Gerard Koskovich papers

Title: Gerard Koskovich papers

Dates: 1977-1991

Collection Number: 1991-20

Creator/Collector: Koskovich, Gerard

Extent: 4 linear feet

Repository: GLBT Historical Society

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.

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