8 25 186 https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/7635a09577cf78e52076cf67f6066133.JPG 90ee092961716b87180f83e4ee1963f6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gay Businesses and Venues Collection Description An account of the resource An artificial collection of advertisements, photographs, business cards, matchbooks, and flyers from gay businesses, religious organizations, and other spaces that created a safe haven for gay men, Lesbians, transgender people, and the drag community in Washington, D.C. from the 1950's to the 1980's. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Meinke, Mark Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data newsprint Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Astoria Arms Baths advertisement Subject The topic of the resource Gay business enterprises--Washington (D.C.) Gays--Social life and customs--Washington (D.C.) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Reproduction and use of this material requires permission from the copyright holder. Please contact the Rainbow History Project for more information. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Washington (D.C.) Advertisements Bathhouses Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gay Businesses and Venues Collection Description An account of the resource An artificial collection of advertisements, photographs, business cards, matchbooks, and flyers from gay businesses, religious organizations, and other spaces that created a safe haven for gay men, Lesbians, transgender people, and the drag community in Washington, D.C. from the 1950's to the 1980's. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Meinke, Mark Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data document Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1832 House Restaurant logo Subject The topic of the resource Gay business enterprises--Washington (D.C.) Gays--Social life and customs--Washington (D.C.) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=47&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Reproduction+and+use+of+this+material+requires+permission+from+the+copyright+holder.+Please+contact+the+Rainbow+History+Project+for+more+information.">Reproduction and use of this material requires permission from the copyright holder. Please contact the Rainbow History Project for more information.</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Washington (D.C.) 1832 House Bars and clubs Logos Nightlife Restaurants Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gay Businesses and Venues Collection Description An account of the resource An artificial collection of advertisements, photographs, business cards, matchbooks, and flyers from gay businesses, religious organizations, and other spaces that created a safe haven for gay men, Lesbians, transgender people, and the drag community in Washington, D.C. from the 1950's to the 1980's. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Meinke, Mark Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data document Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Please contact the Rainbow History Project for more information.</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Washington (D.C.) 1832 House Bars and clubs Logos Nightlife Restaurants https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/28ab85d0a92ab5f9a40f730bfa7d272f.jpg 7b62ed3f496a7eb60dbe7c79fcb9caed Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gay Businesses and Venues Collection Description An account of the resource An artificial collection of advertisements, photographs, business cards, matchbooks, and flyers from gay businesses, religious organizations, and other spaces that created a safe haven for gay men, Lesbians, transgender people, and the drag community in Washington, D.C. from the 1950's to the 1980's. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Meinke, Mark Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data newsprint Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1832 House Restaurant advertisement Subject The topic of the resource Gay business enterprises--Washington (D.C.) Gays--Social life and customs--Washington (D.C.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1966 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Reproduction and use of this material requires permission from the copyright holder. Please contact the Rainbow History Project for more information. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Washington (D.C.) 1832 House 1960s Advertisements Bars and clubs Nightlife Restaurants Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gay Businesses and Venues Collection Description An account of the resource An artificial collection of advertisements, photographs, business cards, matchbooks, and flyers from gay businesses, religious organizations, and other spaces that created a safe haven for gay men, Lesbians, transgender people, and the drag community in Washington, D.C. from the 1950's to the 1980's. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Meinke, Mark Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Pier Photographs Subject The topic of the resource Gay bars--Washington (D.C.) Gays--Social life and customs--Washington (D.C.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1971/1975 Description An account of the resource Pier 9, at 1824 Half St. SW to the west of South Capitol St. at Buzzard’s Point, was DC’s second gay ‘super’ dance club (following the Plus A One, on 8th St. SE). Abstract A summary of the resource. Opening in 1970, the Pier was the first club in this area and known for its two floors of bars and dance floors. Owners included Bill Bickford and Donn Culver. Innovative tabletop telephones allowed customers to talk between numbered tables without moving their drinks or leaving the table, a means of getting around local laws that forbade standing and drinking or moving with a drink. A second floor dining area was called Piazza 9. In 1972, the Awards Club, an organization of female imper-sonators, began presenting shows at the Pier. In December 1972, the Pier was the site of a ‘reunion’ of the city’s main drag organizations which joined in 1973 to create the Academy Awards of Washington. Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Unknown Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Digital files for these photographs have been lost. They included: Souvenir Shop Upper Level Bar Kitchen Tables Front Entrance Hollywood Sign Bar El Morocco Bar Logo Bartender Standing Behind Bar Dance Floor DJ Booth Man leaning against wall near Hollywood sign Man standing on dance floor Man sitting on table top in lounge area Man standing on stairs leading to upper level Man sitting in lounge area Bars and clubs Dance clubs Gay bars and clubs Nightlife https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/0a4fb165aef30fa63db9cd1aac8dc302.jpg 7d3ae9895a43901e55eac68a1a7ca18f Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Width 1126 Height 1179 Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gay Businesses and Venues Collection Description An account of the resource An artificial collection of advertisements, photographs, business cards, matchbooks, and flyers from gay businesses, religious organizations, and other spaces that created a safe haven for gay men, Lesbians, transgender people, and the drag community in Washington, D.C. from the 1950's to the 1980's. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Meinke, Mark Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Donn Culver and friend at a formal dress party at the Lost and Found Club Subject The topic of the resource Gay bars--Washington (D.C.) Description An account of the resource Donn Culver on left Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Reproduction and use of this material requires permission from the copyright holder. Please contact the Rainbow History Project for more information. Abstract A summary of the resource. <span>Building on the success of the Plus One and the Pier as Washington, DC's first gay-oriented dance palaces, Donn Culver and Bill Bickford opened the Lost and Found at 56 L Street SE on October 7th, 1971. Lost and Found was Culver and Bickford's second venture. They had opened the Pier, a popular club at 1824 Half St. SW, in 1970. Earlier, with partner Henry Hecht, Culver and Bickford had started DC's gay dance scene in 1968 with the Plus One.</span><br /><br /><span>The Lost and Found lasted 27 years at its SE location; from 1991 to 1993 it was renamed Quorum, but in 1993 the old name was resurrected. A generation of Washington, DC's LGBT community met, partied, and danced at the club. Bill Bickford is credited with creating the name of the club. The club's colors were black and mandarin orange with chrome yellow accents.</span><br /><br /><span>From the outset, there was a close relationship between the owners of Lost and Found and leaders of DC's organized drag community, Carl Rizzi (Mame Dennis) and Alex Carlino (Fanny Brice). Fanny Brice, head of the Henry Street drag house, was the Lost and Found's first production director, directing shows and special productions. The Lost and Found was supportive of the drag community and was a prime mover, with Bill Oates, behind the Waaay Off Broadway theater at 55 L St. SE. Mame Dennis starred in the opening production of Cabaret at the Waasy Off Broadway.</span><br /><br /><span>Lost and Found got off to a rough start in the autumn of 1971 when its admissions policy which appeared to exclude African-Americans, women, and people wearing drag came under attack. Two years before the city passed its human rights law, Title 34, a coalition of local organizations formed the Committee for Open Gay Bars and began picketing the new club. One of the club managers was famously quoted by in the Gay Blade as having claimed that the club was catering to its clientele who were mostly bigots. Picketing and discussions with the owners carried on for several months before a compromise was reached on the club's admission policies (which still excluded customers in drag).</span><br /><br /><span>Within a year, though, the Lost and Found was already an institution sponsoring spectacular shows, winning grand prize for its float in the 1972 Mardi Gras parade, and the place to go for Sunday brunches and tea dances.</span><br /><br /><span>Donn Culver died in a fall from the roof of the Lost and Found in the summer of 1993 while putting up balloons for the Gay Pride festival. Bill Bickford later was involved with the creation of the Remington's club (639 Pennsylvania Ave. SE) on Capitol Hill.</span> Relation A related resource Additional Lost and Found photographs existed, but their files are lost: Back Patio Decorations Light System Early Wooden Airplane Dance Floor Interior Close up of Palm Tree and Wind Chimes Bars and clubs Gay bars and clubs Lost and Found Nightlife Photographs https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/1f4e972aeb6a4f009e3fc740793d65c8.pdf def796efa14e2be2d99eb27a571b8e4d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gay Businesses and Venues Collection Description An account of the resource An artificial collection of advertisements, photographs, business cards, matchbooks, and flyers from gay businesses, religious organizations, and other spaces that created a safe haven for gay men, Lesbians, transgender people, and the drag community in Washington, D.C. from the 1950's to the 1980's. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Meinke, Mark Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter to the Follies Club from Mayor Marion Barry Subject The topic of the resource Adult movie theaters--Washington (D.C.) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Barry, Marion, 1936- Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1980-01-09 Correspondence Follies Local government Washington D.C. https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/5acca594ee0a86c9b296003f16e5f83e.pdf 8d7a5c6d9e05d85fb107a480df9ed624 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gay Businesses and Venues Collection Description An account of the resource An artificial collection of advertisements, photographs, business cards, matchbooks, and flyers from gay businesses, religious organizations, and other spaces that created a safe haven for gay men, Lesbians, transgender people, and the drag community in Washington, D.C. from the 1950's to the 1980's. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Meinke, Mark Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter to whom it may concern regarding William W. Oates, Jr. Subject The topic of the resource Oates, William W. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Collier, Teunis Francis Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1973-09-24 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived 37 L St. SE - The Cinema Follies opened in 1975 in a former auto repair building as a cinema showing X-rated gay films. The club was managed by Bill Oates, Jr and owners included Roy Barnard and Henry Jaffe. A disastrous fire on October 24, 1977 trapped patrons in the second floor theatre. Nine men died in the fire. Following the fire, there was considerable controversy as to whether there should have been more and better lit exits. However, the cinema was in compliance with existing fire code regulations. The disastrous fire led to renewed enforcement and strengthening of fire regulations at DC clubs. It led also to the founding of the Gay and Married Men’s Association as a social alternative. Following the fire, the Cinema Follies re- opened at 24 O St. SE. Follies William Oates https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/8c8ad8f64ed789c57a05e7b616e3ecae.pdf e58c3cde28a64350296190d5188a6b45 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gay Businesses and Venues Collection Description An account of the resource An artificial collection of advertisements, photographs, business cards, matchbooks, and flyers from gay businesses, religious organizations, and other spaces that created a safe haven for gay men, Lesbians, transgender people, and the drag community in Washington, D.C. from the 1950's to the 1980's. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Meinke, Mark Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data typed letter signed Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter to whom it may concern regarding William Oates and the Follies Subject The topic of the resource Adult movie theaters--Washington (D.C.) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Maulsby, Richard Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1980-05-14 Follies William Oates https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/07fbb260ff4cdd7293f913f8290feaae.pdf d7befd90e8914611d0c8a51e471a5d59 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gay Businesses and Venues Collection Description An account of the resource An artificial collection of advertisements, photographs, business cards, matchbooks, and flyers from gay businesses, religious organizations, and other spaces that created a safe haven for gay men, Lesbians, transgender people, and the drag community in Washington, D.C. from the 1950's to the 1980's. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Meinke, Mark Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data typed letter signed Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter to RKO Warner on behalf of William Oates Subject The topic of the resource Adult movie theaters--Washington (D.C.) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kameny, Frank, 1925-2011 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1980-05-15 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived 37 L St. SE - The Cinema Follies opened in 1975 in a former auto repair building as a cinema showing X-rated gay films. The club was managed by Bill Oates, Jr and owners included Roy Barnard and Henry Jaffe. A disastrous fire on October 24, 1977 trapped patrons in the second floor theatre. Nine men died in the fire. Following the fire, there was considerable controversy as to whether there should have been more and better lit exits. However, the cinema was in compliance with existing fire code regulations. The disastrous fire led to renewed enforcement and strengthening of fire regulations at DC clubs. It led also to the founding of the Gay and Married Men’s Association as a social alternative. Following the fire, the Cinema Follies re- opened at 24 O St. SE. Follies Frank Kameny William Oates https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/2a351cb059d4b9d0f76a48c6362648d0.pdf 40ca3c63f3fc63ef26a750c677c061f2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gay Businesses and Venues Collection Description An account of the resource An artificial collection of advertisements, photographs, business cards, matchbooks, and flyers from gay businesses, religious organizations, and other spaces that created a safe haven for gay men, Lesbians, transgender people, and the drag community in Washington, D.C. from the 1950's to the 1980's. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Meinke, Mark Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data typed letter signed Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter to William Oates, The Follies, from Tom Bastow, Gay Vote 1980 Subject The topic of the resource Adult movie theaters--Washington (D.C.) Gay clubs--Washington (D.C.) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bastow, Tom Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1980-05-14 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived 37 L St. SE - The Cinema Follies opened in 1975 in a former auto repair building as a cinema showing X-rated gay films. The club was managed by Bill Oates, Jr and owners included Roy Barnard and Henry Jaffe. A disastrous fire on October 24, 1977 trapped patrons in the second floor theatre. Nine men died in the fire. Following the fire, there was considerable controversy as to whether there should have been more and better lit exits. However, the cinema was in compliance with existing fire code regulations. The disastrous fire led to renewed enforcement and strengthening of fire regulations at DC clubs. It led also to the founding of the Gay and Married Men’s Association as a social alternative. Following the fire, the Cinema Follies re- opened at 24 O St. SE. Follies William Oates