Album, 1987 - 1991
Scope and Contents
The Bay Area BDSM community photograph collection consist of 94 photographs collected by an unidentified member of the Bay Area BDSM community between 1987 and 1991 approximately. Some of the events documented include the 1989 International Lesbian and Gay Freedom Day Parade, the 1987 and 1989 International Ms. Leather contest, Halloween and Christmas contests, and CPR training.
52 photographs are mounted in a black leather three-ping binder with photo... corners and clear sleeves. 42 photographs, including duplicates of the photographs in the binder, have been transferred into archival sleeves.
Images from the 1989 International Lesbian and Gay Freedom Day Parade include the contingents of Original Stonewallers, Bay Area SM Community, The Outcasts, California Representatives Nancy Pelosi and Barbara Boxer, as well as booths for The Outcasts and The 15 Association.
Some of the people identified at the International Ms. Leather contests include Audrey Joseph, Alan Selby, Judy Tallwing McCarthey, Jolanne Tierney, and Shann Carr.
Dates
- Creation: 1987 - 1991
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open and available for research in the MSU Libraries Special Collections' reading room. For preservation and security purposes, researchers are limited to accessing one folder at a time.
Conditions Governing Access
The material is stored off site. Please request 5 working days in advance if you wish to use it.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet : 1 box
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository