Billings (Bill) Papers, 1939-1967

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Summary

Title:
Bill Billings papers
Dates:
1939-1967
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
.4 linear feet
Language:
Preferred citation:

Bill Billings papers. GLBT Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of photographs, reel to reel recordings, and documents of William W. (Bill) Billings. Photographs are of four young men and are annotated by Billings indicating at least three of these men were his lovers. The reel to reel recordings contain religious broadcasts; four are recordings for a book Billings wrote during the 15 months he was in the Colorado State Penitentiary (1954-1955), and one contains recordings relating to homosexuality ("How Abnormal is Homosexuality," "I Married a Homosexual," "Personal Feelings of a Homosexual"). Additionally, there are two folders of meeting minutes and other various documents relating to the Women’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU). GSSO linked terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_007695; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_007702

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by GLBT Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:
1939-1967
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.

Preferred citation:

Bill Billings papers. GLBT Historical Society

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