Ron Lanza collection of Josie's Cabaret and Juice Joint records
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Title: Ron Lanza collection of Josie's Cabaret and Juice Joint records
Dates: 1986-1998 (bulk 1991-1998)
Collection Number: 2000-10
Creator/Collector:
Lanza, Ron
Extent: 2 boxes and 1 oversize folder (0.85 linear feet)
Repository:
GLBT Historical Society
San Francisco, California 94103
Abstract: The collection primarily comprises promotional cards, flyers, and posters; publicity photographs; and media reviews regarding
events and performers promoted at Josie's Cabaret and Juice Joint, bulk 1991-1998. A Castro institution for 10 years, Josie's
Cabaret and Juice Joint provided a location for plays, comedy acts, and other events.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research. Funding for processing this collection was provided by the the Council on Library and Information
Resources (CLIR).
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[Identification of item]. Ron Lanza collection of Josie's Cabaret and Juice Joint records. Collection Number: 2000-10. GLBT
Historical Society
Gift of Ron Lanza in March 2000.
Biography/Administrative History
A Castro institution for 10 years, Josie's Cabaret and Juice Joint provided a location for plays, comedy acts, and other events.
Ron Lanza co-founded the Gay Teachers’ Coalition in 1975 with Tom Ammiano and activist Hank Wilson. In 1982, he and Wilson
created
the influential gay cabaret and performance venue that preceded Josie’s, Valencia Rose Café.
Scope and Content of Collection
The collection primarily comprises promotional cards, flyers, and posters; publicity photographs; and media reviews regarding
events and performers promoted at Josie's Cabaret and Juice Joint, bulk 1991-1998. The collection also includes event calendars,
city and county licenses and permits to operate, two reservation books, two scripts, and a message book. GSSO Linked Terms:
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_004300; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008517; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008531
Music
Nightlife
Stand-up comedy