McVey (Jess) Papers, circa 1970-2010

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Summary

Title:
Jess McVey papers
Dates:
circa 1970-2010
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
4 linear feet
Language:
Preferred citation:

Jess McVey papers. GLBT Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

Material collected and created by Jess McVey, feminist, lesbian rights advocate, environmentalist, and artist, including writings, correspondence, clippings, ephemera, works of art (sculptures) and published material (including 3 volumes of Sinister Wisdom). GSSO linked terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000381; http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D001154

Acquisition information:
Gift of Ida VSW Red, November 2009. Jess McVey sculptures gift of Philip Zimmerman in May 2017.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Lesbians
Art
Women

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by GLBT Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:
circa 1970-2010
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.

Preferred citation:

Jess McVey papers. GLBT Historical Society

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