Perica (Lou) Films, 1974-1981

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Summary

Title:
Lou Perica films
Dates:
1974-1981
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
1.25 linear feet (1 carton)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Lou Perica films. GLBT Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains several 8 mm films on gay and non-gay subjects in San Francisco during the late 1970s and early 1980s. One of Perica's films “Lou and Dan” is a self-study of the long term relationship between Perica and his lover Dan McFarland. Other creative works include are “Mural Mural On the Wall: A Study of San Francisco Murals”, “Tutti-Fruiti (A Comedy)”, “The Social Drinker”, and “Gloomy Sunday: A Study in Sorrow”. Documentary style films include various “Gay Parade” films from the mid 1970s which include Harvey Milk, “Police-Gay Baseball Game”, “Parade Out-Takes”, and 13 short reels on various subjects. Documentary Films: Anon. Film, Drag & Muscle Competition in Hotel, Mr. Marcus MC 1975; Gay Parade 1974 (Ernie, Clayton, Toby Dancing); Gay Parade 1975; Gay Parade 1977, 2 Reels and 1 Reel of Out-Takes; Parade Out-Takes (all years); San Francisco (5/75); Greenwich Village, April 1975; Ringling Brothers Circus, 1975 (Clayton, Dorothy, Kitty, SF Views); Christmas 1976, Dan & Lou Out-Takes; Police-Gay Baseball Game, 1977; 13 Short Reels on Various Subjects Creative Works: Dan & Lou - This is a 50 minute autobiographical film on the long-term relationship of Lou Perica and his lover Dan McFarland; Mural Mural On the Wall: A Study of San Francisco Murals; Tutti-Fruiti (A Comedy); The Social Drinker; Gloomy Sunday: A Study in Sorrow; 1 folder of firm notes for “Dan & Lou.” GSSO linked terms: http://semanticscience.org/resource/SIO_000297; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_001021

Acquisition information:
Gift of Daniel D. McFarland on August 6, 1991.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by GLBT Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:
1974-1981
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Preferred citation:

Lou Perica films. 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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