Jasany (Rick) Papers, 1960-2008 (bulk 1975-1985)
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Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Rick Jasany Papers
- Dates:
- 1960-2008 (bulk 1975-1985)
- Creators:
- Jasany, Rick (1937-2012). Jasany, Rick.
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 1 cubic foot (1 box)
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Rick Jasany Papers. San Francisco Public Library, James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection contains photographs, slides, and magazines. Jasany's subjects included daily life in San Francisco and street life in the gay community in the 1970s and 1980s. For the magazine "Vector," Jasany created photo essays on bathhouses and gay male erotica. The papers contain a handful of "Vector" issues from 1974-1976 with Jasany's published work. There are some photos of Harvey Milk and Pat Norman, and formal shots for models.
- Biographical / historical:
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Rick Jasany (August 15, 1937-November 22, 2012) was a photographer who worked in Harvey Milk and Scott Smith's Castro Camera store in the late 1970s. His work includes commercial magazine photography, and art photography, as well as more informal documentation of the gay community. His work is largely credited under the name Rick Jarrett, and was published in "Vector" magazine, among others.
- Acquisition information:
- Donated by Richard A. Jasany, March 28, 2006.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Gay men--California--San Francisco.
Gays--California--San Francisco--Social life and customs--20th century--Photograph collections.
San Francisco (Calif.)--Social life and customs--20th century--Photograph collections.
Gay erotic photography. - Names:
- Milk, Harvey, 1930-1978--Photographs.
Jarrett, Rick.
Jasany, Rick--Archives.
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- 1960-2008 (bulk 1975-1985)
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Open for research. The collection is offsite and advance notice is required for retrieval. Material must be requested at least 4 business days in advance of visit. The collection is available for use during Photo Desk hours.
- Terms of access:
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All rights held by San Francisco Public Library.
- Preferred citation:
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Rick Jasany Papers. San Francisco Public Library, James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center
- Location of this collection:
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San Francisco Public Library100 Larkin StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102, US
- Contact:
- (415) 557-4567