Fowler (Dorothy) Papers, circa 1986-2013

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Summary

Title:
Dorothy Fowler papers
Dates:
circa 1986-2013
Creators:
Fowler, Dorothy
Abstract:
Extent:
1.4 linear feet
Language:
Preferred citation:

Dorothy Fowler papers. GLBT Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

Dorothy “Dotty” Ann Fowler (1927-2013) was raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia. She moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1966, came out and lived openly as a lesbian and devoted herself to improving the lives of LGBT people, especially elders. She received many awards in recognition of her work with LGBT seniors. She had an avid love of boats and sailed into her 70s. Fowler received her MFA in creative writing from San Francisco State in 2005. The bulk of the collection consists of her poetry. GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C16269; http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D008091; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000381

Acquisition information:
Gift of Jamie Wasson, via Beverly Dahlen and Victoria Hack, on August 4, 2014.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by GLBT Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:
circa 1986-2013
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:

Dorothy Fowler 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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