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Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco scrapbooks
2006-11
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Title: Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco scrapbooks
Dates: 1980-2022
Collection Number: 2006-11
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Extent: 2 linear feet (2 cartons)
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Repository:
GLBT Historical Society
San Francisco, California 94103
Abstract: This collection contains six scrapbooks of materials relating to the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco. The scrapbooks
include photographs, programs, flyers, chorus notes, buttons, ticket stubs, and other ephemera.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research. Finding Aid created by Megan Needels in 2022 with funding provided by the National Historical
Publications & Records Commission.
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.
[Identification of item]. Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco scrapbooks. Collection Number: 2006-11. GLBT Historical
Society
The collection was donated to the GLBT Historical Society by Rose Mary Mitchell in May 2006.
Biography/Administrative History
The Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco was founded in 1980 and is the nation’s oldest self-identified LGBT mixed chorus.
The Chorus is dedicated to building and enriching the LGBT community through song and a love of music. The group was initially
known as the San Francisco Lesbian and Gay Men’s Community Chorus under the leadership of conductor, Robin Kay. The Chorus
has participated in many historical LGBT events including the Gay Freedom Day Parade, the Gay Musical Celebration at Grace
Cathedral, the Gay Games, annual Pride concerts, and numerous AIDS fundraisers. The Chorus was a part of the nonprofit arts
organization, Golden Gate Performing Arts, Inc. (GGPA) and also helped to found the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses
(GALA) in 1981. The group was renamed the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco in 1984.
A number of artistic directors and conductors have led the Chorus over the years including Robin Kay (1980-1982); Sherrin
Lloyd (1983); Matt O’Grady (December 1983-1985); Rodger Pettyjohn (1985-1987); Pat Parr (1987-June 1997); Trente Morant (Fall
1997-June 1998); Bill Ganz (Fall 1998-Spring 1999); Michael Carlson (June 1999-June 2001); J.R. Faust (Fall 2001-Spring 2002);
Stephanie Lynn Smith (Spring 2002-Pride 2010); Cole Thomason-Redus (Fall 2010, Guest Director 2015); William Sauerland (2011-2017);
Joe Wicht (Guest Director 2016 & 2017); Michael Reilly (2017-present).
Scope and Content of Collection
This collection contains six scrapbooks of materials relating to the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of San Francisco. The scrapbooks
were originally assembled by Rose Mary Mitchell, a member of the Chorus and contain photographs, programs, flyers, chorus
notes, buttons, ticket stubs, and other ephemera.
GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_004300
Music
LGBTQ
Lesbians
Gay Men
San Francisco Bay Area (Calif.)