Ross (Bob) Febe’s Leather Vest, circa 1978

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Bob Ross Febe’s leather vest
Dates:
circa 1978
Creators:
Ross, Bob, 1934-2003
Abstract:
Extent:
2 linear feet (1 vest)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Bob Ross Febe’s leather vest. GLBT Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

A studded leather vest from Febe’s bar in San Francisco. The vest belonged to Boss Ross (1934-2003), the founder of the Bay Area Reporter and Emperor VII After Norton of the Imperial Court of San Francisco. The front of the vest includes the name “Bob” written in metal studs, Ross’s Imperial Court pin, and four other pins.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Julian Marshburn, August 2023.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by GLBT Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:
circa 1978
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:

Bob Ross Febe’s leather vest. GLBT Historical Society

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