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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 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.