Bedpan Productions records
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Title: Bedpan Productions records
Dates: 1991-1994
Collection Number: 1994-28
Creator/Collector:
Bedpan Productions
Extent: .5 linear feet (2 manuscript boxes)
Repository:
GLBT Historical Society
San Francisco, California 94103
Abstract: Various manuscripts to the guides that were produced by Bedpan
Productions. In the words of the authors, Betty and Pansy's Severe Queer Reviews are, "An irreverent, opinionated guide to
the bars,
clubs, restaurants, cruising areas, performing arts, and other attraction of the queer Mecca".
Language of Material: English
Collection open for research.
Copyright to unpublished manuscript materials has been transferred to the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Historical
Society.
[Identification of item]. Bedpan Productions records. Collection Number: 1994-28. GLBT Historical Society
The records were donated in the GLBTHS in 1994.
Biography/Administrative History
In the words of the authors, Betty and Pansy's Severe Queer Reviews are, "An irreverent, opinionated guide to the bars,
clubs, restaurants, cruising areas, performing arts, and other attraction of the queer Mecca". Bedpan Productions and the
Severe Queer Reviews of San Francisco, New York, and Washington D.C. (1991-1995) were the results of the collaborative
efforts of authors Pansy and Betty. The authors decided originally to produce an atypical queer guidebook to San Francisco.
They had noticed that most of the gay guides to SF described the bars, clubs, and other points of social interest in broad
and politically correct terms. In reaction to the types and prices of guides that were available within the gay and lesbian
community they produced the first Severe Queer Review. Topics reviewed range from mainstream bars and clubs to the
underground scene. Also included are places of cruising, lodging, restaurants, religious groups, culture, and transportation.
The initial guides were of San Francisco and progressed to include both Washington D.C. and New York.
Scope and Content of Collection
The majority of this collection is comprised of various manuscripts to the guides that were produced by Bedpan
Productions. They include four guides to San Francisco which began in 1991 and ended in 1995. Also, included are guides
to both Washington D.C. and New York. For each final draft guide there are preliminary notes and drafts which have been
altered. These contain marks and suggestions from the authors and various editors. Most of the comments of the editors
pertain to grammar and technical usage of language; however, they amplify the unique manner in which the authors
choose to describe the various environments. In addition, the collection also contains final drafts of each of the guides
to the various cities. A picture of the authors and promotional papers are also included.
Nightlife