Victor Mo papers

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2024

Descriptive Summary

Title: Victor Mo papers

Dates: 1995-1999

Collection Number: 2024-02

Creator/Collector:

Extent: .5 linear feet (1 manuscript box)

Repository: GLBT Historical Society

San Francisco, California 94103

Abstract: The collection includes a photograph album from the estate of Victor Mo. Mo was a gay man who was born in Malaysia and later lived in San Francisco. He was active in the Gay Asian Pacific Alliance (GAPA) and the Malaysian Gay and Lesbian Club. He died at the age of 45 and was survived by his husband Barry Shibuya and son. The collection includes photographs of the Malaysian Gay and Lesbian Club, including MGLC’s contingent at San Francisco Pride; the Lavender Dragon Group; and Mo and his friends in social settings in San Francisco and travel photos.

Language of Material: English

Access

Collection is open for research.

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Victor Mo papers. Collection Number: 2024-02. GLBT Historical Society

Acquisition Information

Gift of Chuin Phang, January 2024.

Scope and Content of Collection

The collection includes a photograph album from the estate of Victor Mo. Mo was a gay man who was born in Malaysia and later lived in San Francisco. He was active in the Gay Asian Pacific Alliance (GAPA) and the Malaysian Gay and Lesbian Club. He died at the age of 45 and was survived by his husband Barry Shibuya and son. The collection includes photographs of the Malaysian Gay and Lesbian Club, including MGLC’s contingent at San Francisco Pride; the Lavender Dragon Group; and Mo and his friends in social settings in San Francisco and travel photos.