Cary Cavalli papers

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2023

Descriptive Summary

Title: Cary Cavalli papers

Dates: circa 1976-1985

Collection Number: 1994-12

Creator/Collector: Cavalli, Cary

Extent: .1 linear feet

Repository: GLBT Historical Society

San Francisco, California 94103

Abstract: Cary Cavalli was active in the Imperial Court and the Orthodox Episcopal Church of God in Oakland. He died of AIDS October 27, 1988. The collection includes snapshots; photocopies of the contents of a photo album; a poem he wrote for his friend Toby, who was dying of AIDS, along with a newsclipping detailing Toby's struggle with the disease; and numerous certificates and awards, some from the Imperial Court, and most for community service.

Language of Material: English

Access

Collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Cary Cavalli papers. Collection Number: 1994-12. GLBT Historical Society

Acquisition Information

Gift of Isabell R. Cavalli on May 12, 1994.

Scope and Content of Collection

Cary Cavalli was active in the Imperial Court and the Orthodox Episcopal Church of God in Oakland. He died of AIDS October 27, 1988. The collection includes snapshots; photocopies of the contents of a photo album; a poem he wrote for his friend Toby, who was dying of AIDS, along with a newsclipping detailing Toby's struggle with the disease; and numerous certificates and awards, some from the Imperial Court, and most for community service. GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008511; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_007702

Indexing Terms

Imperial Court System

Gay men

Christians