McKnight (Lindy) Collection, circa 1974-1989

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Summary

Title:
Lindy McKnight collection
Dates:
circa 1974-1989
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
7 linear feet
Language:
Preferred citation:

Lindy McKnight collection. GLBT Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

The Lindy McKnight collection contains documents, medals, t-shirts and warm up jackets from Gay Games I and II in San Francisco in 1982 and 1986. McKnight was a National Co-Chair of the the Racquetball Committee for the 1986 Games and won gold and silver medals in the sport. In addition to materials about the racquetball competition at the Games, there are also assorted t-shirts from lesbian softball teams, and materials related to the Artemis Cafe, including clippings, ephemera, t-shirts and a jacket. This collection also includes McKnight's lecture notes from her time teaching at CCSF, materials from Bay Area Women's Professional Sports groups, and various magazines including Country Women, Outlook, Dyke, and Deneuve. GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008529; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000381

Acquisition information:
Gift of Lindy McKnight on March 5, 2005. Additional materials donated July 2022.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by GLBT Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:
circa 1974-1989
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. Mailing lists and other records holding the names, addresses, and/or phone numbers of individuals will be restricted for 20 years.

Preferred citation:

Lindy McKnight collection. 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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