Lee (Jordan) Papers, 1973-2004

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Scope and content:: The Jordan Lee papers document his involvement over several decades in the leadership of the G40+ Club, a San Francisco social organization for men over 40 that he co-founded. Lee (1926-2004) was also an early member of the Mattachine Society. The collection contains personal correspondence; writings and journal entries; G40+ Club and San Francisco Prime Timer records, including its statement of purpose, correspondence, meeting minutes, a button and newsclippings; the Pax et Bonum Award from Dignity; photographs and videos that document San Francisco gay pride parades and other events. The oversize box contains an award honoring Lee for 25 years of leadership in the G40+ Club and a painting by Bruce Lee, both from 1998. GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C16269; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_001021; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374
Acquisition information:: Gift of Arthur Hurwith on November 4, 2004.

Collection Guide Author:: Finding aid created by GLBT Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:: 1973-2004
Date Encoded:: This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:: 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.

Location of this collection:: GLBT Historical Society

989 Market Street, Lower Level

San Francisco, CA 94103, US