Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Duca, Gaetano
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 1 half manuscript box
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Guy Duca papers. GLBT Historical Society
Background
- Scope and content:
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The bulk of the collection consists of photographs that document the life and family history of Italian-American hairdresser and entrepreneur, Gaetano "Guy" Duca (1936-1989). Duca was from Philadelphia but lived in San Francisco for 25 years before succumbing to AIDS. He received a general discharge from the US Navy in 1955 for socializing with another sailor who was dishonorably discharged on moral charges. Many photographs in the collection document Duca's Navy years. The photos date back to at least 1919 and feature la familia Duca in Italy and Philadelphia, as well as Duca and his friends. There are also memorial cards commemorating the deaths of family members, several postcards and a letter (in Italian), Duca's graduation program, and a biography and obituary of Duca. GSSO linked terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_005822; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008194
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Trent Dunphy and Robert Mainardi, the Magazine, March 13, 2001.
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open for research.
- Preferred citation:
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Guy Duca papers. GLBT Historical Society
- Location of this collection:
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989 Market Street, Lower LevelSan Francisco, CA 94103, US
- Contact:
- (415) 777-5455