Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Forrest, Katherine V., 1939- .
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 25 cartons + 2 oversized flat boxes (27 cubic feet)
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Katherine V. Forrest Papers. San Francisco Public Library, James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection contains original drafts and final manuscripts of Forrest's books, reviews of her work, interviews, scrapbooks, photographs, awards and audiovisual materials.
- Biographical / historical:
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Katherine V. Forrest is a pioneering lesbian writer, novelist, editor and literary critic. Her character Kate Delafield is considered the first lesbian police detective in the murder mystery genre and "Curious Wine," the best-selling lesbian mystery. She has also written the award-winning science fiction series "Daughters of a Coral Dawn" and edited several lesbian and gay anthologies. She has edited the work of many writers, written many book reviews, and promoted gay and lesbian literature through her long involvement with the Lambda Literary Foundation. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Lambda Literary Foundation's prestigious Pioneer Award in 1988.
- Acquisition information:
- Donated by Katherine V. Forrest, February 12, 2007. Additions received, November 2023.
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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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. The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center hours. Photographs are available during Photo Desk hours.
- Terms of access:
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Copyright retained by Katherine V. Forrest.
- Preferred citation:
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Katherine V. Forrest Papers. San Francisco Public Library, James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center
- Location of this collection:
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San Francisco Public Library100 Larkin StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102, US
- Contact:
- (415) 557-4567