Finding aid to the ONE Archive menus collection, circa 1960-2000 Coll2018-037

Katie Googe

ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

909 West Adams Boulevard

Los Angeles, California 90007

askone@usc.edu

URL: http://one.usc.edu

Language of Material: English

Contributing Institution: ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Title: ONE Archives menus collection

Identifier/Call Number: Coll2018-037

Physical Description: 1.2 Linear Feet 1 box.

Date (inclusive): circa 1960-2000

Abstract: Menus from restaurants and bars, which presumably catered to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) clientele, circa 1960-2000. The majority of the restaurants represented in this collection were located in Los Angeles, California; others were located in San Francisco, New York City, and San Diego.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged alphabetically.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the ONE Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives at USC Libraries as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials in this collection were compiled from several donors, date of acquisition unknown.

Preferred Citation

[Box/folder #, or item name] ONE Archives Menus Collection, Coll2018-037, ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Processing Information

Collection processed by Katie Googe, 2018.

Scope and Contents

This collection comprises menus from restaurants and bars, which presumably catered to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) clientele, circa 1960-2000. The majority of the restaurants represented in this collection were located in Los Angeles, California; others were located in San Francisco, New York City, and San Diego.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Bars (Drinking establishments)

Gay bars -- California -- Los Angeles

Menus

Restaurants -- California -- Los Angeles -- Archival resources

Box 1

A undated

Scope and Contents

Includes menus from Academy in Los Angeles, California; Afterwards Cafe.

Box 1

B undated

Scope and Contents

Includes menus from Ball and Chain; Bangkok House Thai Restaurant in New York City; Brothel House in San Fransisco.

Box 1

C undated

Scope and Contents

Includes menus from Carolyn's Restaurant in Los Angeles; The Carriage House; Coral Reef Chinese Restaurant in Los Angeles; Corona Bar and Grill; Crest Coffee Shop in Los Angeles; Cruisin' in the Castro in San Fransisco.

Box 1

D undated

Scope and Contents

Includes menus from David's in Los Angeles; D.B. Levy's Restaurant/Bar in Los Angeles; Do Pizza Restaurant in Los Angeles.

Box 1

F undated

Scope and Contents

Includes menus from Fellini's in Los Angeles; French Quarter.

Box 1

G undated

Scope and Contents

Includes menus from Garden Diner; The Greenery in Los Angeles.

Box 1

I undated

Scope and Contents

Includes menus from Ivar Cafe in Los Angeles.

Box 1

L undated

Scope and Contents

Includes menus from La Cage aux Folles.

Box 1

M undated

Scope and Contents

Includes menus from Maverick Room in Los Angeles; Mom's Home Cookin' in San Diego.

Box 1

N undated

Scope and Contents

Includes menus from The New York Company Bar and Grill.

Box 1

S undated

Scope and Contents

Includes menus from Sissy's Place.

Box 1

T undated

Scope and Contents

Includes menus from Toy Tiger in Los Angeles.

Box 1

V undated

Scope and Contents

Includes menus from The Variety Room.

Box 1

Y undated

Scope and Contents

Includes menus from Yukon Mining Company.