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Provenance
Biographical / Historical
Scope and Contents
Arrangement
Title: Gregory M. Vogel Dick Kramer Gay Men's Chorale Collection
Date (inclusive): 1984-1986
Identifier/Call Number: GLC 193
Source:
Vogel, Gregory M.
Physical Description:
14 folders, 2 oversized folders, 4 audiocassette tapes
(0.25 Cubic Feet)
Contributing Institution:
James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center, San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-557-4567
info@sfpl.org
Abstract: The collection contains programs and publicity materials for, and audiorecordings of the Dick Kramer Gay Men's Chorale, a
San-Francisco based organization. It also includes some materials on other LGBT choruses and associations.
Physical Location: Collection is stored onsite.
Language of Materials: Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center hours, with photographs available during Photo Desk
hours.
Conditions Governing Use
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the City Archivist. Permission
for publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Gregory M. Vogel Dick Kramer Gay Men's Chorale Collection (GLC 193), LGBTQIA Center, San Francisco
Public Library.
Provenance
Donated by Gregory M. Vogel, March 12, 2014
Biographical / Historical
Dick Kramer was the conductor for the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus from 1978-1982. He started the Dick Kramer Gay Men's
Chorale (DKGMC) in 1982 and was its conductor until 1988. DKGMC was a founding member of the GALA Choruses (Gay and Lesbian
Association of Choruses) in 1983. The group reorganized into the Golden Gate Men's Chorus in 1988.
Greg Vogel handled public relations for the chorale in the mid-1980s.
Scope and Contents
The collection contains programs, flyers, photographs, newspaper clippings, and other publicity materials for the Dick Kramer
Gay Men's Chorale, a San-Francisco based organization. It also includes audiorecordings of four concerts. In addition there
are some materials on other LGBT choruses and associations.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged by format into two series: Series 1. Documents and Photographs; and, Series 2. Audiorecordings.
Series 1 is subdivided into a section for The Dick Kramer Gay Men's Chorale material (organized chronologically), and material
about other choruses.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Choruses (Men's voices)
Gay men -- California -- San Francisco -- Songs and music
Vogel, Gregory M.
Kramer, Dick
Dick Kramer Gay Men's Chorale