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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.

Flyer for a performance by Janet MacHarg at the Montefiore Senior Center at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, circa 1990.

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.

Janet MacHarg's Options for Women Over Forty membership card.

A flyer for Gray Cabaret, hosted by the Senior Action Network, with the poem "To Bella Abzug," written by Janet MacHarg.

Photograph of Janet MacHarg and a companion performing. The companion in this photograph is presumed to be MacHarg's lifelong partner Evie.

Promotional postcard for a Kinsey Sicks show, New York or Bust, containing material from their off-broadway production.

Promotional postcard for the Kinsey Sicks show, Homecoming Queens.

Promotional postcard for the Kinsey Sicks. Members pictured include: Ben Schatz (Rachel), Irwin Keller (Winnie), and Jeff Manabat (Trixie).

Flyer for the Kinsey Sicks production, Balled Sopranos.

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.

Photograph of a group of chorus members gathering during their 1985 reunion at the San Francisco Pride parade.

Photograph of the Chorus at the first West Coast Choral Concert, September 1982.

Flyer for the Chorus' 1985 reunion, which took place at the San Francisco Pride parade.

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.

Photograph of the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco performing at the Norse Auditorium in December 1982 with conductor, Robin Kay.

Flyer for the benefit event, Ménage Sings Jazz in support of the Lesbian and Gay Men's Chorus of San Francisco.

Flyer for the Lesbian and Gay Men's Chorus of San Francisco concert, Five Years of Madness, presented by Pat Parr, Artistic Director.

Photograph of the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco and the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus performing at Gay Games II. 19

Document outlining the history, goals, community placement, and self-evaluation of the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco.

News release provided to The San Francisco Sentinel newspaper announcing the second season of the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco.

Program notes for the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco's performance, Our Time And Place with artistic director, Robin Kay.

Program notes for the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco's performance, Sing The Rhythm of Life with artistic director, Robin Kay.

Photograph of Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco members in a massage train. Inscription en verso reads: "Tom Tull (Plaid Shirt)."

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.

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.

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.

Letter written to the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus from Cranford C. Sutton in response to their 1981 National Tour.

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.

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.

Photograph of Dick Kramer, the Chorus' conductor from 1978-1982.

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.

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.

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.

Letter written to the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus from John Fjeld[sic] in response to their 1981 National Tour.

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.

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.

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.

Proclamation written by Mayor Dianne Feinstein recognizing the work of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus and their 1981 National Tour.

Flyer for a benefit concert in Lincoln, Nebraska to support the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus' 1981 National Tour.

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.

Poster for the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco's annual Gay Musical Celebration, A Decade of Pride.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Poem called Separation written by Janet MacHarg to her lifelong partner, Evie.

Poem written by Janet MacHarg called Waving the American Flag. Also includes a doodle of President George Bush Sr. drawn by MacHarg.

A short story called Self Healing, written by Janet MacHarg and published in Broomstick magazine.

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.

Photograph of Janet MacHarg playing guitar with a companion. The companion in this photograph is presumed to be MacHarg's lifelong partner Evie.

Photograph of Janet MacHarg sitting at her piano waving a cigarette.

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).

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).

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).

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.

Poster for the concert Steppin' Out, performed by the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco ensemble, Ménage.

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.

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.