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Title: Gerard Koskovich papers
Dates: 1977-1991
Collection Number: 1991-20
Creator/Collector:
Koskovich, Gerard
Extent: 4 linear feet
Repository:
GLBT Historical Society
San Francisco, California 94103
Abstract: The Gerard Koskovich papers document his work as an activist and includes his interviews, journalism, poetry and writings
on queer history; materials related to Queer Nation San Francisco, protests against the Castro Sweep and other incidents of
police misconduct; materials related to antiquarian book dealing; photographs; and personalia.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research.
Funding for processing this collection was provided by the National
Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Copyright was not transferred to the GLBT Historical Society.
[Identification of item]. Gerard Koskovich papers. Collection Number: 1991-20. GLBT Historical Society
Gift of Gerard Koskovich in 1991 and 1995. Additions in 2023.
Scope and Content of Collection
The Gerard Koskovich papers document his work as an activist, graphic designer, historian, journalist, and rare book dealer.
Koskovich is a founding member of the GLBT Historical Society and has been active as a queer community organizer in the Bay
Area and in France since 1979. The collection includes his interview with poet and translator Édouard Roditi, journalism,poetry
and writings on queer history; materials related to queer activism, including protests against the Castro Sweep and other
incidents of police misconduct; materials related to antiquarian book dealing; photographs; and personalia. There are also
significant materials
related to Queer Nation San Francisco, including flyers and handbills; meeting agendas and proposals; the “Queer and Out”
booklet; and materials related to the following focus groups:
Doris Squash, GHOST, Hi Mom, Hip Hop, LABIA, Queer Planet, Queer Week Media Committee, QUID, Shop, SQUELCH, Ubiquitous and
United Colors. There are also a stencil, original posters and artwork, including a Proper Conduct poster by Fernando Aguayo-Garcia.
This collection also includes various artifacts and ephemera from LGBTQ events and venues, including a Castro Theatre orchestra
seat handle and rubble from the demolition of the interior of Paradise Lounge and Febe’s.
GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008503; http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D008091
Gay men
Law enforcement
Literature