Guide to the Sterling Blacklock Diary,
1935.

Collection Number: 7735

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library

Contact Information:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-3530
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Compiled by:
Rima Turner
Date completed:
May 11, 2005
EAD encoding:
Peter Martinez, May 2005
Rima Turner, May 2005

© 2005 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Sterling Blacklock diary, 1935.
Collection Number:
7735
Creator:
Sterling Blacklock
Quantity:
1 volume, 189 pages.
Forms of Material:
Diary.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Holograph diary in pencil including illustrations of the Blacklock home in Albany, NY, numerous male acquaintances, some erotic images, and other drawings.
Language:
Collection material in English

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Sterling Blacklock lived in Albany, NY and Bennington, VT with his lover Frank. They shared their home with another couple, Charles and Kevin. Sterling died in 1979. Charles died in 1991.
COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Holograph diary in pencil including illustrations of the Blacklock home in Albany, NY, numerous male acquaintances, some erotic images, and other drawings.
SUBJECTS

Names:
Blacklock, Sterling

Subjects:
Gays--Family relationships.
Gays--Albany, New York.
Gays--Bennington, Vermont.
INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
Sterling Blacklock diary, #7735. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.