Brown (Matthew) Papers, 1973-2014

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Summary

Title:
Matthew Brown papers
Dates:
1973-2014
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
One carton, one large oversize box, one extra-large oversize box, two non-archival boxes of unknown size
Language:
Preferred citation:

Matthew Brown papers. GLBT Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains leather vests, hundreds of buttons, a banner, programs and papers documenting his participation in the Barbary Coasters and other motorcycle clubs, the Imperial Court, the Beaux Arts Ball, South of Market and Polk Street bars, and other activities. There is also a Harvey Milk for Supervisor campaign button and the Official Emperor Hector & Emperor Norton Birthday Paper Doll and Coloring Book. Other materials include programs, correspondence, meeting minutes, a banner, flyers, press releases, membership directories, and financial records. GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008511; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000268; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_009322; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_003201

Biographical / historical:

Matthew Brown, a longtime employee of the Community Thrift Store, was active in San Francisco gay life from 1963. As a member of the Imperial Court, he was the 14th Emperor of San Francisco.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Matthew Brown on July 16, 2001.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by GLBT Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:
1973-2014
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.

Preferred citation:

Matthew Brown papers. 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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