David Scott Collection

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GLBT Historical Society

989 Market Street, Lower Level

San Francisco, California 94103

(415) 777-5455

reference@glbthistory.org

http://www.glbthistory.org/

2023

Descriptive Summary

Title: David Scott Collection

Dates: circa 1970-1990

Collection Number: 2017-13

Creator/Collector:

Extent: 2.4 linear feet

Repository: GLBT Historical Society

San Francisco, California 94103

Abstract: Materials relate to David Scott’s political and community service activities and general San Francisco and LGBTQ politics. Scott was a gay man who served and ran for various political offices, including running for mayor of San Francisco in 1979. Material includes maps, voter pamphlets and handbooks, newspapers and newspaper clippings, campaign materials, t-shirts, posters and banners, and numerous buttons. Posters include material related to Scott, Joan Irwin, Eric Graham, and rent control.

Language of Material: English

Access

Collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. David Scott Collection. Collection Number: 2017-13. GLBT Historical Society

Acquisition Information

Gift of Barry B. Wyche, August 2017.

Scope and Content of Collection

Materials relate to David Scott’s political and community service activities and general San Francisco and LGBTQ politics. Scott was a gay man who served and ran for various political offices, including running for mayor of San Francisco in 1979. Material includes maps, voter pamphlets and handbooks, newspapers and newspaper clippings, campaign materials, t-shirts, posters and banners, and numerous buttons. Posters include material related to Scott, Joan Irwin, Eric Graham, and rent control. GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_003201

Indexing Terms

Gay men

Politics and elections