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In addition to general collections and online subscription databases, journals, and ebooks, the Library holds more than 500 named collections which are distinguished by their specialized subject matter, age, uniqueness, or value. Most of the listed collections on this page are located in the John Hay Library. To locate digitized collections, see the list available at the Center for Digital Scholarship site and search the Brown Digital Repository.

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Gay Pulp Fiction

A growing collection of over 4,700 volumes of gay men's pulp fiction. They range in date from 1933-1997 with the bulk published during 1953-1997. A small number of lesbian-interest titles are included. The collection began with the acquisition of a large private collection and has been supplemented with various purchases and gifts by works from two other collections of gay literature, the Scott O'Hara Papers, and the James Jackson bequest. See searchable database. Stored off-site.
Format(s): Books
Library: John Hay
NOTE: This collection is housed off-site. Prior notice is needed for retrieval
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Access to the collection:

Online Catalog (BruKnow):
General description of the collection available on BruKnow


Other Online Access:
Digital Collection: Gay pulp fiction database

Related Collections:
Katzoff (Richard G.) Collection