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An image of the Vanguard Street Sweep protest, an action by the LGBTQ youth group Vanguard. The protest reclaimed the streets of the Tenderloin from police officers who would "sweep" for trans people, queer people, and sex workers. By physically sweeping the streets, Vanguard argued that Tenderloin residents should define what their community needed, and that what they needed was a clean and safe place to live, free of harassment.

Patrons at the Opus One club, which featured live classical music and catered to gay men.

A menu from the Black Cat bar.

Photograph of Bill Beardemphl with his lifelong partner Johnny DeLeon, circa 1960s.

Photograph of Bill Beardemphl's lifelong partner, dancer Johnny DeLeon, circa 1960s. This image may have been taken at an Imperial Court of San Francisco event, given DeLeon's Renaissance costume.

Photograph of Bill Beardemphl and his lifelong partner Johnny DeLeon, circa early 1960s ("must have been taken in '63 or '64" on verso).

Verso of photograph of Bill Beardemphl and his lifelong partner Johnny DeLeon, circa early 1960s (labeled "must have been taken in '63 or '64").

Photograph of Bill Beardemphl and his lifelong partner Johnny DeLeon.

Photograph of Bill Beardemphl and his lifelong partner Johnny DeLeon.

Photograph of Bill Beardemphl (right), his lifelong partner Johnny DeLeon (center), and an unidentified friend, circa 1960s. This photo may have been taken at an Imperial Court event, given the Renaissance costumes worn by the men.

A posed photograph of Bill Beardemphl at work.

Photograph of Bill Beardemphl with his lifelong partner Johnny DeLeon at home.

A photograph of a nude man.

Black and white sequined jacket worn by Sylvester. Designed by Pat Campano. This item is undated.

Black and white sequined jacket worn by Sylvester. Designed by Pat Campano. This item is undated.

Black and white sequined jacket worn by Sylvester. Designed by Pat Campano. This item is undated.

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 worn by Sylvester. This garment appears to be handmade and there is no designer label attached. This item is undated.

Pink sequined jacket and pants worn by Sylvester. Designed by Pat Campano. This item is undated.

Pink sequined jacket and pants worn by Sylvester. Designed by Pat Campano. This item is undated.

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 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.

A man posing on a motorcycle on the sidewalk outside of "Snow Peas" diner.

Close up image of a man's torn denim shorts. glbths_1993-11P-2B_11_001

Members of the Gay American Indians contingent at the Gay Freedom Day parade.

Drag queen in a light blue leotard and large feathered headpiece standing on the street.

Supervisor Harvey Milk leaning up against a vehicle waiting to speak at Civic Center Plaza on Gay Freedom Day, June 25, 1978. Supervisor milk wears a white ringer t-shirt with red trim, a pink lei, a black armband with a pink triangle, and holds a bunch of daises in one hand.

Supervisor Harvey Milk sitting on the roof of a car driven by his campaign manager and legislative aide, Anne Kronenberg, through the June 25, 1978 Gay Freedom Day parade procession. Harvey Milk is wearing a black arm band with a pink triangle and is holding up a sign that says "I'm from Woodmere, N.Y." while waving to the crowd.

Black and white flyer advertising BOY party. This item is undated.

Black and white flyer advertising the dance club "The Box. "Everybody's Dance Club. A Dance Club for Gay Men and Women Together." With "Mixtress Page Hodel & Annie 'Fingertips' Buerhaus." This item is undated. Advertising "Special After Parade Dance Party" on Sunday June 30, 1991.

Black & white flyer advertising "The Box. A Homosexual Dance Club. San Francisco's first dance club for gay men and women together." With "Mixtress Page Hodel." This item is undated. Advertises "A special after the parade party" taking place on June 24, 1990

Black and white flyer advertising the dance club The Box. With "DJ Page Hodel." This item is undated.

Black and white flyer depicting classical male nude sculpture dressed in motorcycle gear. Does not contain text. This item is undated.

Image of two couples sitting on porch steps

4 x 5 in. black and white cardstock advertisement [back] for Club Colossus "Life, Liberty & The Pursuit Of Happiness Campaign Kick Off Party."

4 x 5 in. black and white cardstock advertisement [front] for Club Colossus "Life, Liberty & The Pursuit Of Happiness Campaign Kick Off Party."

Fred Schoonmaker and Alfred Parkinson in front of their ice cream shop, Munchkin's.

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

Crawford Barton photograph of two couples, a middle-aged straight couple and a young gay couple, on Castro Street steps. The gay couple are kissing.

The San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Marching Band and Twirling Corps distributed the newsletter, Band Notes as a way to keep members informed of the band's up coming rehearsals and performances, list personal ads, and share other kinds of information concerning band membership. This newsletter is dated 02/03/1981.

The San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Marching Band and Twirling Corps distributed the newsletter, Band Notes as a way to keep members informed of the band's up coming rehearsals and performances, list personal ads, and share other kinds of information concerning band membership. This newsletter is dated 01/20/1981.

Flyer for a San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Marching Band and Twirling Corps event called, A Toot to the Band. This item is undated.

Photographs of the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Marching Band and Twirling Corps during the 1978 Gay Freedom Day Parade. This item is a page from a scrapbook in this collection.

The San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Marching Band and Twirling Corps distributed the newsletter, Band Notes as a way to keep members informed of the band's up coming rehearsals and performances, list personal ads, and share other kinds of information concerning band membership. This newsletter is dated 10/06/1981.

Flyer for the event A Little Rights Music, where the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Marching Band and Twirling Corps performed. This is a page of a scrapbook in this collection.

Flyer for a performance by the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Marching Band and Twirling Corps and the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus at Hollywood High School in Los Angeles, California. This is a page from scrapbook in this collection.

Flyer for the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Marching Band and Twirling Corps St. Patrick's Day Parade performance. This is a page from a scrapbook in this collection.

Flyer and tickets for the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Marching Band and Twirling Corps Superband concert. This is a page from a scrapbook in this collection. This item is undated.

Flyer for Sylvester's Birthday at Dreamland club for which the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Marching Band and Twirling Corps gave a surprise performance. This is a page from a scrapbook in this collection.

Flyer for the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Marching Band and Twirling Corps concert, A La Carte. This is a page from a scrapbook in this collection.

Certificate awarded to Steve Scholl for meritorious accomplishments and services rendered from June 1978 to June 1982. Steve Scholl was a founding member of the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Marching Band and Twirling Corps and a clarinet player. This is a page from a scrapbook in this collection.

The San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Marching Band and Twirling Corps distributed the newsletter, Band Notes as a way to keep members informed of the band's up coming rehearsals and performances, list personal ads, and share other kinds of information concerning band membership. This newsletter is dated 08/02/1983. This is a page from a scrapbook in this collection.

Photograph of a group of chorus members gathering during their 1985 reunion at the San Francisco Pride parade.

Photograph of the Chorus at the first West Coast Choral Concert, September 1982.

Flyer for the Chorus' 1985 reunion, which took place at the San Francisco Pride parade.

Flyer for a benefit event for the Chorus called, Comedy and Cabaret, which took at the N' Touch cabaret and dance bar. Performers include Suzy Berger, Joseph Taro, Tom Ammiano, Aldo Bell, Robert Erickson, Pamela Erickson, Cindy Herron, Leslie Ann Sorci, Danny Williams, Sanfran Transfer, and the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco.

Photograph of the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco performing at the Norse Auditorium in December 1982 with conductor, Robin Kay.

Flyer for the benefit event, Ménage Sings Jazz in support of the Lesbian and Gay Men's Chorus of San Francisco.

Flyer for the Lesbian and Gay Men's Chorus of San Francisco concert, Five Years of Madness, presented by Pat Parr, Artistic Director.

Photograph of the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco and the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus performing at Gay Games II. 19

News release provided to The San Francisco Sentinel newspaper announcing the second season of the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco.

Photograph of Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco members in a massage train. Inscription en verso reads: "Tom Tull (Plaid Shirt)."

Letter written to the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus from William T. Pugh after their performance in Lincoln, Nebraska as part of their 1981 National Tour.

Letter written to the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus from Richard Garrin, the director of the Windy City Gay Chorus, after their performance in Detroit, Michigan as part of their 1981 National Tour.

Letter written to the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus from Cranford C. Sutton in response to their 1981 National Tour.

Letters written to the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus in response to their shows in Boston, Massachusetts as part of their 1981 National Tour.

Letter written to the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus from Jeanne Zanka in response to their show in Minneapolis, Minnesota as part of their 1981 National Tour.

Photograph of Dick Kramer, the Chorus' conductor from 1978-1982.

Photograph of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus performing on the steps of the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. as part of their 1981 National Tour. This photograph comes from a photo album belonging to Bill Graham, an early member of the Chorus.

Photograph of two chorus members standing in front of the marquee at the Beacon Theatre during their 1981 National Tour. This photograph is from a photo album belonging to Bill Graham, an early member of the Chorus.

Photograph of a chorus member standing in front of the tour bus during their 1981 National Tour. This photograph is from a photo album belonging to Bill Graham, an early member of the Chorus.

Letter written to the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus from John Fjeld[sic] in response to their 1981 National Tour.

Letter written to the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus from Ed I. after their performance in Washington D.C. as part of their 1981 National Tour.

Letter written to the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus from Gary W. Miller, the director of the New York City Gay Men's Chorus, after their performance in New York City as part of their 1981 National Tour.

Letter written to the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus from Dulany Forrest deButts in response to their show in Washington D.C. as part of their 1981 National Tour.

Proclamation written by Mayor Dianne Feinstein recognizing the work of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus and their 1981 National Tour.

Flyer for a benefit concert in Lincoln, Nebraska to support the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus' 1981 National Tour.