Ken Maley Papers
Finding aid created by James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center staff using RecordEXPRESS
San Francisco Public Library. James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center
2022
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Title: Ken Maley Papers
Dates: 1967-2015
Collection Number: GLC 174
Creator/Collector:
Maley, Ken.
Extent: 25 cartons, 1 oversized flat box, 2 rolled tubes
Online items available
Repository:
San Francisco Public Library. James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center
San Francisco, California 94102
Abstract: Ken Maley is a San Francisco-based media consultant and promoter who has been involved with many civic organizations and events,
several of which were for the LGBT community. The collection contains correspondence, flyers, clippings, subject files, photographs,
negatives, buttons, and audiovisual materials that document local events and public figures.
Language of Material: English
UNARRANGED COLLECTION. Closed for research. Contact Hormel LGBTQIA Center archivist for more information.
Ken Maley Papers. San Francisco Public Library. James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center
Donated by Ken Maley, 1996-2022.
Biography/Administrative History
Ken Maley is a San Francisco-based media consultant and promoter. He hosted a radio show in the 1980s.
Scope and Content of Collection
The collection contains correspondence, flyers, clippings, subject files, photographs, negatives, buttons, and audiovisual
materials that document local San Francisco events, organizations, and public figures. One of those organizations is the Sydney
Ducks, a neighborhood association for Telegraph Hill. Many of the events were for the LGBT community. Maley's projects include:
the Coit Tower 75th anniversary; earthquake preparedness videos and training; and Metro Madness, a 1980 fundraiser for the
Harvey Milk Fund, which featured a performance by Sylvester and a book launch for Armistead Maupin's "More Tales of the City."
There are also copies of his radio interview show, and a memoir by Gary Cloutier.
Gay men--Social life and customs--20th century.
Lesbians--Social life and customs--20th century.
Maley, Ken--Archives.