Alfred (Randall) Papers, circa 1970-2019

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Summary

Title:
Randall Alfred papers
Dates:
circa 1970-2019
Creators:
Alfred, Randall
Abstract:
Randall Alfred (also known as Randy Alfred) was a freelance journalist and radio talk show host in the San Francisco Bay Area during the 1970s-1980s. The papers include a variety of materials related to gay men and LGBTQ life. Papers include: Alfred’s oral history transcript (corrected and edited version of Randy Alfred’s oral history (98-031), donated by Alfred in 2017, and meant to be a supplemental guide to the original recording); Framed collage with clippings of Bobbi Campbell newspaper columns in the San Francisco Sentinel, cartoons, and a photograph of Bobbi Campbell, Gift to Randy Alfred in 1982 or 1983; Gay Games II 1986 poster; poster by Opal 1974 (2 men on bus bench); Stop Briggs Rally poster; Yes on T District Election of Supervisors poster; 45 record “The Epic of Dan White” by Ken Clarke and the Clarke Tones 1980 and “Chappaquiddick Boo Boo” Warped Records; sbQA tank top (circa 2000s South Bay Queer Asians); 2008 Parade Panel and South of Market (SOMA) Leather History papers; 1970s dough sculpture, artist: Nancy Fried, San Francisco lesbian, gift to Randy Alfred; Book: Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples by Hayden Curry and Denis Clifford, 1980; designs by Alfred for the Annual ‘City of Flags’ Flag Design Competition, in coordination with The Flag Store, circa 1987; video recordings, emails, powerpoints, and flyers documenting a September 28, 2018 panel on the history of the San Francisco Bay Times, held at the GLBT Historical Society museum; a July 13, 2019 interview about coverage of HIV/AIDS in LGBTQ media, held at the American Bookbinders Museum; and an April 4, 2024 screening and discussion of "Gay Power, Gay Politics" held at the GLBT Historical Society museum.
Extent:
1.5 linear feet (1 carton, 1 oversized folder)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Randall Alfred papers. GLBT Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

Randall Alfred (also known as Randy Alfred) was a freelance journalist and radio talk show host in the San Francisco Bay Area during the 1970s-1980s. The papers include a variety of materials related to gay men and LGBTQ life. Papers include: Alfred’s oral history transcript (corrected and edited version of Randy Alfred’s oral history (98-031), donated by Alfred in 2017, and meant to be a supplemental guide to the original recording); Framed collage with clippings of Bobbi Campbell newspaper columns in the San Francisco Sentinel, cartoons, and a photograph of Bobbi Campbell, Gift to Randy Alfred in 1982 or 1983; Gay Games II 1986 poster; poster by Opal 1974 (2 men on bus bench); Stop Briggs Rally poster; Yes on T District Election of Supervisors poster; 45 record “The Epic of Dan White” by Ken Clarke and the Clarke Tones 1980 and “Chappaquiddick Boo Boo” Warped Records; sbQA tank top (circa 2000s South Bay Queer Asians); 2008 Parade Panel and South of Market (SOMA) Leather History papers; 1970s dough sculpture, artist: Nancy Fried, San Francisco lesbian, gift to Randy Alfred; Book: Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples by Hayden Curry and Denis Clifford, 1980; designs by Alfred for the Annual ‘City of Flags’ Flag Design Competition, in coordination with The Flag Store, circa 1987; video recordings, emails, powerpoints, and flyers documenting a September 28, 2018 panel on the history of the San Francisco Bay Times, held at the GLBT Historical Society museum; a July 13, 2019 interview about coverage of HIV/AIDS in LGBTQ media, held at the American Bookbinders Museum; and an April 4, 2024 screening and discussion of "Gay Power, Gay Politics" held at the GLBT Historical Society museum. See also: Randy Alfred collection of “Gay Power, Gay Politics” records (2013-16) and Randy Alfred subject files and sound recordings (1991-24). GSSO linked terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_003729; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008497; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_007641; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008497; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008525

Acquisition information:
Gift of Randall (Randy) Alfred, 2017-2020. Addition by Scott Peterson, September 2024.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by GLBT Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:
circa 1970-2019
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. Please contact the Archivist for access to digital materials.

Terms of access:

Copyright to material created by Randy Alfred has been transferred to the GLBT Historical Society. All requests for reproductions and/or permission to publish or quote from material must be submitted in writing to the GLBT Historical Society Archivist.

Preferred citation:

Randall Alfred papers. 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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