James M. Foster papers, 1971-1990

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James M. Foster papers, 1971-1990

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Foster's personal files, including correspondence, sexual audiocassettes, and records pertaining to Foster's business enterprise and various gay rights organizations. Other records concern public health issues, most notably AIDS.

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Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.

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