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Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits Records, 2019-81 | BAAITS was founded in 1998 by community members that organized the International Two-Spirit Gathering in the Bay Area that same year. Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS) exists to restore and recover the role of Two-Spirit people within the American Indian/First Nations community by… Show more | 1999/2018 | |
BAAITS Newsletter Vol. 1 Issue 1 | The first edition of Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits Newsletter. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 2000-05 | |
21st Annual UC Berkeley Powwow Program | The event program for the 21st Annual UC Berkeley Powwow. Note: The coloration is in the original document. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 2005-04 | |
12th Annual International Two Spirit Gathering Announcement | Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits official hosting announcement of the 12th Annual International Two Spirit Gathering. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 1999 | |
BAAITS Vanguard Public Foundation Grant Application | Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS) application for funding from the Vanguard Public Foundation. The grant was to support BAAITS's efforts as the host of the 12th Annual International Two-Spirit Gathering. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of… Show more | 1999-05-29 | |
Shake the Feathers Project Report | The project report for Shake the Feathers, an HIV/AIDS prevention and outreach initiative. The project was conducted by Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS), the Native American Health Center (NAHC), and the Native American AIDS Project (NAAP). This digital collection was created in part… Show more | 2007 | |
Two Spirit Press Room Press Release | A press release from the Two Spirit Press Room (2SPR) addressing the lack of Native representation in mainstream journalism. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 2005-08-31 | |
Talking Points: 2 Spirit National Remote Summit | The 2 Spirit National Remote Summit was a national phone conference summit organized by the Two Spirit Press Room (2SPR). These are a set of talking points for the summit compiled by a member of Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS). This digital collection was created in part through the… Show more | 2005 | |
Powwow Art Piece | Original powwow art gifted to the Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS) Powwow Committee by artist Michael Horse. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 2000/2005 | |
12th Annual International Two Spirit Gathering Welcome Packet | The welcome packet for attendees of the 12th Annual International Two Spirit Gathering, hosted by Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits (BAAITS). The packet includes community rules and the weekend's schedule of events. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support… Show more | 1999-09 | |
8th Annual Two-Spirit Powwow Postcard | A postcard advertisement for the 8th Annual Two-Spirit Powwow, hosted by Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS) at the Fort Mason Festival Pavilion. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 2019-02 | |
8th Annual Two-Spirit Powwow Program | The program handout for the 8th Annual Two-Spirit Powwow hosted by Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits (BAAITS). The program includes the schedule of events and featured dancers. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 2019-02 | |
7th Annual Two-Spirit Powwow Postcard | A postcard advertisement for the 7th Annual Two-Spirit Powwow hosted by Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits (BAAITS). This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 2018-02 | |
7th Annual Two-Spirit Powwow Program | The program pamphlet for the 7th Annual Two-Spirit Powwow hosted by Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits (BAAITS). The program includes the schedule of events and a list of featured dancers. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett… Show more | 2018-02 | |
5th Annual Two-Spirit Powwow Postcard | A postcard advertisement for the 5th Annual Two-Spirit Powwow hosted by Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits (BAAITS). This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 2016-02 | |
4th Annual Two Spirit Powwow Postcard | A postcard advertisement for the 4th Annual Two Spirit Powwow hosted by Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits (BAAITS). This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 2015-02 | |
4th Annual Two Spirit Powwow Program | The program pamphlet from the 4th Annual Two Spirit Powwow hosted by Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits (BAAITS). The program includes the schedule of events and a list of featured dancers. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett… Show more | 2015-02 | |
3rd Annual Two-Spirit Powwow Postcard | A postcard advertisement for the 3rd Annual Two-Spirit Powwow hosted by Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits (BAAITS). This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 2014-02 | |
3rd Annual Two-Spirit Powwow Program | The program pamphlet for the 3rd Annual Two-Spirit Powwow hosted by Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits (BAAITS). The program includes the schedule of events and featured dancers. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 2014-02 | |
2nd Annual Two-Spirit Powwow Program | The program pamphlet for the 2nd Annual Two-Spirit Powwow hosted by Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits (BAAITS). The program includes the schedule of events and featured dancers. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 2013-02 | |
1st Annual Two-Spirit Powwow Postcard | A postcard advertisement for the 1st Annual Two-Spirit Powwow hosted by Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits (BAAITS). This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 2012-02 | |
1st Annual Two-Spirit Powwow Flyer | A flyer advertisement for the 1st Annual Two-Spirit Powwow hosted by Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits (BAAITS). The flyer features art by Two-Spirit artist Michael Horse. Note: The image blur is in the original document. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support… Show more | 2012-02 | |
1st Annual Two-Spirit Powwow Program | The program pamphlet for the 1st Annual Two-Spirit Powwow hosted by Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits (BAAITS). The cover features art by Two-Spirit artist Michael Horse, and the program includes the schedule of events and featured dancers. Note: The image coloration and print distortions are in… Show more | 2012-02 | |
BAAITS Program Trifold | A trifold pamphlet containing a general overview of the Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS) organization. The pamphlet also includes a definition for the term Two-Spirit and a feature on the Two-Spirit historical figure We'wha (Zuni). This digital collection was created in part… Show more | ||
BAAITS Sign Up Pamphlet | A trifold pamphlet that contains general program information for Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS) and a space for interested individuals to sign up for the BAAITS mailing list. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett… Show more | ||
BAAITS Postcard | A program outreach postcard for Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS). This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | ||
Shake the Feathers Postcard | A postcard advertisement for a Shake the Feathers event. Shake the Feathers was an HIV/AIDS prevention initiative that was organized by Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS), the Native American AIDS Project (NAAP), and the Native American Health Center (NAHC). This digital collection was… Show more | 2008-06 | |
Shake the Feathers Event 2008 Postcard | A postcard advertisement for Shake the Feathers: Indigenous American Artists Against AIDS. The event was hosted as a collaboration between Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS), the Native American AIDS Project (NAAP), and the Native American Health Center (NAHC). This digital collection… Show more | 2008-11 | |
Two-Spirit HIV/AIDS Prevention Postcard | A postcard mailer bringing awareness to HIV/AIDS prevention in Two-Spirit communities. The mailer was developed as part of the Shake the Feathers initiative by Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS), the Native American AIDS Project (NAAP), and the Native American Health Center (NAHC).… Show more | 2008 | |
BAAITS Certificate of Recognition from KIA America Remembers | A certificate of recognition from KIA America Remembers, awarded to Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS) in recognition of their service to military veterans. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 1995/2019 | |
BAAITS/SF LGBT Center Tenant Announcement | A letter announcing that Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS) will be a tenant at the new San Francisco LGBT Center. The BAAITS mission statement and organization description are included in the announcement. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of… Show more | 2001 | |
Two Spirits Two Stories Feature | An article from the Bay Area Reporter highlighting Two-Spirit identities through the words of Randy Burns, co-founder of Gay American Indians, and Ruth Villaseñor, a documentary film producer and member of Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS). This digital collection was created in part… Show more | 2010 | |
12th Annual International Two Spirit Gathering Attendees [1] | A photograph of attendees at the 12th Annual International Two Spirit Gathering. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 1999-09 | |
12th Annual International Two Spirit Gathering Attendees [2] | Attendees at the 12th Annual International Two Spirit Gathering. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 1999-09 | |
12th Annual International Two Spirit Gathering Dancers | Photograph of a group of dancers at the 12th Annual International Two Spirit Gathering. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 1999-09 | |
BAAITS Powwow Participants with Flags | Members of Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS) at a powwow. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 2000/2019 | |
BAAITS Powwow Participants | Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS) members preparing to dance at a powwow event. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 2000/2019 | |
BAAITS members group photo | A group photograph of Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS) members. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 2000/2019 | |
BAAITS members at a pre-pride parade event | Members of Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits (BAAITS) at a pre-San Francisco Pride parade event carrying a BAAITS banner. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 2001-06 | |
BAAITS Pride Parade Float | Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS) float and parade contingent during the 2008 San Francisco Pride Parade. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 2008-06 | |
BAAITS San Francisco Pride Parade Contingent | Members of Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS) who were part of the parade contingent for San Francisco Pride 2008. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 2008-06 | |
BAAITS San Francisco Pride Parade Car Contingent | Members of the Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS) contingent in the 2008 San Francisco Pride Parade. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 2008-06 | |
BAAITS Pride Performance | Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS) performed on the main stage at the 2008 San Francisco Pride festival. This image is one of the dancers mid-performance. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 2008-06 | |
BAAITS Pride main stage contingent | An image of the main stage presentation by Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS) at the 2008 San Francisco Pride festival. Some members are carrying an American flag containing the phrases "Free Leonard Peltier" and "Free all political prisoners." This digital… Show more | 2008-06 | |
BAAITS Pride Float Four Directions Banner | An image of the back of Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS)'s float in the 2008 San Francisco Pride parade. The focal point of the image is a banner that is symbolic of the four directions. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the… Show more | 2008-06 | |
BAAITS member at San Francisco Pride | An image of a member of the Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits (BAAITS) parade contingent at the 2008 San Francisco Pride parade. The individual is silhouetted by the four directions banner on the BAAITS float. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS… Show more | 2008-06 | |
Clippings of Landa Lakes and the Brush Arbor Gurlz | Various newspaper clippings highlighting the drag queen Landa Lakes and her drag troupe the Brush Arbor Gurlz, which was the only Native American drag troupe in the Bay Area. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 2005/2008 | |
BAAITS Two-Spirit Powwow T-Shirt | A T-shirt from the Annual Two-Spirit Powwow hosted by Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS). This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 2012-02 | |
6th Annual Two-Spirit Powwow T-Shirt | A T-shirt from the 6th Annual Two-Spirit Powwow hosted by Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS). This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 2017-02 | |
BAAITS United States Army Pride Shawl | A shawl owned by a member of Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS). It has the United States Army crest and rainbow tassels. This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 1990/2010 | |
Shake the Feathers We Dance mailer | An informative mailer created by Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits (BAAITS), the Native American AIDS Project (NAAP), and the Native American Health Center (NAHC) for the Shake the Feathers initiative, which focused on HIV/AIDS prevention in Native American communities. This digital collection… Show more | 2008 | |
BAAITS Woven Basket | A hand-woven basket created by a member of Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS). This digital collection was created in part through the generous support of BAAITS via the Hewlett Foundation. | 1990/2010 | |
Jason Allen Interviews, “Why San Francisco?” | A video in which an interviewer asks diverse pedestrians why they live in San Francisco. The final interview is with a woman who discusses her gender, sexuality, and pursuing treatment for mosaic Turner Syndrome. | 1990/1999 | |
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 | |
Schneider Victoria 2000-57 | Victoria Schneider is an activist and sex worker best known for her lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco, concerning an unlawful strip search during her booking at the San Francisco County Jail. Schneider had been placed in the men’s cells, and had requested to be moved to the women… Show more | 1993/1999 | |
Castro Street-Torn denim shorts | Close up image of a man's torn denim shorts. glbths_1993-11P-2B_11_001 | 1978/1979 | |
Harvey Milk's Birthday - Man in Leather Vest on Motorcycle | A man posing on a motorcycle on the sidewalk outside of "Snow Peas" diner. | 1982 | |
Gay Freedom Day - Gay American Indians contingent | Members of the Gay American Indians contingent at the Gay Freedom Day parade. | 1978-06 | |
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 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 | ||
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. | ||
Sylvester performing [1] | 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 at Le Grand Hotel in Paris | 1979-07 | ||
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. |