Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Federation of Gay Games. San Francisco Arts & Athletics Inc.
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 60 cubic feet.
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Federation of Gay Games Records. San Francisco Public Library, James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center
Background
- Scope and content:
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The records document the activities of the Federation of Gay Games which organizes the Gay Games. While materials on Gay Games I-III is relatively small, the accumulated materials for Gay Games IV is fairly complete. The GGIV series contain everything from operations files to sheet music, photographs to talent entries. Arranged chronologically.
- Biographical / historical:
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Dr. Tom Waddell with the San Francisco Arts and Athletics organization conceived of and produced the first Gay Games in San Francisco in 1982. The Gay Games is a competitive and cultural event that occurs every four years. SFAA later evolved into the Federation of Gay Games which continues to oversee the organization of the Games.
- Acquisition information:
- Donated by the Federation of Gay Games, 1997.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Open for research. The collection is offsite and advance notice is required for retrieval. Material must be requested at least 4 business days in advance of visit. The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center hours. Photographs are available during Photo Desk hours. Gay Games IV Registration, Housing and Sports files are closed to research until 2047. Finding aid is undergoing revision; please contact Hormel Center Archivist for more information.
- Preferred citation:
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Federation of Gay Games Records. San Francisco Public Library, James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center
- Location of this collection:
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San Francisco Public Library100 Larkin StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102, US
- Contact:
- (415) 557-4567