TITLE | DESCRIPTION | DATE CREATED | IS FORMAT OF |
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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 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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White tulle mesh gown | |||
Framed collection of gloves | Sylvester's framed collection of gloves. 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 | |
Dallas letter | Letter written to the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus in response to their show in Dallas, Texas as part of their 1981 National Tour. |
1981-06-08 | |
Tim Bach and Mike Perry letter | Letter written to the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus from Tim Bach and Mike Perry after their performance in Lincoln, Nebraska as part of their 1981 National Tour. |
1981-06-22 | |
Lincoln program - 1981 National Tour | 1981-06-05 | ||
1981 National Tour chorus memo, 01/19/1981 | 1981-01-19 | ||
Washington D.C. ticket - 1981 National Tour | 1981-06-18 | ||
Seattle ticket - 1981 National Tour | 1981-06-20 | ||
Fabulous Follies of 1981 flyer | Flyer for the benefit event, Fabulous Follies of 1981, which was organized in order to raise funds for the Chorus' 1981 National Tour. Performers included David Kelsey & the Pure Trash Band, Rosie Radiator & the Pushrods, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Men About Town, Kevin Ross, and Madame Aida Sotto-Voce. |
1981-03 | |
Chorus members rehearsing on plane | Photograph of chorus members rehearsing on plane during their 1981 National Tour. This photograph comes from a photo album belonging to Bill Graham, an early member of the Chorus. |
1981-06 | |
1981 National Tour chorus memo, 02/02/1981 | 1981-02-02 | ||
Chorus members on plane [1] | Chorus members on plane during their 1981 National Tour. Pictured in this photograph: John Kanke, Don Leighton, Ron O'Conner, Dave Goldman (Back). |
1981-06 | |
National Tour Sweepstakes ticket | Entry ticket for the National Tour Sweepstakes, which was a fundraiser organized by the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus to support their 1981 National Tour. |
1981 | |
Cum for the Chorus benefit flyer | Flyer for a benefit orgy in support of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus 1981 National Tour. |
1981-04-03 | |
Instrumentalists of the Chorus flyer | Flyer for the benefit event, Instrumentalists of the Chorus, which was organized in order to raise funds for the Chorus' 1981 National Tour. |
1981-05-08 | |
B. Timothy Weston letter | Letter written to the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus from B. Timothy Weston after their performance in New York City as part of their 1981 National Tour. |
1981-06-18 | |
A Tupperware Affaire benefit flyer | Flyer for the benefit event, A Tupperware Affaire, which was organized in order to raise funds for the Chorus' 1981 National Tour. |
1981-03 | |
Belch 'N' Boogie flyer | Flyer for the benefit event, Belch 'N' Boogie, which took place at the I-Beam club and was organized in order to raise funds for the Chorus' 1981 National Tour. |
1980-11 | |
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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Pink sequin Pat Campano jacket and pants | |||
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 | |
National Tour Sweepstakes memo | 1981 | ||
Chorus members on plane [2] | Chorus member on plane during their 1981 National Tour. Pictured in this photograph: John Riccardi. |
1981-06 | |
Chorus members on plane [3] | Chorus member on plane during their 1981 National Tour. |
1981-06 | |
Travel agency membership certificate | 1981-06 | ||
1982 retreat photograph | Photograph of Chorus members performing at their 1982 retreat. |
1982 | |
Performance photograph with Dick Kramer | Photograph of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus performing with conductor, Dick Kramer. |
1979 | |
Lovers Too Have A Song To Sing performance photograph | Photograph of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus during their concert, Lovers Too Have A Song To Sing. |
1979 | |
Eat Out for the Chorus! flyer | Flyer for an event benefiting the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus 1981 National Tour. |
1981-05-31 | |
1981 National Tour chorus memo, 05/18/1981 | 1981-05-18 | ||
1981 National Tour chorus memo, 05/25/81 | 1981-05-25 | ||
Dallas ticket - 1981 National Tour | 1981-06-07 | ||
Lincoln poster - 1981 National Tour | 1981-06-08 | ||
Come Out For The Chorus poster | 1981-06 | ||
1979 performance photograph | Photograph of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus performing in 1979. |
1979 | |
Scholl (Steve) Collection of San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Marching Band and Twirling Corps Materials, 2017-07 | This collection contains materials produced by the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Marching Band and Twirling Corps and collected by Steve Scholl. Materials include directories, band notes, programs, bylaws, flyers, posters, photographs, scrapbooks, and other ephemera. It also contains flyers and programs relating to local LGBTQ theater events. |
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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 | |
Coronation - Jose Sarria in sash | Jose Sarria as the Widow Norton seated wearing a white dress with a sash and pearls, a white wig, and a crown. |
1986 | |
Leleu (Henri) Films, 1997-13 | Digitized film recordings, circa 1965-1977, from the Henri Leleu collection (1997-13). Henri Leleu (1907-1996) was a gay man who arrived in San Francisco in the early 1960s. He was a World War II veteran, world traveler, and avid photographer. In San Francisco, he was active in the leather scene and participated in LGBTQ community groups including the Tavern Guild. The films document various LGBTQ events and bars. Also included are two films by Rich Weiss collected by Leleu. |
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glbths 1998-36 Harvey Milk with Snake 001 | |||
glbths 2006-12 1978 Gay Day Harvey Milk 1 | |||
Costume Contest at the Ramrod and Sinderella Outtakes | Costume Contest at the Ramrod, a gay bar in San Francisco, CA, and Sinderella Outtakes, circa 1965-1970. Film by Henri Leleu (1907-1996), a gay man who was active in the San Francisco leather scene and participated in LGBTQ community groups. File name: glbths 1997-13 7 003 sc |
1965 to 1970 | |
Digging Pool; Covered Wagon | Digging Pool; Covered Wagon, a gay bar in San Francisco, CA. Film by Henri Leleu (1907-1996), a gay man who was active in the San Francisco leather scene and participated in LGBTQ community groups. File name: glbths 1997-13 7 006 sc |
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glbths 1993-11 Harvey Milk 1978 Gay Freedom Day 001 | |||
glbths 1993-11 Harvey Milk Denton Smith | |||
Efren Ramirez 06 Milk Mayors Office 1978 | |||
Efren Ramirez 14 Milk Alfred GGPark | |||
Motorcycle Runs: Koalas 1968, BC 1969, Constantines 1969 | Motorcycle Runs: Koalas 1968, BC 1969, Constantines 1969. Film by Henri Leleu (1907-1996), a gay man who was active in the San Francisco leather scene and participated in LGBTQ community groups. File name: glbths 1997-13 7 009 sc |
1968 to 1969 | |
Motorcycle Run Outtakes and Beginning Pool Excavation | Motorcycle Run Outtakes and Beginning Pool Excavation, circa 1969. Film by Henri Leleu (1907-1996), a gay man who was active in the San Francisco leather scene and participated in LGBTQ community groups. File name: glbths 1997-13 7 005 sc |
1969 | |
Folsom Street Parade | "Folsom Street Parade," 1970, in San Francisco, CA. This event may also have been called the Age of Aquarius parade. Floats featuring Black Sabbath, Warner Brothers, drag queens, and others. Film by Henri Leleu (1907-1996), a gay man who was active in the San Francisco leather scene and participated in LGBTQ community groups. File name: glbths 1997-13 7 010 sc |
1970 | |
Halloween at the Ramrod 1968 | Halloween at the Ramrod, a gay bar in San Francisco, CA, 1968. Film by Henri Leleu (1907-1996), a gay man who was active in the San Francisco leather scene and participated in LGBTQ community groups. File name: glbths 1997-13 7 007 sc |
1968 |