158 results for: LGBTQIA
Program
Sleighride program, 1990
The Seattle Men's Chorus (SMC) is an LGBTQ community chorus founded in 1979, and, along with Seattle Women's Chorus, is the largest community choral organization in North America. The chorus continues to be a treasured part of Seattle culture, touring widely, recording often, and performing with the Seattle Symphony.This program is from the SMC's "Sleighride" concert series, performed throughout December…
ID Number:2016.10.19.1
Date:1990
Program
Holiday Survival Game Show program, 1990
From 1985-1997 Alice B. Theatre was one of the hottest alternative troupes in Seattle, presenting the local premieres of plays such as "Breaking the Code" and "The Baltimore Waltz." The group's signature works were its annual productions of the spoofy "Holiday Survival Game Show" every December.This program is from the 1990 "Holiday Survival Game Show," which was performed at the…
ID Number:2016.10.19.2
Date:1990
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The 8th Annual Gay & Lesbian Theatre Festival program, 1991
From 1985-1997 Alice B. Theatre was one of the hottest alternative troupes in Seattle, presenting the local premieres of plays such as "Breaking the Code" and "The Baltimore Waltz." The group's signature works were its annual productions of the spoofy "Holiday Survival Game Show" every December.This program for the eighth Annual Gay & Lesbian Theatre Festival describes the festival's theme,…
ID Number:2016.10.19.3
Date:1991
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Celebration '90: Gay Games III & Cultural Festival brochure, August 1990
The Gay Games are an international sporting competition intended to provide a place for LGBTQ+ athletes to participate without discrimination. Participation in the Games is open to anyone, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, or physical disability. The Gay Games were launched in 1982 in San Francisco and have been held every four years since. Gay Games III was held…
ID Number:2016.10.21.1
Date:1990
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"What to Wear at Gay Games III," instructions for Team Seattle athletes, 1990
The Gay Games are an international sporting competition intended to provide a place for LGBTQ+ athletes to participate without discrimination. Participation in the Games is open to anyone, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, or physical disability. The Gay Games were launched in 1982 in San Francisco and have been held every four years since. Gay Games III was held…
ID Number:2016.10.21.2
Date:1990
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Holiday card with photo of Ric Weiland in Pegasus costume, Seattle, 1983
Richard "Ric" Weiland (1953-2006) was a software developer, programmer, philanthropist, and active member of the Northwest gay community. Interested in computers from a young age, Weiland built a computer in his basement in eighth grade, and while at Lakeside School formed the Lakeside Programming Group with classmates Bill Gates and Paul Allen. In 1975, Weiland became the first full-time employee…
ID Number:2016.10.25
Date:1983
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Ric Weiland in Pegasus costume worn at a Halloween party, Seattle, 1983
Richard "Ric" Weiland (1953-2006) was a software developer, programmer, philanthropist, and active member of the Northwest gay community. Interested in computers from a young age, Weiland built a computer in his basement in eighth grade, and while at Lakeside School formed the Lakeside Programming Group with classmates Bill Gates and Paul Allen. In 1975, Weiland became the first full-time employee…
ID Number:2016.10.25.1
Date:1983
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Seattle Pride sticker, 2016
Seattle Pride is a trade mark of Seattle Out & Proud, an organization that coordinates the Seattle Pride Parade each June and also supports non-profit organizations in the local LGBTQ+ community. This rainbow Seattle Pride sticker from 2016 was the first decorative item placed on the refrigerator at the new home of Kimberly Jacobsen and her partner. The two married…
ID Number:2018.31.1
Date:2016
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QCDC News, 1996
The Queen City Development Corporation (QCDC), founded in 1996 by local activist David Schraer, was the result of discussions between Washington State LGBT leaders and experts in community and economic development about building institutional capacity and addressing gaps in services available to Washington's LGBT community. Later called Queen City Community Development (QCCD), the non-profit’s original initiatives included affordable LGBT senior…
ID Number:2019.69.13.1
Date:1996
Postcard
Seattle Gay Culture Center postcard, 2000
The Seattle Gay Culture Center was one of the early initiatives of the Queen City Development Corporation (QCDC), founded in 1996 by local activist David Schraer. The QCDC was the result of discussions between Washington State LGBT leaders and experts in community and economic development about building institutional capacity and addressing gaps in services available to Washington's LGBT community. Later…
ID Number:2019.69.15.1
Date:2000