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Title: Update (San Diego, Calif. : 1979)

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City: San Diego, California  Country: United States
Frequency: Weekly
Language: English
Subject/Audience: LGBTQ
Notes: "Southern California's gay newspaper, began in 1979. Covers the San Fernando Valley area, Long Beach, Orange County area, Los Angeles and San Diego. News sources included members of the Gay Press Association, letters, news releases, wire services, and interviews. Committed to retlecting on the gay life, 'to take it apart, to look at the dangers and opportunities, and keep us aware of the road ahead'."

Available in the following formats/locations:
Format: Online   
Online Collection: Periodicals from Lambda Archives of San Diego (Archives of Sexuality and Gender)  [Access restricted to UIUC affiliates.]
Summary Dates: 1979 – 2006
Detailed Dates: Mar 23, 1979 – Feb 22, 2006  


Format: Microfilm   Call Number: FILM071.3Un23(unit 8)
Location: History, Philosophy and Newspaper Library. 246 Main Library
Notes: Reel 2.
Collection: UPC Alternative Press Center Supp.
Summary Dates: 1983 – 1983
Detailed Dates: Jan 12, 1983 – Jun 2, 1983  


Format: Print   Call Number: F.306.7660979498Sa51u
Location: Newspaper Storage- Oak St.. Ask staff at HPNL (246 Main Library) for assistance.
Summary Dates: 1984 – 1998
Detailed Dates:   Feb 8, 1984; Oct 14, 1987; and Jul 15, 1998.


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