Sawyer (F. Allen) "Lavender Lockeroom" Collection, 2002

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Summary

Title:
F. Allen Sawyer "Lavender Lockeroom" Collection
Dates:
2002
Creators:
Sawyer, F. Allen (Frederic Allen).
Abstract:
Extent:
1 box (0.25 cubic feet)
Language:
Preferred citation:

F. Allen Sawyer "Lavender Lockeroom" Collection. San Francisco Public Library, James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains the script, publicity materials, and press coverage for "Lavender Lockeroom," a play by F. Allen Sawyer. It also includes videorecordings of two performances presented by the Hot Pants Homo Players and Theatre Rhinoceros in May and October 2002. Lawrence Helman's press release states: " 'Lavender Lockeroom' completes the trilogy Sawyer started with 'Hot Pants Homo' and 'Senator Swish.' It is F. Allen Sawyer's mission to reclaim the gay pulp novels of the 50s and 60s. Despite their homoeroticism, these vintage times usually ended with the main character converting to heterosexuality, or worse committing suicide. Sawyer adds a modern gay sensibility to his stories while retaining all of the campy carnality."

Biographical / historical:

Frederic Allen Sawyer, Jr. was born on January 1, 1957. In the late 1970s he was the manager of the Castro Theatre; in the 1990s and 2000s, he was the box office manager at Theatre on the Square, also in San Francisco.

Acquisition information:
Donated by F. Allen Sawyer, 2002.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by San Francisco Public Library, James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center staff.
Date Prepared:
2002
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open for research. The collection is offsite and advance notice is required for retrieval. Material must be requested at least 4 business days in advance of visit. The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center hours. Photographs are available during Photo Desk hours.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the City Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items.

Preferred citation:

F. Allen Sawyer "Lavender Lockeroom" Collection. San Francisco Public Library, James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center

Location of this collection:
San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102, US
Contact:
(415) 557-4567
sfhistory@sfpl.org
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