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Files document the many speaking engagements and publicity related to Sears' publications, as well as other non-academic activities. There is a mix of folders with distinct names and folders that group materials by year, but in general the two categories are comprised as follows: engagements materials derive from events such as speeches, interviews, and readings, and include the texts of speeches, correspondence, clippings, brochures, other printed materials, and photographs; publicity materials contain correspondence, clippings, and printed material such as brochures and flyers regarding Sears' book-length works, primarily Lonely Hunters and Rebels, Rhinestones, and Rubyfruit. A number of reviews of Sears' work, primarily in the gay press, are also included. Correspondence in this series pertains to efforts by Sears and his publicists to secure speaking or reading engagements at bookstores and other venues in 1997 and 2001. Although a few items relating to Sears' published work on curriculum are included, his conference papers on that topic are located in the Conferences and Organizations Subseries above and his academic lectures in the Teaching Subseries below. Arranged in chronological order.

Small group of files containing royalty statements, contracts for Sears' writings, contracts and other materials for submissions to works or series edited by Sears, publishers' correspondence, and other documents related to the publishing process. Files in the Research and Writings Series hold other similar documentation, including correspondence with publishers and copies of contracts. Arranged in original order as received.