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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.