Gilbert Baker flag collection

Finding aid created by GLBT Historical Society staff using RecordEXPRESS

GLBT Historical Society

989 Market Street, Lower Level

San Francisco, California 94103

(415) 777-5455

reference@glbthistory.org

http://www.glbthistory.org/

2023

Descriptive Summary

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

Access

Collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

[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

Indexing Terms

Pride parades

Gay men

Drag