Collection on Sylvester

Sylvester James, Jr. (September 6, 1947-December 16, 1988), better known as Sylvester, was an American disco and soul singersongwriter. He was known for his flamboyant and androgynous appearance. The collection contains photographs of Sylvester taken at performances, at his birthday party, and two portraits that may have been used for promotional purposes. In addition, there is a press kit for a documentary on his life, and proclamations from San Francisco mayors Dianne Feinstein and Art Agnos regarding celebrations in his honor.

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Identifier: 4b29b627n
Collection: Discovery Resources
Institution: James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center, San Francisco Public Library
Publisher: James C. Hormel Gay & Lesbian Center, San Francisco Public Library
Date Created: 2016
Dates Covered: 1997 to 1998
Genre: Finding Aids
Subject(s): Sylvester James, Jr.
Places: California > San Francisco County > San Francisco
Topic(s): Androgyny
Discos
LGBTQ+ press
Photographs
Singers
Resource Type: Text
Language: English
Rights: Copyright undetermined
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