One of gay filmmaker Harold T. O'Neal's earliest films, this is a rare full-color panorama of San Francisco in 1940.
1947
Weekend In Vallejo
5:49
Harold T. O'Neal and a few friends make the trek to Vallejo for some fun at buddy Cal's riverside cabin.
1963
José Saria at the Black Cat Bar
1:56
José Saria and friend perform at the Black Cat bar. José's 1961 election bid for S.F. Supervisor was the first by an openly gay candidate.
1968
Imperial Court Poolside Party
5:45
The Imperial Court was already in its 3rd year, having been founded in 1965 in San Francisco. In 1968, Reba reigned as Empress.
1968
SF Motorcycle Runs
2:30
Koalas, Serpents, and Constantines Motorcycle Runs 1968-1969
1970
Ozzy @ Folsom Street Parade
9:47
In this short film by Henri Leleu, scenes from the 1970 Folsom Street Parade featuring members of the Imperial Court, leathermen and a surprise appearance by Ozzy Osbourne performing with his new band, Black Sabbath. Or, as some claim, are they all impostors in an extravagant marketing ploy targeting the GLBT community?
1972
Tricycle Races
2:39
The route of this race concluded at the Mint Bar on Market Street.
1975
Mr. and Miss Gay San Francisco
9:56
On August 23rd, the Red and White Boogie Ball is held at the Society for Individual Rights, located at 83 6th Street (between Market and Mission). At this extremely fabulous event, Peter Decker and Tammy Lynn were elected Mr. and Miss Gay San Francisco 1975.
1975
S.F. Pride Parade
2:26
Super 8 home movie taken by Michael D. Polansky.
1976
S.F. Pride Parade
3:50
Super 8 home movie taken by Michael D. Polansky.
1977
S.F. Pride Parade
9:58
From the Harold T. O'Neal collection.
1978
S.F. Pride Parade
5:19
From the Harold T. O'Neal collection.
1978
S.F. Pride Parade
4:57
Super 8 home movie taken by Michael D. Polansky.
1979
S.F. Pride Parade
5:49
Super 8 home movie taken by Michael D. Polansky.
1979
Sylvester Muni Concert
3:27
Sylvester performs at a 1979 dance party in a San Francisco Muni Station.
1983
S.F. Pride Parade
7:21
Super 8 home movie taken by Michael D. Polansky.
1984
AIDS at 25: Bobbi Campbell
9:59
Chairs Paul Boneberg and Mary Dunlap introduce AIDS activist Bobbi Campbell at the National March for Lesbian and Gay Rights which preceeded the 1984 Democratic National Convention. The setting is in front of Moscone Center, San Francisco.
1984
Danny Williams
5:06
Danny Williams performs at the 1984 National March for Lesbian and Gay Rights in San Francisco. He applies his wry wit to everything from gay bashers to the government to the recent Gay Games I.
1985
AIDS at 25: Gay Run 1985
2:20
Local bank executive George Burgess thanks S.F. FrontRunners for donating proceeds from the annual Gay Run (now Pride Run) to the S.F. AIDS Fund (now AEF/BCEF). Burgess was president of the S.F. AIDS Fund board.
1985
Sylvester's 40th Birthday Party
6:20
Complete with cake, this performance is actually two years before Sylvester's real 40th birthday. Produced by Charles Cyberski and Richard Wright of M.E.N. video.
1986
Hayward Raw Rahs
4:23
Before they renamed themselves Cheer SF, the cheerleading group was known as the Hayward Raw Rahs. They perform here at the 1986 Track and Field Festival.
1986
S.F. Track and Field Festival
9:48
March 15 - A few months before Gay Games II, this track meet was hosted by the S.F. Track and Field Team at McAteer H.S.
1989
AIDS at 25: 1989 ACT-UP SF March
9:30
On January 20, 1989, ACT-UP San Francisco staged a Die-In and March in downtown San Francisco, culminating with a demonstration at the Pacific Stock Exchange. Demonstrators voiced criticism of the lack of action by the U.S. Government and President George Bush on the day of his inauguration.
1989
Castro Sweep Police Riot
9:06
On Friday, October 6, 1989, San Francisco police conducted a sweep of the Castro district in response to a small, peaceful march protesting federal neglect of people with AIDS. The nearly 200 police cleared a 7 block area, with many protesters beaten. Patrons in stores and restaurants, as well as residents, were trapped inside for hours. Video by Patrick Henry, local producer and video store owner.
1995
Trevor Hailey Interview: Part 1
9:40
Trevor Hailey, longtime tour leader in the Castro district, discusses GLBT history.
Part 1 of 3.
1995
Trevor Hailey Interview: Part 2
8:58
Trevor Hailey, longtime tour leader in the Castro district, discusses GLBT history.
Part 2 of 3.
1995
Trevor Hailey Interview: Part 3
8:30
Trevor Hailey, longtime tour leader in the Castro district, discusses GLBT history.
Part 3 of 3.
2002
Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin
9:48
Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin describe the beginnings of the Daughters of Bilitis and their publication of "The Ladder". Part of the "First Time in Print" panel sponsored by the GLBT Historical Society and the Hormel Center at the San Francisco Public Library, 2002.
2002
S.F. Dyke March
9:52
Produced in 2002 by Cathy Cade and Jane Cleland, this mini-documentary profiles some of the tens of thousands of women participating in the annual event, which takes place every year on the eve of June's San Francisco Gay Pride celebrations.
2003
S.F. Spikes: Miss Spikes Universe
2:16
Miss Italy, famous physicist Fagina Fordildo, is presented at this annual benefit fundraiser produced by the San Francisco Spikes soccer club.
2004
SF FrontRunners: Little Black Dress Run
8:14
This is an annual charity fun run. In 2004, FrontRunners generously donated the proceeds of the Little Black Dress Run to the GLBT Historical Society. Read more about this event on sfgate.
2004
Up Your Alley Fair
5:19
Donna Sachet, Peter Fiske and many other luminaries join a cast of thousands in this short video of the 2004 Up Your Alley Fair, a July fundraising event South of Market.
2005
Cheer San Francisco
3:24
This top-notch cheerleading squad performs the world over, always in support of local charities. Here, Cheer SF performs an eye-popping routine at Santa Cruz Pride festivities in 2005.
2006
Archive Tour 01
3:21
Part 1 of a tour of the GLBT Historical Society Archives with director Gerard Koskovich.
2006
Archive Tour 02
4:11
A walk through the GLBT Historical Society archives.
2006
Archive Tour 03
2:28
Gerard Koskovich describes the extensive collections of films, photos and other media.
2006
Archive Tour 04
4:48
Methodology used in the archives.
2006
Archive Tour 05
6:06
Manuscript collections: Elsa Gidlow examined.
2006
Archive Tour 06
9:29
The periodicals collection.
2006
Archive Tour 07
4:11
A sample from the scrapbook collection, complete with pictures of Norma Shearer.
2006
Archive Tour 08
6:48
A few special artifacts (trophies to some).
2006
Archive Tour 09
5:49
An unexpected, heart-warming discovery.
2006
Sporting Life Exhibit Timeline
0:59
GLBT Athletics and Cultural Change From the 1960s to Today... from early softball games versus the police to the launch of the Gay Games, GLBT athletes have transformed society, challenged homophobia and created community. Today, thousands of Northern Californians participate in GLBT-inclusive sports: breaking records, defying stereotypes, and inspiring others.
