Robert Dreher papers, 1900-1989

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Summary

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Extent:
1.6 linear feet
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Preferred citation:

Robert Dreher papers. GLBT Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

The Robert Dreher papers document the life of the former Catholic priest and social worker, who died of AIDS. Dreher (1935-1989) was ordained as a priest in 1961. He served in parishes in Tracy, Stockton and Lodi until 1976, when he became a social worker for Alameda County and a volunteer masseur for Hospice of San Francisco. The collection contains diaries (1957-1989), personalia, family papers and photo albums. GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000521; http://bioportal.bioontology.org/ontologies/MESH/D019497; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008194

Acquisition information:
Gift of James Dewsnap on November 15, 1990.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Preferred citation:

Robert Dreher papers. 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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