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Descriptive Summary
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Creator: |
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Title: |
Peter Lewis Allen Collection of Safe Sex Pamphlets
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Dates: |
1974-2007 (Bulk 1980-1999) |
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Abstract: |
The Peter Lewis Allen Collection of Safe Sex Pamphlets contains pamphlets, brochures, postcards, and objects relating to sexual
health issues from 1974-2007. These materials were produced and distributed in the United States, Latin America, and Europe.
In addition to print materials the collection houses several condoms and safe sex kits, and a t-shirt.
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Quantity: |
.75 linear feet in one box |
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Call Phrase: |
MSS 199 |
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Biographical Note
Peter Lewis Allen, Ph.D. is a scholar and author whose interests include culture, history, and sexuality. Among his publications
is The Wages of Sin: Sex and Disease, Past and Present (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000).
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Scope and Content Note
The collection is organized into two series containing the materials collected by Peter Lewis Allen. The materials in Series
I include brochures, pamphlets, postcards, and magazines from the 1980s and 1990s. Series II contains condoms and safe sex
kits as well as a t-shirt. The materials focus on HIV/AIDS prevention but also include subjects such as safe sex and STD prevention,
pregnancy, abstinence, drug use, teenagers and sex, menopause, and birth control. These materials were in the main published
and distributed by health clinics and organizations such as Gay Men's Health Crisis and Planned Parenthood. The collection
also includes several international pamphlets from Europe and Latin America. Languages include English, Spanish, French,
and Dutch.
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Arrangement
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The collection is divided into two series. Series I: Pamphlets and Brochures contains the bulk of the collection. Series II: Physical Objects contains condoms, safe sex kits and a t-shirt.
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The folders are arranged chronologically. |
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Restrictions
Access Restrictions
Open to researchers without restrictions. Appointments are necessary to consult archive and manuscript materials.
Use Restrictions
Collection use is subject to all copyright laws. Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the Director
of Fales Library and Special Collections. For more information, contact
Fales Library and Special Collections
Elmer Holmes Bobst Library
70 Washington Square South
New York, NY 10012
Phone: (212) 998-2596
Fax: (212) 995-3835
Email: fales.library@nyu.edu
URL: http://www.nyu.edu/library/bobst/research/fales/cdfa.htm
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Access Points
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Subject Organizations: |
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Gay Men's Health Crisis, Inc. |
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Gay Men's Health Crisis, Inc. AIDS Professional Education Program |
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Gay Men's Health Crisis, Inc. Media Dept. |
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Planned Parenthood |
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Subject Topics: |
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AIDS |
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AIDS International |
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AIDS activists United States |
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Comic books, strips, etc. |
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Homosexuality Comic books, strips, etc. |
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Homosexuality and education United States Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
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Homosexuality and education United States History 20th century |
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Lesbian and gay experience |
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Lesbians Sexual behavior United States |
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SIDA (Maladie) |
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STDs (Diseases) |
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Safe sex in AIDS prevention |
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Safe sex in AIDS prevention Developing countries |
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Safe sex in AIDS prevention France |
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Safe sex in AIDS prevention Germany |
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Safe sex in AIDS prevention Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
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Safe sex in AIDS prevention Netherlands |
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Safe sex in AIDS prevention United States |
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Sexual intercourse handbooks, manuals, etc. |
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Sida Prévention |
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Subject Places: |
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New York (City) |
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Document Types: |
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brochures |
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flyers |
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latex (organic material) |
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pamphlets |
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Other Names: |
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Allen, Peter Lewis |
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Administrative Information
Provenance
The materials in the collection were amassed by Peter Lewis Allen, Ph.D. The collection was donated by Peter Allen in 2007.
Preferred Citation
Published citations should take the following form:
Identification of item, date (if known); Peter Lewis Allen Collection of Safe Sex Pamphlets; MSS 199; box number; folder number,
Fales Library and Special Collections, New York University.
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Container List
The Peter Lewis Allen collection is housed in one box and contains two series.
| Series I: Pamphlets, Brochures, and related materials.
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Scope and Content:
This series contains Peter Allen's collection of brochures, pamphlets, postcards, and magazines from the 1980s and 1990s.
The materials focus on HIV/AIDS prevention but also include subjects such as safe sex and STD prevention, pregnancy, abstinence,
drug use, teenagers and sex, menopause, and birth control. These materials were published and distributed by health clinics
and organizations such as Gay Men's Health Crisis and Planned Parenthood. Many of the brochures are from Europe and Latin
America. Languages used include English, Spanish, French, and Dutch.
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Gay Men's Health Crisis Materials 2006-2007 |
2006-2007 |
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Brochures and Pamphlets 1980s |
1974; 1987-1989 |
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Brochures and Pamphlets 1990 |
1990 |
| 1
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Brochures and Pamphlets 1991 |
1991 |
| 1
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Brochures and Pamphlets 1992 |
1992 |
| 1
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Brochures and Pamphlets 1993 |
1993 |
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Brochures and Pamphlets 1994 |
1994 |
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Brochures and Pamphlets 1995 |
1995 |
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Brochures and Pamphlets 1996-1999 |
1996-1999 |
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Undated Pamphlets, Flyers, Magazines, et cetera |
undated |
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| Series II: Physical Objects
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Scope and Content:
Series II contains several prophylactic devices including safe sex kits, in additon to a Gay Men's Health Crisis t-shirt.
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Date |
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11 |
Prophylactics |
undated |
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12 |
Gay Men's Health Crisis T-Shirt |
undated |
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