Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Historical Society
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 5.5 linear feet (2 oversized boxes)
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Collection on Doris Fish. GLBT Historical Society
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Collection on Doris Fish includes items from the August 2000 Doris Fish exhibit at the GLBT Historical Society, as well as pastel artwork related to Doris Fish. Born in Australia, Fish (1952-1991), came to San Francisco in 1976. She was a performer, drag queen, actor, and occasional sex worker. She worked closely with Philip Ford and was a member of Sluts-A-Go-Go. The collection includes a photo album; a 2000 interview with Jackie Hyde (by Connie Champagne) about Fish; a memorial magazine; articles; documentation regarding the exhibit; and additional photographic materials.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Terence Kissack on August 9, 2000.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- LGBTQ
Drag
Photographs - Places:
- San Francisco Bay Area (Calif.)
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
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All requests for reproductions and/or permission to publish or quote from material must be submitted in writing to the GLBT Historical Society Archivist. Permission for reproductions and/or permission to publish or quote from material is given on behalf of the GLBT Historical Society as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
- Preferred citation:
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Collection on Doris Fish. GLBT Historical Society
- Location of this collection:
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989 Market Street, Lower LevelSan Francisco, CA 94103, US
- Contact:
- (415) 777-5455