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Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- O'Neal, Harold T.
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 5.25 linear feet
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Harold T. O'Neal collection. GLBT Historical Society
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection is the life's work of filmmaker Harold (Hal) O'Neal. O'Neal started filming in Southern California in 1939 and continued through the 1980s. His films contain material about a wide variety of subjects on gay and general interest themes. Included is footage of the relocation of Japanese Americans to concentration camps in World War II, female impersonators performing at the Beige Room in San Francisco, gay men socializing in the 1940s including drag and other camp images, and gay freedom day parades from 1978-1980. There are also numerous reels documenting his travels abroad with his partner of over 50 years. Selections from the collection have been digitized. Contact the archivist for information regarding access. GSSO Linked Terms: http://semanticscience.org/resource/SIO_000297; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_001021; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_001443
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Harold O'Neal on February 25, 2002.
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open for research.
- Preferred citation:
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Harold T. O'Neal collection. GLBT Historical Society
- Location of this collection:
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989 Market Street, Lower LevelSan Francisco, CA 94103, US
- Contact:
- (415) 777-5455