Allen White papers

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2023

Descriptive Summary

Title: Allen White papers

Dates: 1978-2001

Collection Number: 2003-03

Creator/Collector:

Extent: 1 manuscript box

Repository: GLBT Historical Society

San Francisco, California 94103

Abstract: The Allen White papers contain materials related to his work as an event organizer, publicist, reporter and gay activist.

Language of Material: English

Access

Collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Allen White papers. Collection Number: 2003-03. GLBT Historical Society

Scope and Content of Collection

The Allen White papers contain materials related to his work as an event organizer, publicist, reporter and gay activist. White died in 2009 at the age of 70. This small collection contains correspondence, ephemera, financial records, media strategies, news clippings, photographs, press releases and programs related to various events he helped plan or publicize. These include the 1986 Cable Car Awards, the 1987 Closet Ball, Stonewall 25, the 1996 Domestic Partnership Ceremony at City Hall, the 1997 Flagpole Dedication and Rainbow Flag Ceremony, Pride 1998 (“Shakin’ It Up”), and AIDS conferences. Photographs include an image of a gay marching band at the 1979 Columbus Day parade, and a number of pictures taken by Dan Nicoletta, including one of Harvey Milk with José Sarria. There is also the first page of a speech delivered by Cleve Jones at City Hall in 1985, and White’s Gay Community Award for Columnist of the Year, which he won for his event coverage. GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008497; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008194; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374

Indexing Terms

Journalism

Photography

Gay men