Kathryn Caruso papers

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GLBT Historical Society
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2023


Descriptive Summary

Title: Kathryn Caruso papers
Dates: circa 1960-1980
Collection Number: 2022-61
Creator/Collector:
Extent: .25 linear feet (one half manuscript box)
Repository: GLBT Historical Society
San Francisco, California 94103
Abstract: Kathy Caruso was a fan and friend of the disco star Sylvester in the 1970s, often talking her way into gay bars in which she was the only woman present in order to see him. This collection contains her photographs and ephemera on Sylvester, and also Pride parade photos and two Damron guides.
Language of Material: English

Access

Collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Kathryn Caruso papers. Collection Number: 2022-61. GLBT Historical Society

Acquisition Information

Gift of Kathryn Caruso, August 2022.

Scope and Content of Collection

Kathy Caruso was a fan and friend of the disco star Sylvester in the 1970s, often talking her way into gay bars in which she was the only woman present in order to see him. This collection contains her photographs and ephemera on Sylvester, and also Pride parade photos and two Damron guides.

Indexing Terms

Music
Photography
LGBTQ
Gay men
Music
Black people
African Americans
Drag
Gender nonconformity

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