Schemmel (Steven) Collection, circa 1940-1995

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Summary

Title:
Steven Schemmel collection
Dates:
circa 1940-1995
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
1.25 linear feet (1 carton)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Steven Schemmel collection. GLBT Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

The Steven Schemmel collection contains various erotic drawings, publications, clippings, and photographs collected by Schemmel. Subjects include Tom of Finland and Kake magazine, Etienne and Storytime magazine, Harry Bush, Colt, Luger, Jim French, Meatmen comics, and Blade. The material spans from the 1940s to the 1990s. GSSO linked terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_001236; http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D001154; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_003450

Acquisition information:
Gift of Steven C. Schemmel, November 2019.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Gay men
Kink
Art
Erotica

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by GLBT Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:
circa 1940-1995
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. The erotica in this collection may only be viewed by researchers age eighteen and over and it is made available for educational and research purposes.

Preferred citation:

Steven Schemmel 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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