Donnie Tinsley papers
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Title: Donnie Tinsley papers
Dates: circa 1970-2004
Collection Number: 2022-76
Creator/Collector:
Donnie Tinsley
Extent: 2.5 linear feet (2 cartons, 1 flat file folder)
Repository:
GLBT Historical Society
San Francisco, California 94103
Abstract: Donnie L. Tinsley, also known as, Tonica Collins, was a gay man who lived in San Francisco from 1978-2004. He was known for
his talents in building original floats used in the SF Pride Parades, as well as the decoration of his Noe Valley home during
the holidays coined, Hollyrock. This collection includes photographs, 35mm slides, and VHS tapes documenting queer life from
the 1970s-2000s. It also includes two posters: 1986 UN Plaza Arc AIDS Vigil and 1978 Fantasyman event.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research.
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[Identification of item]. Donnie Tinsley papers. Collection Number: 2022-76. GLBT Historical Society
Gift of Ron Henggeler, 2021.
Scope and Content of Collection
Donnie L. Tinsley, also known as, Tonica Collins, was a gay man who lived in San Francisco from 1978-2004. He was known for
his talents in building original floats used in the SF Pride Parades, as well as the decoration of his Noe Valley home during
the holidays coined, Hollyrock. This collection includes photographs, 35mm slides, and VHS tapes documenting queer life from
the 1970s-2000s. It also includes two posters for the 1986 UN Plaza Arc AIDS Vigil and 1978 Fantasyman event.
LGBTQ
Gay men
San Francisco Bay Area (Calif.)