Loomis (Stuart) Papers, circa 1973-1995

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Summary

Title:
Stuart Loomis papers
Dates:
circa 1973-1995
Creators:
Loomis, Stuart
Abstract:
Extent:
1.2 linear feet
Language:
Preferred citation:

Stuart Loomis papers. GLBT Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

The Stuart Loomis papers contain materials related to organizations and cultural events in which this longtime San Francisco resident participated. Loomis, a World War II veteran, was a professor at San Francisco State University. His collection includes board materials, correspondence, financial records, memos and newsletters from Operation Concern and other LGBT counseling groups and services; conference materials from the National Gay Health Foundation; clippings and an annual report from Huckleberry House; materials related to the Wednesday Forum; press releases, reviews and tributes to filmmaker Arthur Bresson, Jr. and his movies, “Gay USA” and “Buddies”; correspondence and other materials related to the World War II Project and the documentary “Coming Out Under Fire”; and graphics related to Hot Flash. The collection also includes ephemera, photographs, screenplays, and the essay, "Pygmalion Is Galatea: An Etiology of a Remarkable Case of Male Transvestism,” by Stuart Allen. The Historical Society also holds a number of oral histories with Loomis. GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_005822; http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D008603; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C16529

Acquisition information:
Gift of Stuart Loomis on February 19, 2003.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by GLBT Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:
circa 1973-1995
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research. Mailing lists and other records holding the names, addresses, and/or phone numbers of individuals will be restricted for 20 years.

Preferred citation:

Stuart Loomis papers. GLBT Historical Society

Location of this collection:
989 Market Street, Lower Level
San Francisco, CA 94103, US
Contact:
(415) 777-5455
reference@glbthistory.org
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