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Jack Spratt papers
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  • Descriptive Summary

    Title: Jack Spratt papers
    Dates: 1937-1983
    Collection Number: 1991-34
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    Extent: 1 folder
    Repository: GLBT Historical Society
    San Francisco, California 94103
    Abstract: This collection contains materials related to the life of senior gay activist, Jack Spratt. Spratt (1919-1991) was born in Kentucky and taught music in junior high schools in Wyoming and the Marshall Islands before relocating to San Francisco in 1974. He was active in many LGBTQ organizations and was one of three gay seniors to carry the torch in the opening ceremonies of Gay Games II in 1986.
    Language of Material: English

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    Collection is open for research.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item]. Jack Spratt papers. Collection Number: 1991-34. GLBT Historical Society

    Scope and Content of Collection

    This collection contains materials related to the life of senior gay activist, Jack Spratt. Spratt (1919-1991) was born in Kentucky and taught music in junior high schools in Wyoming and the Marshall Islands before relocating to San Francisco in 1974. He was active in many GLBT organizations and was one of three gay seniors to carry the torch in the opening ceremonies of Gay Games II in 1986. Included are employment and academic records, a high school yearbook and photographs of Spratt with friends (circa 1938-1970s). Of particular interest are several photos of Spratt with his friend Jack Barber taken around 1938. GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C16269

    Indexing Terms

    Gay men
    Aging