Noble Beast Productions records
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Title: Noble Beast Productions records
Dates: 1996-2000
Collection Number: 2002-07
Creator/Collector:
Extent: 7.3 linear feet
Repository:
GLBT Historical Society
San Francisco, California 94103
Abstract: This collection contains the records of Noble Beast Productions, a nonprofit, volunteer-run organization that produced events
to fund raise for worthy causes in the Bay Area and to “celebrate and participate in the great renaissance of hope and vitality
in San Francisco's gay community." Don Spradlin, who also created the successful “HellBall” Halloween celebration, founded
Noble Beast.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research. Mailing lists and other records holding the names, addresses, and/or phone numbers of individuals
will be restricted for 20 years.
[Identification of item]. Noble Beast Productions records. Collection Number: 2002-07. GLBT Historical Society
Gift of Don Spradlin on October 31, 2001.
Scope and Content of Collection
This collection contains the records of Noble Beast Productions, a nonprofit, volunteer-run organization that produced events
to fund raise for worthy causes in the Bay Area and to “celebrate and participate in the great renaissance of hope and vitality
in San Francisco's gay community." Don Spradlin, who also created the successful “HellBall” Halloween celebration, founded
Noble Beast. The first Noble Beast Production was “RISE” followed by “Pleasure Island,” the first-ever gay dance party on
Treasure Island. In June 1998, Noble Beast volunteers produced the first ReUNION party held on Saturday of Pride Weekend;
it was held at City Hall in subsequent years. The bulk of the collection consists of materials from HellBall, 1996-1998, including
administrative records, financial records, publicity and marketing materials, correspondence and memos, photographs, ephemera,
web graphics, t-shirts, VIP tags and mix CDs. There are also similar records for other events, including Pleasure Island,
ReUnion, Squirt and Fire Island parties, as well as one poster and ephemera from all Noble Beast Productions. See also New
Heritage Foundation records (1999-33). GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008517; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_004299
Nightlife
Dance