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Title: Gilbert Baker flag collection
Dates: circa 1978-2002
Collection Number: 2002-41
Creator/Collector:
Baker, Gilbert
Extent: 4.8 linear feet
Repository:
GLBT Historical Society
San Francisco, California 94103
Abstract: Gilbert Baker was an artist, gay rights activist, and designer of the rainbow flag as a symbol for LGBTQ pride. Baker donated
4 signed oversize rainbow flags backed on white canvas to GLBTHS. The collection also includes Baker’s silkscreens from the
Gay Pride celebrations in 1978-1979 and matted photographs from a Rainbow Flag Exhibit from 2002 at GLBTHS.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research.
[Identification of item]. Gilbert Baker flag collection. Collection Number: 2002-41. GLBT Historical Society
Scope and Content of Collection
Gilbert Baker was an artist, gay rights activist, and designer of the rainbow flag as a symbol for LGBTQ pride. Baker donated
4 signed oversize rainbow flags backed on white canvas to GLBTHS. The collection also includes Baker’s silkscreens from the
Gay Pride celebrations in 1978-1979 and matted photographs from a Rainbow Flag Exhibit from 2002 at GLBTHS. GSSO linked terms:
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_001021; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_004299
Pride parades
Gay men
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