LGBTQIA Poster Collection, 1965-2014

Collection context

Summary

Title:
LGBTQIA Poster Collection
Dates:
1965-2014
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
ca. 500 posters (varying sizes)
Language:
Preferred citation:

LGBTQIA Poster Collection. San Francisco Public Library, James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center

Background

Scope and content:

The subjects of the posters are usually events of interest to the LGBTQIA community. Events include concerts, parades, marches, politics, club openings and dance parties, fundraising events, AIDS benefits, etc. About The collection is arranged by size. All small posters and a portion of the medium-sized posters are described. The large and extra large posters are not listed, yet.

Acquisition information:
Collected from various sources, including donations and purchases. Donors' names are noted.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Political posters.
Posters.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by San Francisco Public Library, James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center staff.
Date Prepared:
1965-2014
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

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:

LGBTQIA Poster Collection. San Francisco Public Library, James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center

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