Ron Ross papers

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GLBT Historical Society

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2023

Descriptive Summary

Title: Ron Ross papers

Dates: 1973-1998

Collection Number: 1999-03

Creator/Collector:

Extent: 1.82 linear feet

Repository: GLBT Historical Society

San Francisco, California 94103

Abstract: The bulk of the collection consists of drafts and copies of columns Ron Ross wrote for the Bay Area Reporter (BAR) in the mid-1970s, including "Just a Spoonful" and "Views from the Golden Gate." There are also memorial programs, an invitation to an "Imperial Wedding" between Ross and La Kish Hayworth, photographs of events and friends, Empress Connie’s crown and leather jacket (with enamel pins).

Language of Material: English

Access

Collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Ron Ross papers. Collection Number: 1999-03. GLBT Historical Society

Scope and Content of Collection

The bulk of the collection consists of drafts and copies of columns Ron Ross wrote for the Bay Area Reporter (BAR) in the mid-1970s, including "Just a Spoonful" and "Views from the Golden Gate." There are also memorial programs, an invitation to an "Imperial Wedding" between Ross and La Kish Hayworth, photographs of events and friends, Empress Connie’s crown and leather jacket (with enamel pins). GSSO linked terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_003411; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008511

Indexing Terms

Journalism

Imperial Court System