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An art planning notebook by David Cannon Dashiell.

The catalog to David Cannon Dashiell's tarot-themed exhibition, "Invert, Oracle."

Black and white flyer advertising "Club Q. A Dance Party for Women" taking place on June 23, 1989. With Mixtress Page Hodel. This item is undated.

Phyllis Lyon, Del Martin, and Jose Sarria as Grand Marshals of 1989 Pride.

A flier for a performance workshop by Arcaids Theatre.

A brochure advertising the work of Arcaids Theatre.

A pamphlet describing the Bay Area Black Lesbians and Gays. This item is undated.

A photograph of Sandy Holmes. This item is undated.

An article announcing the formation of the Bay Area chapter of the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays. This item is undated.

A typed plan to conduct AIDS and sexuality education for Black homosexuals. This item is undated.

Tape 100 label: "AIDS/ARC Theatre Group. 11/5/1988."

Tape 100 label: "AIDS/ARC Theatre Group. 11/5/1988."

Tape 36 label: "Danny Castelow and Steve Abel: AIDS Play. February 1988." Includes discussions of Shanti Project, dance, theater and performance, AIDS

Tape 36 label: "Danny Castelow and Steve Abel: AIDS Play. February 1988." Includes discussions of Shanti Project, dance, theater and performance, AIDS

Tape 118 label: "Side A: Janet Allen, John-Michael Olexy, and Joe Durano. FLAG. 7/29/1988." Federal Lesbians and Gays (FLAG). Includes conversations with other FLAG members.

Tape 118 label: "Side A: Janet Allen, John-Michael Olexy, and Joe Durano. FLAG. 7/29/1988." Federal Lesbians and Gays (FLAG). Includes conversations with other FLAG members.

Tape 78 label: "Side A: Amelia’s Bar. 10/27/1989." Topics include lesbian and gay bars in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Tape 78 label: "Side A: Amelia’s Bar. 10/27/1989." Topics include lesbian and gay bars in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Tape 65 label: "Side A: Richard Carper (PWA) Walk/Roll for Life. 2/6/1989." Topics: HIV/AIDS

Tape 206 label: "Side A: Bow-Wow Beauties (3). August 1988. Side B: Bow-Wow Beauties (4). August 1988". Topics: HIV/AIDS, PAWS

Tape 88 label: "Side A: Bear SF 1988 / Beard Contest. 4/8/1988. Side B: Gardening-Michael O’Connor. June 1988."

Tape 206 label: "Side A: Bow-Wow Beauties (3). August 1988. Side B: Bow-Wow Beauties (4). August 1988". Topics: HIV/AIDS, PAWS

Tape 88 label: "Side A: Bear SF 1988/Beard Contest. 4/8/1988. Side B: Gardening - Michael O’Connor. June 1988."

Tape 129 label: "Coits: 25th Anniversary I. June 1988."

Tape 187 label: "Side A: Bruce Childs. “Coming Out.” 2/16/1989". Topics: Gay men

Tape 187 label: "Side A: Bruce Childs. “Coming Out.” 2/16/1989". Topics: Gay men

Tape 113 label: "Side A: Bingo (Hospice). December 1989". Topics: HIV/AIDS, Coming Home Hospice

Tape 113 label: "Side A: Bingo (Hospice). December 1989". Topics: HIV/AIDS, Coming Home Hospice

Tape 177 label: "Side A: George Birimisa [sic]. Arcadia Bodybuilding. February 1988". Topics: Sports, bodybuilding

Tape 177 label: "Side A: George Birimisa. Arcadia Bodybuilding. February 1988". Topics: Sports, bodybuilding

Tape 110: “Bringing Up Baby.” March 1988. Audio Cassette.

Tape 110: “Bringing Up Baby.” March 1988. Audio Cassette.

Tape 189 label: "Side A: Bastille Day [crossed out]. 26 Yrs Togetherness III. April 1989. Side B: LisaBrosnahan. Brava. (Works in Progress.) April 1989". Topics: Performance, women in the arts.

Tape 65 label: "Side A: Richard Carper (PWA) Walk/Roll for Life. 2/6/1989." Topics: HIV/AIDS, amfAR

Tape 5 label: "Side A: Gilbert Baker. 6/3/1989."

Tape 5 label: "Side A: Gilbert Baker. 6/3/1989."

Tape 131 label: "Side A: Adult Children of Alcoholics/National Condom Week. January 1988."

Tape 131 label: "Side A: Adult Children of Alcoholics/National Condom Week. January 1988."

Interview with Nivedita Grace, the woman who came up with the idea to organize and create a Women's Float for the 1989 Lesbian/Gay Freedom Day Parade. She discusses the process of creating a float, including how the group raised funds and recruited volunteers.Topics include gender, nightlife, Lesbian and Gay Freedom Day Parade, women, lesbians. Tape 119: Side A: Women’s Float. Laura. A=Nivedita. B=Benne. 4/30/1989. Audio Cassette.

Interview with Chris Puccinelli, a yearly volunteer for the Women's Float of the Lesbian/Gay Freedom Day Parade and Gayle Atwell, a volunteer for the first ever Women's Float in 1979. They discuss how the women's float has evolved over the years, including how communities had to organize in 1988 to achieve the same success as they did in 1979.Topics include gender, nightlife, Lesbian and Gay Freedom Day Parade, women, lesbian, and parade. Tape 158: Side A: Women’s Flat. Maud’s 10th Anniversary. 9/18/1988. Audio Cassette.

Audio recording of the 1988 International Ms. Leather Competition. Included is an interview with a judge of the competition and a speech from the first International Ms. Leather, Judy Tallwing McCarthey. Topics include gender, leather, International Ms. Leather Competition, and Lesbians. Tape 144 label: Side A: International Ms. Leather. 3/26/1988. Audio Cassette.

Interview with Jay Noonan, manager of Grubstake, a burger restaurant on Pine Street. Included is also an interview with M.L. Warren, owner of QT, a bar of over 24 years on Polk Street. The end of the tape also features a brief recording of Victor Rodriguez's monthly party for People With AIDS.Topics include nightlife, gay nightlife, Polk Street, drug use, bar, police, restaurant, food, AIDS, AIDS social groups, People With AIDS, and music. Tape 140: Side A: Rod/Toms PWA Party. 5/20/1989. Audio Cassette.

Tape 179 label: "Gary D’Aldis [sic]-Paris I. February 1988." Topics: HIV/AIDS, Paris, France

Interview with Kevin McGowan to discuss his restoration of the Pipe Organ at the Sacred Heart Church. He highlights his career, his personal life, the process of restoration, AIDS meetings, his experience as a man living with AIDS, and his lack of a support group.Topics include music, pipe organ, religion, AIDS, AIDS groups, and healthcareTape 37 label: Side A: Kevin McGowan. AIDS Restored Organ. August 1988. Audio Cassette.

Interview with Kevin McGowan to discuss his experience restoring the Pipe Organ at the Sacred Heart Church. Topics include music, pipe organ, LIFE Magazine, The San Francisco Chronicle, AIDS, Tape 37 label: Side B: Kevin McGowan. AIDS Restored Organ. August 1988. Audio Cassette.

Interview with Father John McGrann to discuss Kairos House, a house he founded that offered a safe space to those caring for AIDS. McGrann discusses AIDS, the goals of the Kairos House, religion, healthcare, and medical workers. Topics include religion, AIDS, healthcare, acceptance, sanctuary, and educationTape 111 label: Side A: Father John McGrann, Kairos House. 7/30/1988.

Interview with Father John McGrann to discuss Kairos House, a house that offered a safe space to those caring for AIDS. McGrann discusses his founding of the house, his view on AIDS, religion, healthcare, medical workers, and the evolution of the house. Topics include religion, AIDS, healthcare, acceptance, sanctuary, and educationTape 111 label: Side A: Father John McGrann, Kairos House. 7/30/1988.

Interview with Ann Meredith, a photographer, to discuss her AIDS Photo Show, in which she photographs women with AIDS. She discusses the logistics of putting on the show, her photography career, and her financial struggles as a photographer.Topics include AIDS, gender, women, photography, class, and artTape 56 label: Side A: Ann Meredith AIDS Photo Show. January 1988. Audio Cassette.

Interview with Ann Meredith, a photographer, to discuss her AIDS Photo Show, in which she photographs women with AIDS. She discusses social stigmas of people with AIDS, the experiences of women with AIDS, and gendered inequality.Topics include gender, AIDS, women, photography, social stigmas, stereotyping, and familyTape 56 label: Side B: Ann Meredith AIDS Photo Show. January 1988. Audio Cassette.

Jovan Rigg interview with Mary Richards to discuss experiences as a Deaf gay man with AIDS (Side A.) Tape 133 label: Side A: Jovan and John. Deaf Man with AIDS. 3/30/1989. Audio Cassette.

Tape 164 label: Side A: Gray Panthers. 11/19/1988. Audio Cassette.

Jovan Rigg interview with Mary Richards to discuss experiences as a Deaf gay man with AIDS (Side B.) Tape 133 label: Side A: Jovan and John. Deaf Man with AIDS. 3/30/1989. Audio Cassette.

Interviews by Mary Richards with participants in the 1988 International Lesbian and Gay Freedom Day Parade, followed by interviews by Richards with participants in the 25th anniversary celebration of the LGBTQ organization the Coits (side A). Tape 194 label: Side A: Lesbian/Gay Freedom Day Parade and COITS II. June 1988. Audio Cassette.

Tape 164 label: Side A: Gray Panthers. 11/19/1988. Audio Cassette.

Live audio recording of Pam Walton's video production titled "Out In Suburbia." The documentary chronicles the life in and out of the home of lesbians. Topics: Lesbians, film, documentary, suburbia, suburbs, domestic, urban, and family. Tape 152 label: Side A: “Out In Suburbia.” Pam Walton’s Documentary. February 1989. Audio Cassette.

Interview with Kitty Tsui, a participant of Gay Games II. She discusses her relationship to bodybuilding and her experiences training and competing. Topics include Gay Games, Castro Theater, bodybuilding, gay men, and lesbians. Tape 148 Label: Side B: Rosemary Mitchell. BAPHR. January 1988. Audio Cassette.

Andre Laventure interview with Mary Richards to discuss his newsletter for People with AIDS, PWA Voice (Side A). Tape 203 label: Side A: Andre Laventure-PWA Newsletter. May 1988. Side B: Andre Laventure. Audio Cassette.

Live audio recording of a 1988 show by the improv group "Over Our Heads." The group consists of Annie Larson, Marion Damon, Teresa Chandler, and Karen Ripley. Topics include Improv, performance, sex, porn, comedy, gender, comedy, live performance, night life, and entertainment. Tape 123: Side B: “Over Our Heads.” March 1988. Audio Cassette.

Interview with Alan Selby, who set up a thriving leather business in San Francisco. He discusses leather competitions in San Francisco, achieving pleasure through sadomasochism, and the various uses of leather and rubber.Topics include leather, Britain, latex, pleasure, sadomasochism, sex, gay, lesbian, and gay business. Tape 12: Side B: Alan Selby. 8/10/1988. Audio Cassette.

Interview with Alan Selby, who set up a thriving leather business in San Francisco. He discusses sadomasochism in relation to AIDS, including advice for those who do not like condoms and AIDS fundraising. Topics include leather, Britain, AIDS, safe sex, latex, pleasure, sadomasochism, sex, gay, lesbian, and gay business. Tape 13: Side A: Side 3: Alan Selby. August 1988. Audio Cassette.

Interview with Alan Selby, who set up a thriving leather business in San Francisco. He discusses his personal life, his background as a British man, and materials he sells such as leather and latex. Topics include leather, Britain, immigration, latex, pleasure, sex, gay, lesbian, and gay business. Tape 12: Side A: Alan Selby. 8/10/1988. Audio Cassette.

Interview with Randy Schell, who worked for Community United Against Violence (CUAV). He discusses a case in which Jay Wilson was unable to see his partner, Michael Fasano, during his final battle against AIDS because the two were unable to get married. Topics include marriage equality, gay rights, Community United Against Violence (CUAV), legal rights, AIDS, hospitals, family, and homophobia. Tape 180 Side A: Randy Schell CUAV. 1/18/1988. Audio Cassette.

Interview with Chuck Lewis, who administered a "Night Ministry" in the streets of the Tenderloin. The ministry would walk around the Tenderloin and ensure people that the ministry was there for them emotionally, psychologically, and as an overall resource. Included is also an interview with Martha Wood, coordinator of volunteers for the ministry. Topics include religion, Tenderloin, gay, lesbian, AIDS, counseling, suicide, drugs, alcohol, marriage, family, and nightlife. Tape 130: Side A: SF Night Ministry-C. Lewis. June 1988. Audio Cassette

Interview with Bobby Moske and Bill Camilo, co-producers of the Bow-Wow Beauty Pageant, the first ever dog beauty pageant in the Castro. The revenue for the show benefitted the Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) organization for People With AIDS. They discuss the type of dogs involved in the show and why they chose to do a dog beauty pageant. Topics include pets, dogs, AIDS, AIDS fundraising, Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS), People With AIDS, and Castro District. Tape 13 label: Side B: Side 3: Alan Selby. August 1988. Audio Cassette.

Interview with Gary D'Alois, a successful cartoonist and Bay Area resident who was diagnosed with AIDS. He discusses his travels to various cities despite being diagnosed with AIDS, including trips to Paris, Hawaii, and the East Coast. Topics include travel, AIDS, AIDS stigma, health, and hospitals. Tape 180: Side B: Gary D’Aldis [sic]-Paris II. February 1988. Audio Cassette.

Interview with members of the Gay and Lesbian Vegetarians Club, a group of gay and lesbian vegetarians that would congregate regularly. Members spanned from the Russian River to Santa Cruz. Members such as Rick Haze describe why they are vegetarian and detail the dishes they brought to the potluck.Topics include vegetarian, food, potluck, gay, lesbian, and animal cruelty. Tape 59: Side B: Gay and Lesbian Vegetarians. Audio Cassette.

Live audio recording of a potluck meeting for the Gay and Lesbian Vegetarians Club, a group of gay and lesbian vegetarians that would congregate regularly. Members spanned from the Russian River to Santa Cruz. Topics include vegetarian, food, potluck, gay, lesbian, and animal cruelty. Tape 59: Side A: Gay and Lesbian Vegetarians. Audio Cassette.

Interview with Laura Benne, a volunteer artist who helped design the Women's Float for the 1989 Lesbian/Gay Freedom Day Parade. She discusses how her design got picked for the float and her involvement in the women's, gay, and lesbian community. Topics include gender, art, parade, Lesbian and Gay Freedom Day Parade, women, lesbian, and gay. Tape 119: Side A: Women’s Float. Laura. A=Nivedita. B=Benne. 4/30/1989. Audio Cassette.

Chris Nunez, a member of the Gay and Lesbian Youth Advocacy Council, interview with Mary Richards to discuss support for LGBTQ youth in school. Tape 108 label: Side A: Chris Nunez-Gay/Lesbian Youth. March 1988. Side B: Bob Birle-School Teacher. March 1988. Audio Cassette.

Interview with members of the improv group "Over Our Heads." Included are conversations with the four women who form the group, Annie Larson, Marion Damon, Teresa Chandler, and Karen Ripley. They discuss their preferred performance style, their experience working together, and the integration of sex into their shows. Topics include Improv, performance, sex, porn, comedy, gender, comedy, night life, and entertainment. Tape 77 label: Side B: “Over Our Heads” Interview. Audio Cassette.

Interview with Johanna Poethig, an artist who painted a 1987 mural of Harvey Milk in Duboce Park. She discusses her artistic process, an event she planned for the unveiling of the mural, and the evolution of the mural project. Topics include art, Harvey Milk, gay, politics, mural, Duboce Park, and public art. Tape 151: Side A: Johanna Poethig-Milk Mural. 3/26/1988. Audio Cassette.

Tape 189 label: "Side A: Bastille Day [crossed out]. 26 Yrs Togetherness III. April 1989. Side B: Lisa Brosnahan. Brava. (Works in Progress.) April 1989". Topics: Lesbians.

Live audio recording of a dinner at the Galleon to honor José Sarria, who held the title of first Empress de San Francisco and the Widow Norton. Included is a speech by Sarria, in which he discusses a play titled In Memory of Friends, which brought funds to people with AIDS. Included is also a speech by Scott Johnson and recordings of musical performances at the event. Topics include Widow Norton, José Sarria, AIDS, AIDS benefit, theatre, Palace of Fine Arts, and music. Tape 3: Side A: José Sarria-Widow Norton. 10/1/1988. Audio Cassette.

Interview with Tom Gregory, board of directors for the San Francisco-based square dancing group called The Foggy City Dancers. He discusses the history of Square Dancing Clubs, the logistics of gay square dancing, and the upcoming Square Dancing Convention in San Francisco. Included are also interviews with local square dancers. Topics include dance, arts, square dancing, gay clubs, gay, and gay hobbiesTape 153: Side A: Square Dancers Convention. Tom Gregory. April 1989. Audio Cassette.

Interview with Flo Tumulo to discuss role as co-chair for the 1989 Gay Freedom Day Parade. She discusses her experience with gay and lesbian activism, her role as co-chair of the parade, and the changes being made to the parade. Topics include parade, Gay Freedom Day Parade, Gay, Lesbian, and National March for Lesbian and Gay Rights. Tape 79: Side A: Parade General. 6/16/1989. Audio Cassette.

Tape 33 label: "Side A: Ed Ellis: Adult Children of Alcoholics. February 1988. Side B: Mimi Goodwin/Ed Ellis"

Tape 182 label: "SF Precision Whip Drill Team. February 1988". Topics: Lesbians, Leather, S/M Kink

Tape 95 label: "Earthquake Interviews. 10/17/1989"

Tape 95 label: "Earthquake Interviews. 10/17/1989"

Tape 205 label: "Side A: Ross Critch (2). Bow-Wow Sydney (1). August 1988. Side B: Bow-Wow Beauties (2). August 1988." Topics: Church organ, Bow Wow Beauties dog contest, PAWS, HIV/AIDS, Pets

Tape 179 label: "Gary D’Aldis [sic]-Paris I. February 1988." Topics: HIV/AIDS, Paris, France

Tape 72 label: "Side A: Ross Critch-Sidney [sic]. August 1988". Sydney, Australia, HIV/AIDS, Bars

Tape 72 label: "Side A: Ross Critch-Sidney [sic]. August 1988". Sydney, Australia, HIV/AIDS, Bars

Tape 205 label: "Side A: Ross Critch (2). Bow-Wow Sydney (1). August 1988. Side B: Bow-Wow Beauties (2). August 1988." Topics: HIV/AIDS, Pets, PAWS

Tape 43 label: "Side A: Coits: 25th Anniversary. June 1988"

Tape 43 label: "Side A: Coits: 25th Anniversary. June 1988". Topics: Coits, Pride parade and events, LGBTQ history

Tape 199 label: "Side A: Richard Carrazza-PAWS. March 1988. Side B: Steve Crider-PAWS. March 1988". Topics: CUAV, Speakers Bureau, Youth Outreach, HIV/AIDS, PAWS, Pets and animals

Tape 199 label: "Side A: Richard Carrazza-PAWS. March 1988. Side B: Steve Crider-PAWS. March 1988". Topics: HIV/AIDS, PAWS, Pets and animals

Tape 33 label: "Side A: Ed Ellis: Adult Children of Alcoholics. February 1988. Side B: Mimi Goodwin/Ed Ellis"

Tape 106 label: "Side A: Coits “Skidazzle” trip. 3/10-11/12/1989." Topics: Coits

Tape 182 label: "SF Precision Whip Drill Team. February 1988". Topics: Lesbians, Leather, S/M Kink

Interview with David Stuart, a documentary filmmaker who made a film for television titled Family Values. The film centers around lesbians' responses to the AIDS crisis and discusses their contributions to the advancement of the cause. Topics include film, documentary, David Stuart, AIDS, lesbians, women, gender, and AIDS crisis. Tape 134. Side A: David Stuart. “Family Values” Documentary. 1/5/1989. Audio Cassette.

Interview with José Sarria, who held the title of first Empress de San Francisco and the Widow Norton.He discusses his experience living in Phoenix, Arizona, and his decision to come back to San Francisco for the play In Memory of Friends.Topics include Widow Norton, José Sarria, AIDS, AIDS benefit, theatre, Palace of Fine Arts, and Arizona. Tape 3: Side B: José Sarria-Widow Norton. 10/1/1988. Audio Cassette.

Tape 127 label: Side A: John Lorenzini. National Association of PWA’s (NAPWA). February 1989. Audio Cassette.

Interview with John Lorenzini to discuss the National Association of People With AIDS (NAPWA), a national organization that provided AIDS services and education around AIDS stigmas. Lorenzini served as the co-chair of NAPWA at the time. Topics include AIDS services, public services, race, gender, age, disabilityTape 127 label: Side B: John Lorenzini. National Association of PWA’s (NAPWA). February 1989. Audio Cassette.

Phone interview with Glenne McElhinney, a representative of Dykes on Bikes. McElhinney discusses the history of Dykes on Bikes, initial privacy concerns of participants, Women in the Wind (another lesbian riding group), and pride parades. Topics include Pride, Dykes on Bikes, motorcycle, lesbian groups, pride flags, and parade logisticsTape 42 label: Side A: glbths_2002-34_mcelhinney_b.mp3

Phone interview with Glenne McElhinney, a representative of Dykes on Bikes for a special Pride Issue of Bay Area Reporter. McElhinney discusses a Stonewall celebratory ride, changes to the Dykes on Bikes group, and what Pride means to her. Topics include Dykes on Bikes, lesbian groups, riding groups, motorcycle safety, Pride, and Pride paradeTape 42 label: Side B: glbths_2002-34_mcelhinney_b.mp3

Interview with members of the improv group "Over Our Heads." Included are conversations with the four women who form the group, Annie Larson, Marion Damon, Teresa Chandler, and Karen Ripley. They discuss their personal backgrounds, what to expect from their shows, and their experience working together. Topics include Improv, performance, comedy, gender, comedy, night life, and entertainment. Tape 77 label: Side A: Interview-“Over Our Heads.” 3/14/1988. Audio Cassette.

Interview with attendees of Victor Rodriguez's monthly Party for People With AIDS. Included are interviews with Marcos Cousineau, John Conley, and Rita Rockett, who discuss the expenses of the party, their personal health, and their relationship with food. Topics include AIDS, AIDS social groups, People With AIDS, politics, AIDS funding, and food. Tape 139: Side A: Rod/Toms PWA Party. 5/20/1989. Audio Cassette.