Ruoff (Keith W.) Collection, circa 1960-2000

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Scope and content:: The collection includes artifacts, artwork, audiovisual recordings (reel to reel films), books and publications, and posters collected by Keith W. Ruoff. Major subjects include: Tom of Finland, Colt Men, 1960s Titan Physique magazines, pornography and erotica related to gay men, Olaf, Chuck Arnett, Jim French, the HUN, Gay Monopoly board games, Tom of Finland doll, bathhouses, Fight Briggs poster, International Mr. Leather, and bars and clubs. See inventory for more detailed information. GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374; http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D001154; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000268; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_003450
Acquisition information:: Gift of Keith Ruoff, January 2019.

Subjects:: Gay men
Art
Leather
Erotica
Sex and Sexuality
Gay men--History--20th century.

Collection Guide Author:: Finding aid created by GLBT Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:: circa 1960-2000
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. The erotica in this collection may only be viewed by researchers age eighteen and over and it is made available for educational and research purposes.

Location of this collection:: GLBT Historical Society

989 Market Street, Lower Level

San Francisco, CA 94103, US