Grace Miller Papers, 1926-1979 (bulk 1941-1965)

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Grace Miller Papers, 1926-1979 (bulk 1941-1965)

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The collection documents the life of Grace Miller through correspondence, subject files, photographs and negatives, and a scrapbook. Miller was a co-owner and bartender at two lesbian bars in San Francisco. As a result of serving underage patrons, she was convicted of contributing to the delinquency of a minor in 1955. The scrapbook contains the newspaper coverage of her arrest and trial.

2 document cases + 1 flat box; (1.5 cubic feet)

eng,

James C. Hormel Gay & Lesbian Center, San Francisco Public Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6649015

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Miller, Grace

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Biographical note Grace Marie Miller was born in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana on November 1, 1918. She was the first child of Anthony Iven [Ivan] Miller (9/28/1892-9/15/1959) and Norma Portman. The family moved to San Francisco in the early 1920s. Grace worked several jobs but was best known as a co-owner and bartender at 12 Adler Place and Tommy's Place, both lesbian bars. From the guide to the Grace Miller Papers, 1926-...

van de Veer, Joyce

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