Wirth (Scott) Operation Concern Collection, 1974-1980

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Summary

Title:
Scott Wirth Operation Concern Collection,
Dates:
1974-1980
Creators:
Wirth, Scott
Abstract:
Founded in 1974, Operation Concern was the first counseling service established by gay and lesbian individuals to serve the San Francisco Bay area's underserved gay and lesbian people and their families. Scott Wirth was a staff member with Operation Concern from 1975-1980. The collection contains correspondence, subject files, ephemera, publications, reports, grant proposals, fliers, brochures, notes, correspondence, and minutes.
Extent:
29.0 folders (0.25 cubic feet)
Language:
Collection materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Scott Wirth Operation Concern Collection (GLC 73), Gay and Lesbian Center, San Francisco Public Library.

Background

Scope and content:

The Scott Wirth Operation Concern collection contains correspondence, subject files, ephemera, publications, reports, grant proposals, fliers, brochures, notes, correspondence, and minutes. These documents provide insight into how Operation Concern sought funding, how it was viewed by peers in counseling circles and the community it served, and how the staff approached issues pertaining to delivery of adequate service to a previously underserved clientele. The collection helps to construct a timeline of LGBT individuals recognizing a community need and organizing a grassroots response that would eventually come to serve as a model for counseling centers around the country.

Biographical / historical:

Dr. Scott Wirth is a practicing psychologist who received a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Union Graduate School in 1976 and licensure from the State of California in 1978. During 1975 Wirth applied to and was accepted for a graduate internship with Operation Concern where he remained on staff until 1980.

Founded in 1974, Operation Concern was the first counseling service established by gay and lesbian individuals to serve the San Francisco Bay area's underserved gay and lesbian people and their families. Operation Concern later merged with 18th Street Services to form New Leaf, which ceased operation on October 15, 2010.

Acquisition information:
Scott Wirth Operation Concern Collection was donated to The San Francisco Public Library by Scott Wirth on May 27, 2011.
Processing information:

During processing, the entire collection was re-foldered and re-housed in acid-free folders and boxes. All metal staples and paper clips were removed. Some brittle and items have been photocopied for preservation. Some addresses, phone numbers, and names have been redacted for reasons of privacy.

Arrangement:

Folders 1-21 of the collection are arranged chronologically. Folders 22-29 include undated materials arranged alphabetically according to subject.

Physical location:
The collection is stored onsite.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Jacob Carter
Date Prepared:
2012
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2012-09-18T13:43-0700

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center hours.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the City Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Scott Wirth Operation Concern Collection (GLC 73), Gay and Lesbian Center, San Francisco Public Library.

Location of this collection:
San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102, US
Contact:
(415) 557-4567
sfhistory@sfpl.org
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