TITLE | DESCRIPTION | DATE CREATED | IS FORMAT OF |
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José Sarria pilgrimage to the gravesite of Joshua Norton (Side A) | Live audio recording of the 1996 José Sarria pilgrimage to the gravesite of Joshua Norton. Topics include Joshua Norton, Widow Norton, gay, lesbian, politics, music, comedy, and Colma Cemetery. Tape 17 label: Side A: Norton Pilgrimage Colma Cemetery. 3/3/1996. Microcassette. | 1996 | |
José Sarria pilgrimage to the gravesite of Joshua Norton (Side B) | Live audio recording of the 1996 José Sarria pilgrimage to the gravesite of Joshua Norton. Topics include Joshua Norton, Widow Norton, gay, lesbian, politics, music, comedy, and Colma Cemetery. Tape 17 label: Side B: Norton Pilgrimage Colma Cemetery. 3/3/1996. Microcassette. | 1996 | |
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,… Show more | 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… Show more | 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,… Show more | 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,… Show more | 1994 | |
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… Show more | 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… Show more | 1994 | |
San Francisco residents discuss gay acceptance in the city | San Francisco residents discuss gay acceptance in the city from the 1960s to the 1990s. Topics include San Francisco, gay rights, suicide, and liberal cities. Tape 26: Side A: Friendly Spirits. Ken McDonald. 8/3/1996. Microcassette. | 1996 | |
¡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 | |
Gilbert Baker in Betsy Ross gown | The artist Gilbert Baker on Fire Island, in an American flag gown based on the popular image of Betsy Ross. | 2012 | |
"Betsy Ross" drag gown and hat | A drag ensemble created by the artist Gilbert Baker, drawing on the popular image of Betsy Ross. | 2012 | |
Pride flag cityscape painting | A painting by Gilbert Baker depicting a San Francisco cityscape, seen from the perspective of Harvey Milk Plaza, with Pride flags lining the street. | 1996 | |
Empress Marlena and Empress Ginger interview with Mary Richards (Side B) | Tape 23 label: "Court System. I. Marlina Ginger. June 1996". Topics: Imperial Court System, Drag | 1996 | |
Empress Marlena and Empress Ginger interview with Mary Richards, Part II | Tape 22 label: "Side A: Court System II. Side B: Marlina Ginger". Topics: Imperial Court System, Drag | 1996 |