Jack Spratt papers
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Title: Jack Spratt papers
Dates: 1937-1983
Collection Number: 1991-34
Creator/Collector:
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
Collection is open for research.
[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
Gay men
Aging