Finding aid to The Tenderloin Times Photograph Archives(1981-1993)
SFP 130
Finding aid created by Christina Moretta
San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library
2022
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
sfhistory@sfpl.org
Title: The Tenderloin Times Photograph Archives
Date (inclusive): 1981-1993
Identifier/Call Number: SFP 130
Creator:
Tenderloin Times
Creator:
Central City Hospitality House
Physical Description: 5 cartons, 1 box
(5.5 Cubic Feet)
Contributing Institution:
San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 557-4567
info@sfpl.org
Abstract: Collection contains approximately 6,000 photographs pertaining to the run and publication of The Tenderloin Times, a free
monthly newspaper published in the Tenderloin, San Francisco, 1977 – 1994, by the Hospitality House. The photographs in the
collection begin in December 1981 and end in November 1993. Photographs document cultural activities, Tenderloin residents,
local politicians campaigning, protests, AIDS activism, homelessness and advocacy. Also included are publicity photographs
sent by theater groups, music performers and dance troupes.
Physical Location: The collection is stored onsite.
Language of Materials: Collection materials are in
English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center's Photo Desk hours. Collections that are stored offsite
should be requested 48 hours in advance.
Publication Rights
All requests for permission to publish from photographs must be submitted in writing to the Photo Curator. Permission for
publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], The Tenderloin Times Photograph Archives (SFP 130), San Francisco History Center, San Francisco
Public Library.
Provenance
2018. Donated by Hospitality House, San Francisco, California.
Related Materials
Researchers are encouraged to use the digitized copies of The Tenderloin Times hosted on the Internet Archive https://archive.org/details/tenderlointimes
The Chronological series in this photograph archive corresponds with each issue of The Tenderloin Times.
Conservation Note
During processing, the entire collection was re-foldered and re-housed in acid-free folders and boxes. Negatives have been
seperated from the photographic prints.
Administrative History
The Tenderloin Times was published by the Central City Hospitality House and considered the "Voice of the Central City since
1977." Started by several shelter residents, the then two-page newsletter began with a promise: "To publish news that directly
affects the residents of this area." Meanwhile, it emphasized its autonomy from its funder, Hospitality House. From the start,
the Times worked in an activist tradition. As years progressed, the text of the newspaper was published in English, Cambodian,
Lao and Vietnamese. It won numerous awards, including one from the Smithsonian in 1991 for innovative use of computers and
Media Alliance's Meritorious Achievement Award for Community Journalism in 1983. Over the years, editors of the newspaper
included Rob Waters, Sara Colm, Julie Scheff, and Josh Brandon.
Scope and Contents
Collection contains approximately 6,000 photographs pertaining to the run and publication of The Tenderloin Times, a free
monthly newspaper published in the Tenderloin, San Francisco, 1977 – 1994, by the Hospitality House. The photographs in the
collection begin in December 1981 and end in November 1993. Photographs document cultural activities, Tenderloin residents,
local politicians campaigning, protests, AIDS activism, homelessness and advocacy. Also included are publicity photographs
sent by theater groups, music performers and dance troupes. Photographers include Rob Waters, Sara Colm, Erik Schapiro, Andrew
Ritchie, Bill Dunn, Daphne Brown, Marvin Collins, Wade Hudson, Greg Gaar, Randy Shaw, Alan Stein, Dennis Conkin, Preston Brady
III, Susan Liebhaber, Marlene Sinicki, Lance Woodruff, Jim Kelly, George Williams, Darcy Padilla, Rix Blair, Eric Slomanson,
Phil Head, Beth Richardson and Jennifer Cheek Pantaléon. The visual materials consist mostly of photographic prints, but also
include contact sheets, negatives and half-tones.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in 2 series: Series 1: Chronological Series 2: Subject
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Neighborhoods-California-San Francisco.
Asian Americans -- California -- San Francisco
Poor -- California -- San Francisco
Community newspapers -- California -- San Francisco
San Francisco (Calif.) -- Social conditions -- 20th century.
San Francisco (Calif.) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century.
Tenderloin (San Francisco, Calif.)
Tenderloin (San Francisco, Calif.) -- Periodicals
San Francisco Civic Center
Photographic prints, 1980-1990
Photographic prints
Transparencies
Series 1
Chronological
1981-1992
Scope and Contents
Series includes black and white photographic prints, contact sheets and negatives arranged chronologically. Many of the 8x10
prints were published in Tenderloin Times in the corresponding month of the folder name. Most photographers are noted on the
backside of prints and/or contact sheets.
carton 1
Photographic prints, contact sheets and halftones
December 1981, June 1982-June 1987
carton 2
Photographic prints, contact sheets and halftones
July 1987-August 1989
carton 3
Photographic prints, contact sheets and halftones
September 1989-March 1991
carton 4
Photographic prints, contact sheets and halftones
April 1991-November 1993
Box 6
Negatives
December 1981-1992
Series 2
Subjects
1981-1992
Scope and Contents
Tenderloin Times staff subject folders. Arranged alphabetically. The photographic prints are a range of dates within each
folder. Not all photographs in the subject folders were published. There are some photocopies of photos that cross-reference
to the Chronological series of photos.
carton 5
AIDS: People with AIDS (PWAs)
carton 5
Line Drawings and Graphic - Black History
carton 5
Cambodia, Vietnam: Cambodia
carton 5
Cambodia, Vietnam: Father Nazarin, 1986
carton 5
Cambodia, Vietnam: Vietnam
carton 5
Cambodia Photos: 1986 Nazarin Photos
carton 5
Cambodian Political Events: Khmer Political events in US
carton 5
Cambodian/Lao New Year Photos
carton 5
Central City Hospitality House Miscellaneous Photos
carton 5
Childcare centers: Childcare centers
carton 5
Childcare centers: Children
carton 5
Hastings College: Hastings
carton 5
Hastings College: Hastings Tenants
carton 5
Hastings College: Hastings Law Students
carton 5
Homeless: Homeless and Police
carton 5
Homeless: Homeless Families/Kids
carton 5
Homeless: Homeless Deaths
carton 5
Homeless: Homeless Healthcare
carton 5
Homeless: Homeless Services
carton 5
Coalition on Homelessness
carton 5
Homeless Caucus 1982-1983
carton 5
International VIPs: Mitch Snyder
carton 5
International VIPs: Son Sann
carton 5
International VIPs: Miscellaneous International VIPs
carton 5
International VIPs: Dith Pran
carton 5
Laotian Political Events/Demonstrations
carton 5
Local 2 Demonstrations: Local 2 Demonstrations
carton 5
Local 2 Demonstrations: Local 2 - Parc 55
carton 5
Mien/Lao Hill Tribe: Lao Mien Refugees
carton 5
Non-Southeast Asian Political Events/Demonstrations
carton 5
Movie Stills about Southeast Asian or the Tenderloin
carton 5
Orderly Departure Program: Vietnamese Boats/Camps
carton 5
Vietnamese Boat People/Camps
carton 5
Refugee Camps: Southeast Asian Schools in Camp
carton 5
Refugee Camps: Schools in Cambodia (Puisat)
carton 5
Refugee Camps: Refugee Camps
carton 5
San Francisco VIPs: Supervisors
carton 5
San Francisco VIPs: Bob Prentice
carton 5
San Francisco VIPs: Brad Paul
carton 5
San Francisco VIPs: Art Agnos
carton 5
San Francisco VIPs: Miscellaneous City
carton 5
San Francisco VIPs: Federal Government VIPs
carton 5
San Francisco VIPs: Sheriff Michael Hennessey/Police Department
carton 5
San Francisco VIPs: San Francisco Activists
carton 5
San Francisco VIPs: Mayoral Candidates 1991
carton 5
San Francisco VIPs: Frank Jordan
carton 5
Southeast Asian (General): North of Market Planning Coalition
carton 5
Southeast Asian Music: Cambodian Music
carton 5
Southeast Asian Music: Lao Music
carton 5
Southeast Asian Music: Vietnamese Music
carton 5
Tenderloin Fires: Tenderloin Fires
carton 5
Special Events: Special Events
carton 5
Tenderloin Times: Tender Champs
carton 5
The Tenderloin Times: The Tenderloin Times Promo Photo
carton 5
Tenderloin Apartment Buildings/Residential Hotels: Tenderloin Apartment Buildings
carton 5
Tenderloin Apartment Buildings/Residential Hotels: Cambridge
carton 5
Tenderloin Businesses (without owners): Tenderloin Businesses (without owners)
carton 5
Tenderloin Businesses (without owners): Tenderloin Historic
carton 5
Tenderloin Celebrities Photos
carton 5
Tenderloin Historic Photos: Residential Hotels
carton 5
Tenderloin Historic Photos: Tenderloin Historic Photos/North of Market Planning Coalition Book
carton 5
Tenderloin Parks: Boeddeker Park
carton 5
Tenderloin Parks: Ellis Street Playground
carton 5
Tenderloin Parks: McCauley Park
carton 5
Tenderloin Parks: Nathan Building Playground
carton 5
Tenderloin Parks: Tenderloin Street Scenes
carton 5
Tenderloin Street Fairs/Walkathons
carton 5
Tenderloin Tenants' Association: Alexander Tenants
carton 5
Tenderloin Tenants' Association: Tenderloin Tenants' Association
carton 5
Tenderloin VIPs: Cambodian Leaders
carton 5
Tenderloin VIPs: Lao Leaders
carton 5
Tenderloin VIPs: Vietnamese Leaders
carton 5
Tenderloin VIPs: Southeast Asian Artists
carton 5
Tenderloin VIPs: Non-Southeast Asian Artists
carton 5
Tenderloin VIPs: Insertions
carton 5
Tenderloin VIPs: General Activists
carton 5
Tenderloin VIPs: Headshots: Asian Merchants
carton 5
Tenderloin VIPs: Headshots: Father Alfred Boeddeker
carton 5
Tenderloin VIPs: Headshots: Dr. Francis Curry
carton 5
Tenderloin VIPs: Headshots: Garth Ferguson
carton 5
Tenderloin VIPs: Headshots: Landlords
carton 5
Tenderloin VIPs: Headshots: Media VIPs
carton 5
Tenderloin VIPs: Headshots: Merchants
carton 5
Tenderloin VIPs: Headshots: Seniors
carton 5
Tenderloin VIPs: Headshots: Cecil Williams
carton 5
Vietnamese Political Events/Demonstrations
