John Osterkorn photographs
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2023
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Title: John Osterkorn photographs
Dates: circa 1980-1989
Collection Number: 2015-10
Creator/Collector:
Extent: 1.1 linear feet
Repository:
GLBT Historical Society
San Francisco, California 94103
Abstract: This collection contains 39 black and white photographs of portraits, still-life, architecture, and abstracts, many of which
portray religious symbols or imagery. Of these photographs, 33 are matted on boards. The collection was donated by Visual
Aid, a group that formed in 1989 to serve artists affected by HIV/AIDS and that, over time, expanded its mission to help produce,
present and preserve the work of professional, visual artists in need, and those whose careers are challenged because of any
life-threatening illness.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research.
[Identification of item]. John Osterkorn photographs. Collection Number: 2015-10. GLBT Historical Society
Gift of Visual Aid, via Jared Ledesma.
Scope and Content of Collection
This collection contains 39 black and white photographs of portraits, still-life, architecture, and abstracts, many of which
portray religious symbols or imagery. Of these photographs, 33 are matted on boards. The collection was donated by Visual
Aid, a group that formed in 1989 to serve artists affected by HIV/AIDS and that, over time, expanded its mission to help produce,
present and preserve the work of professional, visual artists in need, and those whose careers are challenged because of any
life-threatening illness. GSSO linked terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008194; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000521;
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D001154
Photography
Art
AIDS (disease)