Blackstone (Elliot) uniform, 2006

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Elliot Blackstone uniform
Dates:
2006
Creators:
Elliot Blackstone
Abstract:
Extent:
1.5 linear feet (1 garment box)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Elliot Blackstone uniform. GLBT Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

Elliot Blackstone (1924-2006) was a sergeant in the San Francisco Police Department and was known as a longtime advocate for the LGBTQ community in San Francisco. He was a pioneer of what was later known as “community policing” and worked within the police department to change policies directed against the LGBTQ community. This collection includes Blackstone’s police uniform that he wore as Grand Marshall of the San Francisco Pride Parade in 2006.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Craig Blackstone, 2022.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by GLBT Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:
2006
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.

Terms of access:

Copyright to material has been transferred to the GLBT Historical Society. All requests for reproductions and/or permission to publish or quote from material must be submitted in writing to the GLBT Historical Society Archivist.

Preferred citation:

Elliot Blackstone uniform. GLBT Historical Society

Location of this collection:
989 Market Street, Lower Level
San Francisco, CA 94103, US
Contact:
(415) 777-5455