Donald Montwill papers - Josie's Cabaret and Juice Joint records

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2023

Descriptive Summary

Title: Donald Montwill papers - Josie's Cabaret and Juice Joint records

Dates: circa 1992-1995

Collection Number: 1998-33

Creator/Collector:

Extent: 2.4 linear feet

Repository: GLBT Historical Society

San Francisco, California 94103

Abstract: The Josie's Cabaret and Juice Joint records consist primarily of performance files created and kept by the club's manager, Donald Montwill (1954-2002).

Language of Material: English

Access

Collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Donald Montwill papers - Josie's Cabaret and Juice Joint records. Collection Number: 1998-33. GLBT Historical Society

Acquisition Information

Gift of Tom Calvanese on October 3, 1998.

Scope and Content of Collection

The Josie's Cabaret and Juice Joint records consist primarily of performance files created and kept by the club's manager, Donald Montwill (1954-2002). Montwill ran the club until 1996, when he was stricken with AIDS-related dementia. There are also a few promotional files and four years of Montwill's daily calenders (1992-1995). Josie's was a Castro institution for 10 years; it closed in 1999. In addition to booking acts for Josie's, Montwill was also a manager at the Valencia Rose (see 1993-07), an acclaimed cabaret that closed in 1985. Dirk Alphin served as operations manager of both clubs. See also Ron Lanza collection of Josie's Cabaret and Juice Joint records (2000-10). GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_004301; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008517; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008531; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_001443

Indexing Terms

Theater

Nightlife

Stand-up comedy

Drag