Will Roscoe and Bradley Rose Papers
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Title: Will Roscoe and Bradley Rose Papers
Dates: 1894-2009 (bulk 1975-2000)
Collection Number: GLC 179
Creator/Collector:
Roscoe, Will.
Rose, Bradley.
Extent: 6 cartons, 4 boxes of various sizes, 1 oversized folder, and 1 tube (9 cubic feet)
Repository:
San Francisco Public Library. James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center
San Francisco, California 94102
Abstract: The Papers contain the research material and drafts for Will Roscoe's book "The Zuni Man-Woman" and "Changing Ones: third
and fourth gender in Native North America," research on Crow and Navajo two-spirit people, Indian Rights Association materials,
(1894-1924), some writings by Bradley Rose, Radical Fairy materials, audiovisual materials with interviews, slide shows, photographs,
and digital files.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research during San Francisco History Center hours.
Copyright for Will Roscoe and Bradley Rose retained by Will Roscoe.
Will Roscoe and Bradley Rose Papers. San Francisco Public Library. James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center
Donated by Will Roscoe on November 23, 2013.
Biography/Administrative History
Will Roscoe is an activist, scholar, and author based in San Francisco, California. He was born on February 8, 1955 and grew
up in Missoula, Montana. He is the author of "The Zuni Man-Woman" (1991) and "Changing Ones: third and fourth gender in Native
North America" (1998). Both books deal with two-spirit people in Native American culture. Roscoe has also been involved in
the Radical Fairies and
Nomenus
organizations. Roscoe edited several books including "Radically Gay" with writings by Harry Hay. Bradley Rose was Roscoe's
partner of 16 years. Rose was also a member of the Radical Fairies, and a founding director of
Nomenus
. He published "Radical Fairy's Seedbed," among other works, and the journal "Vortex" (1980-1981) with Roscoe. Rose passed
away from AIDS on June 11, 1996; he was 38.
organizations. Roscoe edited several books including "Radically Gay" with writings by Harry Hay. Bradley Rose was Roscoe's
partner of 16 years. Rose was also a member of the Radical Fairies, and a founding director of
Nomenus
. He published "Radical Fairy's Seedbed," among other works, and the journal "Vortex" (1980-1981) with Roscoe. Rose passed
away from AIDS on June 11, 1996; he was 38.
Scope and Content of Collection
The Papers contain the research material and drafts for Will Roscoe's books "The Zuni Man-Woman" and "Changing Ones: third
and fourth gender in Native North America," research on Crow and Navajo two-spirit people, Indian Rights Association materials
(1894-1924), Radical Fairy materials, a draft of Roscoe's book "Radically Gay" about Harry Hay, and audiovisual materials
with interviews, slide shows, photographs, and digital files. The majority of the collection is research related to Native
American two-spirit people. The research materials are primarily made up of photocopies and originals of published documents
from as early as 1880. In addition there are copies of "Radical Fairy Seedbeds" by Bradley Rose, a memorial publication for
Rose, and Breitenbush Canons and "Faeries: Who Are We?" prepared by Rose. There are also other writings by Roscoe including
chapbooks, unpublished manuscripts, articles, and books Roscoe edited.
Zuni Indians--Social life and customs.
Zuni Indians--Sexual behavior.
Sex role and Native Americans.
Two-spirit people.
Hay, Harry.