Grey (Damien) Poems, 1998

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Damien Grey poems
Dates:
1998
Creators:
Grey, Damien
Abstract:
Extent:
1 folder
Language:
Preferred citation:

Damien Grey poems. GLBT Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

A folder of poems written by Damien Grey in 1998. Grey (December 5, 1961-April 21, 2018) was a queer artist, poet, and musician who came to San Francisco in 1982. He was an advocate for medical marijuana, co-founded the Temple Whores, a Castro-based band, and presented puppet shows as a character named the Puppet Fister.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Alexander Nowik, March 2024.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by GLBT Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:
1998
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.

Terms of access:

All requests for reproductions and/or permission to publish or quote from material must be submitted in writing to the GLBT Historical Society Archivist. Permission for reproductions and/or permission to publish or quote from material is given on behalf of the GLBT Historical Society as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Preferred citation:

Damien Grey poems. GLBT Historical Society

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