Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Ken Jones Papers
- Dates:
- circa 1980-2020
- Creators:
- Ken Jones
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 3 linear feet (3 cartons)
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
-
Ken Jones Papers. GLBT Historical Society
Background
- Scope and content:
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Ken Jones was a gay LGBTQ activist who was the first black president of the SF Pride Committee and is responsible for spearheading efforts to include traditionally underrepresented groups in the San Francisco Pride Parade. Jones was also a key organizer in the boycotts against Castro bars with discriminatory admission practices that often targeted people of color and women, and a core volunteer at the San Francisco AIDS foundation. This collection includes the personal papers of Ken Jones including photographs, awards, audiovisual material, and garments.
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- circa 1980-2020
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open for research.
- Preferred citation:
-
Ken Jones Papers. GLBT Historical Society
- Location of this collection:
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989 Market Street, Lower LevelSan Francisco, CA 94103, US
- Contact:
- (415) 777-5455