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Finding aid to the David R. King Gay Rights Collection, 1975-2010 GLC 81
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  • Publication Rights
  • Preferred Citation
  • Provenance
  • Related materials
  • Biographical note
  • Scope and Contents
  • Arrangement

  • Title: David R. King Gay Rights Collection,
    Date (inclusive): 1975-2010
    Date (bulk): 1977-1979
    Collection Identifier: GLC 81
    Creator: King, David R.
    Physical Description: 18 folders in 1 oversized box (12.5-inches x 16-inches x 5-inches)
    Contributing Institution: James C. Hormel Gay & Lesbian Center, San Francisco Public Library
    100 Larkin Street
    San Francisco, CA, 94102
    (415) 557-4400
    info@sfpl.org
    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.
    Physical Location: The collection is stored onsite.
    Language of Materials: Collection materials are in English.

    Access

    The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center hours, with photographs available during Photo Desk hours. Collections that are stored offsite should be requested 48 hours in advance.

    Publication Rights

    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.

    Provenance

    Donated by Vince Emery on behalf of the King estate, August 10, 2011.

    Related materials

    Researchers are encouraged to see also the Lawrence Berner vs. John Briggs Collection (GLC 75), Gay and Lesbian Center, San Francisco Public Library.

    Biographical note

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

    Scope and Contents

    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.

    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.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Berner, Lawrence, 1940-1995
    Briggs, John V., 1930-
    Bryant, Anita
    Gay liberation movement--California--San Francisco.
    Gay men--California--Political activity.
    Gays--Legal status, laws, etc.--California.
    Lesbians--Legal status, laws, etc.--California.