Johnstone (Penny) Papers, circa 1976-1994

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Scope and content:: This collection has pamphlets, advertisements, a movie poster, magazine features, and memorial pamphlets for Pat Bond. The poster for the movie “Word Is Out” represents Bond’s participation in the movie. Most of the material is articles or advertisements relating to Bond’s iconic impersonation of Lorena Hickok, who allegedly had an affair with Eleanor Roosevelt during the Roosevelt administration. The collection also includes a photo of Pat with her partner, and a very small amount of material pertaining to Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon.
Biographical / historical:: Penny Johnstone was a friend of Pat Bond’s, a renowned actress, comedienne, and activist within the lesbian community who performed plays centered on lesbian history. This collection is Johnstone’s collection of items relating to Pat Bond. Bond wrote and directed various one-woman shows that she performed in many states around the country, and received recognition from various newspapers and television shows. She passed away in 1990, and became memorialized as her friends created the Old Dyke Awards to honor old lesbians with underappreciated work.
Acquisition information:: The collection was donated to the GLBT Historical Society by Penny Johnstone in 2022.

Collection Guide Author:: Finding aid created by GLBT Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:: circa 1976-1994
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.
Terms of access:: 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.

Location of this collection:: GLBT Historical Society

989 Market Street, Lower Level

San Francisco, CA 94103, US