Federation of Gay Games Records
Finding aid created by James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center staff using RecordEXPRESS
San Francisco Public Library. James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center
2016
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Title: Federation of Gay Games Records
Dates: 1982-1994
Collection Number: GLC 27
Creator/Collector:
Federation of Gay Games.
Extent: 60 cubic feet.
Repository:
San Francisco Public Library. James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center
San Francisco, California 94102
Abstract: The records document the activities of the Federation of Gay Games which oversees the organization of the Gay Games, a competitive
and cultural event.
Language of Material: English
The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center hours, with photographs available during Photo Desk
hours. Advance notice required: due to off-site storage, the library needs 24 hours to fulfill patron requests. Gay Games
IV Registration, Housing and Sports files are closed to research until 2047. Finding aid is undergoing revision; please contact
Hormel Center Archivist for more information.
Federation of Gay Games Records. San Francisco Public Library. James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center
Donated by the Federation of Gay Games, 1997.
Biography/Administrative History
Dr. Tom Waddell with the San Francisco Arts and Athletics organization conceived of and produced the first Gay Games in San
Francisco in 1982. The Gay Games is a competitive and cultural event that occurs every four years. SFAA later evolved into
the Federation of Gay Games which continues to oversee the organization of the Games.
Scope and Content of Collection
The records document the activities of the Federation of Gay Games which organizes the Gay Games. While materials on Gay Games
I-III is relatively small, the accumulated materials for Gay Games IV is fairly complete. The GGIV series contain everything
from operations files to sheet music, photographs to talent entries. Arranged chronologically.
Gay athletes.
Lesbian athletes.
Gays and sports.
Lesbians and sports.
Gay Games.
San Francisco Arts & Athletics Inc.
Federation of Gay Games--Archives.