Dewsnap (James) Collection, 1994

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Summary

Title:
James Dewsnap collection
Dates:
1994
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
1 half manuscript box
Language:
Preferred citation:

James Dewsnap collection. GLBT Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

The James Dewsnap collection contains two full-length nude portraits of Scott O'Hara by San Francisco artist David Ross; transcripts of 16 interviews from 1994 that Dewsnap conducted with Jackie Phillips, the lead "comedienne" at Finocchio's from the late 1950s to the mid-1970s; and an unpublished book-length typescript on Phillips’ life, called "Oh, what a drag! The life and career of Wacky Jackie Phllips, Finocchio's riotous redhead, as told to Jim Dewsnap." Also includes audiotapes of the interviews with Phillips (whose alternate name was Ernst Deltorre), an audio tape labeled Jackie/Harold (also from 1994), and 3 floppy disks with electronic versions of the manuscript and interview. GSSO linked terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008194; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_001443http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_003450; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008519

Acquisition information:
Gift of James W. Dewsnap on April 26, 1999.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by GLBT Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:
1994
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:

James Dewsnap collection. 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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