Ted Sahl papers 1976-2001 (bulk 1995-1997).

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Ted Sahl papers 1976-2001 (bulk 1995-1997).

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This collection documents the career of photojournalist Ted Sahl, who spent the majority of his career documenting social and political events in the Bay Area through photography. The bulk of this collection documents his photographic work with the gay and lesbian community in San Jose and the Bay Area from 1976-2001. The collection contains approximately 6,000 photographic images of the GLBT community. The collection also includes working drafts of Sahl's book, From Closet to Community: A Quest for Gay and Lesbian Liberation in San Jose & Santa Clara County (2002), personal papers, oral histories, a brief selection of Sahl's published and unpublished essays, and materials from the San Jose Gay Pride Committee In addition, the collection contains political materials and memorabilia from the San Jose gay community such as local gay and lesbian newsletters and papers, newspaper clippings, political buttons, programs, flyers, bulletins, and magazines.

19 linear feet (11 cartons, 30 boxes)

San Jose State University

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SNAC Resource ID: 8335589

San Jose State University

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Sahl, Ted.

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