Photograph albums

Abstract This collection houses the personal papers of the late activist Ada Bello (1933-2023). Bello was a lesbian, Cuban immigrant, chemist, and prominent activist for LGBTQ+ civil rights in Philadelphia during the latter half of the twentieth century and early twenty-first century. Bello is best known for her early and continued involvement with groups such as the Daughters of Bilitis and the Homophile Action League.The collection is arranged into three main series: "Series I: Papers,"...

Abstract This collection houses the personal papers of Barbara Gittings (1932-2007) and her family. Sometimes referred to as the "mother of gay rights," Gittings was a prolific activist in the movement for LGBT civil rights in the United States in the latter half of the 20th Century.The collection spans 1867 to 2010 and documents Gittings's personal life as well as that of her family, both the Gittings (paternal) and Brooks (maternal). The collection also includes materials related to...

Abstract William (Bill) Goldberg (1937-2019?) performed in drag, going under the stage name “Mame,” and performed as a supernumerary (non-singing or speaking role) in productions of the Opera Company of Philadelphia. He often attended and hosted parties with friends for anniversaries, birthdays, and other holidays; and attended plays, ballets, operas, and concerts. The collection contains a variety of material types that document Bill Goldberg’s interests, hobbies, profession, and social life. The...

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Collections of photographic prints, slides, and negatives, which take up fewer than one box each and are not accompanied by other types of records. Housed by size.