Nagem (Norman E.) Photographs, 1951-1972

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Summary

Title:
Norman E. Nagem photographs
Dates:
1951-1972
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
1 manuscript box
Language:
Preferred citation:

Norman E. Nagem photographs. GLBT Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

Contains three albums of photographs of Norman Nagem (1918-2000) and his friends in drag. Nagem’s drag name was Norma Jean Crawfish. There are also a few of Nagem’s personal ID cards from the 1980s and 1990s. Nagem was born in New England and lived in Los Angeles before moving to San Francisco in the 1950s. According to friends, he worked as a handyman in Cloverdale and as a waiter at the Bohemian Club in San Francisco. He may have served in the Navy in World War II. Nagem had several long-term partners and many lovers. His idol was Joan Crawford. See also 2013-03, Norman E. Nagem photograph album. GSSO linked terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_001443

Acquisition information:
Gift of Stephen A. Smith on April 15, 2000.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by GLBT Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:
1951-1972
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.

Preferred citation:

Norman E. Nagem photographs. GLBT Historical Society

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