TITLE | DESCRIPTION | DATE CREATED | IS FORMAT OF |
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Sylvester Birthday raw #1 | A video from the Charles Cyberski Videotapes collection. Charles Cyberski (February 12, 1949-September 28, 1993) was a gay video journalist and, with his partner Richard Wright (July 5, 1955-October 20, 1990), owner and operator of the mail-order video business Male Entertainment Network (MEN). MEN… Show more | 1987 | Cyberski-Series-1-Reels/glbths_1994-03_1_143_am.avi |
Sylvester Birthday raw #2 | A video from the Charles Cyberski Videotapes collection. Charles Cyberski (February 12, 1949-September 28, 1993) was a gay video journalist and, with his partner Richard Wright (July 5, 1955-October 20, 1990), owner and operator of the mail-order video business Male Entertainment Network (MEN). MEN… Show more | 1987 | Cyberski-Series-1-Reels/glbths_1994-03_1_146_am.avi |
Sylvester Celebrates | A video from the Charles Cyberski Videotapes collection. Charles Cyberski (February 12, 1949-September 28, 1993) was a gay video journalist and, with his partner Richard Wright (July 5, 1955-October 20, 1990), owner and operator of the mail-order video business Male Entertainment Network (MEN). MEN… Show more | 1985, 1987 | Cyberski-Series-1-Reels/glbths_1994-03_1_147_am.avi |
Megatone audio #3 (Sylvester) | A video from the Charles Cyberski Videotapes collection. Charles Cyberski (February 12, 1949-September 28, 1993) was a gay video journalist and, with his partner Richard Wright (July 5, 1955-October 20, 1990), owner and operator of the mail-order video business Male Entertainment Network (MEN). MEN… Show more | 1981/1982 | Cyberski-Series-1-Reels/glbths_1994-03_1_336_am.avi |
Megatone camera 3 #5 (Sylvester) | A video from the Charles Cyberski Videotapes collection. Charles Cyberski (February 12, 1949-September 28, 1993) was a gay video journalist and, with his partner Richard Wright (July 5, 1955-October 20, 1990), owner and operator of the mail-order video business Male Entertainment Network (MEN). MEN… Show more | 1981/1982 | |
Megatone camera 2 #5 (Sylvester) | A video from the Charles Cyberski Videotapes collection. Charles Cyberski (February 12, 1949-September 28, 1993) was a gay video journalist and, with his partner Richard Wright (July 5, 1955-October 20, 1990), owner and operator of the mail-order video business Male Entertainment Network (MEN). MEN… Show more | 1981/1982 | |
Sylvester receiving award | Photograph of Sylvester receiving an award. In this photo Sylvester is wearing one of his sequined jackets designed by Pat Campano. | 1979 | |
Sylvester James memorial program | 1988-12-18 | ||
Sylvester Christmas dance party postcard | Promotional postcard for a holiday dance event called, All I Need For Christmas, where Sylvester performed. This postcard was originally addressed to Steve Fabus, a San Francisco-based DJ who was active in the disco and underground music scene at the time. | 1982-12-18 | |
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… Show more | 1980 | |
Curriculum Vita for gender identity clinics | Contents of the folder "Curriculum Vita for Gender Identity Clinics" in the Veronica Friedman papers. | 1981 | |
Diary entries (rewritten) | Contents of the folder "Diary entries (rewritten) in the Veronica Friedman papers. | 1980 | |
Diary/notes | Contents of the folder "Diary/notes April 1981-November 1981" in the Veronica Friedman papers. | 1981 | |
Calendar and miscellaneous notes | Contents of the folder "Calendar and miscellaneous notes" in the Veronica Friedman papers. | 1980 | |
Correspondence with M. and family | Contens of the folder "Correspondence with M. and family" in the Veronica Friedman papers. | 1981 | |
Sylvester Collection, 2018-05 | Sylvester (born Sylvester James Jr.) was a disco-soul singer-songwriter known for his androgynous appearance, falsetto singing voice, and the moniker the “Queen of Disco.” | ||
Sylvester performing with backup singers, circa 1970-1980 | 1970/1980 | ||
Sylvester smoking in white gown | 1970/1980 | ||
Sylvester and family, circa 1970 | 1970 | ||
Sylvester in mesh blouse, circa 1970 | 1970 | ||
Sylvester holding Step II record, 1978 [1] | 1978 | ||
Sylvester with unknown bride, circa 1965 | 1965 | ||
Peach sequined tunic and skirt with crane motif | Peach sequined tunic and skirt with crane motif worn by Sylvester. This garment appears to be handmade and there is no designer label attached. This item is undated. | ||
Peach sequined tunic and skirt with crane motif rear | Peach sequined tunic and skirt with crane motif worn by Sylvester. This garment appears to be handmade and there is no designer label attached. This item is undated. | ||
Peach sequined tunic and skirt with crane motif | Peach sequined tunic and skirt with crane motif worn by Sylvester. This garment appears to be handmade and there is no designer label attached. This item is undated. | ||
Blue sequin Pat Campano jacket | A jacket worn by Sylvester while performing. Designed by Pat Campano. This item is undated. | ||
Blue sequin Pat Campano jacket (front) | |||
Blue sequin Pat Campano jacket (rear) | |||
Black and white sequined Pat Campano Jacket | Black and white sequined jacket worn by Sylvester. Designed by Pat Campano. This item is undated. | ||
Black and white sequined Pat Campano Jacket (front) | Black and white sequined jacket worn by Sylvester. Designed by Pat Campano. This item is undated. | ||
Black and white sequined Pat Campano Jacket (side) | Black and white sequined jacket worn by Sylvester. Designed by Pat Campano. This item is undated. | ||
Black and white sequined Pat Campano Jacket (rear) | Black and white sequined jacket worn by Sylvester. Designed by Pat Campano. This item is undated. | ||
Pink sequin Pat Campano jacket and pants (front) | Pink sequined jacket and pants worn by Sylvester. Designed by Pat Campano. This item is undated. | ||
Pink sequin Pat Campano jacket and pants (rear) | Pink sequined jacket and pants worn by Sylvester. Designed by Pat Campano. This item is undated. | ||
White tulle mesh gown (front) | White gown with satin and tulle netting, wire understructure, and small mirrors. This garment does not have a label indicating the designer. This item is undated. | ||
White tulle mesh gown (rear) | White gown with satin and tulle netting, wire understructure, and small mirrors. This garment does not have a label indicating the designer. This item is undated. | ||
Harry Britt Letter to Sylvester, 1988 | A letter written by Board of Supervisors member, Harry Britt to Sylvester on October 2, 1988. | 1988-10-02 | |
Sylvester performing [1] | 1975/1980 | ||
Sylvester holding Step II record, 1978 [2] | 1978 | ||
Sylvester performing [2] | 1978/1985 | ||
Sylvester performing [3] | Sylvester performing at the San Francisco Design Center Galleria in a kimono designed by David Polizzi. | 1978 | |
Sylvester with companion [3] | 1983 | ||
Sylvester with companion [2] | 1980/1987 | ||
Sylvester with companion [1] | 1980/1987 | ||
Sylvester performing [4] | 1975/1980 | ||
Sylvester signing records | Photograph of Sylvester signing records in the record store, 12" Dance Records. Inscription on verso of photograph reads: "Sylvester, It was a pleasure to photograph you when you visited 12" Dance Records. Thank you for visiting us. Larry [Frazer?] the photographer. Dec. 1986.… Show more | 1986 | |
Sylvester photoshoot contact sheet | 1980/1985 | ||
Purple and black beaded cape and headpiece | A cape and headpiece worn by Sylvester while performing. This garment appears to be handmade. There is no designer label attached to this garment. This item is undated. | ||
Notes on napkins | Contens of the folder "Notes on napkins" in the Veronica Friedman papers. These materials are undated. |