Lawrence DeCeasar papers
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Title: Lawrence DeCeasar papers
Dates: circa 1955-2002
Collection Number: 2002-38
Creator/Collector:
DeCeasar, Lawrence
Extent: 1.25 linear feet (1 carton)
Repository:
GLBT Historical Society
San Francisco, California 94103
Abstract: The Lawrence DeCeasar papers contain materials related to the life and career of the local ragtime musician. DeCeasar (1931-2002),
also known as Larry Langtry and Silver Dollar Larry, worked in saloons from New Orleans to Juneau, Alaska. He was active in
San Francisco from the 1970s-1990s and lived for many years at Maria Manor near San Francisco's Union Square, where he entertained
his community with his music and tales of his life as a piano player. Self-trained, he had previously worked as a fry cook.
DeCeasar was also a certified minister with the Church of God Within and was a spiritualist and metaphysician. The collection
includes correspondence (circa 1993-1996); personal and professional photographs; materials related to the Church of God Within
and his spiritual life, including his astrological chart; appointment calendars; newspaper clippings; personalia (including
materials from his memorial service); sheet music and set lists; and costumes that he wore while playing the piano.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research.
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[Identification of item]. Lawrence DeCeasar papers. Collection Number: 2002-38. GLBT Historical Society
Gift of Warner Wilson on November 4, 2002.
Scope and Content of Collection
The Lawrence DeCeasar papers contain materials related to the life and career of the local ragtime musician. DeCeasar (1931-2002),
also known as Larry Langtry and Silver Dollar Larry, worked in saloons from New Orleans to Juneau, Alaska. He was active in
San Francisco from the 1970s-1990s and lived for many years at Maria Manor near San Francisco's Union Square, where he entertained
his community with his music and tales of his life as a piano player. Self-trained, he had previously worked as a fry cook.
DeCeasar was also a certified minister with the Church of God Within and was a spiritualist and metaphysician. The collection
includes correspondence (circa 1993-1996); personal and professional photographs; materials related to the Church of God Within
and his spiritual life, including his astrological chart; appointment calendars; newspaper clippings; personalia (including
materials from his memorial service); sheet music and set lists; and costumes that he wore while playing the piano.
LGBTQ
Music
San Francisco Bay Area (Calif.)