The Tenderloin Times Photograph Archives, 1981-1993

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Summary

Creators:
Tenderloin Times and Central City Hospitality House
Abstract:
Collection contains approximately 6,000 photographs pertaining to the run and publication of The Tenderloin Times, a free monthly newspaper published in the Tenderloin, San Francisco, 1977 – 1994, by the Hospitality House. The photographs in the collection begin in December 1981 and end in November 1993. Photographs document cultural activities, Tenderloin residents, local politicians campaigning, protests, AIDS activism, homelessness and advocacy. Also included are publicity photographs sent by theater groups, music performers and dance troupes.
Extent:
5 cartons, 1 box (5.5 Cubic Feet)
Language:
Collection materials are in English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], The Tenderloin Times Photograph Archives (SFP 130), San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection contains approximately 6,000 photographs pertaining to the run and publication of The Tenderloin Times, a free monthly newspaper published in the Tenderloin, San Francisco, 1977 – 1994, by the Hospitality House. The photographs in the collection begin in December 1981 and end in November 1993. Photographs document cultural activities, Tenderloin residents, local politicians campaigning, protests, AIDS activism, homelessness and advocacy. Also included are publicity photographs sent by theater groups, music performers and dance troupes. Photographers include Rob Waters, Sara Colm, Erik Schapiro, Andrew Ritchie, Bill Dunn, Daphne Brown, Marvin Collins, Wade Hudson, Greg Gaar, Randy Shaw, Alan Stein, Dennis Conkin, Preston Brady III, Susan Liebhaber, Marlene Sinicki, Lance Woodruff, Jim Kelly, George Williams, Darcy Padilla, Rix Blair, Eric Slomanson, Phil Head, Beth Richardson and Jennifer Cheek Pantaléon. The visual materials consist mostly of photographic prints, but also include contact sheets, negatives and half-tones.

Biographical / historical:

The Tenderloin Times was published by the Central City Hospitality House and considered the "Voice of the Central City since 1977." Started by several shelter residents, the then two-page newsletter began with a promise: "To publish news that directly affects the residents of this area." Meanwhile, it emphasized its autonomy from its funder, Hospitality House. From the start, the Times worked in an activist tradition. As years progressed, the text of the newspaper was published in English, Cambodian, Lao and Vietnamese. It won numerous awards, including one from the Smithsonian in 1991 for innovative use of computers and Media Alliance's Meritorious Achievement Award for Community Journalism in 1983. Over the years, editors of the newspaper included Rob Waters, Sara Colm, Julie Scheff, and Josh Brandon.

Acquisition information:
2018. Donated by Hospitality House, San Francisco, California.
Processing information:

During processing, the entire collection was re-foldered and re-housed in acid-free folders and boxes. Negatives have been seperated from the photographic prints.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged in 2 series: Series 1: Chronological Series 2: Subject

Physical location:
Open for research. The collection is offsite and advance notice is required for retrieval. Material must be requested at least 4 business days in advance of visit.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research and available for use during San Francisco History Center hours. Photographs are available during Photo Desk hours. This collection must be requested at least 4 business days in advance of visit.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to publish from photographs must be submitted in writing to the Photo Curator. 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], The Tenderloin Times Photograph Archives (SFP 130), San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library.

Location of this collection:
San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102, US
Contact:
(415) 557-4567
sfhistory@sfpl.org
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