Gigi’s 40, 2013
Scope and Contents
The Wearing Gay History collection consist of approximately 3.5 linear feet of material dating approximately from 1972 to 2019. The collection includes T-shirts, research conducted by students in relation to the T-shirts, including correspondence and interviews, and publications related to the project.
Dates
- Creation: 2013
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open and available for research in the MSU Libraries Special Collections' reading room. Researchers are limited to accessing three folders at a time for security.
Conditions Governing Access
The material is stored off site. Please request 3 working days in advance if you wish to use it.
Biographical / Historical
Gigi’s was located at 16920 West Warren Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. Anthony Garneau and Joel Casman purchased the bar in 1973 to serve both gay men and lesbian women. The Miss Gigi’s contest has been held continuously since 1975.
Extent
From the Collection: 3.5 Linear Feet (4 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository