Photographs in the album document Lee Raymond's life in San Francisco 1975-1976. Photos in the album document many costumed events and the royal court including an Easter egg hunt in Jefferson...
Show morePhotographs in the album document Lee Raymond's life in San Francisco 1975-1976. Photos in the album document many costumed events and the royal court including an Easter egg hunt in Jefferson Square Park and an Easter bonnet parade on Polk Street; a competition for the "Sprit of '76"; Motorcyle Clubs performance event on a ferryboat; 1976 Imperial Crown Dance at Sheraton Palace; Beaux Arts Ball at the Hyatt Regency (October 1975) and Grand Duchess II of San Francisco event. To note is a wedding ceremony for two men. There is also an event on July 28, 1975 with Harvey Milk in attendance. Other events include pool parties and a trip to Disneyland. Raymond's friend Kimo Cochran is in many of the photographs. Loose photos at the end of the album include a contest at a bar, a Christmas Variety Show performance for patients at the Fort Miley VA Hospital and a portrait series of friends. Also included are Lee Raymond's campaign buttons for Grand Duchess II and Miss Gay San Francisco. Photographic prints are both black and white and color.
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Show morePhotographs in the album document Lee Raymond's life in San Francisco 1975-1976. Photos in the album document many costumed events and the royal court including an Easter egg hunt in Jefferson Square Park and an Easter bonnet parade on Polk Street; a competition for the "Sprit of '76"; Motorcyle Clubs performance event on a ferryboat; 1976 Imperial Crown Dance at Sheraton Palace; Beaux Arts Ball at the Hyatt Regency (October 1975) and Grand Duchess II of San Francisco event. To note is a wedding ceremony for two men. There is also an event on July 28, 1975 with Harvey Milk in attendance. Other events include pool parties and a trip to Disneyland. Raymond's friend Kimo Cochran is in many of the photographs. Loose photos at the end of the album include a contest at a bar, a Christmas Variety Show performance for patients at the Fort Miley VA Hospital and a portrait series of friends. Also included are Lee Raymond's campaign buttons for Grand Duchess II and Miss Gay San Francisco. Photographic prints are both black and white and color.
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Photos in the album document Lee Raymond's life in Los Angeles 1971-1972 and then San Francisco 1972-1974. When Raymond lived in Los Angeles, he made a trip to New York City in October 1971 and...
Show morePhotos in the album document Lee Raymond's life in Los Angeles 1971-1972 and then San Francisco 1972-1974. When Raymond lived in Los Angeles, he made a trip to New York City in October 1971 and photos include Raymond dressed as Peter Pan on a New York City subway and attending a Halloween costumed event and party. Photos in the album document 1972 Tricycle Race in front of The Mint on Market Street, the Renaissance Faire in 1973, Dames at Sea performance, Empress competition, Gay Community Awards at California Hall in December 1973 (p. 99), 1974 Tricycle Race in front of Club Dori, 1974 Gay Freedom Day, Grand Duchess II competition and Grand Duchess Coronation in the Crystal Room of the Bellevue Hotel, Beaux Arts Ball at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. There are many snapshots of Raymond posing and dressed in drag as well as city views and court life. Loose photos at the end of the album include Mr. Cowboy and Miss Cowgirl of San Francisco competition at the S.I.R. Center (July 1974); an event at Bimbo's 365 circa 1973; and other costumed events with contests.
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Show morePhotos in the album document Lee Raymond's life in Los Angeles 1971-1972 and then San Francisco 1972-1974. When Raymond lived in Los Angeles, he made a trip to New York City in October 1971 and photos include Raymond dressed as Peter Pan on a New York City subway and attending a Halloween costumed event and party. Photos in the album document 1972 Tricycle Race in front of The Mint on Market Street, the Renaissance Faire in 1973, Dames at Sea performance, Empress competition, Gay Community Awards at California Hall in December 1973 (p. 99), 1974 Tricycle Race in front of Club Dori, 1974 Gay Freedom Day, Grand Duchess II competition and Grand Duchess Coronation in the Crystal Room of the Bellevue Hotel, Beaux Arts Ball at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. There are many snapshots of Raymond posing and dressed in drag as well as city views and court life. Loose photos at the end of the album include Mr. Cowboy and Miss Cowgirl of San Francisco competition at the S.I.R. Center (July 1974); an event at Bimbo's 365 circa 1973; and other costumed events with contests.
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