Sanchez (Maria) Papers, 1950-1980

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Collection context

Summary

Title:
Maria Sanchez papers
Dates:
1950-1980
Creators:
Maria Sanchez
Abstract:
Extent:
.75 linear feet (1 manuscript box, 1 half manuscript box)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Maria Sanchez papers. GLBT Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains the professional and personal papers of Maria Sanchez. The records within this collection span from 1950-1981, with a primary focus on 1978-1980. Materials include photographs of Maria at the Sutro Bathhouse and with friends, disco zines (including Baseline: Bay Area Disco Report, Disco Zine, and Gay Life), an article from the San Francisco Chronicle on lady’s night at the Sutro Bathhouse, ¼” audio tapes of her DJ sets, as well as various ephemera such as childhood report cards, a Trocadero Transfer ID card, correspondence with friends and family, event invitations, and flyers for women’s community events. GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_004300; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008517; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_003124

Biographical / historical:

Maria Sanchez was born in Cuba on November 14, 1953 and raised in New York City. She was a popular San Francisco DJ, who spun records at many venues, including the Sutro Bathhouse and the Fairoaks Hotel. She was a member of the Bay Area Disco DJ Association (BADDA) and wrote a monthly disco gossip column in "Baseline: Bay Area Disco Report."

Acquisition information:
The collection was donated to the GLBT Historical Society by Stephen McNeil in 2005.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by GLBT Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:
1950-1980
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research. Funding for processing this collection was provided by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Terms of access:

Copyright to material has been transferred to the GLBT Historical Society. All requests for reproductions and/or permission to publish or quote from material must be submitted in writing to the GLBT Historical Society Archivist.

Preferred citation:

Maria Sanchez papers. GLBT Historical Society

Location of this collection:
989 Market Street, Lower Level
San Francisco, CA 94103, US
Contact:
(415) 777-5455