John Caravantes papers
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Title: John Caravantes papers
Dates: 1991-2003
Collection Number: 2003-21
Creator/Collector:
Extent: .5 linear feet
Repository:
GLBT Historical Society
San Francisco, California 94103
Abstract: This collection contains photographs and videos of John Caravantes, a San Francisco gay man with AIDS who was a safe sex educator,
advocate of gay marriage, and member of Acid Housewife, a drag group.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research. Mailing lists and other records holding the names, addresses, and/or phone numbers of individuals
will be restricted for 20 years.
[Identification of item]. John Caravantes papers. Collection Number: 2003-21. GLBT Historical Society
Gift of Eric C. Milliren on May 8, 2003.
Scope and Content of Collection
This collection contains photographs and videos of John Caravantes, a San Francisco gay man with AIDS who was a safe sex educator,
advocate of gay marriage, and member of Acid Housewife, a drag group. Materials include a CD with digital photographs titled
“Photos of The John Caravantes Memorial Wake and Bake”, 22 color photos of John and friends, and three VHS tapes: CNN Talk
Back Live - Same Sex Marriage with John Caravantes and Peter Hirsch 3/27/96; Domestic Partners Ceremony “Da Wedding” 25 March
1996 and Local News Coverage; Acid Housewife In Hollywood July 23, 1991, Acid Housewife - “Wash This Way”.
GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_001443; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_003705;
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000521
Gay men
Drag
Marriage equality
AIDS (disease)