Strachan (David Cameron) Intersex Papers, 1995-2018

Collection context

Summary

Title:
David Cameron Strachan Intersex Papers
Dates:
1995-2018
Creators:
Strachan, David Cameron
Abstract:
David Cameron Strachan is an intersex advocate whose life experience living with XXY sex chromosomes has helped him educate others about body type variations and difference. The collection documents Strachan's search for information on gender and intersex issues. Formats include binders of his research, flyers, publications, posters, realia, and audiovisual recordings of talk shows, San Francisco government meetings, documentaries, motion pictures, and interviews.
Extent:
1 carton, 2 document cases, 2 oversized document cases, and 1 oversized folder (3 cubic feet)
Language:
Collection materials are in English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], David Cameron Strachan Intersex Papers (GLC 54), LGBTQIA Center, San Francisco Public Library.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection documents Strachan's search for information on gender and intersex issues. Formats include binders of his research, flyers, publications, posters, realia, and audiovisual recordings of talk shows, San Francisco government meetings, documentaries, motion pictures, and interviews with David Cameron Strachan and others.

Biographical / historical:

David Cameron Strachan is an intersex advocate whose life experience living with XXY sex chromosomes has helped him educate others about body type variations and difference. He has written papers and given lectures as "David Cameron" and served on the San Francisco Human Rights Commission's LGBT Advisory Committee, 2003-2006, being the founding member of their Intersex Task Force. Strachan also served on the San Francisco Transgender Civil Rights Implementation Task Force.

Acquisition information:
Donated by David Cameron Strachan, 2008, 2010 and 2013. Additions received August 21, 2015, and March 12, 2018.
Arrangement:

The papers are organized into 5 series: Series 1. Binders; Series 2. Files and Publications; Series 3. Realia; Series 4. Audiovisual Materials; and Series 5. Posters.

Physical location:
The collection is stored onsite.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid written by Tim Wilson
Date Prepared:
2008
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-07-30 15:42:51 +0000 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

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:

[Identification of item], David Cameron Strachan Intersex Papers (GLC 54), LGBTQIA Center, San Francisco Public Library.

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