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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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 | |
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 family album | A family photo album from 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. |
1930 to 1970 | |
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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Elliott Blackstone interview, part 2 | Susan Stryker interviews Elliott Blackstone, a retired officer with the San Francisco Police Department. In 1962, Blackstone became the department's official liaison with the LGBTQ community, and worked extensively with trans women in the Tenderloin. Stryker speaks with Blackstone about his advocacy, including his work providing education on trans life for cisgender people as well as with the National Transsexual Counseling Unit; both projects were funded by trans philanthropist Reed Erickson. She also asks for his recollections of prominent figures like Harry Benjamin, Donald Laub, Ray Broshears, and Joel Fort. Portions of this interview were used for Stryker and Victor Silverman's documentary Screaming Queens. |
2001 | |
Elliott Blackstone interview, part 1 | Susan Stryker interviews Elliott Blackstone, a retired police officer with the San Francisco Police Department. In 1962, Blackstone became the department's official liaison with the LGBTQ community, and worked extensively with trans women in the Tenderloin, including the group Conversion Our Goal. Stryker speaks with Blackstone about his early life, his career, and the connections that drew him to the community as a straight and cisgender ally. The two also discuss political action surrounding Compton's Cafeteria, including his limited recollections around the famous 1966 riot.
Portions of this interview were used for Stryker and Victor Silverman's documentary Screaming Queens. |
2001 | |
Elliott Blackstone interview, part 3 | Susan Stryker and colleagues interview Elliott Blackstone, a retired police officer with the San Francisco Police Department. In 1962, Blackstone became the department's official liaison with the LGBTQ community. In this section, Blackstone tells stories about his career, explains his philosophy of policing, and reminisces about the Tenderloin activist known as Jean-Paul Marat. Portions of this interview were used for Stryker and Victor Silverman's documentary Screaming Queens. |
2001 | |
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 |