http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8765gnz No online items Guide to the Homosexual Information Center Subject Files Collection, 1933-2005 Special Collections & Archives Oviatt Library California State University, Northridge 18111 Nordhoff St. Northridge, CA 91330 URL: http://library.csun.edu/SCA Email:
[email protected] Phone: (818) 677-2832 Fax: (818) 677-2589 © Copyright 2012 Special Collections & Archives. All rights reserved. Guide to the Homosexual SC/HICSF 1 Information Center Subject Files Collection, 1933-2005 Overview of the Collection Collection Title: Homosexual Information Center Subject Files Collection Dates: 1933-2005 Identification: SC/HICSF Creator: Homosexual Information Center (Hollywood, Calif.) Physical Description: 23.77 linear feet Language of Materials: English Repository: Special Collections Abstract: The Homosexual Information Center (HIC), is a nonprofit organization committed to gathering and disseminating information and data to the public regarding all aspects of homosexuality. It was founded in the late 1960s by the Tangent Group, which in 1965 formally split from ONE, Incorporated, one of the first gay rights organizations in the United States. The collection consists of alphabetical subject files containing documents and records created and disseminated by a wide range of social and political organizations, including local organizations in Los Angeles, national organizations, and international organizations. Various topics relevant to the homosexual community in the late 20th century are represented in the collection, especially the AIDS epidemic, HIC's interactions with smaller community and religious groups, and numerous political issues. Historical Note: The Homosexual Information Center (HIC), a nonprofit organization committed to gathering and disseminating information and data to the public regarding all aspects of homosexuality, has its roots in ONE Incorporated.