TITLE | DESCRIPTION | DATE CREATED | IS FORMAT OF |
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Play produced by COLAGE members | The script and related materials for a play put on by members of COLAGE. |
1994 | |
Homophobic poster from Beardemphl collection | A mailer/poster exemplifying the opposition to Propositions A and B, which were local ballot measures in San Jose and Santa Clara County intended to outlaw discrimination against LGBTQ people. The poster is part of Bill Beardemphl's large collection of homophobic materials, which he collected as part of his research into his political opponents. |
1980 | |
Dewsnap James 1999-19 | The James Dewsnap collection contains two full-length nude portraits of Scott O'Hara by San Francisco artist David Ross; transcripts of 16 interviews from 1994 that Dewsnap conducted with Jackie Phillips, the lead "comedienne" at Finocchio's from the late 1950s to the mid-1970s; and an unpublished book-length typescript on Phillips’ life, called "Oh, what a drag! The life and career of Wacky Jackie Phllips, Finocchio's riotous redhead, as told to Jim Dewsnap." |
1994 | |
Jackie Phillips oral history | An oral history of longtime Finocchio's comedy queen Jackie Phillips, taken by James Dewsnap and later incorporated into Phillips' autobiography ghostwritten by Dewsnap. |
1994 | |
Jackie Phillips book | The autobiography of longtime Finocchio's comedy queen Jackie Phillips, as told to and ghostwritten by James Dewsnap. |
1994 | |
Sylvester in zipper shirt, circa 1980 | 1980 | ||
Ginny Knuth awards (1) | An award given to Ginny Knuth, a cisgender member of Educational Transvestite Channel (later called TransGender San Francisco). Knuth's husband identified as a crossdresser and was also a member of the group. |
1994 | |
Cafe Denise menu | A menu from Cafe Denise with handwritten prices. This item is undated. |
1980 | |
José Sarria interview with Mary Richards (Tape 7, Side A) | Interview with José Sarria, also known as the Widow Norton. He discusses mainly his presiding over the Imperial Court of Emperors and Empresses, a non-profit organization that raises money for other organizations in the community. Topics include Imperial Court of Emperors and Empresses, non-profit, gay, lesbian, and fundraising. Tape 7: Side A: José Sarria (Gay Pride). II. May 1994. Audio Cassette. |
1994 | |
José Sarria interview with Mary Richards (Tape 7, Side B) | Interview with José Sarria, also known as the Widow Norton. He discusses mainly his presiding over the Imperial Court of Emperors and Empresses, a non-profit organization that raises money for other organizations in the community. He also discusses his life experiences and gives advice to gay and lesbian youth. Topics include Imperial Court of Emperors and Empresses, non-profit, gay, lesbian, and fundraising. Tape 7: Side B: José Sarria (Gay Pride). II. May 1994. Audio Cassette. |
1994 | |
José Sarria bus tour of San Francisco (Tape 159, Side B) | Live audio recording of a bus tour of San Francisco conducted by José Sarria, a veteran of World War II who is also known as The Widow Norton. He provides descriptions of many San Francisco eateries, German presence in San Francisco, and many gay hotspots such as Twin Peaks.Topics include veteran, nightlife, drag queen, gay veteran, Stonewall, San Francisco, bus tour, World War II, José Sarria, and Widow Norton. Tape 159: Side B: Jose Sarria. Bus Tour. January 1994. Audio Cassette. |
1994 | |
José Sarria bus tour of San Francisco (Tape 6, Side B) | Live audio recording of a bus tour of San Francisco conducted by José Sarria, a veteran of World War II who is also known as The Widow Norton. His tour provided a history of San Francisco through the eyes of a gay veteran. He conducted the tour in drag.Topics include veteran, drag queen, gay veteran, Stonewall, San Francisco, bus tour, World War II, José Sarria, and Widow Norton. Tape 6: Side A: José Sarria (Bus Tour). Tape 2 of 2. January 1994. Audio Cassette. |
1994 | |
José Sarria interview with Mary Richards (Tape 159, Side A) | Interview with José Sarria, also known as Widow Norton. Sarria was a veteran of World War II who gave bus tours of San Francisco. He describes his role as a historian and his personal connection to the city. Included is also a live audio recording of one of his bus tours. Topics include veteran, drag queen, gay veteran, Stonewall, San Francisco, bus tour, World War II, José Sarria, and Widow Norton. Tape 159: Side A: Jose Sarria. Bus Tour. January 1994. Audio Cassette. |
1994 | |
José Sarria bus tour of San Francisco (Tape 6, Side A) | Live audio recording of a bus tour of San Francisco conducted by José Sarria, a veteran of World War II who is also known as The Widow Norton. His tour provided a history of San Francisco through the eyes of a gay veteran. Topics include veteran, gay veteran, San Francisco, bus tour, World War II, José Sarria, and Widow Norton. Tape 6: Side A: José Sarria (Bus Tour). Tape 2 of 2. January 1994. Audio Cassette. |
1994 | |
Veronica Friedman papers (1994-01) | Veronica “Ronnie” Friedman (1945-1986) was a transgender woman who lived in San Francisco. The collection consists of Friedman’s detailed and emotional diary entries, as well as drafts of letters to her mother and children, personal notes, daily planner pages, timelines and autobiographical statements relating to transition, greeting cards, and other correspondence. |
1980 | |
Calendar and miscellaneous notes | Contents of the folder "Calendar and miscellaneous notes" in the Veronica Friedman papers. |
1980 | |
Diary entries (rewritten) | Contents of the folder "Diary entries (rewritten) in the Veronica Friedman papers. |
1980 | |
Gay Power, Gay Politics | 1980 | Scratch/glbths_video_001_am.avi | |
¡Viva 16! | A documentary short about Latinx LGBT life in San Francisco from the 1970s to the 1990s, focusing upon 16th Street in the Mission District. The film also addresses community responses to HIV/AIDS. |
1994 | |
Gay Power, Gay Politics: Has the Truth Been Told? | A 1980 KPIX Eyewitness News Special Report on the CBS Reports documentary "Gay Power, Gay Politics." The episode features "Gay Power, Gay Politics" producers George Crile and Grace Diekhaus in conversation with Gwenn Craig, Vice President of the Milk Democratic Club; Wayne Friday, President of the Tavern Guild; David Scott, a candidate in the 1979 San Francisco mayoral race; Harry Britt, a San Francisco Supervisor; Armistead Maupin, a writer; and Cleve Jones, a gay rights activist. |
1980 | Scratch/glbths_video_002_am.avi |
Leap Day 1980 Party at 346 Castro Street | Home movie footage of a group of friends at a party, taken by Earl Galvin, a member of the Queer Blue Light Video collective. The title given on the tape's label is "World Series 1." According to John Carr, the host of the party, this likely reflects a previous use of the tape, which was recorded over at the event.
From the Daniel A. Smith and Queer Blue Light Videotapes collection (#1999-52), GLBT Historical Society. In 2011, GLBT Historical Society volunteer John Raines digitized 79 of the nearly 100 tapes in the collection. Raines added titles (derived from notations on the physical media) and a GLBT Historical Society watermark to the videos. |
1980 | Media/glbths_1999-52_004_am.avi |