David E. Newton correspondence

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unitdate

{"value"=>"1973-1974", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1973/1974"}

date_inclusive_start

1973

date_inclusive_end

1974

keydate

1973

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{"value"=>"David E. Newton correspondence"}

{"value"=>"International Gay Information Center (IGIC) Collection"}

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repository

{"id"=>"MSS", "value"=>"Manuscripts and Archives Division"}

abstract

{"value"=>"David E. Newton is a writer specializing in the area of science education as well as the author of Gay and Lesbian Rights: A Reference Handbook. Newton's papers, 1973-1974, consist of correspondence with officers and members of gay and lesbian organizations in the U.S. and with publishers and others relative to his research for a proposed book on gay and lesbian social organizations."}

prefercite

{"value"=>"<p>David E. Newton correspondence, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library</p>"}

origination

{"value"=>"Newton, David E.", "type"=>"persname", "role"=>"creator"}

bioghist

{"value"=>"<p>David Edward Newton (1933- ), science educator, received his doctorate in education from Harvard in 1971. He has taught at Salem State College (1969-83) where he held a professorship in chemistry and physics; at Western Washington University (1980-87) as visiting professor of science education; and at the University of San Francisco (1983-) as professor of professional studies. He has published prolifically in the field of science education and contributed to gay and lesbian studies with his book Gay and Lesbian Rights: A Reference Handbook (Santa Barbara, Calif., ABC-CLIO, c1994).</p>"}

scopecontent

{"value"=>"<p>The papers consist of Newton's correspondence, 1973-1974, with officers and members of gay and lesbian organizations in the U.S. and with publishers and others relative to his research for a proposed book on gay and lesbian social organizations. The bulk of the correspondence is arranged by state. Included are papers relating to the controversy concerning a homosexual club (Wilde-Stein Club) on the campus of the University of Maine at Orono.</p>"}

acqinfo

{"value"=>"<p>International Gay Information Center, 1988</p>"}

processinfo

{"type"=>"processing", "value"=>"<p>Compiled by <span class=\"name\">Laura Karas</span>, <span class=\"date\">2011</span></p>"}

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{"type"=>"formspartof", "value"=>"<p>Forms part of <span class=\"unittitle\">International Gay Information Center (IGIC) Collection.</span></p>"}

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.42 linear feet (1 box)

date_start

1973

date_end

1974

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