TITLE | DESCRIPTION | DATE CREATED | IS FORMAT OF |
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Band Notes, 08/02/1983 | 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. |
1982-08-02 | |
A Night at the Movies! postcard | 1978 to 1982 | ||
Band Notes, 02/17/1981 | 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 02/17/1981. |
1981-02-17 | |
San Francisco Tap Troupe program | Program for the San Francisco Tap Troupe event, 5678. The San Francisco Tap Troupe was a group of dancers that originated as part of the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Marching Band and Twirling Corps before becoming its own entity. |
1982 to 1984 | |
Flight of Fancy performers schedule | Schedule distributed to performers of the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Marching Band and Twirling Corps show, Flight of Fancy. |
1981 | |
San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Band and Twirling Corps photograph [2] | 1981 | ||
New York or Bust postcard | Promotional postcard for a Kinsey Sicks show, New York or Bust, containing material from their off-broadway production. |
1997-07 | |
Homecoming Queens postcard | Promotional postcard for the Kinsey Sicks show, Homecoming Queens. |
1998 | |
Kinsey Sicks promotional postcard | Promotional postcard for the Kinsey Sicks. Members pictured include: Ben Schatz (Rachel), Irwin Keller (Winnie), and Jeff Manabat (Trixie). |
2005 | |
Balled Sopranos flyer | Flyer for the Kinsey Sicks production, Balled Sopranos. |
1998 | |
Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco Scrapbooks, 2006-11 | The Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco was founded in 1980 and is the nation’s oldest self-identified LGBT mixed chorus. This collection contains six scrapbooks of materials relating to the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco. The scrapbooks include photographs, programs, flyers, chorus notes, buttons, ticket stubs, and other ephemera. |
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5th Anniversary Pride gathering | Photograph of a group of chorus members gathering during their 1985 reunion at the San Francisco Pride parade. |
1985-06 | |
Altos and sopranos wanted flyer | 1980 to 1986 | ||
Dianne Feinstein letter | 1981-07-08 | ||
Together In Harmony article | 1982 | ||
West Coast Choral Concert photograph | Photograph of the Chorus at the first West Coast Choral Concert, September 1982. |
1982-09 | |
1985 family reunion flyer | Flyer for the Chorus' 1985 reunion, which took place at the San Francisco Pride parade. |
1985-06 | |
Comedy and Cabaret flyer | 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. |
1986-03-02 | |
Norse Auditorium performance | Photograph of the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco performing at the Norse Auditorium in December 1982 with conductor, Robin Kay. |
1982-12 | |
Ménage Sings Jazz flyer | Flyer for the benefit event, Ménage Sings Jazz in support of the Lesbian and Gay Men's Chorus of San Francisco. |
1991 to 1992 | |
Five Years of Madness flyer | Flyer for the Lesbian and Gay Men's Chorus of San Francisco concert, Five Years of Madness, presented by Pat Parr, Artistic Director. |
1991-05 | |
Gay Games II performance | Photograph of the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco and the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus performing at Gay Games II. 19 |
1987-02 | |
LGCSF group photograph | 1992 | ||
Chorus history, goals, and community statement | Document outlining the history, goals, community placement, and self-evaluation of the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco. |
1980 to 1986 | |
News release, 1980 | News release provided to The San Francisco Sentinel newspaper announcing the second season of the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco. |
1980-01 | |
Our Time And Place program | Program notes for the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco's performance, Our Time And Place with artistic director, Robin Kay. |
1981-05 | |
Sing The Rhythm of Life program | Program notes for the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco's performance, Sing The Rhythm of Life with artistic director, Robin Kay. |
1981-10 | |
Chorus member massage train | Photograph of Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco members in a massage train. Inscription en verso reads: "Tom Tull (Plaid Shirt)." |
1980 to 1986 | |
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Records, 2009-01 | The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus is the world’s first openly gay men’s chorus. The Chorus sang in public for the first time on the steps of San Francisco City Hall in November 1978 at a candlelight vigil for Harvey Milk. In 1981, The Chorus embarked on a national tour that helped spark the creation of similar choral groups in the U.S. and overseas. They are credited with igniting the worldwide gay and lesbian choral movement and continue to tour the country today. |
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William T. Pugh letter | 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. |
1981-07-09 | |
Richard Garrin letter | 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. |
1981-06 | |
Cranford C. Sutton letter | Letter written to the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus from Cranford C. Sutton in response to their 1981 National Tour. |
1981-08-05 | |
Boston letters | 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. |
1981-06 | |
Jeanne Zanka letter | 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. |
1981-06-09 | |
Dick Kramer, circa 1981 | Photograph of Dick Kramer, the Chorus' conductor from 1978-1982. |
1981 | |
Chorus on steps of Capitol Building | 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. |
1981-06 | |
Chorus members in front of Beacon Theatre | 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. |
1981-06 | |
Chorus member in front of tour bus | 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. |
1981-06 | |
1981 National Tour performance photograph [1] | 1981-06 | ||
John Fjeld letter | Letter written to the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus from John Fjeld[sic] in response to their 1981 National Tour. |
1981-06 | |
Washington D.C. letter | 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. |
1981-06-25 | |
Gary W. Miller letter | 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. |
1981-06 | |
Dulany Forrest deButts letter | 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. |
1981-06 | |
Dianne Feinstein proclamation | Proclamation written by Mayor Dianne Feinstein recognizing the work of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus and their 1981 National Tour. |
1980-11-12 | |
1981 National Tour chorus memo, 03/30/1981 | 1981-03-30 | ||
Lincoln benefit show flyer | Flyer for a benefit concert in Lincoln, Nebraska to support the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus' 1981 National Tour. |
1981-04 | |
Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco Ephemera, 1997-14 | This collection contains ephemera produced by the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco. Materials include 35mm slides of concert programs, as well as flyers and posters advertising chorus events. |
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A GALA Chorus Preview poster | 1989-06 | ||
Fifth Anniversary Gay Musical Celebration poster | 1983-06 | ||
A Gay Musical Celebration at Grace Cathedral poster | 1980-06 | ||
Hollywood Canteen flyer | 1984-11 | ||
Lesbian and Gay Composers poster | 1993-10 | ||
The 13th Annual Pride Concert poster | 1991-06 | ||
The 14th Annual Pride Concert poster | 1992-06 | ||
The 16th Annual Pride Concert poster | 1994-06 | ||
A Decade of Pride poster | Poster for the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco's annual Gay Musical Celebration, A Decade of Pride. |
1988-06 | |
A Not So Silent Night poster | Poster for for the holiday concert, A Not So Silent Night, presented by the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco and The San Francisco Winds of Freedom (San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band). |
1991-12 | |
Back in Grace poster | 1984-06 | ||
The Final Frontier poster | Poster for a benefit for the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco called, The Final Frontier, which took place at the Pleasuredome club. This item is undated. |
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Mardi Gras benefit poster | Poster for a Mardi Gras benefit event for the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco, which took place at the Pleasuredome club. This item is undated. |
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Fantasies: Fairy Tales Can Come True poster | 1993-03 | ||
A Gay Musical Celebration at Davies Symphony Hall poster | 1981-06 | ||
Kinsey Sicks photograph [1] | Photograph of Kinsey Sicks posing before or after a show. Members pictured include: Kevin Kirkwood (Trixie), Ben Schatz (Rachel), Chris Dilley (Trampolina), and Irwin Keller (Winnie). |
2001 | |
Kinsey Sicks photograph [5] | Photograph of the Kinsey Sicks posing in front of a skyscraper in San Francisco, CA. Members pictured include: Jerry Friedman (Vaselina), Ben Schatz (Rachel), Irwin Keller (Winnie), and Maurice Kelly (Trixie). |
1997 | |
Kinsey Sicks Motel Sicks poster | 1999 | ||
Boyz 2 Girlz postcard | 2000 | ||
The Kinsey Sicks at Herbst Theatre poster | Poster for a Kinsey Sicks show at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco, CA. Members pictured include: Ben Schatz (Rachel), Kevin Kirkwood (Trixie), Chris Dilley (Trampolina), and Irwin Keller (Winnie). |
2002 | |
Premier Performance poster | Poster for the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco's first public concert, Premier Performance with the Lambda Pro Musica orchestra. Robin Kay and Jon Sims served as conductors. |
1980-05 | |
Steppin' Out poster | Poster for the concert Steppin' Out, performed by the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco ensemble, Ménage. |
1989-02-11 | |
The Lesbian and Gay Chorus Goes To The Movies poster | 1988-09-30 | ||
Classics of Nature poster | 1992-10 | ||
A Tribute to Elton John poster | 1996-03 | ||
It's About Love! poster | 1994-03 | ||
Lullabye of Broadway poster | 1984-11 | ||
Opera Grand and Not So Grand poster | Poster for the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco show, Opera Grand and Not So Grand, which took place at the Metropolitan Community Church of San Francisco. Special guests include José Sarria, The Derivative Duo, and Patty Wolfe. |
1996-11 | |
Our Own Kind of Music poster | Poster for the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco show, Our Own Kind of Music. This program included works by lesbian and gay composers including Virgil Thompson and Ned Rorem. This item is undated. |
1989-04 | |
Radio Daze poster | 1990-09 | ||
Rides Again poster | 1987-11 | ||
Songstream poster | 1991-03 | ||
The 9th Annual Gay Musical Celebration poster | 1987-06-26 | ||
Vocal Minority Le Dessert performance [1] | Photograph of the Lesbian and Gay Chorus ensemble, Vocal Minority spoofing the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus concert, Le Desert with their own rendition named, "Le Dessert." |
1982-10 | |
Vocal Minority Le Dessert performance [2] | Photograph of the Lesbian and Gay Chorus ensemble, Vocal Minority spoofing the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus concert, Le Desert with their own rendition named, "Le Dessert." |
1982-10 | |
Family Notes, 10/1984 | Volume I, number II issue of Family Notes, the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco's newsletter. |
1984-10 | |
Vocal Minority at Valencia Rose | Photograph of the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco ensemble, Vocal Minority performing at Valencia Rose. |
1984-04-08 | |
Rodger Pettyjohn acceptance letter | Letter written by Rodger Pettyjohn accepting the position of Musical Director at the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco. |
1985-08-19 | |
This Is Our Country program | Program for the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco concert, This Is Our Country. |
1986-03-06 | |
GLOE letter | Letter written to the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco from Sheryl Goldberg on behalf of the women participants of the Gay and Lesbian Outreach to Elders (GLOE). This is a page from a scrapbook in this collection. |
1985-05-01 | |
Dinner At Eight flyer | Flyer for a fundraiser raffle in support of the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco. This item is undated. |
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Chorus members at airport | Photograph of Chorus members at the airport on their way to the GALA Choruses Festival in Denver, Colorado. |
1992 | |
Denver GALA performance | Photograph of the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco performing at the GALA Choruses Festival in Denver, Colorado. |
1992 | |
Sylvester performing with backup singers, circa 1970-1980 | 1970 to 1980 | ||
Sylvester holding Step II record, 1978 [2] | 1978 | ||
Sylvester performing [2] | 1978 to 1985 | ||
Sylvester with companion [3] | 1983 | ||
Sylvester performing [4] | 1975 to 1980 | ||
Sylvester photoshoot contact sheet | 1980 to 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. |
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Black and white sequined Pat Campano Jacket | Black and white sequined jacket worn by Sylvester. Designed by Pat Campano. This item is undated. |
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Sylvester and family, circa 1970 | 1970 | ||
Sylvester in zipper shirt, circa 1980 | 1980 |