Collection of 8mm films

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GLBT Historical Society

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San Francisco, California 94103

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2023

Descriptive Summary

Title: Collection of 8mm films

Dates: circa 1965

Collection Number: 2000-67

Creator/Collector:

Extent: 1 half manuscript box

Online items available

Repository: GLBT Historical Society

San Francisco, California 94103

Abstract: This is an anonymous collection of eight 8mm films taken by an unknown person in the late 1960s. Several of these are set in gay bars in San Francisco's Tenderloin and Polk Street areas.

Language of Material: English

Access

Collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Collection of 8mm films. Collection Number: 2000-67. GLBT Historical Society

Scope and Content of Collection

This is an anonymous collection of eight 8mm films taken by an unknown person in the late 1960s. Several of these are set in gay bars in San Francisco's Tenderloin and Polk Street areas. Events filmed include the 2nd anniversary of the Trapp bar, Reba at a costume party at the Gangway, Empress Reba at a Halloween party at another bar, a party for Jerry O'Connor with many men in drag, followed by a bus tour (Halloween?), a 'Slave Auction' mc'd by Reba, an outdoor film of men at a pool (Bear Wallow Resort?), and other subjects. Films have been digitized. Contact the archivist for information regarding access. GSSO linked terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008517; http://semanticscience.org/resource/SIO_000297; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_001443

Indexing Terms

Nightlife

Motion pictures

Drag

Amateur film