Collection

Hunt, David Manuscripts on Dr. Barry Singer

Span Dates: 1982
Bulk Dates:
Volume: 3 manuscripts

Description

The collection consists of three typescripts by David Hunt reporting on controversial psychology professor at California State University Long Beach, Dr. Barry Singer, who in 1982 came under fire by Evangelical Christian groups for his "tolerance of homosexuality."

Hist/Bio Note

In 1982, Dr. Barry Singer, a controversial psychology professor at California State University Long Beach (CSULB), came under fire by Evangelical Christian groups for his "tolerance of homosexuality" in teaching a Psychology of Sex course, as well as accusations of having relationships with students. In addition to Singer, conservative Christian groups also targeted women's groups in CSULB for being "pro- lesbian."

Finding Aid

A brief online finding aid is avaiable.
https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c85q508s/

Location

This collection is housed at ONE Archives at the University of Southern California. ONE Gallery, West Hollywood 626 North Robertson Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90069
https://one.usc.edu

Tags

Evangelical | Ally | California | Long Beach