Kingmasters records
Scope and Contents
The collection comprises the constitution, bylaws, meeting minutes, correspondence, flyers, event programs, questionnaires, membership lists, and a photograph, 1972-1983, from Kingmasters in Los Angeles. Included are correspondence from former Kingmaster president, Lee Leonard, and event flyers from Kingmaster-sponsored events, including its annual installation of officers, anniversary shows, Thanksgiving "Turkey Shoot," banquets, beer busts, beauty contests, and other charity events.
Dates
- Creation: 1972-1983
Creator
- Kingmasters (Creator, Organization)
- Leonard, Lee (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the ONE Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives at USC Libraries as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Administrative History
Founded on July 29, 1971, Kingmasters was a gay men's social group in Los Angeles formed to promote fraternity between organizations and the community in general with an emphasis on charitable work. Membership was restricted to gay men and included an elected board of Kingmasters officers. The organization met on a weekly basis and regularly organized events and social gatherings with leather, motorcycle, and western themes. Kingmasters also encouraged members to organize fundraising events for other organizations such as the Gay Community Services Center, HELP Inc., and the Metropolitan Community Church.
Extent
0.4 Linear Feet (1 carton.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Constitution, bylaws, meeting minutes, correspondence, flyers, event programs, questionnaires, membership lists, and a photograph, 1972-1983, from Kingmasters in Los Angeles. Kingmasters was a gay men's social group formed to promote fraternity between organizations and the community in general with an emphasis on charitable work.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged alphabetically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was separated from the ONE Subject Files Collection, Coll2012-001. Donor and date of acquisition unknown.
Processing Information
Collection processed by Loni Shibuyama, September 2014.
- Title
- Finding Aid to the Kingmasters Records, 1972-1983
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Loni Shibuyama
- Date
- © 2014
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Description is in English.
- Sponsor
- Processing this collection has been funded by a generous grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Repository Details
Part of the ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, University of Southern California Repository
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Los Angeles California 90007 United States
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