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.

1.5 linear feet (1 garment box)

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Collection is open for research.