Nick Shelbi papers

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GLBT Historical Society
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2023


Descriptive Summary

Title: Nick Shelbi papers
Dates: circa 1970-2020
Collection Number: 2022-85
Creator/Collector: Nick Shelbi
Extent: 3.5 linear feet (2 cartons, 1 oversize box)
Repository: GLBT Historical Society
San Francisco, California 94103
Abstract: Nick Shelbi was a gay man and founding member of ACT UP Golden Gate. He was active in the leather scene in San Francisco and won the Mr. Drummer contest in 2000. This collection includes his personal papers, photographs, posters, home movies, and other ephemera. It also includes materials related to his activist work.
Language of Material: English

Access

Collection is open for research.

Publication Rights

Copyright to material has been transferred to the GLBT Historical Society. All requests for reproductions and/or permission to publish or quote from material must be submitted in writing to the GLBT Historical Society Archivist.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Nick Shelbi papers. Collection Number: 2022-85. GLBT Historical Society

Acquisition Information

Gift of Terry Beswick, 2021.

Scope and Content of Collection

Nick Shelbi was a gay man and founding member of ACT UP Golden Gate. He was active in the leather scene in San Francisco and won the Mr. Drummer contest in 2000. This collection includes his personal papers, photographs, posters, home movies, and other ephemera. It also includes materials related to his activist work.

Indexing Terms

LGBTQ
Gay men
Leather
Kink
San Francisco Bay Area (Calif.)