Access
Publication Rights
Preferred Citation
Provenance
Biographical note
Scope and Contents
Arrangement
Title: Kirsten Michel Photographs and Videotapes Collection,
Date (inclusive): 1992-2009
Collection Identifier: GLC 82
Creator:
Michel, Kirsten
Physical Description:
2.25 cartons
Contributing Institution:
James C. Hormel Gay & Lesbian Center, San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA, 94102
(415) 557-4400
info@sfpl.org
Abstract: Michel's photographs and videotapes document San Francisco Bay Area LGBT life and activities from 1992-2009.
Physical Location: The collection is stored onsite.
Language of Materials: Collection materials are in English.
Access
The collection is available for use during Photo Desk hours: Tuesdays 1-5 pm; Thursdays 1-5 pm; and Saturdays 10 am-12 noon,
1-5 pm. The videotapes are unavailable at this time pending transfer to digital format.
Publication Rights
All photographs copyright Kirsten Michel (ecologyproduction@gmail.com). All use/publication must credit her and include her
name and website address.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Kirsten Michel Photographs and Videotapes Collection (GLC 82), Gay and Lesbian Center, San Francisco
Public Library.
Provenance
Donated by Kirsten Michel, February 25, 2010.
Biographical note
Kirsten Michel is a photographer who has documented LGBT life and events in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is an ecologist,
an activist, and has trained as a veterinary assistant. Michel maintains a website of her own (http://kirstenmichel.com/)
with links to examples of her work.
Scope and Contents
The photographs document many San Francisco and East Bay pride parades and Dyke marches. In addition, there are images from
women's weekends in Guerneville, the LAVA awards, International Women's Flag Football, famous lesbians, and the Festival of
Babes. There are fewer images of various benefits, a drag king contest, halloween in the Castro, the Brick Hut Cafe's closing,
and San Francisco's LGBT Film Festival.
Arrangement
Arranged into two series: Series 1. Photographs; and, Series 2. Videotapes.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Michel, Kirsten--Pictorial works
Gay Pride Day
Gays--California--San Francisco--Social life and customs--20th century.
Lesbians--California--San Francisco--Social life and customs--20th century.
Lesbians--Social life and customs--20th century--Photograph collections