Contreras (Ramon) Photograph Albums and Scrapbooks, 1968-1994

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Summary

Title:
Ramon Contreras photograph albums and scrapbooks
Dates:
1968-1994
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
1 carton
Language:
Preferred citation:

Ramon Contreras photograph albums and scrapbooks. GLBT Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains personal photograph albums and scrapbooks compiled by longtime San Francisco, Potrero Hill resident Ramon Contreras. Originally from Los Angeles, Contreras (1942-2000) moved to San Francisco in the late 1960s or early 1970s and worked as a court clerk. There are personal photos of close friends, family, parties and camping trips to the Russian River; notes, postcards and a small amount of correspondence; invitations to parties and ephemera. The scrapbooks also contain materials belonging to Contreras’ lover of 10 years, John Fred Boyer, who died in 1991. GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_001826; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008194

Acquisition information:
Gift of Stephen Bucci on September 17, 2012.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by GLBT Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:
1968-1994
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.

Preferred citation:

Ramon Contreras photograph albums and scrapbooks. 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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