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Archives related to: Polak, Clark P., 1937-1980
| title | Clark P. Polak Papers |
| repository | ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives |
| description | Correspondence, legal papers, notes, printed ephemera and other material from activist and businessman Clark P. Polak. Polak was an influential activist in the Philadelphia gay community throughout the 1960s, who in 1963 became president of the homophile organization, Janus Society. He also created, published and edited the Society's widely-circulated magazine, Drum. By 1970, Polak relocated to Los Angeles, where he became a real estate investor and art collector. In addition, he continued to be an activist in the gay movement and helped to establish the Stonewall Democratic Club and the Gay Rights Chapter of the ACLU. Background Born on October 15, 1937, Clark Phillip Polak grew up in a Jewish middle-class family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After dropping out of Pennsylvania State University, Polak became a businessman and owner of Frankford Personnel and Northeast Advertising Service. Preferred Citation Clark P. Polak papers, Coll2008-028, ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives, Los Angeles, California. |
| extent | 0.2 linear feet. |
| access | Researchers wishing to publish materials must obtain permission in writing from ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives as the physical owner. Researchers must also obtain clearance from the holder(s) of any copyrights in the materials. Note that ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives can grant copyright clearance only for those materials for which we hold the copyright. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain copyright clearance for all other materials directly from the copyright holder(s). |
| record link | http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt1x0nd0wp |
| record source | http://www.oac.cdlib.org |
| finding aid | http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt1x0nd0wp |
| acquisition information | Donor and date of acquisition unknown. |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:46 |
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