Tom Ammiano collection of artwork

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2023

Descriptive Summary

Title: Tom Ammiano collection of artwork

Dates: 1975-1999

Collection Number: 2014-23

Creator/Collector:

Extent: 5 linear feet

Repository: GLBT Historical Society

San Francisco, California 94103

Abstract: This collection contains works of art that were displayed in Assemblyman Tom Ammiano’s office. They are “Instrument of Peace, Tom” a painting by Gregg Cassin (1999); “Tommy/Ghandi,” a collage by Wolf (1975); a paper mache bowl by “Scairy Hairy [Toys]” (1996) and a poster from the No on 6 [Briggs Initiative] campaign with a banner that reads “don’t legalize discrimination.”

Language of Material: English

Access

Collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Tom Ammiano collection of artwork. Collection Number: 2014-23. GLBT Historical Society

Acquisition Information

Gift of Jocelyn Polanco, Ammiano Office Field Representative for the 17th Assembly District, on November 18, 2014. Materials were donated on behalf of Tom Ammiano.

Scope and Content of Collection

This collection contains works of art that were displayed in Assemblyman Tom Ammiano’s office. They are “Instrument of Peace, Tom” a painting by Gregg Cassin (1999); “Tommy/Ghandi,” a collage by Wolf (1975); a paper mache bowl by “Scairy Hairy [Toys]” (1996) and a poster from the No on 6 [Briggs Initiative] campaign with a banner that reads “don’t legalize discrimination.” GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D001154; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_003201

Indexing Terms

Art

Politics and elections