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 | |
Barbara Smith Keynote Address (1 of 2) | Barbara Smith's keynote address "Our Most Important Human Work," given at a meeting of the Philadelphia chapter of the gay men's anti-racism organization Black and White Men Together. Smith discusses how gay and lesbian identities can link people across racial divides, and she… Show more | 1983-03-05 | |
Barbara Smith Keynote Address (2 of 2) | The remaining portion of the question and answer session following Barbara Smith's keynote address, "Our Most Important Human Work," at a meeting of the Philadelphia chapter of the gay men's anti-racism organization Black and White Men Together. Smith answers questions about… Show more | 1983-03-05 | |
Civil Disobedience Panel Discussion (4 of 4) | A meeting of the Gay and Lesbian Historical Society focusing on the importance of civil disobedience and featuring a panel discussion between four notable activists and organizers in the gay and lesbian liberation movement: Konstantin Berlandt, Arthur Evans, Eileen Hansen, and Ed Wire. The panel… Show more | 1990-06 | |
OutWrite Writer's Conference Panel: First Gay Presses (1 of 2) | A panel discussion from the 1991 OutWrite Writer's Conference that is moderated by historian and journalist Gerard Koskovich and featuring journalist Michael Bronski, publisher Carol Seajay, and writer Coletta Reid. The panel is titled "The First Gay Presses" and is focused on the… Show more | 1991-03 | |
OutWrite Writer's Conference Panel: First Gay Presses (2 of 2) | A panel discussion from the 1991 OutWrite Writer's Conference that is moderated by historian and journalist Gerard Koskovich and featuring journalist Michael Bronski, publisher Carol Seajay, and writer Coletta Reid. The panel is titled "The First Gay Presses" and is focused on the… Show more | 1991-03 | |
Judy Grahn on Identity (1 of 4) | A speech by poet and author Judy Grahn. Grahn discusses the evolution of her lesbian identity, navigating gender roles, and deities of femininity worshipped around the world. She also recites some of her poetry, and discusses queer imagery in Greek mythology, including with the god Apollo and the… Show more | 1980-01-13 | |
Judy Grahn on Identity (2 of 4) | A speech by poet and author Judy Grahn. Grahn discusses historical and mythological representations of homosexuality, provides examples of matriarchal societies around the world and global examples of homosexuality and gender expansiveness in indigenous cultures, and she relates a story from… Show more | 1980-01-13 | |
Judy Grahn on Identity (3 of 4) | A speech by poet and author Judy Grahn. Grahn discusses examples of lesbianism in various global mythologies, recites Gertrude Stein's poem " Miss Furr and Miss Keane," and recites some of her own poetry. This material was digitized through the generous support of Larry Brenner and… Show more | 1980-01-13 | |
Judy Grahn on Identity (4 of 4) | A speech by poet and author Judy Grahn. Grahn discusses her experiences with catcalling as a butch lesbian, shares the story of the ancient Celtic queen Boudicca and her relation to the term "bull dyke," and discusses historical customs of queerness in warrior cultures. This material was… Show more | 1980-01-13 | |
Gender Roles and Sexuality (1 of 2) | A discussion about the differences between the gay and lesbian communities in political and sociological contexts. Topics include how gender interplays with sexuality, the role of femininity and the male gaze within gay men's culture, and the relationship between visibility and violence.… Show more | 1980-07-23 | |
Gender Roles and Sexuality (2 of 2) | A discussion about the differences between the gay and lesbian communities in political and sociological contexts. Topics include how to reduce the polarity between gay men and lesbians, how to separate sexuality from gender roles in the political movement, the hyper-sexualization of lesbian… Show more | 1980-07-23 | |
Gay Conference on Media | Interview footage with attendees of the 1975 Gay Conference on Media. Includes an interview with an attendee who speaks about media access for women, sexism within the conference program, and the conviction of Inez Garcia. From the Daniel A. Smith and Queer Blue Light Videotapes collection (#… Show more | 1975 | |
Janny by Janet MacHarg | 1980/1995 | ||
Helene Aylon subject file | A subject file on the artist Helene Aylon. | 1975/1980 | |
Moran (Camille) Papers, 2000-43 | Camille Moran is a transgender poet and painter, as well as an activist who works against psychiatric abuse of queer and trans youth. This collection includes draft testimony, poetry, a series of satirical notes about her decision to transition, and other writing by Moran, as well as a number of… Show more | 1998/2000 | |
Folder 1 | Folder 1 of the Camille Moran papers. | 1998/2000 | |
Folder 2 | Folder 2 of the Camille Moran papers. | 1998/2000 | |
Folder 3 | Folder 3 of the Camille Moran papers. | 1998/2000 | |
Women Prisoners Need Healthcare | Flyer publicizing a demonstration to take place at the Central California Women's Facility in Chowchilla, CA on Saturday, July 8, 1995 at noon. | 1995 | |
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 | |
Rebel Songs! Work, Wit, and Women's Lives flyer | Flyer for an event at Artemis Cafe featuring Janet MacHarg, Marion Wade, and Faith Petric. This event was a fundraiser for the Freedom Song Network. | 1980/1990 | |
Dear Mrs. Bottomly sheet music | 1980/2000 | ||
Photograph of Janet MacHarg | Photograph of Janet MacHarg sitting at her piano waving a cigarette. | 1980/2000 | |
ICU by Janet MacHarg | Poem written by Janet MacHarg titled, ICU. | 1980/2000 | |
Separation by Janet MacHarg | Poem called Separation written by Janet MacHarg to her lifelong partner, Evie. | 1990/2000 | |
Waving the American Flag by Janet MacHarg | Poem written by Janet MacHarg called Waving the American Flag. Also includes a doodle of President George Bush Sr. drawn by MacHarg. | 1985/1995 | |
MacHarg (Janet) Papers, 2003-41 | Janet “Janny” MacHarg was a political songwriter, cabaret performer, writer, and feminist activist, known as the “Tallulah Bankhead of San Francisco.” Contents include photographs, sheet music, writings, publications, correspondence, drawings, notes, and other ephemera. | ||
Age by Janet MacHarg | 1990/2000 | ||
Kinsey Sicks Collection, 2015-16 | |||
Janet MacHarg marching in protest, circa 1950 | A series of photographs of Janet MacHarg in her youth performing with her guitar and marching in what is believed to be a protest against the United States government's support of Generalissimo Francisco Franco. | 1950 | |
Janet MacHarg with companion, circa 1950 | Photograph of Janet MacHarg playing guitar with a companion. The companion in this photograph is presumed to be MacHarg's lifelong partner Evie. | 1950 | |
Baseline Bay Area Disco Report, Issue 6 | Sixth issue of Baseline Bay Area Disco Report, published in May 1979. This issue includes an article written by Maria Sanchez, who was a regular contributor to this publication. | 1979-05 | |
D'Anne (Denise) Papers, 2021-26 | Denise D’Anne was an activist, environmentalist, civil servant, writer, restaurateur, and candidate for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, as well as a trans woman who transitioned in 1968. D'Anne's collection includes extensive manuscripts and photographs documenting her diverse… Show more | ||
Self Healing by Janet MacHarg | A short story called Self Healing, written by Janet MacHarg and published in Broomstick magazine. | 1990 | |
Options for Women Over Forty membership card | Janet MacHarg's Options for Women Over Forty membership card. | 1992 | |
Janet MacHarg pieces in Workshop Words newsletter | To pieces written by Janet MacHarg, Gay Parade and Ancient Lesbian Tea Dance, published in Workshop Words. This issue of Workshop Words featured selections from the Gay and Lesbian Outreach to Elders (GLOE) senior writers workshop. | 1986 | |
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 | |
Janet MacHarg at Artemis Cafe flyer, circa 1990 | 1990 | ||
The Dauntless Durable Dykes flyer, 1987 | 1987-06-21 | ||
Freedom Song Network May Day flyer, circa 1992 | 1992 | ||
Janet MacHarg at the Montefiore Senior Center, circa 1990 | Flyer for a performance by Janet MacHarg at the Montefiore Senior Center at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, circa 1990. | 1990 | |
Janny MacHarg Aging Is Not For Sissies at Mamma Bears flyer, 1985 | 1985 | ||
Senior Action Network Gray Cabaret flyer, 1998 | A flyer for Gray Cabaret, hosted by the Senior Action Network, with the poem "To Bella Abzug," written by Janet MacHarg. | 1998 | |
Old Is In lyrics by Janet MacHarg | 1995 | ||
Baby Boom song board | Song board for the song "Baby Boom" by Janet MacHarg. Song boards were used by MacHarg during her performances and are made out of card stock. | 1995 | |
San Francisco Women's Building/Women's Centers Records 1996-15 | This collection represents the history of the San Francisco Women's Building/Women's Centers from 1972 to 2001. It provides a comprehensive look at the second wave of the Feminist Movement in San Francisco at that time-the Women, the Ideals, the Issues, the Struggles. | 1966/2001 | |
3rd Annual Day in the Park for Women's Rights flyer | 1978-03 | ||
Women's Re-entry Program flyer | 1978 | ||
Janet MacHarg reading, circa 1995 | 1995 | ||
Janet MacHarg playing piano [2] | 1990 | ||
I Am What You Will Be sheet music, 1989 | 1989 | ||
Janet MacHarg and companion performing, circa 1995 | Photograph of Janet MacHarg and a companion performing. The companion in this photograph is presumed to be MacHarg's lifelong partner Evie. | 1995 | |
The Gift of Music song board | 1995 | ||
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 | |
Notes on napkins | Contens of the folder "Notes on napkins" in the Veronica Friedman papers. These materials are undated. | ||
Chutzpah flier | A flier advertising a meeting of Chutzpah, later called Achvah, the first gay Jewish group on the West Coast. | 1972/1973 | |
Beyond the Fat Girl Blues article | An interview with Silvia Kohan about her life as a Jewish musician, fat activist, and lesbian. | 1990/2000 | |
Sadie, Sadie the Rabbi Lady posing in front of a synagogue (1) | Sadie, Sadie the Rabbi Lady poses in front of a synagogue. Sadie, the drag persona of Gilbert Block, was a Jewish nun character and early member of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a group of drag nuns who do charitable work in San Francisco's queer community. The photograph was taken by… Show more | 1980/1990 | |
Sadie, Sadie the Rabbi Lady posing in front of a synagogue (2) | Sadie, Sadie the Rabbi Lady poses in front of a synagogue. Sadie, the drag persona of Gilbert Block, was a Jewish nun character and early member of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a group of drag nuns who do charitable work in San Francisco's queer community. The photograph was taken by… Show more | 1980/1990 | |
Barshay Jessica 2003-04 | Jessica Barshay (1940-1998) was a psychotherapist who lived with multiple disabilities, including asthma, Chronic Fatigue Immune Deficiency Syndrome (CFIDS), and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS). Barshay was a lesbian feminist and identified strongly with both Jewish and Buddhist faiths. The… Show more | 1957/1998 | |
UAHC (Union of American Hebrew Congregations) resolution on LGBTQ inclusivity | A formal resolution from the Union of American Hebrew Congregations (UAHC) calling for the full inclusion of LGBTQ people within Reform Judaism. | 1989 | |
Hanukkah card | A Hanukkah card addressed to Jessica Barshay and her partner Judith Masur. Barshay was a therapist who lived with multiple disabilities; her faith incorporated both Judaism and Buddhism. | 1993 | |
Hanukkah card (front) | A Hanukkah card addressed to Jessica Barshay and her partner Judith Masur. Barshay was a therapist who lived with multiple disabilities; her faith incorporated both Judaism and Buddhism. | 1993 | |
Hanukkah card (back) | A Hanukkah card addressed to Jessica Barshay and her partner Judith Masur. Barshay was a therapist who lived with multiple disabilities; her faith incorporated both Judaism and Buddhism. | 1993 | |
Jewish Gaily Forward September 1977 | The September 1977/Elul 5737 issue of the Jewish Gaily Forward, the newsletter of Congregation Sha'ar Zahav, San Francisco's first LGBTQ synagogue. | 1977 | |
Jewish Gaily Forward June 2005 | The June 2005 (Iyar/Sivan 5765) issue of the Jewish Gaily Forward, the newsletter of Congregation Sha'ar Zahav, San Francisco's first LGBTQ synagogue. | 2005 | |
Ha-Yonah, September 1988 | The September (Ehul/Tishri) 1988 issue of Ha-Yonah/The Dove, the newsletter of LGBTQ synagogue Congregation Ahavat Shalom. | 1988 | |
Confessions of a Jewish Nun flier | A flier for an appearance by Sadie, Sadie the Rabbi Lady to promote her autobiography, Confessions of a Jewish Nun. Sadie, the drag persona of Gilbert Block, was an early member of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a group of drag nuns who do charitable work in San Francisco's queer… Show more | 1999 |