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Just a small sample of item on display at the GLHC.
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A Visit to the Gay & Lesbian
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| From the 50s to the 80s in San Francisco, the Gay and Lesbian community was experiencing an evolution that would lead the way to homosexual liberation all over the world. This was the era of innocence, experimental sexual expression and creative erotica that would make the Marque de Sade blush. These were the expressions of the gay men and lesbians of that era that had the guts to break down the closet doors. These sexual renegades and artists were the pioneers that helped blaze the trails of early gay and lesbian sexual freedom. | 
Acrylic painting of Chuch Arnett
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 Poster for the Slot, by Bill Tellman 1971
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In 1983 two visionaries realized the importance of the Gay and Lesbian History. Starting out in their apartments, Willie Walker and Pennington combined their own personal collections of gay and lesbian memorabilia. This alliance has evolved into what is know as the Gay and Lesbian Historical Sociaty today. This past decade, the GLHS has grown and evolved into a professionally managed archive. |
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"If we don't write our own history, some one will write it for us," says, Willie Walker, Curator for GLHS. The current exhibit is entitled, "Queer and Kinky Danger: Art of San Francisco's Leather/SM/Kink Worlds." |
Black light psychedelic painting
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Photo montage by Michael Kelley 1996
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The Gay and Lesbian Historical Society of Northern California is a non-profit organization and depends heavily on community support. I strongly suggest that you set aside a weekend afternoon and visit the GLHS. I guarantee that you will be inspired and amazed by the wealth of fascinating history that awaits you. |
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Featured artists: Cara Judea Alhadeff, Chuck Arnett, David Barnard, Crawford Barton, Joseph Bean, John Bix, Nayland Blake, Bill Bowers, Tala Brandeis, Billy Buttner, Mike Caffee, Robert Chesley, Mark I. Chester, Phyllis Christopher, Honey Lee Cottrell, Greg Day, Janey Delaney, Dav (Artista) Fairall, Ian Fernandez, Chic o' Frisco, Raelyn Gallina, Earl Grist, Fred Heramb, Thomas Hinde, Larry Hunt, Richard Janson, M Brooks Jones, Demetrie Kabbaz, Michael Kelley, Jim Leff, Henri Leleu, Dawn Lewis, Kek Tee Lim, Al Lujan, Michael Manning, Jay Marston, Daniel Nicoletta, Freddie Niem, Catherine Opie, John Patterson, Jill Posener, Robert Pruzan, Quaintance, Quick, Rink, Robert Roberts (aka Mad Dog), Anna Rockwell, Michael Rosen, Noreen Scully, Chloe Sherman, Sora Counts, Tony Tavarossi, Bill Tellman, Gene Weber and Darlene Weide. |
"American Punk" acrylic painting
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 Panels rescued from the Bulldog Baths
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The exhibit is on display at the GLHS reading room from March 8 to May 31, 1998. It can be viewed during regular archive hours, at 2 P.M. each Saturday and Sunday. For further information about the GLHS please call 415-777-5455 or visit their web site - www.glhs.org |
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