- Scope and Contents
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This collection comprises the papers of HIV/AIDS activist and writer, Stephen Gendin. The materials document both Gendin's activism as well as his personal and family life, and include correspondence; photographs; writings; address and appointment books; student papers; notes; audio and video recordings; and electronic files. Many of the organizations with which Gendin was affiliated are represented in the collection, including the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP); the AIDS Prevention Action League (APAL); Community Prescription Service (CPS); POZ Magazine; and Sex Panic!
- Conditions Governing Access
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This collection is open for research.
Original audiovisual materials, as well as preservation and duplicating masters, may not be played. Researchers must consult use copies, or if none exist must pay for a use copy, which is retained by the repository. Researchers wishing to obtain an additional copy for their personal use should consult Copying Services information on the Manuscripts and Archives web site. Copies of commercially produced audiovisual materials contained in this collection cannot be made for researcher use outside of the repository.
Original computer files may not be accessed due to their fragility. Researchers must consult access copies. - Conditions Governing Use
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Copyright for open, unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by Stephen Gendin was transferred to Yale University in 2009. These materials may be used for non-commercial purposes without seeking permission from Yale University as the copyright holder. For other uses of these materials, please contact mssa.assist@yale.edu. Copyright status for other collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
- Immediate Source of Acquisition
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Gift of Kyle McDowell, 2010-2011.
- Arrangement
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The papers are arranged in two series: I. Personal papers. II. HIV/AIDS activism papers.
- Dates
- 1920s-2000
- Extent
- 10 Linear Feet (31 boxes)
- 900000000 bytes (900 megabytes)
- Related Names
- Gendin, Stephen, 1966-2000
- Language of Materials
- English