Joseph Richard Kapps photograph album and artifacts

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GLBT Historical Society

989 Market Street, Lower Level

San Francisco, California 94103

(415) 777-5455

reference@glbthistory.org

http://www.glbthistory.org/

2023

Descriptive Summary

Title: Joseph Richard Kapps photograph album and artifacts

Dates: circa 1917-1994

Collection Number: 1997-47

Creator/Collector:

Extent: 2.7 linear feet

Repository: GLBT Historical Society

San Francisco, California 94103

Abstract: Joseph R. Kapps (1917-1994) was a friend of Clarkson Crane and Clyde Evans. There are two major components to the collection: a large scrapbook-type photo album (actually a wallpaper sample book that documents many aspects of Kapps' life), and a complete drag outfit featuring a beaded 'flapper' dress and accessories.

Language of Material: English

Access

Collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Joseph Richard Kapps photograph album and artifacts. Collection Number: 1997-47. GLBT Historical Society

Scope and Content of Collection

Joseph R. Kapps (1917-1994) was a friend of Clarkson Crane and Clyde Evans, who kept these materials after Kapps died and passed them on to GLBTHS in late 1997. There are two major components to the collection: a large scrapbook-type photo album (actually a wallpaper sample book that documents many aspects of Kapps' life), and a complete drag outfit featuring a beaded 'flapper' dress and accessories. Also included is a folder of loose photographs of Kapps’ family and friends, images from an early San Francisco Artist’s Soap Box Derby, and a high school yearbook and reunion booklet. GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_001443; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008194

Indexing Terms

Gay men

Drag

Photography