TITLE | DESCRIPTION | DATE CREATED | IS FORMAT OF |
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Purim Dance flier | A flier for a Purim dance at the SIR Center in San Francisco, presented by the organization Achvah and the Gay Freedom Day Committee. | 1973 | |
Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady 83 | Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady. Photograph by Jean-Baptiste Carhaix (1946-2023), a French photographer. From Carhaix's series of portrait photographs of early members of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, an order of gay and queer nuns who incorporate religious iconography, drag, street… Show more | 1983 | |
Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady au maquillage 1983 | Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady. Photograph by Jean-Baptiste Carhaix (1946-2023), a French photographer. From Carhaix's series of portrait photographs of early members of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, an order of gay and queer nuns who incorporate religious iconography, drag, street… Show more | 1983 | |
Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady... dressing up 1983 | Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady. Photograph by Jean-Baptiste Carhaix (1946-2023), a French photographer. From Carhaix's series of portrait photographs of early members of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, an order of gay and queer nuns who incorporate religious iconography, drag, street… Show more | 1983 | |
Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady... finitions 1983 | Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady. Photograph by Jean-Baptiste Carhaix (1946-2023), a French photographer. From Carhaix's series of portrait photographs of early members of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, an order of gay and queer nuns who incorporate religious iconography, drag, street… Show more | 1983 | |
Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady img 021 | Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady. Photograph by Jean-Baptiste Carhaix (1946-2023), a French photographer. From Carhaix's series of portrait photographs of early members of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, an order of gay and queer nuns who incorporate religious iconography, drag, street… Show more | 1983 | |
Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady img 024 | Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady. Photograph by Jean-Baptiste Carhaix (1946-2023), a French photographer. From Carhaix's series of portrait photographs of early members of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, an order of gay and queer nuns who incorporate religious iconography, drag, street… Show more | 1983 | |
Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady img 025 | Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady. Photograph by Jean-Baptiste Carhaix (1946-2023), a French photographer. From Carhaix's series of portrait photographs of early members of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, an order of gay and queer nuns who incorporate religious iconography, drag, street… Show more | 1983 | |
Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady img 027 | Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady. Photograph by Jean-Baptiste Carhaix (1946-2023), a French photographer. From Carhaix's series of portrait photographs of early members of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, an order of gay and queer nuns who incorporate religious iconography, drag, street… Show more | 1983 | |
Sylvester Music Video raw #4 | 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 | 1983 | Cyberski-Series-1-Reels/glbths_1994-03_1_722_am.avi |
Sylvester Music Video raw #5 | 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 | 1983 | Cyberski-Series-1-Reels/glbths_1994-03_1_723_am.avi |
Sylvester Music Video raw #6 | 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 | 1983 | Cyberski-Series-1-Reels/glbths_1994-03_1_724_am.avi |
Sylvester Music Video raw #7 | 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 | 1983 | Cyberski-Series-1-Reels/glbths_1994-03_1_725_am.avi |
Sylvester Music Videos raw #8 | 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 | 1983 | Cyberski-Series-1-Reels/glbths_1994-03_1_726_am.avi |
Sylvester Music Video raw #9 | 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 | 1983 | Cyberski-Series-1-Reels/glbths_1994-03_1_727_am.avi |
Sylvester Music Video raw #11 | 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 | 1983 | Cyberski-Series-1-Reels/glbths_1994-03_1_728_am.avi |
Sylvester Music Video raw #14 | 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 | 1983 | Cyberski-Series-1-Reels/glbths_1994-03_1_729_am.avi |
Sylvester Music Video raw #15 | 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 | 1983 | Cyberski-Series-1-Reels/glbths_1994-03_1_730_am.avi |
Sylvester Music Video raw #16 | 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 | 1983 | Cyberski-Series-1-Reels/glbths_1994-03_1_731_am.avi |
Sylvester Music Video raw #17 | 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 | 1983 | Cyberski-Series-1-Reels/glbths_1994-03_1_732_am.avi |
Sylvester Music Video raw #18 | 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 | 1983 | Cyberski-Series-1-Reels/glbths_1994-03_1_733_am.avi |
Sylvester Music Video raw #19 | 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 | 1983 | Cyberski-Series-1-Reels/glbths_1994-03_1_734_am.avi |
Sylvester Music Video 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 | 1983 | Cyberski-Series-1-Reels/glbths_1994-03_1_720_am.avi |
Sylvester Music Video raw #3 | 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 | 1983 | Cyberski-Series-1-Reels/glbths_1994-03_1_721_am.avi |
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 |
Sylvester Music Video 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 | 1983 | Cyberski-Series-1-Reels/glbths_1994-03_1_150_am.avi |
Sylvester Music Video raw #10 | 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 | 1983 | Cyberski-Series-1-Reels/glbths_1994-03_1_151_am.avi |
Sylvester Music Video raw #13 | 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 | 1983 | Cyberski-Series-1-Reels/glbths_1994-03_1_152_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 | |
Larry Buttwinick collection (2006-44) | Larry Buttwinick (1924-2004) was a gay Jewish man and an original member of the Imperial Court of San Francisco. His life intersected with prominent LGBTQ figures such as Jose Sarría (drag star, political activist, and founder of the Imperial Court) and Henry Diekow (a drag artist also known as the… Show more | 1960/2004 | |
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 | ||
Kinsey Sicks Collection, 2015-16 | |||
Sylvester and family, circa 1970 | 1970 | ||
Sylvester in mesh blouse, circa 1970 | 1970 | ||
Sylvester in zipper shirt, circa 1980 | 1980 | ||
Sylvester holding Step II record, 1978 [1] | 1978 | ||
Sylvester with unknown bride, circa 1965 | 1965 | ||
Oy Vey in a Manger poster | Poster for the show Oy Vey in a Manger, presented by the Kinsey Sicks and held at the New Conservatory Theatre Center in 2004. Members pictured include: Ben Schatz (Rachel), Chris Dilley (Trampolina), Irwin Keller (Winnie), and Chris Manabat (Trixie). | 2004 | |
Kinsey Sicks photograph [2] | The Kinsey Sicks pose for a photograph on a cable car, circa 1997. Left to right: Winnie (Irwin Keller), Trixie (Maurice Kelly), Rachel (Ben Schatz), and Vaselina (Jerry Friedman). | 1997 | |
Kinsey Sicks photograph [3] | The Kinsey Sicks pose for a photograph, circa 1997. Left to right: Winnie (Irwin Keller), Vaselina (Jerry Friedman), Trixie (Maurice Kelly), and Rachel (Ben Schatz). | 1997 | |
Irwin Keller costume design | 1999 | ||
Baby Dyke lyrics | 1999 | ||
The Kinsey Sicks at Josie's Cabaret and Juice Joint flyer | 1997 | ||
For the Love of Legal Rights flyer | Flyer for a Kinsey Sicks Valentines Day show benefiting the AIDS Legal Referral Panel, circa 1998. | 1998 | |
Dragapella! poster | Poster for the Kinsey Sicks off-Broadway show, Dragapella! which took place at Studio 54. Members pictured include: Irwin Keller (Winnie), Ben Schatz (Rachel), Chris Dilley (Trampolina), and Maurice Kelly (Trixie). | 2001 | |
Kinsey Sicks in convertible | The Kinsey Sicks ride in a convertible during a parade in Provincetown, Massachusetts, circa 2001. | 2001 | |
I Wanna Be a Republican poster | Poster for the Kinsey Sicks production, I Wanna Be a Republican. Members pictured include: Irwin Keller (Winnie), Ben Schatz (Rachel), Chris Dilley (Trampolina), and Chris Manabat (Trixie). | 2006 | |
Dyke Shorts by Mary Wings | A scanned copy of the comic book Dyke Shorts, by indie cartoonist Mary Wings. | 1978 | |
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. | ||
One Night Stand script with stage and tech cues | 2000-02-11 | ||
Rachel (Ben Schatz) with gold bow | 1999 | ||
Jerry Friedman (Vaselina) in partial makeup and costume | 1998 | ||
Kinsey Sicks performing in pastel satin dresses | The Kinsey Sicks performing in pastel satin dresses, circa 1999-2007. From left to right: Trixie (Maurice Kelly), Rachel (Ben Schatz), Winnie (Irwin Keller), and Trampolina (Chris Dilley). | 1999/2007 | |
Kinsey Sicks photograph [4] | Kinsey Sicks press photograph for the show "Motel Sicks: A Dragapella Summer Vacation" with Rachel reading a book on Nigerian capitalism and Winnie reading a book about Nancy Reagan. From left to right: Trampolina (Chris Dilley), Trixie (Maurice Kelly), Rachel (Ben Schatz), and Winnie (… Show more | 1999/2007 | |
Kinsey Sicks Motel Sicks press photograph [1] | Press photograph for the Kinsey Sicks show, "Motel Sicks: A Dragapella Summer Vacation." | 1999 | |
Kinsey Sicks Motel Sicks press photograph [3] | Press photograph for the Kinsey Sicks show, "Motel Sicks: A Dragapella Summer Vacation." Left to right: Winnie (Irwin Keller), Rachel (Ben Schatz), Trampolina (Chris Dilley), and Trixie (Maurice Kelly). | 1999 | |
Kinsey Sicks Motel Sicks press photograph [2] | Press photograph for the Kinsey Sicks show, "Motel Sicks: A Dragapella Summer Vacation." Left to right: Winnie (Irwin Keller), Rachel (Ben Schatz), Trixie (Maurice Kelly), and Trampolina (Chris Dilley). | 1999 | |
Be A Slut lyrics | Lyrics for the song "Be A Slut" by the Kinsey Sicks, featured on the album, "Sicks! Sicks! Sicks!" | 2008 | |
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 Gnus article, 1977 | 1977 | ||
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 wearing tiara | Inscription on verso reads: "NYC July 1979." | 1979-07 | |
Sylvester at Le Grand Hotel in Paris | 1979-07 | ||
Sylvester photoshoot contact sheet | 1980/1985 |