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Gay bars -- California

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Brian Edwards matchbook scrapbooks

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Coll2014-022
Abstract

Two scrapbooks primarily containing matchbook covers from gay bars thoughout California and Japan, 1961-1981, compiled by Brian Edwards. Also included in the scrapbooks are flyers, invitations, napkins, 3 color photographs, and other memorabilia.

Dates: 1961 - 1981

Gangway Suzie collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Coll2014-047
Abstract

Correspondence, award certificates, flyers, publicity photographs, and other material, 1976-1982, from Gangway Suzie, a bartender and camp drag performer at The Gangway bar in San Francisco, California. A local celebrity in the San Francisco drag queen community, Gangway Suzie, whose real name is Alfred Slezewski, was killed in 1982.

Dates: 1976-1982

Richard Griffin and Wes Kunny photographs

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Coll2012-035
Abstract

Richard Griffin and Wes Kunny photographs of a party at Griff's Bar; a motorcycle trip through Utah, Texas, and other states; and an outdoor hat party, 1970s. Griffin and/or Kunny were members of the Satyrs Motorcycle Club.

Dates: 1970s