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Finding Aid to the Sizzle Drag Show Photographs, 1986 Coll2014.038
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  • Biographical / Historical
  • Conditions Governing Access
  • Conditions Governing Use
  • Immediate Source of Acquisition
  • Preferred Citation
  • Processing Information
  • Scope and Contents
  • Arrangement

  • Language of Material: English
    Contributing Institution: ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
    Title: Sizzle drag show photographs
    Identifier/Call Number: Coll2014.038
    Physical Description: 0.2 Linear Feet 1 archive carton.
    Abstract: Photographs and other material from Sizzle, the first Gay Pride Night held at the Carriage Trade Restaurant and Lounge in Palm Springs, California, on June 28, 1986.

    Biographical / Historical

    Directed by H. Gordon Chavez and Peter T. Romich, Sizzle was a two-act drag show celebrating Palm Springs' first Gay Pride Night on June 28, 1986.

    Conditions Governing Access

    The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.

    Conditions Governing Use

    All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the ONE Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives at USC Libraries as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

    Immediate Source of Acquisition

    Donor and date of acquisition unknown.

    Preferred Citation

    [Box/folder #, or item name] Sizzle Drag Show Photographs, Coll2014-038, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

    Processing Information

    Collection processed by Cooper Moll, August 2014.

    Scope and Contents

    The bulk of this collection is comprised of photographs from the drag show Sizzle, the first Gay Pride Night held at the Carriage Trade Restaurant and Lounge in Palm Springs, California, on June 28, 1986. The bulk of the collection is a scrapbook album that includes color photographs and publicity material. The collection contains 33 black and white photographs and 246 color photographs.

    Arrangement

    The Sizzle Scrapbook is at the beginning of the collection. Remaining folders are arranged in alphabetical order.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Drag shows
    Gay community--California--Palm Springs
    Gay pride festivals
    Photograph albums