Finding Aid to the Gregory M. Vogel Dick Kramer Gay Men's Chorale Collection
1984-1986
GLC 193
Prepared by Tim Wilson
James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center, San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-557-4567
info@sfpl.org
July 3, 2019
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
Series 1
Documents and Photographs,
1984-1986
Subseries 1A
The Dick Kramer Gay Men's Chorale
box 1, folder 1
Program: "Beau Soire" an evening of mostly French choral music,
September [1984]
"A Ceremony of Carols" and "The Burning Fiery Furnace" by Benjamin Britten
box 1, folder 2
Programs, advertising, press,
October 1984-1986
box 1, folder 3
Publicity photos (prints, negatives, contact sheets): Ken Navran, photographer. Pictured: Dick Kramer, Gregg Tallman, John
Rouse, Gregory de Silva, Glenn Visgitus, Keith Hope, Randy Kikukawa,
1984
box 1, folder 4
"A Jubilant Song." Correspondence (Paul Ransome, Dan Dean), press releases, publicity photos by Rink, also publicity clips.
Includes newspaper clippings regarding the lawsuit with the Archdiocese of San Francisco and its settlement,
March-April 1985
box 1, folder 5
Dick Kramer Gay Men's Chorale newsletter no. 6,
May 7, 1985
box 1, folder 6
"Made in America" public relations: press release, photos, flyers, newspaper clippings,
August 1985
box 1, folder 7
Dick Kramer Gay Men's Chorale schedules (October-December 1985),
October 8, 1985
box 1, folder 8
Dick Kramer Gay Men's Chorale Publicity and Publications Committee agendas,
October 1985
box 1, folder 9
Bravo story,
November 3, 1985
box 1, folder 10
"An Old-Fashioned Christmas" publicity, photos by Carl Lawrence, Rink,
December 1985
box 1, folder 11
"Sound the Trumpet: a concert for chorus and brass" flyer,
November 1986
Subseries 1B
Other choruses
box 1, folder 12
Program: San Francisco Lesbian Chorus Celebrates Gay Pride with "Over Our Heads" Comedy Improvisation Group, Karen Ripley
as M.C., Leslie Hassberg, Conductor,
June 21, 1986
box 1, folder 13
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus programs: "Pops Into Spring" and "Presenting the Classics." Includes flyer for Golden Gate
Chorale Foundation,
1986
box 1, folder 14
GALA Choruses [Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses] programs and public relations: "Now Sing With Hearts Aglow" and "A
Little Guts & Lots of Glitter" [Golden Gate Performing Arts]. News release: "San Francisco's Gay Choruses Travel to National
Festival",
1986
oversize-folder 1
Poster: "The First Bay Area Gay Choralfest: A Celebration of Men's Voices with Music By Shostakovich, Barber, Eubie Blake,
Schubert, and Others." Dick Kramer Gay Men's Chorale. Temescal Gay Men's Chorus. Liedermann of San Jose,
April 19-20, [1986]
Physical Description:
2 oversize items
oversize-folder 2
GALA Choruses [Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses] public relations [newspaper clippings],
July-August 1986
Series 2
Audiocassette Tapes
1985-1986
Physical Description:
4 audiotapes
The Dick Kramer Gay Men's Chorale presents: "A Jubilant Song",
March 21, 1985
General
Music by Schubert, Purcell, Shostakovich, Gershwin, Dello Joio, Rautivaara, and Levy. Dolby B stereo. C90. Produced by Verdier
Ventures.
The Dick Kramer Gay Men's Chorale presents: "A Ceremony of Carols" by Benjamin Britten (Tape 1A C60), and, "The Burning Fiery
Furnace" by Benjamin Britten, Part 1 (Tape 1B C60),
December 5, 1985
General
Dolby B stereo. Produced by Verdier Ventures.
"Bay Area Gay Choralfest." The Dick Kramer Gay Men's Chorale; the Temescal Gay Men's Chorus Ensemble; Liedermann Gay Men's
Chorus,
April 19, 1986
General
Dolby B stereo. C90. Produced by Verdier Ventures. Front cover reads: "Dick Kramer Gay Men's Chorale. First Bay Area Gay Choralfest.
With The Temescal Gay Men's Chorus And Liedermann of San Jose."
The Dick Kramer Gay Men's Chorale presents: "Sound the Trumpet!",
November 22, 1986
General
Music of Mendelssohn, Rorem, Mozart, and Argento. Dolby B stereo. C90. Produced by Verdier Ventures.
