King (David R.) Gay Rights Collection, 1975-2010, bulk 1977-1979

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Summary

Title:
David R. King Gay Rights Collection,
Dates:
1975-2010, bulk 1977-1979
Creators:
King, David R.
Abstract:
This collection consists of a scrapbook and 29 loose items compiled by gay rights supporter David R. King. The bulk of the items date from 1977-1979 and deal with gay rights issues, especially with Anita Bryant's activities in Dade County, Florida and elsewhere; California State Senator John V. Briggs and his Proposition 6 campaign; and the successful efforts mounted by several organizations to defeat Proposition 6.
Extent:
18 folders in 1 oversized box (12.5-inches x 16-inches x 5-inches)
Language:
Collection materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], David R. King Gay Rights Collection (GLC 81), Gay and Lesbian Center, San Francisco Public Library.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of a scrapbook and 29 loose items compiled by gay rights supporter David R. King, a resident of Pomona, California. Items deal with gay rights issues, especially with Anita Bryant's activities in Dade County, Florida and elsewhere; California State Senator John V. Briggs and his Proposition 6 campaign; and the successful efforts mounted by several organizations to defeat Proposition 6.

Biographical / historical:

David R. King was a gay rights supporter and a resident of Pomona, California.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Vince Emery on behalf of the King estate, August 10, 2011.
Arrangement:

The collection is arranged into two sections: foldered items followed by the scrapbook. Foldered items are listed in roughly chronological order. The scrapbook contents are listed as they appear within the volume.

Physical location:
Open for research. The collection is offsite and advance notice is required for retrieval. Material must be requested at least 4 business days in advance of visit.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Tim Wilson
Date Prepared:
2013
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2013-11-19T16:27-0800

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research and available for use during San Francisco History Center hours. Photographs are available during Photo Desk hours. This collection must be requested at least 4 business days in advance of visit.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the City Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], David R. King Gay Rights Collection (GLC 81), Gay and Lesbian Center, San Francisco Public Library.

Location of this collection:
San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102, US
Contact:
(415) 557-4567
sfhistory@sfpl.org
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