Darling (John)/LaKish Hayworth Photographs, 1950s-1999

Collection context

Summary

Title:
John Darling/LaKish Hayworth photographs
Dates:
1950s-1999
Creators:
Darling, John
Abstract:
Extent:
.5 linear feet (1 manuscript box)
Language:
Preferred citation:

John Darling/LaKish Hayworth photographs. GLBT Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

1950s and 1960s photographic negatives and slides from John Darling, also known as LaKish Hayworth. Images document Darlingโ€™s social life and relationships, including his participation in San Francisco drag society. Photographs also depict Halloween and other holiday parties, beach days along the central and northern California coast, and other social gatherings.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Douglas Kopecky, November 2022.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by GLBT Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:
1950s-1999
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Copyright to material has not been transferred to the GLBT Historical Society. 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, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Preferred citation:

John Darling/LaKish Hayworth photographs. GLBT Historical Society

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