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The Resource Harry Hay Papers

Harry Hay Papers

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Summary
The collection documents the personal and professional interests of Harry Hay and his partner John Burnside. Of particular note are the materials on the Mattachine Society, the Radical Faeries, anti-draft activities, berdache and Native American culture, music, and California Kaleidoscopes. In addition, the series of writings and speeches includes work by Hay, Burnside and Will Roscoe, among others
Language
  • eng
  • eng
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Instance
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Harry Hay Papers, 1885-2004
Title
Harry Hay Papers
Inclusive dates
1885-2004
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Language
  • eng
  • eng
Summary
The collection documents the personal and professional interests of Harry Hay and his partner John Burnside. Of particular note are the materials on the Mattachine Society, the Radical Faeries, anti-draft activities, berdache and Native American culture, music, and California Kaleidoscopes. In addition, the series of writings and speeches includes work by Hay, Burnside and Will Roscoe, among others
Biographical or historical data
Harry Hay (1912-2002) was a political activist, labor advocate, and teacher. He was a founder of several homophile organizations: the Mattachine Society, the Circle of Loving Companions, and the Radical Faeries. Hay's interests also included anti-draft activities, the Communist Party, Native American culture and berdache (two-spirit people), and music. Hay's life partner John Burnside (1916-2008) was an inventor and a gay activist. Burnside invented the teleidoscope and the Symmetricon, and created the business California Kaleidoscopes, Inc. He was also a co-founder of the Circle of Loving Companions and the Radical Faeries.
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Hay, Harry
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In English
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  • Burnside, John
  • Hay, Harry
  • Roscoe, Will
  • Mattachine Society
  • Communists
  • Gay activists
  • Gay community
  • Gay liberation movement
  • Gay men
  • Gay men
  • Gay men
  • Gay men
  • Labor leaders
  • Radical Faeries (New Age movement)
  • Two-spirit people
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Harry Hay Papers
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Arrangement
The collection is arranged in 13 series: Series 1: Personal and Biographical Materials; Series 2. Material Related to the Mattachine Society; Series 3. Materials Related to Radical Faeries; Series 4. Writings and Speeches; Series 5. General Correspondence with Hay; Series 6. Materials Related to Anti-Draft Activities; Series 7. California Kaleidoscopes; Series 8. Research and Note Files; Series 9. Articles and Clippings; Series 10. Flyers, Announcements, and Mass Mailers; Series 11. Photographs; Series 12. Books Annotated by Hay; Series 13. Periodicals.
Extent
80.0 cubic feet
Governing access note
The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center hours, with photographs available during Photo Desk hours. Collections that are stored offsite should be requested 48 hours in advance
Immediate source of acquisition
Donated by Harry Hay and his Estate in several accessions, 1998-2007.
System control number
(OCoLC)793401512
Terms governing use
Copyright and literary rights are held by The San Francisco Public Library. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the City Archivist.
Type of unit
(50 cartons + 33 oversized boxes)
Label
Harry Hay Papers
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Arrangement
The collection is arranged in 13 series: Series 1: Personal and Biographical Materials; Series 2. Material Related to the Mattachine Society; Series 3. Materials Related to Radical Faeries; Series 4. Writings and Speeches; Series 5. General Correspondence with Hay; Series 6. Materials Related to Anti-Draft Activities; Series 7. California Kaleidoscopes; Series 8. Research and Note Files; Series 9. Articles and Clippings; Series 10. Flyers, Announcements, and Mass Mailers; Series 11. Photographs; Series 12. Books Annotated by Hay; Series 13. Periodicals.
Extent
80.0 cubic feet
Governing access note
The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center hours, with photographs available during Photo Desk hours. Collections that are stored offsite should be requested 48 hours in advance
Immediate source of acquisition
Donated by Harry Hay and his Estate in several accessions, 1998-2007.
System control number
(OCoLC)793401512
Terms governing use
Copyright and literary rights are held by The San Francisco Public Library. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the City Archivist.
Type of unit
(50 cartons + 33 oversized boxes)

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