San Francisco Bike Messengers Association collection, 1993-2004

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Summary

Creators:
San Francisco Bike Messengers Association
Abstract:
This collection contains zines and ephemera relating to the San Francisco Bike Messengers Association.
Extent:
1 manuscript box, 1 flat box (1.5 Cubic Feet)
Language:
Collection materials are in English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], San Francisco Bike Messengers Association (SFH 775), San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection contains zines, newsletters, flyers, leaflets, and other paper ephemera related to the San Francisco Bike Messengers Association. Collection includes a bike messenger bag that belonged to the donor.

Biographical / historical:

San Francisco Bike Messenger Association (SFBMA) was established in 1991 with the purpose of creating an organization in which messengers could pool their talents to work for the betterment of the entire San Francisco messenger community. Initially anyone who worked in the San Francisco messenger industry such as dispatchers and clerks were considered members of the association. The SFBMA later sought union organization and formed an alliance with the International Longshoremen and Warehouse Union, which enabled employees to fight for benefits due from employers and to address wage and overtime violations.

Acquisition information:
This collection was anonymously donated to the San Francisco History Center in 2003.
Processing information:

During processing, the entire collection was re-foldered and re-housed in acid-free folders and boxes. Some metal staples remain.

Arrangement:

Collection is arranged with SFBMA publications in alphabetical order followed by mixed flyers and memorablia.

Physical location:
Open for research. The collection is offsite and advance notice is required for retrieval. Material must be requested at least 4 business days in advance of visit.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research and available for use during San Francisco History Center hours. Photographs are available during Photo Desk hours. This collection must be requested at least 4 business days in advance of visit.

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. Additional copyright clearance may be required.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], San Francisco Bike Messengers Association (SFH 775), San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library.

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