Scholl (Steve) Collection of San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Marching Band and Twirling Corps materials, 1977-2008

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Summary

Title:
Steve Scholl collection of San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Marching Band and Twirling Corps materials
Dates:
1977-2008
Creators:
San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Marching Band and Twirling Corps
Abstract:
Extent:
3.5 linear feet
Language:
Preferred citation:

Steve Scholl collection of San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Marching Band and Twirling Corps materials. GLBT Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains materials produced and collected by the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Marching Band and Twirling Corps. The records span from 1977-2008. Materials include directories, band notes, programs, bylaws, flyers, posters, photographs, scrapbooks, and other ephemera. It also contains flyers and programs relating to local LGBTQ music and theater events. Other groups represented in the collection include the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus, Bread and Roses, and Theatre Rhinoceros. GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_004300; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000381

Biographical / historical:

The San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Marching Band and Twirling Corps is a community-based concert, marching, and pep band, affectionately known as “the official band of San Francisco.” The group was founded in 1978 by Jon Reed Sims and is considered the the first openly-gay musical organization in the world. The group held their debut performance at the 1978 Gay Freedom Day Parade in San Francisco and have since participated in hundreds of community and civic events throughout San Francisco, the Bay Area, and worldwide. Steve Scholl was a member of the band and collected the materials belonging to this collection.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Steven F. Scholl on January 24, 2017.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by GLBT Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:
1977-2008
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:

Steve Scholl collection of San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Marching Band and Twirling Corps materials. 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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