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Dirk Alphin collection of Valencia Rose videotapes
2014-06
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Title: Dirk Alphin collection of Valencia Rose videotapes
Dates: 1985
Collection Number: 2014-06
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Extent: 1 carton
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GLBT Historical Society
San Francisco, California 94103
Abstract: This collection contains 20 VHS videocassette tapes of performances from the last month of shows at the Valencia Rose in 1985.
The videotapes were recorded by Dirk Alphin, who was operations manager of the Valencia Rose and Josie’s Juice Joint and Cabaret.
The collection includes performances by Tom Ammiano, Mothertongue Readers Theatre, Lea DeLaria, Jose Sarria and lots of queer
comedy. There are also 3 VHS tapes recorded by Donald Montwill, including footage of Josie’s Juice Joint.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research.
[Identification of item]. Dirk Alphin collection of Valencia Rose videotapes. Collection Number: 2014-06. GLBT Historical
Society
Gift of Dirk Alphin on June 17, 2011.
Scope and Content of Collection
This collection contains 20 VHS videocassette tapes of performances from the last month of shows at the Valencia Rose in 1985.
The videotapes were recorded by Dirk Alphin, who was operations manager of the Valencia Rose and Josie’s Juice Joint and Cabaret.
The collection includes performances by Tom Ammiano, Mothertongue Readers Theatre, Lea DeLaria, Jose Sarria and lots of queer
comedy. There are also 3 VHS tapes recorded by Donald Montwill, including footage of Josie’s Juice Joint. GSSO linked terms:
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008517; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008531; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_004301
Nightlife
Stand-up comedy
Theater