Redding (John C.) Poster Collection, circa 1970-1990

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Summary

Title:
John C. Redding poster collection
Dates:
circa 1970-1990
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
2 boxes of oversized posters
Language:
Preferred citation:

John C. Redding poster collection. GLBT Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains posters salvaged from public places in San Francisco by Redding. Most of these posters are 82 x 11 inch photocopied handbills for new wave, punk, or hard-core groups performing at local bars and nightclubs. Redding also collected AIDS and queer activist posters of the late 1980s and early 1990s, as well as a substantial number of posters for performance events. GSSO linked terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_004300; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008517; http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D001154

Acquisition information:
Gift of Judy Wilson on May 2, 1994.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by GLBT Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:
circa 1970-1990
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.

Preferred citation:

John C. Redding poster 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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