Rikki Streicher and Mary Sager Photograph Albums, 1977-1994

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Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Streicher, Rikki (1925-1994)
Abstract:
Extent:
11 albums (in 6 oversized boxes)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Rikki Streicher and Mary Sager Photograph Albums. San Francisco Public Library, James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center

Background

Scope and content:

The photograph albums document events at the lesbian bars Amelia's and Maud's, as well as various birthday gatherings, and a "Word is Out" event. The albums are: 1) "Maud's Events, 1977-1984;" 2) "Amelia's 1978-1980;" 3) " 'Word Is Out' 1978, Maud's 1979, a little 1980;" 4) "Maud's Closing," [1989]; 5) "Maud's Friends, 1989-1990;" 6) "Birthdays, 1988-1989;" 7-8) "Amelia's, 1989" (2 albums); 9) "Last Call at Amelia's, November 16, 1991;" 10) "Rikki's Tribute, February 14, 1994;" and, 11) "Bob Ross 60th birthday celebration," April 2, 1994.

Biographical / historical:

Elizabeth "Rikki" Streicher was a leader in San Francisco's gay rights movement and a creator of the Federation of Gay Games, an organization that oversees the athletic contests. She was the proprietor of two local bars for lesbians, Maud's and Amelia's. Maud's opened in 1966 and became a popular hangout in the Haight-Ashbury district. It is remembered as a gathering place for a generation of lesbians. It closed in 1989 but inspired a documentary film, "Last Call At Maud's," which depicted the bar's role in the fight for gay and lesbian civil rights. Streicher was also active in helping organize the Gay Games in San Francisco in 1986 and later helped create the Federation of Gay Games. She died of cancer in 1994.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Mary Sager, September 2015.

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is available for viewing during Photo Desk hours: Tuesday: 1-5; Thursday: 1-5; Saturday: 10-12, 1-5.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the City Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items.

Preferred citation:

Rikki Streicher and Mary Sager Photograph Albums. San Francisco Public Library, James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center

Location of this collection:
San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102, US
Contact:
(415) 557-4567