Drawing
from a combination of historical and contemporary material, including written information, images,
interviews, questionnaire responses, articles and sound recordings, Sex
'69 will give a window into the commodified space of the Adult retail
world and give a voice to the hidden and often stigmatised truth of Adult Retail proprietors, the workers and their unique milieu.
One
of the project’s main aims is to ensure that the history of the Australian
Adult Retail Industry is showcased in an accurate and respectful manner. In
order to do this we will access and include important photos and
articles, relating to the Adult Retail Industry, from key archives including:
the Eros Association Archives, the Australian Lesbian
and Gay Archives (ALGA) and from individual archives.
Another
of our main aims is to create a strong level of partnership with key members of
the Adult retail industry. It is our hope that both owners and staff will be
part of this project and will share their valuable knowledge, experiences and
stories with us. In order that we have the 'voice' of the Adult Retail
Industry included in this project, we will be sending out a questionnaire to
both owners and staff to gain their valuable input.