John R. Ribinski photographs

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GLBT Historical Society

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2023

Descriptive Summary

Title: John R. Ribinski photographs

Dates: 1980-1990

Collection Number: 1990-19

Creator/Collector:

Extent: .4 linear feet

Repository: GLBT Historical Society

San Francisco, California 94103

Abstract: Collection contains photographs and negatives of parades, coronations and drag events, parties and other activities of John Ribinski's circle of friends.

Language of Material: English

Access

Collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. John R. Ribinski photographs. Collection Number: 1990-19. GLBT Historical Society

Acquisition Information

Gift of Donald C. Biggs on November 29, 1990.

Scope and Content of Collection

Collection contains photographs and negatives of parades, coronations and drag events, parties and other activities of Ribinski's circle of friends. Events include Gay Pride parades, the Castro Street Fair, the Folsom Street Fair, Minsky’s Show at the California Hall, the Lesbian and Gay March before the 1984 Democratic Convention and coronation and investiture events. There are numerous self portraits and group photos including John R. Ribinski’s drag persona, Linda Bonita. Named people in the photographs include: List of names mentioned on photo backs: Miss X, Valerie Richards Chucky, Don Black, Linda Gladis Bumps, Jack Fertie and Mike Andrewez, Mike Sards, Bruce Mack, Miss Micky La Chucka. GSSO linked terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008194; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_001021; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_001443; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008511

Indexing Terms

Photography

Pride parades

Drag

Imperial Court System