Ungaretti (John) Papers, 1969-2004

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Summary

Title:
John Ungaretti Papers
Dates:
1969-2004
Creators:
Ungaretti, John, 1950-1994
Abstract:
The collection documents the life of John Ungaretti (1950-1994), a San Francisco native who publicly came out in a 1969 letter to Time Magazine . It includes his original letter, the original magazine issue, correspondence and responses, and academic journals containing his articles. The collection also features a 2004 article by his sister, Lorri Ungaretti, about his coming out and the responses it inspired. Additionally, it contains programs from AIDS Walk San Francisco (1987-2002).
Extent:
1 document case (0.5 cubic feet)
Language:
Collection materials are in English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], John Ungaretti Papers (GLC 208), LGBTQIA Center, San Francisco Public Library.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains materials related to John Ungaretti (1950-1994), a man who came out in a letter in Time Magazine in 1969, and articles and related correspondence by his sister, Lorri Ungaretti. The collection includes the original 1969 letter and the Time Magazine issue featuring it. There is extensive correspondence from 1969 onwards, categorized by U.S. responses, foreign responses, "Shit Mail," and back and forth correspondence. The box contains journals and magazines with articles by John Ungaretti, such as the Journal of Homosexuality. Additionally, the collection includes a 2004 article by Lorri Ungaretti about John's 1969 coming out letter in Time Magazine and the responses it inspired. Finally, it includes numerous programs from AIDS Walk San Francisco from 1987 to 2002.

Biographical / historical:

John Ungaretti (1950-1994) was a San Francisco native known for his courageous public coming out in a 1969 letter to the editor of Time Magazine . He worked as an accountant at the University of California, San Francisco, and was passionate about music. Throughout his life, John corresponded extensively with readers who responded to his Time Magazine letter. He passed away from AIDS in 1994. He is survived by his sister, Lorri Ungaretti, who is an author who focuses on San Francisco history.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Lori Ungaretti, October 30, 2021.
Arrangement:

The collection is arranged by format, and then chronologically.

Physical location:
The collection is stored onsite.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Prepared by Sarah Mitrani, August 2024.
Date Prepared:
August 2024
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-08-15 21:33:07 +0000 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center hours, with photographs available during Photo Desk hours. Collections that are stored offsite should be requested 48 hours in advance.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the City Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], John Ungaretti Papers (GLC 208), LGBTQIA Center, San Francisco Public Library.

Location of this collection:
San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102, US
Contact:
(415) 557-4567
sfhistory@sfpl.org
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