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Title: Guy Duca papers
Dates: circa 1919-1980
Collection Number: 2001-10
Creator/Collector:
Duca, Gaetano
Extent: 1 half manuscript box
Repository:
GLBT Historical Society
San Francisco, California 94103
Abstract: The bulk of the collection consists of photographs that document the life and family history of Italian-American hairdresser
and entrepreneur, Gaetano "Guy" Duca (1936-1989). Duca was from Philadelphia but lived in San Francisco for 25 years before
succumbing to AIDS. He received a general discharge from the US Navy in 1955 for socializing with another sailor who was dishonorably
discharged on moral charges.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research.
[Identification of item]. Guy Duca papers. Collection Number: 2001-10. GLBT Historical Society
Gift of Trent Dunphy and Robert Mainardi, the Magazine, March 13, 2001.
Scope and Content of Collection
The bulk of the collection consists of photographs that document the life and family history of Italian-American hairdresser
and entrepreneur, Gaetano "Guy" Duca (1936-1989). Duca was from Philadelphia but lived in San Francisco for 25 years before
succumbing to AIDS. He received a general discharge from the US Navy in 1955 for socializing with another sailor who was dishonorably
discharged on moral charges. Many photographs in the collection document Duca's Navy years. The photos date back to at least
1919 and feature la familia Duca in Italy and Philadelphia, as well as Duca and his friends. There are also memorial cards
commemorating the deaths of family members, several postcards and a letter (in Italian), Duca's graduation program, and a
biography and obituary of Duca. GSSO linked terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_005822;
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008194
Gay men
Veterans
Photography