William J. Smith papers

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2023


Descriptive Summary

Title: William J. Smith papers
Dates: circa 1975-2015
Collection Number: 2005-09
Creator/Collector: Smith, William J.
Extent: 8 linear feet
Repository: GLBT Historical Society
San Francisco, California 94103
Abstract: Collection is comprised of ephemera, newsclippings, subject files, print outs of digital photographs and photographs documenting the donor, William (Bill) J. Smith's, life in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, his frequent visits to San Francisco, and his circle of friends. Includes some documentation of the leather scene in San Francisco, leather apparel and t-shirts. Also includes cards and letters from friends, some photographs of the donor's childhood, and a millennium diary documenting the donor's trip to San Francisco in December 1999-January 2000.
Language of Material: English

Access

Collection is open for research. Mailing lists and other records holding the names, addresses, and/or phone numbers of individuals will be restricted for 20 years.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. William J. Smith papers. Collection Number: 2005-09. GLBT Historical Society

Acquisition Information

Original gift of William J. Smith on December 29, 2004 with later additions.

Scope and Content of Collection

Collection is comprised of ephemera, newsclippings, subject files, print outs of digital photographs and photographs documenting the donor, William (Bill) J. Smith's, life in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, his frequent visits to San Francisco, and his circle of friends. Smith died in 2021. Includes some documentation of the leather scene in San Francisco, leather apparel and t-shirts. Also includes cards and letters from friends, some photographs of the donor's childhood, and a millennium diary documenting the donor's trip to San Francisco in December 1999-January 2000. GSSO linked terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000268; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008194

Indexing Terms

Photography
Leather
Gay men