copy and tear sheets circa 1956 - 1964 , 8 page(s)
An eight-page promotional package from Pan-Graphic Press is about a book, ''The Circle of Sex,'' by Gavin Arthur, in which he places sexual orientation on a circular continuum rather than presenting it as a dichotomy. It includes a biography, photos, reviews and other material.
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written by Dorian Book Service, in Harold L. Call Papers, of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood) (1962), Pan-Graphic Press, Inc. Subseries 2.1. 1954-1974, Box 4, Folder 6: Dorian Book Service and Pan-Graphic Press 1955 - 1969: Advertising copy and tear sheets circa 1956 - 1964 , 8 page(s)
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An eight-page promotional package from Pan-Graphic Press is about a book, ''The Circle of Sex,'' by Gavin Arthur, in which he places sexual orientation on a circular continuum rather than presenting it as a dichotomy. It includes a biography, photos, reviews and other material.
Date Written / Recorded
1962
Field of Study
LGBT Studies
Content Type
Press release
Author / Creator
Dorian Book Service
Person Discussed
Gavin Arthur, 1901-1972
Topic / Theme
Books, Sexuality
Copyright Message
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Harold L. Call Papers
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Note from Rudy to Don re Book Orders; plus Advertisement for The Male Body in Photographs, Vol. IV
written by Der Kreis / Le Cercle / The Circle, in Harold L. Call Papers, of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood), Pan-Graphic Press, Inc. Subseries 2.1. 1954-1974, Box 4, Folder 9: Dorian Book Service and Pan-Graphic Press 1955 - 1969: Der Kreis / Le Cercle / The Circle correspondence 1955 - 1963 , 2 page(s)
A two-sided handout printed in German, French and English from Der Kreis (The Circle), a Swiss book distributor, promotes its new title, ''The Male Body in Photographs, Vol. IV.'' On the back is a photo of a a semi-nude, muscular, young man peering out from a grass hut. In the photo's margins is a typewritten not...
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written by Der Kreis / Le Cercle / The Circle, in Harold L. Call Papers, of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood), Pan-Graphic Press, Inc. Subseries 2.1. 1954-1974, Box 4, Folder 9: Dorian Book Service and Pan-Graphic Press 1955 - 1969: Der Kreis / Le Cercle / The Circle correspondence 1955 - 1963 , 2 page(s)
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A two-sided handout printed in German, French and English from Der Kreis (The Circle), a Swiss book distributor, promotes its new title, ''The Male Body in Photographs, Vol. IV.'' On the back is a photo of a a semi-nude, muscular, young man peering out from a grass hut. In the photo's margins is a typewritten note from Rudy -- probably Rudolf Burkhardt of Der Kreis -- to Don, thanking him for a previous order and discussing the price for orderin...
A two-sided handout printed in German, French and English from Der Kreis (The Circle), a Swiss book distributor, promotes its new title, ''The Male Body in Photographs, Vol. IV.'' On the back is a photo of a a semi-nude, muscular, young man peering out from a grass hut. In the photo's margins is a typewritten note from Rudy -- probably Rudolf Burkhardt of Der Kreis -- to Don, thanking him for a previous order and discussing the price for ordering ''The Male Body''
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Field of Study
LGBT Studies
Content Type
Brochure/Advertisement
Author / Creator
Der Kreis / Le Cercle / The Circle
Topic / Theme
Publishers, Books
Copyright Message
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Harold L. Call Papers
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Pan Graphic: Brochure of Books, Records and Magazines, Undated
written by Pan-Graphic Press, in Harold L. Call Papers, of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood), Pan-Graphic Press, Inc. Subseries 2.1. 1954-1974, Box 4, Folder 6: Dorian Book Service and Pan-Graphic Press 1955 - 1969: Advertising copy and tear sheets circa 1956 - 1964 , 4 page(s)
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An undated, four-page brochure from Pan-Graphic Press catalogs books, records and magazines for the gay man, with sexually explicit photos of the covers plus inclusion of an order form.
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written by Pan-Graphic Press, in Harold L. Call Papers, of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood), Pan-Graphic Press, Inc. Subseries 2.1. 1954-1974, Box 4, Folder 6: Dorian Book Service and Pan-Graphic Press 1955 - 1969: Advertising copy and tear sheets circa 1956 - 1964 , 4 page(s)
Description
An undated, four-page brochure from Pan-Graphic Press catalogs books, records and magazines for the gay man, with sexually explicit photos of the covers plus inclusion of an order form.
Field of Study
LGBT Studies
Content Type
Brochure/Advertisement
Author / Creator
Pan-Graphic Press
Topic / Theme
Gay men
Copyright Message
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Archive Collection / Provenance
Harold L. Call Papers
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