Chris Burns papers

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2023

Descriptive Summary

Title: Chris Burns papers

Dates: 1984-1991

Collection Number: 2006-09

Creator/Collector:

Extent: 2 manuscript boxes

Repository: GLBT Historical Society

San Francisco, California 94103

Abstract: Porn star Chris Burns (1958- 1995) founded the Gay Guards, a self-defense league, produced self-defense videos for gays and lesbians and conducted anti-violence workshops. The collection documents his porn career and his work with the Gay Guards and combating anti-gay violence.

Language of Material: English

Access

Collection is open for research. Mailing lists and other records holding the names, addresses, and/or phone numbers of individuals will be restricted for 20 years. Erotica in this collection may only be viewed by researchers age eighteen and over and it is made available for educational and research purposes.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Chris Burns papers. Collection Number: 2006-09. GLBT Historical Society

Acquisition Information

Gift of Audrey Joseph on June 16, 2006.

Scope and Content of Collection

Porn star Chris Burns (1958- 1995) founded the Gay Guards, a self-defense league, produced self-defense videos for gays and lesbians and conducted anti-violence workshops. The collection documents his porn career and his work with the Gay Guards and combating ant-gay violence. It includes correspondence; brochures and flyers for shows and performances by Burns, including International Mr. Leather 1989 and his video and programs on self-defense for lesbians and gays; porn magazines and advertisements featuring Burns; newsclippings of press reviews; photographs, negatives, contact sheets, slides; and a videotape of Burns self-defense video "Take Back the Night" (1990). GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_003450; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_002861

Indexing Terms

Gay men

Erotica

Homophobia