Alvaro Serrano collection of Gazette negatives

Collection

Identifier: Q182

Staff Only
Not requestable

Scope and Content

Dates

Creation: 1982 - 1984

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research use.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Georgia State University is the owner of the physical collection and makes reproductions available for research, subject to the copyright law of the United States and item condition. Georgia State University may or may not own the rights to materials in the collection. It is the researcher's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and obtain permission from the copyright holder before publication, reproduction, or display of the materials beyond what is reasonable under copyright law. Researchers may quote selections from the collection under the fair use provision of copyright law.

Historical Note

"Gazette: From America’s New Gay Mecca, A Newspaper to Reflect the Times" was a pioneering LGBTQ alternative weekly started in Atlanta in 1981. Michael G. Jameson was the editor-in-chief of the paper, later known as "Metropolitan Gazette." Alvaro (Al) Serrano served as its photographic technician and editor starting in 1982.

Extent

0.8 Linear Feet (in 2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Alvaro Serrano Collection of Gazette negatives. 1982-1984, consists of 35mm negatives, containing over 6,400 images, created for the Gazette, a weekly alternative newspaper published for Atlanta's gay community. The photos depict events and people. The collection includes a general index to the photo shoots. Alvaro (Al) Serrano was photographic technician and editor of "Gazette: From America’s New Gay Mecca, A Newspaper to Reflect the Times."