bias concerning homosexuality on the part of most researchers; (5) low level of research work in the field in consequence of the above factors.

The committee's recommendations were accepted by the Corporation, a Board of Trustees appointed and ONE Institute of Homophile Studies officially launched for the fall semester, 1956.

LOCATION AND FACILITIES

The metropolitan area of Los Angeles offers unique cultural and educational resources advantageous to the purposes of the Institute, having for many decades been a center of homophile activities. Two of the three largest existing homophile organizations were founded in Los Angeles. These had been preceded by others now no longer active, including what is believed to have been the world's earliest magazine for lesbians.

The long-established movie industry, the great concentration of TV and radio studios, the second busiest theater center in the country, the many art galleries, museums and libraries, as well as private and public universities, have brought together a wealth of personnel and facilities hardly to be matched elsewhere.

The very large Oriental, Negro and Spanish-speaking populations (the latter dating back to the 18th century) have given this vast area of about seven million persons a tradition of freedom from prejudice most favorable to the development of the homophile movement.

ONE itself has a highly specialized and rapidly growing Library of biography, fiction and non-fiction in several languages on the subject of homosexuality. The Library is professionally catalogued and also includes thousands of newspaper

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and magazine clippings, case histories, unpublished manuscripts, slides, photographs and other material invaluable for the research student.

PUBLICATIONS

ONE Institute Quarterly of Homophile Studies is the official publication of the Institute and publishes articles, studies, book reviews, scientific abstracts and other scholarly material concerning homosexuality. Single copies are $1.50; annual subscription is $5.00 in United States; $6.00 overseas.

CLASSES AND INSTRUCTION

Classes in the fall semester of 1956 were devoted to a rapid survey of the general position regarding homosexuality of: law, sociology, religion, psychology, etc. This survey course has been repeated frequently since then.

Other courses have been offered, as listed below. A lecture series given by visiting and resident experts in various fields has been well attended. Total attendance at these, the classes and the Midwinter Institutes, has been several thousands.

Students of any level of previous education are admitted to the classes, although instruction is held at the general level of upper division university work. Subject matter of the classes is designed to afford students a greater understanding of the social and personal aspects of homosexuality as well as to lessen tensions and anxiety for those suffering from such effects.

EXTENSION CLASSES

Extension classes for those living at a distance from Los Angeles have been given by travelling faculty

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