TITLE | DESCRIPTION | DATE CREATED | IS FORMAT OF |
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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 | |
Homosexualizing the City notes | Notes towards an unwritten history of queer San Francisco, potentially titled "Homosexualizing the City," by Bill Beardemphl. |
1990 | |
Johnny DeLeon in costume | Photograph of Bill Beardemphl's lifelong partner, dancer Johnny DeLeon, circa 1960s. This image may have been taken at an Imperial Court of San Francisco event, given DeLeon's Renaissance costume. |
1965 | |
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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Sirlebrity Capades of 1965 program | The program of the SIRLebrity Capades of 1965, a variety show fundraiser for the Society for Individual Rights, founded in 1964 by Bill Beardemphl. |
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Jackie Phillips oral history | An oral history of longtime Finocchio's comedy queen Jackie Phillips, taken by James Dewsnap and later incorporated into Phillips' autobiography ghostwritten by Dewsnap. |
1994 | |
Jackie Phillips book | The autobiography of longtime Finocchio's comedy queen Jackie Phillips, as told to and ghostwritten by James Dewsnap. |
1994 | |
The David Susskind Show: Women Who Love Women (Tape 2) | Discussion about lesbianism with Barbara Love, Barbara Gittings, Lilli Vincenz, Anna Salvato, Magora Kennedy, Rachael Parker, and Lyn Kupferman. |
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The David Susskind Show: Women Who Love Women (Tape 1) | Discussion about lesbianism with Barbara Love, Barbara Gittings, Lilli Vincenz, Anna Salvato, Magora Kennedy, Rachael Parker, and Lyn Kupferman. |
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Anita Bryant Channel 7/Milk on The Morning Show/Passion of Barbara Martinez | A tape from the Daniel A. Smith and Queer Blue Light Videotapes collection. Queer Blue Light was a gay activist video collective active in San Francisco in the 1970s. Daniel Smith was a member of the collective.
In 2011, GLBT Historical Society volunteer John Raines digitized 79 of the nearly 100 tapes in the collection. Raines added titles (derived from notations on the physical media) and a GLBT Historical Society watermark to the videos. |
1975 to 1978 | |
Gay Power, Gay Politics | 1980 | Scratch/glbths_video_001_am.avi | |
Gay Power, Gay Politics: Has the Truth Been Told? | A 1980 KPIX Eyewitness News Special Report on the CBS Reports documentary "Gay Power, Gay Politics." The episode features "Gay Power, Gay Politics" producers George Crile and Grace Diekhaus in conversation with Gwenn Craig, Vice President of the Milk Democratic Club; Wayne Friday, President of the Tavern Guild; David Scott, a candidate in the 1979 San Francisco mayoral race; Harry Britt, a San Francisco Supervisor; Armistead Maupin, a writer; and Cleve Jones, a gay rights activist. |
1980 | Scratch/glbths_video_002_am.avi |
The David Susskind Show: Women Who Love Women (Tape 3) | Discussion about lesbianism with Barbara Love, Barbara Gittings, Lilli Vincenz, Anna Salvato, Magora Kennedy, Rachael Parker, and Lyn Kupferman. |
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Fury, Flesh and Love Copy #1 | Footage of musical performances by Susann Shanbaum and Francis Femia and a dance performance by Dale Diggs, originally broadcast on the KQED public access program Fury, Flesh and Love presents Queer Blue Light. This tape also includes footage of an East Bay Gay gathering in a public park.
From the Daniel A. Smith and Queer Blue Light Videotapes collection (#1999-52), GLBT Historical Society. In 2011, GLBT Historical Society volunteer John Raines digitized 79 of the nearly 100 tapes in the collection. Raines added titles (derived from notations on the physical media) and a GLBT Historical Society watermark to the videos. |
1975 | Media/glbths_1999-52_002_am.avi |
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 (#1999-52), GLBT Historical Society. In 2011, GLBT Historical Society volunteer John Raines digitized 79 of the nearly 100 tapes in the collection. Raines added titles (derived from notations on the physical media) and a GLBT Historical Society watermark to the videos. |
1975 | |
Fury, Flesh and Love [002] | Footage of musical performances by Susann Shanbaum and Francis Femia and a dance performance by Dale Diggs, originally broadcast on the KQED public access program Fury, Flesh and Love presents Queer Blue Light. This tape also includes footage of an East Bay Gay gathering in a public park.
From the Daniel A. Smith and Queer Blue Light Videotapes collection (#1999-52), GLBT Historical Society. In 2011, GLBT Historical Society volunteer John Raines digitized 79 of the nearly 100 tapes in the collection. Raines added titles (derived from notations on the physical media) and a GLBT Historical Society watermark to the videos. |
1975 | Media/glbths_1999-52_003_am.avi |
Fury, Flesh and Love [001] | Footage of musical performances by Susann Shanbaum and Francis Femia and a dance performance by Dale Diggs, originally broadcast on the KQED public access program Fury, Flesh and Love presents Queer Blue Light. This tape also includes footage of an East Bay Gay gathering in a public park.
From the Daniel A. Smith and Queer Blue Light Videotapes collection (#1999-52), GLBT Historical Society. In 2011, GLBT Historical Society volunteer John Raines digitized 79 of the nearly 100 tapes in the collection. Raines added titles (derived from notations on the physical media) and a GLBT Historical Society watermark to the videos. |
1974 | Media/glbths_1999-52_001_am.avi |
Coming Out Practice | A tape from the Daniel A. Smith and Queer Blue Light Videotapes collection. Queer Blue Light was a gay activist video collective active in San Francisco in the 1970s. Daniel Smith was a member of the collective.
In 2011, GLBT Historical Society volunteer John Raines digitized 79 of the nearly 100 tapes in the collection. Raines added titles (derived from notations on the physical media) and a GLBT Historical Society watermark to the videos. |
1972 to 1979 | |
Three Gay Poets | Footage of poetry readings by three gay poets named Norman Lubowsky, Jon Franck, and Larry Seth Stewart. This tape originally aired on the KQED public access program Fury, Flesh and Love presents Queer Blue Light.
From the Daniel A. Smith and Queer Blue Light Videotapes collection (#1999-52), GLBT Historical Society. In 2011, GLBT Historical Society volunteer John Raines digitized 79 of the nearly 100 tapes in the collection. Raines added titles (derived from notations on the physical media) and a GLBT Historical Society watermark to the videos. |
1973 | Media/glbths_1999-52_006_am.avi |
Homophile Reunion Miyako Hotel SF (Part 1) | A June 15, 2001 gathering of people who were active in San Francisco homophile organizations during the 1950s and 1960s. The video opens with brief interviews with (in order of appearance) Donald Lucas, Bill Plath, Michael Robert Caffee, Robert Cromey, Al Alvarez (also known as Fred Alvarez), Lewis Durham, Jose Sarria, Herbert Donaldson, Bob Ross, and Nancy May. A roundtable conversation follows. Organizations discussed include the Mattachine Society, Tavern Guild, League for Civil Education, Society for Individual Rights, and Council on Religion and the Homosexual. The audio quality in the first 12 minutes of the video is poor. |
2001-06-15 | |
Homophile Reunion Miyako Hotel SF (Part 2) | A June 15, 2001 gathering of people who were active in San Francisco homophile organizations during the 1950s and 1960s. This tape includes part two of a conversation among Donald Lucas, Bill Plath, Michael Robert Caffee, Robert Cromey, Al Alvarez (also known as Fred Alvarez), Lewis Durham, Jose Sarria, Herbert Donaldson, Bob Ross, and Nancy May. The audio quality is poor. |
2001-06-15 | |
Tom Waddell Stories | 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 produced and sold videos documenting gay and lesbian events, including San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Day Parades, numerous leather competitions, and Gay Games; as well as lesbian and gay rights advocacy and AIDS activism.
From 2010 to 2011, GLBT Historical Society volunteer John Raines processed and digitized nearly all of Cyberski’s video collection. Raines added titles and a GLBT Historical Society watermark to the videos. Raines also recorded the following notes about this video in the collection finding aid: "Various news coverage" |
1982 to 1987 | Cyberski-Series-1-Reels/glbths_1994-03_1_268_am.avi |
Gay Cable TV Network 1985 Christmas edition | 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 produced and sold videos documenting gay and lesbian events, including San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Day Parades, numerous leather competitions, and Gay Games; as well as lesbian and gay rights advocacy and AIDS activism.
From 2010 to 2011, GLBT Historical Society volunteer John Raines processed and digitized nearly all of Cyberski’s video collection. Raines added titles and a GLBT Historical Society watermark to the videos. Raines also recorded the following notes about this video in the collection finding aid: "Christmas edition" |
1985 | Scratch/glbths_1994-03_2_104_am.avi |
Gay Murders 1984 | 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 produced and sold videos documenting gay and lesbian events, including San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Day Parades, numerous leather competitions, and Gay Games; as well as lesbian and gay rights advocacy and AIDS activism.
From 2010 to 2011, GLBT Historical Society volunteer John Raines processed and digitized nearly all of Cyberski’s video collection. Raines added titles and a GLBT Historical Society watermark to the videos. Raines also recorded the following notes about this video in the collection finding aid: "7/24 and 7/25 6pm and 10pm telecast" |
1984 | Scratch/glbths_1994-03_1_697_am.avi |
Danny Williams at 1986 Mr. Financial District | 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 produced and sold videos documenting gay and lesbian events, including San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Day Parades, numerous leather competitions, and Gay Games; as well as lesbian and gay rights advocacy and AIDS activism.
From 2010 to 2011, GLBT Historical Society volunteer John Raines processed and digitized nearly all of Cyberski’s video collection. Raines added titles and a GLBT Historical Society watermark to the videos. Raines also recorded the following notes about this video in the collection finding aid: "Mr. Financial District (edited master)" |
1986 | Cyberski-Series-1-Reels/glbths_1994-03_1_373_am.avi |
Wayland Flowers 5/21/75 | 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 produced and sold videos documenting gay and lesbian events, including San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Day Parades, numerous leather competitions, and Gay Games; as well as lesbian and gay rights advocacy and AIDS activism.
From 2010 to 2011, GLBT Historical Society volunteer John Raines processed and digitized nearly all of Cyberski’s video collection. Raines added titles and a GLBT Historical Society watermark to the videos. Raines also recorded the following notes about this video in the collection finding aid: "Stage show at Man's Country Baths, Chicago" |
1975-05-21 | Scratch/glbths_1994-03_2_004_am.avi |
Danny Williams [001] | 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 produced and sold videos documenting gay and lesbian events, including San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Day Parades, numerous leather competitions, and Gay Games; as well as lesbian and gay rights advocacy and AIDS activism.
From 2010 to 2011, GLBT Historical Society volunteer John Raines processed and digitized nearly all of Cyberski’s video collection. Raines added titles and a GLBT Historical Society watermark to the videos. Raines also recorded the following notes about this video in the collection finding aid: "Tape #1 (Marga Gomez intro)" |
1982 to 1989 | Cyberski-Series-1-Reels/glbths_1994-03_1_304_am.avi |
Danny Williams [002] | 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 produced and sold videos documenting gay and lesbian events, including San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Day Parades, numerous leather competitions, and Gay Games; as well as lesbian and gay rights advocacy and AIDS activism.
From 2010 to 2011, GLBT Historical Society volunteer John Raines processed and digitized nearly all of Cyberski’s video collection. Raines added titles and a GLBT Historical Society watermark to the videos. Raines also recorded the following notes about this video in the collection finding aid: "Tape #2" |
1982 to 1989 | Cyberski-Series-1-Reels/glbths_1994-03_1_306_am.avi |
Gay Cable TV Network 1986 Tom's spec tape #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 produced and sold videos documenting gay and lesbian events, including San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Day Parades, numerous leather competitions, and Gay Games; as well as lesbian and gay rights advocacy and AIDS activism.
From 2010 to 2011, GLBT Historical Society volunteer John Raines processed and digitized nearly all of Cyberski’s video collection. Raines added titles and a GLBT Historical Society watermark to the videos. Raines also recorded the following notes about this video in the collection finding aid: "Tom's spec tape #1" |
1986 | |
Out For Laughs/Standup comedy of Shan Carr | 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 produced and sold videos documenting gay and lesbian events, including San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Day Parades, numerous leather competitions, and Gay Games; as well as lesbian and gay rights advocacy and AIDS activism.
From 2010 to 2011, GLBT Historical Society volunteer John Raines processed and digitized nearly all of Cyberski’s video collection. Raines added titles and a GLBT Historical Society watermark to the videos. Raines also recorded the following notes about this video in the collection finding aid: "Moxie Productions (San Francisco)" |
1992 | Cyberski/glbths_1994-03_2_073_am.avi |
Pride and Progress/The Right Stuff | 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 produced and sold videos documenting gay and lesbian events, including San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Day Parades, numerous leather competitions, and Gay Games; as well as lesbian and gay rights advocacy and AIDS activism.
From 2010 to 2011, GLBT Historical Society volunteer John Raines processed and digitized nearly all of Cyberski’s video collection. Raines added titles and a GLBT Historical Society watermark to the videos. Raines also recorded the following notes about this video in the collection finding aid: "Gay Cable Network productions 11/15/84 (Manhattan Cable)" |
1984 | Cyberski-Series-1-Reels/glbths_1994-03_1_429_am.avi |
PCTV News Update 1988 March 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 produced and sold videos documenting gay and lesbian events, including San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Day Parades, numerous leather competitions, and Gay Games; as well as lesbian and gay rights advocacy and AIDS activism.
From 2010 to 2011, GLBT Historical Society volunteer John Raines processed and digitized nearly all of Cyberski’s video collection. Raines added titles and a GLBT Historical Society watermark to the videos. Raines also recorded the following notes about this video in the collection finding aid: "Roll-in for lesbians and gay men" |
1988-03-09 | Scratch/glbths_1994-03_1_548_am.avi |
PCTV News Update 1988 June 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 produced and sold videos documenting gay and lesbian events, including San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Day Parades, numerous leather competitions, and Gay Games; as well as lesbian and gay rights advocacy and AIDS activism.
From 2010 to 2011, GLBT Historical Society volunteer John Raines processed and digitized nearly all of Cyberski’s video collection. Raines added titles and a GLBT Historical Society watermark to the videos. Raines also recorded the following notes about this video in the collection finding aid: "3 roll-ins for Lesbians and Gay Men (Sharon Kowalski)" |
1988-06-01 | Scratch/glbths_1994-03_1_657_am.avi |
Gay Cable TV Network 1985 first week of April | 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 produced and sold videos documenting gay and lesbian events, including San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Day Parades, numerous leather competitions, and Gay Games; as well as lesbian and gay rights advocacy and AIDS activism.
From 2010 to 2011, GLBT Historical Society volunteer John Raines processed and digitized nearly all of Cyberski’s video collection. Raines added titles and a GLBT Historical Society watermark to the videos. Raines also recorded the following notes about this video in the collection finding aid: "First week of April, 1985; feature on M.E.N. at 1:12:30." |
1985-04 | Cyberski/glbths_1994-03_2_067_am.avi |
PCTV News Update 1988 May 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 produced and sold videos documenting gay and lesbian events, including San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Day Parades, numerous leather competitions, and Gay Games; as well as lesbian and gay rights advocacy and AIDS activism.
From 2010 to 2011, GLBT Historical Society volunteer John Raines processed and digitized nearly all of Cyberski’s video collection. Raines added titles and a GLBT Historical Society watermark to the videos. Raines also recorded the following notes about this video in the collection finding aid: "Roll-ins for Lesbians and Gay Men" |
1998-05-04 | Scratch/glbths_1994-03_1_658_am.avi |
Gay Chorus/NBC Tom Waddell | 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 produced and sold videos documenting gay and lesbian events, including San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Day Parades, numerous leather competitions, and Gay Games; as well as lesbian and gay rights advocacy and AIDS activism.
From 2010 to 2011, GLBT Historical Society volunteer John Raines processed and digitized nearly all of Cyberski’s video collection. Raines added titles and a GLBT Historical Society watermark to the videos. Raines also recorded the following notes about this video in the collection finding aid: "Unknown concert; NBC Nightly News profile of Tom Waddell" |
1987 | Cyberski-Series-1-Reels/glbths_1994-03_1_155_am.avi |
AIDS: In a New Light | 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 produced and sold videos documenting gay and lesbian events, including San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Day Parades, numerous leather competitions, and Gay Games; as well as lesbian and gay rights advocacy and AIDS activism.
From 2010 to 2011, GLBT Historical Society volunteer John Raines processed and digitized nearly all of Cyberski’s video collection. Raines added titles and a GLBT Historical Society watermark to the videos. Raines also recorded the following notes about this video in the collection finding aid: "7/11/92 ABC Television special"
This video is not available to view online. Contact the archivist for more information about access. |
1992-07-11 | Cyberski/glbths_1994-03_2_088_am.avi |
Channel 2 documentary/show at Man's Country | 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 produced and sold videos documenting gay and lesbian events, including San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Day Parades, numerous leather competitions, and Gay Games; as well as lesbian and gay rights advocacy and AIDS activism.
From 2010 to 2011, GLBT Historical Society volunteer John Raines processed and digitized nearly all of Cyberski’s video collection. Raines added titles and a GLBT Historical Society watermark to the videos. Raines also recorded the following notes about this video in the collection finding aid: "WBBM-TV Chicago production; remnant recording of stage show"
This video is not available to view online. Contact the archivist for more information about access. |
1975 to 1980 | Scratch/glbths_1994-03_2_007_am.avi |
Gay Lifestyles Report/Irv Kupcinet Show on child porn | 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 produced and sold videos documenting gay and lesbian events, including San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Day Parades, numerous leather competitions, and Gay Games; as well as lesbian and gay rights advocacy and AIDS activism.
From 2010 to 2011, GLBT Historical Society volunteer John Raines processed and digitized nearly all of Cyberski’s video collection. Raines added titles and a GLBT Historical Society watermark to the videos. Raines also recorded the following notes about this video in the collection finding aid: "WMAQ-TV Chicago production; WTTW-TV Chicago production"
This video is not available to view online. Contact the archivist for more information about access. |
Scratch/glbths_1994-03_2_009_am.avi | |
Homosexuals: Out from The Shadows (partial) | 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 produced and sold videos documenting gay and lesbian events, including San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Day Parades, numerous leather competitions, and Gay Games; as well as lesbian and gay rights advocacy and AIDS activism.
From 2010 to 2011, GLBT Historical Society volunteer John Raines processed and digitized nearly all of Cyberski’s video collection. Raines added titles and a GLBT Historical Society watermark to the videos. Raines also recorded the following notes about this video in the collection finding aid: "Wide World of Entertainment Special (ABC Television production)"
This video is not available to view online. Contact the archivist for more information about access. |
1975 | Scratch/glbths_1994-03_2_002_am.avi |
Men and Films | 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 produced and sold videos documenting gay and lesbian events, including San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Day Parades, numerous leather competitions, and Gay Games; as well as lesbian and gay rights advocacy and AIDS activism.
From 2010 to 2011, GLBT Historical Society volunteer John Raines processed and digitized nearly all of Cyberski’s video collection. Raines added titles and a GLBT Historical Society watermark to the videos. Raines also recorded the following notes about this video in the collection finding aid: "Gay Cable Network production (Manhattan Cable 11/15/84)"
This video is not available to view online. Contact the archivist for more information about access. |
1984-11-15 | Cyberski-Series-1-Reels/glbths_1994-03_1_388_am.avi |
San Francisco in the 1970s | 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 produced and sold videos documenting gay and lesbian events, including San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Day Parades, numerous leather competitions, and Gay Games; as well as lesbian and gay rights advocacy and AIDS activism.
From 2010 to 2011, GLBT Historical Society volunteer John Raines processed and digitized nearly all of Cyberski’s video collection. Raines added titles and a GLBT Historical Society watermark to the videos. Raines also recorded the following notes about this video in the collection finding aid: "KRON-TV production;Castro beginning at 41 minutes"
This video is not available to view online. Contact the archivist for more information about access. |
1990 | Cyberski-Series-1-Reels/glbths_1994-03_2_016_am.avi |
Lifestyle Update #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 produced and sold videos documenting gay and lesbian events, including San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Day Parades, numerous leather competitions, and Gay Games; as well as lesbian and gay rights advocacy and AIDS activism.
From 2010 to 2011, GLBT Historical Society volunteer John Raines processed and digitized nearly all of Cyberski’s video collection. Raines added titles and a GLBT Historical Society watermark to the videos. Raines also recorded the following notes about this video in the collection finding aid: "Christopher Street West in West Hollywood" |
1986 | Cyberski/glbths_1994-03_2_087_am.avi |