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Beardemphl (Bill) papers 2022-04 | Bill Beardemphl (1926-2002) was a journalist, activist, and chef who is best known for founding the Society for Individual Rights (SIR), a homophile organization, and publishing its magazine Vector. In the 1980s, he was also the owner of the San Francisco Sentinel. The collection contains Beardemphl’s journalistic notes, subject files, and photographs, as well as early issues of Vector. |
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Bill Beardemphl and Johnny DeLeon | Photograph of Bill Beardemphl with his lifelong partner Johnny DeLeon, circa 1960s. |
1960 to 1970 | |
Homophobic poster from Beardemphl collection | A mailer/poster exemplifying the opposition to Propositions A and B, which were local ballot measures in San Jose and Santa Clara County intended to outlaw discrimination against LGBTQ people. The poster is part of Bill Beardemphl's large collection of homophobic materials, which he collected as part of his research into his political opponents. |
1980 | |
Homosexualizing the City notes | Notes towards an unwritten history of queer San Francisco, potentially titled "Homosexualizing the City," by Bill Beardemphl. |
1990 | |
Johnny DeLeon and Bill Beardemphl with car | Photograph of Bill Beardemphl and his lifelong partner Johnny DeLeon, circa early 1960s ("must have been taken in '63 or '64" on verso). |
1963 | |
Johnny DeLeon and Bill Beardemphl with car (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"). |
1963 | |
Bill Beardemphl and Johnny DeLeon with plants | Photograph of Bill Beardemphl and his lifelong partner Johnny DeLeon. |
2000 | |
Bill Beardemphl and Johnny DeLeon at waterfront | Photograph of Bill Beardemphl and his lifelong partner Johnny DeLeon. |
1970 | |
Group of men in Renaissance costumes | 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. |
1965 | |
Bill Beardemphl at his desk | A posed photograph of Bill Beardemphl at work. |
1975 | |
Bill Beardemphl and Johnny DeLeon at home | Photograph of Bill Beardemphl with his lifelong partner Johnny DeLeon at home. |
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Black and white sequined Pat Campano Jacket (front) | Black and white sequined jacket worn by Sylvester. Designed by Pat Campano. This item is undated. |
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Black and white sequined Pat Campano Jacket (side) | Black and white sequined jacket worn by Sylvester. Designed by Pat Campano. This item is undated. |
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Black and white sequined Pat Campano Jacket (rear) | Black and white sequined jacket worn by Sylvester. Designed by Pat Campano. This item is undated. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Blue sequin Pat Campano jacket (front) | |||
Blue sequin Pat Campano jacket (rear) | |||
Pink sequin Pat Campano jacket and pants (front) | Pink sequined jacket and pants worn by Sylvester. Designed by Pat Campano. This item is undated. |
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Pink sequin Pat Campano jacket and pants (rear) | Pink sequined jacket and pants worn by Sylvester. Designed by Pat Campano. This item is undated. |
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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.
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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.
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Larry-Bob Roberts papers 2013-07 | 1989 to 2012 | ||
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.” |
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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 | ||
Sylvester holding Step II record, 1978 [1] | 1978 | ||
Sylvester with unknown bride, circa 1965 | 1965 | ||
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." |
1986 | |
Sylvester wearing tiara | Inscription on verso reads: "NYC July 1979." |
1979-07 | |
Sylvester at Le Grand Hotel in Paris | 1979-07 | ||
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. |
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Sylvester James memorial program | 1988-12-18 | ||
Sylvester smoking in white gown | 1970 to 1980 | ||
Sylvester in mesh blouse, circa 1970 | 1970 | ||
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 to 1980 | ||
Sylvester with companion [2] | 1980 to 1987 | ||
Sylvester with companion [1] | 1980 to 1987 | ||
Blue sequin Pat Campano jacket | A jacket worn by Sylvester while performing. Designed by Pat Campano. This item is undated. |
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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 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 | |
Knuth (Ginny) Papers, 1999-46 | Ginny Knuth (1934-1997) was a cisgender woman who volunteered extensively with San Francisco transgender organizations from 1983 until her death. The collection includes photographs, an oral history, a small amount of biographical information, and a large number of awards and plaques. |
1930 to 2006 | |
Ginny Knuth oral history (1) | An oral history with Ginny Knuth, a cisgender member of Educational Transvestite Channel (later called TransGender San Francisco). Knuth's husband identified as a crossdresser and was also a member of the group. In the oral history, Knuth discusses her personal history, the organization, and the relationships between gender nonconforming people and their spouses. |
1997 | |
Ginny Knuth papers, folder 1 | Folder 1 of the papers of Ginny Knuth, a cisgender member of Educational Transvestite Channel (later called TransGender San Francisco). Knuth's husband identified as a crossdresser and was also a member of the group. |
1997 | |
Ginny Knuth papers, folder 2 | Folder 2 of the papers of Ginny Knuth, a cisgender member of Educational Transvestite Channel (later called TransGender San Francisco). Knuth's husband identified as a crossdresser and was also a member of the group. |
1990 to 1999 | |
Ginny Knuth papers, folder 3 | Folder 3 of the papers of Ginny Knuth, a cisgender member of Educational Transvestite Channel (later called TransGender San Francisco). Knuth's husband identified as a crossdresser and was also a member of the group. |
1997 to 2006 | |
Ginny Knuth papers, folder 4 | Folder 4 of the papers of Ginny Knuth, a cisgender member of Educational Transvestite Channel (later called TransGender San Francisco). Knuth's husband identified as a crossdresser and was also a member of the group. |
1990 to 1996 | |
Ginny Knuth awards (1) | An award given to Ginny Knuth, a cisgender member of Educational Transvestite Channel (later called TransGender San Francisco). Knuth's husband identified as a crossdresser and was also a member of the group. |
1994 | |
Ginny Knuth awards (2) | Awards given to Ginny Knuth, a cisgender member of Educational Transvestite Channel (later called TransGender San Francisco). Knuth's husband identified as a crossdresser and was also a member of the group. |
1985 to 1991 | |
Ginny Knuth awards (3) | Awards given to Ginny Knuth, a cisgender member of Educational Transvestite Channel (later called TransGender San Francisco). Knuth's husband identified as a crossdresser and was also a member of the group. |
1988 to 1995 | |
Ginny Knuth awards (4) | 1988 to 1998 | ||
Ginny Knuth awards (5) | Awards given to Ginny Knuth, a cisgender member of Educational Transvestite Channel (later called TransGender San Francisco). Knuth's husband identified as a crossdresser and was also a member of the group. |
1976 to 1990 | |
Ginny Knuth video interview | A video interview with Ginny Knuth, a cisgender member of Educational Transvestite Channel (later called TransGender San Francisco). Knuth's husband identified as a crossdresser and was also a member of the group. In the interview, Knuth describes the history of ETVC, the Imperial Court, and her relationships by taking the viewer through her photo collection. |
1997 | |
Ginny Knuth oral history (5) |
An oral history with Ginny Knuth, a cisgender member of Educational Transvestite Channel (later called TransGender San Francisco). Knuth's husband identified as a crossdresser and was also a member of the group. In the oral history, Knuth discusses her personal history, the organization, and the relationships between gender nonconforming people and their spouses. |
1997 | |
Ginny Knuth oral history (2) | An oral history with Ginny Knuth, a cisgender member of Educational Transvestite Channel (later called TransGender San Francisco). Knuth's husband identified as a crossdresser and was also a member of the group. In the oral history, Knuth discusses her personal history, the organization, and the relationships between gender nonconforming people and their spouses. |
1997 | |
Ginny Knuth oral history (6) | An oral history with Ginny Knuth, a cisgender member of Educational Transvestite Channel (later called TransGender San Francisco). Knuth's husband identified as a crossdresser and was also a member of the group. In the oral history, Knuth discusses her personal history, the organization, and the relationships between gender nonconforming people and their spouses. |
1997 | |
Ginny Knuth oral history (4) | An oral history with Ginny Knuth, a cisgender member of Educational Transvestite Channel (later called TransGender San Francisco). Knuth's husband identified as a crossdresser and was also a member of the group. In the oral history, Knuth discusses her personal history, the organization, and the relationships between gender nonconforming people and their spouses. |
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Ginny Knuth oral history (3) | An oral history with Ginny Knuth, a cisgender member of Educational Transvestite Channel (later called TransGender San Francisco). Knuth's husband identified as a crossdresser and was also a member of the group. In the oral history, Knuth discusses her personal history, the organization, and the relationships between gender nonconforming people and their spouses. |
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Drag & Genderfuck Forum flier | A flier for a "Drag & Genderfuck Forum" held at UC Berkeley in the early 1970s. |
1970 to 1973 | |
Sylvester performing [3] | Sylvester performing at the San Francisco Design Center Galleria in a kimono designed by David Polizzi. |
1978 | |
Letters to the editor | Newspaper clippings of letters D'Anne wrote to the editors of various publications. Majority of clippings are undated. |
1976 to 1991 | |
Magazine article about Cafe Denise | A magazine article titled "Discovering Espresso Cafes" by Judith Vasos. It mentions the newly opened Cafe Denise. |
1980-04 | |
Article about Board of Supervisors campaign | An article called "Problem solver: Denise D'Anne" by Cynthia Laird detailing D'Anne's 1998 campaign for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. The source publication is unknown. |
1998 | |
Richards (Mary) Audiotapes, 2002-34 | Mary Richards was a freelance writer for the Bay Area Reporter, an LGBTQ newspaper, for twelve years in the 1980s and 1990s. This collection contains audiotape recordings of interviews Richards conducted with LGBTQ people on a wide range of topics. |
1983 to 1996 | |
Danny Williams interview with Mary Richards | Interview with Danny Williams, November 1987. Includes discussion of the Women's Building and conversations with others. Tape 89 label: "Side A: Phone-S. GRAY 8/ G.Adams, J. Poethig. Side B: Danny Williams. November 1987." |
1987 | |
AIDS/ARC Theatre Group interview with Mary Richards (Side A) | Tape 100 label: "AIDS/ARC Theatre Group. 11/5/1988." |
1988 | |
AIDS/ARC Theatre Group interview with Mary Richards (Side B) | Tape 100 label: "AIDS/ARC Theatre Group. 11/5/1988." |
1988 | |
Danny Castelow and Steven Abel interview with Mary Richards (Side A) | Tape 36 label: "Danny Castelow and Steve Abel: AIDS Play. February 1988." Includes discussions of Shanti Project, dance, theater and performance, AIDS |
1988 | |
Danny Castelow and Steven Abel interview with Mary Richards (Side B) | Tape 36 label: "Danny Castelow and Steve Abel: AIDS Play. February 1988." Includes discussions of Shanti Project, dance, theater and performance, AIDS |
1988 | |
AIDS Walk participants interviewed by Mary Richards (Side A) | Tape 52 label "Side A: [Classicats] AIDS Walk. July 1987". Includes recordings from the event. |
1987 | |
AIDS Walk participants interviewed by Mary Richards (Side B) | Tape 52 label: "Side A: [Classicats] AIDS Walk. July 1987". Includes recordings from the event. |
1987 | |
Priscilla Alexander interview with Mary Richards (side A) | Tape 48 label: "Priscilla Alexander. Legislative Aid: Milton Marks-B.A.R. November 1986." |
1986 | |
Priscilla Alexander interview with Mary Richards (Side B) | Tape 48 label: "Priscilla Alexander. Legislative Aid: Milton Marks-B.A.R. November 1986." |
1986 | |
Jan Allen interview with Mary Richards (Side A) | Tape 91 label: "Jan Allen. Women of Gay Games II. Bay Area Reporter. October 1986." Topics include women, Gay Games, sport, government employees |
1986 | |
Jan Allen interview with Mary Richards (Side B) | Tape 91 label: "Jan Allen. Women of Gay Games II. Bay Area Reporter. October 1986." Topics include women, Gay Games, sport, government employees |
1986 | |
Janet Allen, John-Michael Olexy, and Joe Durano interview with Mary Richards (Side A) | Tape 118 label: "Side A: Janet Allen, John-Michael Olexy, and Joe Durano. FLAG. 7/29/1988." Federal Lesbians and Gays (FLAG). Includes conversations with other FLAG members. |
1988 | |
Janet Allen, John-Michael Olexy, and Joe Durano interview with Mary Richards (Side B) | Tape 118 label: "Side A: Janet Allen, John-Michael Olexy, and Joe Durano. FLAG. 7/29/1988." Federal Lesbians and Gays (FLAG). Includes conversations with other FLAG members. |
1988 | |
Amelia's Bar and Rikki Streicher interview with Mary Richards (Side A) | Tape 78 label: "Side A: Amelia’s Bar. 10/27/1989." Topics include lesbian and gay bars in the San Francisco Bay Area. |
1989 | |
Amelia's Bar and Rikki Streicher interview with Mary Richards (Side B) | Tape 78 label: "Side A: Amelia’s Bar. 10/27/1989." Topics include lesbian and gay bars in the San Francisco Bay Area. |
1989 | |
Last Call at Amelia's - Rikki Streicher interview with Mary Richards about Amelia's Bar (Side A) | Tape 184 label: "Side A: Last Call at Amelia’s. Rikki Streicher. 11/9/1991." Topics include lesbian and gay bars in the San Francisco Bay Area. |
1991 | |
Last Call at Amelia's - Rikki Streicher interview with Mary Richards about Amelia's Bar (Side B) | Tape 184 label: "Side A: Last Call at Amelia’s. Rikki Streicher. 11/9/1991." Topics include lesbian and gay bars in the San Francisco Bay Area. |
1991 | |
Women's basketball and Ellen Abel interview with Mary Richards (Side A) | Tape 69 label: "Side A: Women’s Basketball. Ellen Abel. 11/4/1987. Side B: United Way-John Stafford. 11/25/1987." Topics: Basketball, Gay Games, sport. |
1987 | |
Women's basketball and Ellen Abel interview with Mary Richards and United Way - John Stafford interview with Mary Richards (Side B) | Tape 69 label: "Side A: Women’s Basketball. Ellen Abel. 11/4/1987. Side B: United Way-John Stafford. 11/25/1987." Topics: Basketball, Gay Games, sport, AIDS Crisis Fund, United Way. |
1987 | |
Pat Norman and Tony Jasinski interviews with Mary Richards | Tape 2 label: "Side A: Pat Norman/Tony Jasinski (Basketball). Side B: National March (Hibernia). August 1987". Includes information about national politics, Gay Games, sports, LGBTQ National March. |
1987 | |
Richard Carper interview with Mary Richards | Tape 65 label: "Side A: Richard Carper (PWA) Walk/Roll for Life. 2/6/1989." Topics: HIV/AIDS |
1989 | |
Answering machine recordings | Tape 206 label: "Side A: Bow-Wow Beauties (3). August 1988. Side B: Bow-Wow Beauties (4). August 1988". Topics: HIV/AIDS, PAWS |
1988 | |
Bear SF contest interviews with Mary Richards | Tape 88 label: "Side A: Bear SF 1988 / Beard Contest. 4/8/1988. Side B: Gardening-Michael O’Connor. June 1988." |
1988 | |
Barbara Brenner interview with Mary Richards | Tape 46 label: "Side A: Barbara Brenner. Women’s Training Center. 1/9/1987." |
1987 | |
Tony Jasinski interview with Mary Richards and National March interviews with Mary Richards | Tape 2 label: "Side A: Pat Norman/Tony Jasinski (Basketball). Side B: National March (Hibernia). August 1987". Includes information about national politics, Gay Games, sports, LGBTQ National March. |
1987 | |
Bow Wow Beauty Pageant recordings and interviews with Mary Richards | Tape 206 label: "Side A: Bow-Wow Beauties (3). August 1988. Side B: Bow-Wow Beauties (4). August 1988". Topics: HIV/AIDS, PAWS |
1988 |