Don Paulson papers, 1939-2006
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Paulson, Don
- Title
- Don Paulson papers
- Dates
- 1939-2006 (inclusive)19392006
- Quantity
- 21.21 cubic feet (31 boxes, 2 oversize folders, 2 vertical files)
- Collection Number
- (Accession No. 5354)
- Summary
- Papers of an activist, writer, and artist in Seattle's gay community.
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Textual and visual materials are open to all users. Archival recordings cannot be played due to preservation concerns. Contact Special Collections for more information.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Don Paulson, an artist and author in the greater Seattle area, was born in Seattle in 1933. Paulson attended Auburn High School, then served for two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He lived in New York and Los Angeles for short periods but returned to Seattle in 1966 and devoted himself to painting. Paulson, a contributor to the Seattle Gay News , formed a friendship with Skippy LaRue, whose photo and clipping collection on female impersonators led Paulson to write about the topic. Specifically interested in female impersonators who performed at the Garden of Allah nightclub in Seattle, he collaborated with University of Washington communications professor Roger Simpson on the book, An Evening at the Garden of Allah: A Gay Cabaret in Seattle (Columbia University Press, 1996), for which they won the Governor's Writers Award in 1997. Paulson used the nickname "Dawn" among his friends, and he used "Whitey Boom" as an alias in connection with painting.
Paulson was a member of Black and White Men Together, a gay interracial organization committed to fostering supportive environments and overcoming racial and cultural barriers. BWMT/Seattle participated in educational, political, cultural, and social activities as a means of addressing racism, sexism, homophobia, ableism, and heterosexism in the community.
Content Description
The Paulson papers are comprised of textual materials, sound recordings, videocassettes, programs, handbills, and sheet music relating to Paulson's life as an artist in the Seattle area, his friendships with other gay men, and his research on female impersonators, notably those who performed at the Seattle cabaret, the Garden of Allah, in the 1950s.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Arranged into 5 accessions:
- Accession no. 5354-001, Don Paulson papers, 1954-2002
- Accession no. 5354-002, Don Paulson-Skippy LaRue collection, 1944-2003, undated
- Accession no. 5354-003, Don Paulson papers, 1950-2003
- Accession no. 5354-004, Don Paulson papers, 1939-2006
- Accession no. 5354-005, Don Paulson papers, 1970-1999
Detailed Description of the Collection
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.
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Accession No. 5354-001: Don Paulson Papers, 1954-2002
7.63 cubic ft. (11 boxes, 1 oversize folder)Physical/Technical Access: Includes 12-inch, 33 1/3 rpm long-playing (LP) records; compact discs, audio cassettes; and 1/2-inch, VHS videocassettes.
Scope and Content: The Paulson papers are comprised of textual materials, sound recordings, videocassettes, programs, handbills, and sheet music relating to Paulson's life as an artist in the Seattle area, his friendships with other gay men, and his research on female impersonators, notably those who performed at the Seattle cabaret, the Garden of Allah, in the 1950s. The collection is organized into three subgroups. The Evening at the Garden of Allah subgroup contains incoming letters, subject files, clippings, handbills, programs, ephemera, audio interviews with performers and patrons of the theater, miscellaneous audio and video recordings, and other material relating to the research and publicity for the 1996 book, An Evening at the Garden of Allah: A Gay Cabaret in Seattle. Most of the informants that Paulson interviewed are no longer living. Correspondents include Billy DeVoe and Harvey W. Goodwin. Interviewees include Harvey Lee, Billy DeVoe, and Robin Raye.
Materials in the Seattle Black and White Men Together (BWMT) subgroup include notes and minutes from Don Paulson's term as secretary, newsletters and promotional materials for BWMT, and regional/national convention materials. The Personal Papers subgroup includes biographical information, correspondence, posters, drawings, notes, clippings, and ephemera. Skippy LaRue's clipping collection about female impersonators is also included. Correspondents include Bruce Pitcairn Strachan, Joel Salsman, Rev. Keith D. Davis, John Franklin Koenig, Dennis Meurer, Tim S. Nolan, Terry Nordyke, Diane Scott, Daryl Stipek, and Elizabeth Wight.
Restrictions on Access: The collection is open to the public.
Archival copies of the sound recordings are not available for listening.
Includes 12-inch, 33 1/3 rpm long-playing (LP) records; compact discs, audio cassettes; and 1/2-inch, VHS videocassettes.
Restrictions on Use: Paulson's and Skippy LaRue's rights were transferred to the University of Washington Libraries. Interviews for the book, An Evening in the Garden of Allah may be copied and quoted.
Digital Content/Other Formats: Listening copies made from the archival originals are available for reference purposes.
Acquisition Info: Gift of Don Paulson, June 16, 2003.
Processing Info: Processed by Meredith Selfon.
Processing completed in 2004.
Most of the interviews originally recorded on audio cassettes were copied to CD by Michael Monteleone, and preservation CD copies of these were created by the University of Washington Music Library.
Processing Info: The photographs were relocated to the Don Paulson-Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection, PH Coll. 673, in the division in 2004.
Separated Material: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection (PH Coll 67)
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An Evening at the Garden of Allah
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Incoming Letters, 1989-2002
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Description: Bachelor, KennethDates: 1993-1996Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Columbia University PressDates: 1992-2002Container: Box/Folder 1/2-3, Accession 5354-001
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Description: DeVoe, Billy
General Notes: Also known as Dusin, Joseph W.
Dates: 1993-1997Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Accession 5354-001 -
Description: Goodwin, Harvey WyDates: 1990-1992Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Nielson, Sister PaulaDates: 1990-1994Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Strachan, BruceDates: 1989Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Miscellaneous, A-ZDates: 1989-2000, undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/8-13, Accession 5354-001
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Description: UnidentifiedDates: 1990-1995Container: Box/Folder 1/14, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Outgoing LettersDates: 1991-1995Container: Box/Folder 1/15, Accession 5354-001
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Interviews (Listening copies), 1989-1995
Physical/Technical Access: Compact discs.
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Description: Arbicore, RichardDates: 1989Container: Box case 10/1, Accession 5354-001
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Description: B.B.Dates: 1989Container: Box case 10/2, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Bates, JimDates: 1993Container: Box case 10/3, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Bee, KennyDates: 1993Container: Box case 10/4, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Begin
Scope and Content: Concerning Ray Bourbon.
Dates: undatedContainer: Box case 10/49, Accession 5354-001 -
Description: Blair, Stephen R.Dates: 1993Container: Box case 10/5, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Brown, DorothyDates: undatedContainer: Box case 10/6, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Brown, Wanda LeslieDates: 1989Container: Box case 10/8, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Buerge, OleDates: undatedContainer: Box case 10/36, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Calley, JimmyDates: 1989Container: Box case 10/32, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Carpervie, JohnDates: 1990Container: Box case 10/9, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Carter, BobDates: 1991Container: Box case 10/10, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Chew, JimmyDates: 1989Container: Box case 10/11, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Dempsy, MarkDates: undatedContainer: Box case 10/19, Accession 5354-001
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Description: DeVoe, BillyDates: 1990Container: Box case 10/12, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Donnelly, ChetDates: 1989Container: Box case 10/16, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Dorneck, DeeDates: 1993Container: Box case 10/17, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Drake, KimDates: 1993Container: Box case 10/18, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Estelle, Countess
General Notes: Also known as Herb Wolky.
Dates: 1989Container: Box case 10/20, Accession 5354-001 -
Description: Freeman, DriDates: 1993Container: Box case 10/2, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Gerlach, JimDates: 1989Container: Box case 10/22, Accession 5354-001
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Description: GinoDates: 1993Container: Box case 10/24, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Hanson, HalDates: undatedContainer: Box case 10/7, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Jacomi, RobeyDates: 1989Container: Box case 10/25, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Kelsey, RitaDates: 1989Container: Box case 10/26, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Kemp, JoseDates: 1995Container: Box case 10/27, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Kempner, JimDates: 1993Container: Box case 10/28, Accession 5354-001
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Description: King, KittyDates: undatedContainer: Box case 10/30, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Knutson, NormanDates: 1990Container: Box case 10/31, Accession 5354-001
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Description: LaRue, SkippyDates: 1990Container: Box case 10/15, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Lee, HarveyDates: 1990Container: Box case 10/40, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Leonard, LeeDates: undatedContainer: Box case 10/33, Accession 5354-001
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Description: MacClaine, BillDates: undatedContainer: Box case 10/34, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Maser, ShirleyDates: 1990Container: Box case 10/35, Accession 5354-001
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Description: McFerrson, BobDates: 1990Container: Box case 10/38, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Miller, AnnDates: undatedContainer: Box case 10/56, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Nass, CarmelitaDates: 1990Container: Box case 10/39, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Parkins, BillDates: 1993Container: Box case 10/29, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Plant, BillDates: 1989Container: Box case 10/42, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Raye, RobinDates: 1990Container: Box case 10/13, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Reynolds, RickyDates: 1990Container: Box case 10/14, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Ross, GerryDates: 1990Container: Box case 10/44, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Star, KittyDates: 1992Container: Box case 10/45, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Thomas, MonaDates: undatedContainer: Box case 10/37, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Trent, PaulaDates: undatedContainer: Box case 10/57, Accession 5354-001
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Description: VilmaDates: 1990Container: Box case 10/46, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Whitehead, Mrs. AndersonDates: undatedContainer: Box case 10/61, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Wholey, DenisDates: undatedContainer: Box case 10/47, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Yentze, AudreyDates: 1990Container: Box case 10/53, Accession 5354-001
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Interviews (Listening copies)
Physical/Technical Access: Audio cassettes.
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Description: Cordas, JackDates: 1989Container: Box case 9/59, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Spencer, WaltDates: 1990Container: Box case 9/62, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Wells, Alex
General Notes: [Also known as Jackie Star?]
Dates: undatedContainer: Box case 9/63, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Interviews (Archival copies)
Physical/Technical Access: Audio cassettes.
Restrictions on Use: Researchers must use listening copies on CD.
Container: Box 8-9, Accession 5354-001 -
Description: Interviews (Archival copies)
Physical/Technical Access: Compact discs.
Restrictions on Use: Researchers must use listening copies on CD.
Container: Box 4, Accession 5354-001 -
Sound Recordings (Listening copies)
Physical/Technical Access: Compact discs.
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Description: Andy Warhol AuctionDates: 1988Container: Box case 10/52, Accession 5354-001
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Description: India, etc.Dates: undatedContainer: Box case 10/51, Accession 5354-001
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Description: PBS Late NightDates: undatedContainer: Box case 10/48, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Random TV MusicDates: undatedContainer: Box case 10/50, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Scandinavian PieceDates: undatedContainer: Box case 10/55, Accession 5354-001
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Sound Recordings (Listening copies)
Physical/Technical Access: Audio cassettes.
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Description: A Shot of Ray BourbonDates: 1997Container: Box case 7/80, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Advertisement for Book WarmingDates: 1996Container: Box case 7/65, Accession 5354-001
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Description: AIDS Test Should Be OutlawedDates: 1996Container: Box case 7/77, Accession 5354-001
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Description: AMA ConspiraciesDates: 1997Container: Box case 7/75, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Anthony - Fight in BarDates: undatedContainer: Box case 7/70, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Bourbon, Ray, Around the World in 80 WaysDates: ca. 1950Container: Box case 7/79, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Bourbon, Ray, Let Me Tell You About My OperationDates: ca. 1950Container: Box case 7/78, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Conversation with Mark DempseyDates: undatedContainer: Box case 7/69, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Dan Savage Radio ShowDates: undatedContainer: Box case 7/64, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Fascism in MedicineDates: 1994Container: Box case 7/74, Accession 5354-001
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Description: FlirtationsDates: undatedContainer: Box case 7/72, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Girl's Night at South End BathsDates: undatedContainer: Box case 8/58, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Mature Friends TalkDates: 1998Container: Box case 7/68, Accession 5354-001
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Description: New Faces of 1956Dates: undatedContainer: Box case 7/73, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Pluamorphic PathologiesDates: 1994Container: Box case 7/76, Accession 5354-001
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Description: South American Music and Star MusicDates: undatedContainer: Box case 8/60, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Talk of the NationDates: 2002Container: Box case 7/71, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Sound Recordings (Archival copies)
Physical/Technical Access: Compact discs.
Restrictions on Use: Researchers must use the use listening copies on CD.
Container: Box 4, Accession 5354-001 -
Description: Sound Recordings (Archival copies)
Physical/Technical Access: Audio cassettes.
Restrictions on Use: Researchers must use the use listening copies on CD.
Container: Box 9, Accession 5354-001 -
Long-playing (LP) Record Albums
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Description: Bourbon, Ray, Around the World in 80 Ways1 sound disc : analog, 33 1/3rpm, stereo. ; 12 in.Dates: ca. 1950Container: Box Disc Recordings Box 3, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Bourbon, Ray, Don't Call Me Madam1 sound disc : analog, 33 1/3rpm, stereo. ; 12 in.Dates: ca. 1950Container: Box Disc Recordings Box 3, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Bourbon, Ray, Let Me Tell You About My Operation1 sound disc : analog, 33 1/3rpm, stereo. ; 12 in.Dates: ca. 1950Container: Box Disc Recordings Box 3, Accession 5354-001
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Videocassette Recordings
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Description: Evening Magazine1 videocassette (VHS) ; 1/2 in.Dates: 1993Container: Box 7, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Garden Variations1 videocassette (VHS) ; 1/2 in.Dates: undatedContainer: Box 7, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Reading/Book Party1 videocassette (VHS) ; 1/2 in.Dates: 1996Container: Box 7, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Interview ReleasesDates: 1993Container: Box/Folder 1/16, Accession 5354-001
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Description: MagazinesDates: 1926-1967Container: Box 5, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Speeches and WritingsDates: 1996-2000Container: Box/Folder 1/17, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Conference on Outing Pacific Northwest HistoryDates: 1998Container: Box/Folder 1/18, Accession 5354-001
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Publicity
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Description: Garden of Allah Stage PlayDates: 2000Container: Box/Folder 1/19, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Pride FoundationDates: 1995Container: Box/Folder 1/20, Accession 5354-001
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Description: GeneralDates: 1990-2000Container: Box/Folder 1/21-23, Accession 5354-001
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Description: GeneralDates: 1994Container: Box 5, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Script: Garden of Allah Stage PlayDates: 1999Container: Box/Folder 1/24, Accession 5354-001
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Description: NotesDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/25, Accession 5354-001
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Description: ProgramsDates: 1955-1993Container: Box/Folder 1/26, Accession 5354-001
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Description: HandbillsDates: 1958,1982-1991, undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/27, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Bulletins from the Awareness of Life Church/Theo Light Society, Renton, Wash.Dates: 1989-1993Container: Box/Folder 1/28, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Sheet MusicDates: 1912-1928Container: Box 5, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Hotcha Hinton Dirty Joke NotebookDates: ca. 1950Container: Box/Folder 1/29, Accession 5354-001
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Artifacts
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Description: Garden of Allah Building FragmentsDates: undatedContainer: Box 6, Accession 5354-001
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Description: GlovesDates: undatedContainer: Box 11, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Promotional ButtonDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/30, Accession 5354-001
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Subject Series
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Description: Goodwin, Harvey WyDates: 1990-1992Container: Box/Folder 1/31, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Governor's Writers AwardDates: 1996-1997Container: Box/Folder 1/32, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Herrero, BillyDates: 1990Container: Box/Folder 1/33, Accession 5354-001
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Phillips, George
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Description: GlovesDates: 1993Container: Box 11, Accession 5354-001
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Description: ClippingDates: 1991Container: Box 11, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Sing, AuDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/34, Accession 5354-001
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Description: ClippingsDates: 1954,1993-2000Container: Box/Folder 1/35, Accession 5354-001
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Black and White Men Together (BWMT), Seattle, Wash., 1983-1991
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Description: Minutes and AgendaDates: 1983-1986Container: Box/Folder 1/36, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Event NotesDates: 1985-1986Container: Box/Folder 1/37, Accession 5354-001
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Secretary's Notebook
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Description: Steering CommitteeDates: 1985Container: Box/Folder 1/38, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Social ActivitiesDates: 1985Container: Box/Folder 1/39, Accession 5354-001
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Description: TreasuryDates: 1985Container: Box/Folder 1/40, Accession 5354-001
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Description: CalendarDates: 1985Container: Box/Folder 1/41, Accession 5354-001
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Description: By-LawsDates: 1983Container: Box/Folder 1/42, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Elections CommitteeDates: 1985Container: Box/Folder 1/43, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Public RelationsDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/44, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Prison OutreachDates: 1985Container: Box/Folder 1/45, Accession 5354-001
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Description: LegalitiesDates: 1985Container: Box/Folder 1/46, Accession 5354-001
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Description: MembershipDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/47, Accession 5354-001
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Description: National AssociationDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/48, Accession 5354-001
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Audio Cassettes
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Description: National Association Convention SpeechesDates: 1985Container: Box case 7/66, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Radio ShowDates: 1985Container: Box case 7/67, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Writings of OthersDates: 1984-1987Container: Box/Folder 1/49, Accession 5354-001
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Description: AnnouncementsDates: 1985-1986Container: Box/Folder 1/50, Accession 5354-001
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Description: ProgramsDates: 1985-1987Container: Box/Folder 1/51, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Forms and SurveysDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/52, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Mailing ListsDates: 1986Container: Box/Folder 1/53, Accession 5354-001
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Description: InvitationDates: 1985Container: Box/Folder 1/54, Accession 5354-001
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Flyers
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Description: Black and White Men TogetherDates: 1979-1987Container: Box/Folder 1/55, Accession 5354-001
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Description: MiscellaneousDates: 1986, undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/56, Accession 5354-001
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Conventions
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Description: Pacific Coast Regional Network (in Seattle)Dates: 1984Container: Box/Folder 1/57, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Los Angeles BWMTDates: 1985Container: Box/Folder 2/1-2, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Pacific Coast Regional NetworkDates: 1986Container: Box/Folder 2/3, Accession 5354-001
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Description: New York City BWMTDates: 1986Container: Box/Folder 2/4, Accession 5354-001
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Description: CalendarsDates: 1984-1986Container: Box/Folder 2/5, Accession 5354-001
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Newsletters
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Description: Seattle BWMTDates: 1984-1988Container: Box/Folder 2/6, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Other BWMT ChaptersDates: 1984-1988Container: Box/Folder 2/7, Accession 5354-001
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Description: National/International BWMTDates: 1984-1985Container: Box/Folder 2/8, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Other OrganizationsDates: 1984-1991Container: Box/Folder 2/9, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Autographed LeafletDates: 1986Container: Box/Folder 2/10, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Business CardsDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2/11, Accession 5354-001
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Description: MemorabiliaDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2/12, Accession 5354-001
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Description: ClippingsDates: 1960-1990Container: Box/Folder 2/13, Accession 5354-001
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Subject Series
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Patterson, John
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Description: MiscellanyDates: 1984-1986Container: Box/Folder 2/14, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Autographed PosterDates: 1986Container: Box:oversize Misc. Oversize Box 4, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Discrimination Response System (DRS)Dates: 1984-1986Container: Box/Folder 2/15-16, Accession 5354-001
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Personal Papers, 1961-2002
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Description: Biographical FeaturesDates: 1988Container: Box/Folder 2/17, Accession 5354-001
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Incoming Letters
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Description: Davis, Keith Delane (Reverend)Dates: 1963-1984Container: Box/Folder 2/18, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Doyle, Philip John (P.J.)Dates: 1979-1988Container: Box/Folder 2/19, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Hagen, Carlos B.Dates: 1975-1978Container: Box/Folder 2/20, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Hanseroth, Fred and BobbiDates: 1969-1985Container: Box/Folder 2/21, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Koenig, John FranklinDates: 1961-1981Container: Box/Folder 2/22, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Mahon, Constance (Connie)Dates: 1966Container: Box/Folder 2/23, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Meurer, DennisDates: 1988-2001Container: Box/Folder 2/24-25, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Nolan, Tim S. (Timothy Shawn)Dates: 1969-1973, undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2/26-27, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Nordyke, Terry (Terence)Dates: 1966-1994Container: Box/Folder 2/28, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Paulson, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan T.Dates: 1971-1985Container: Box/Folder 2/29, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Record, Leroy S.Dates: 1978-1986Container: Box/Folder 2/30, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Salsman, JoelDates: 1963-1994, undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2/31-36, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Scott, DianeDates: 1965-1978Container: Box/Folder 2/37, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Septon, RonaldDates: 1971-1986Container: Box/Folder 2/38, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Stipek, DarylDates: 1968-1992Container: Box/Folder 2/39-41, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Strachan, Bruce PitcarinDates: 1970-1993, undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2/42-52, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Strachan, Bruce PitcarinDates: 1977Container: Box:oversize Misc. Oversize Box 4, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Wight, ElizabethDates: 1975-1980Container: Box/Folder 2/53, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Miscellaneous A-ZDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 3/1-27, Accession 5354-001
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Description: InvitationsDates: 1967-2001, undatedContainer: Box/Folder 3/28-32, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Greeting CardsDates: 1964-1997Container: Box/Folder 3/33, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Bulk MailDates: 1966-1974, undatedContainer: Box/Folder 3/34, Accession 5354-001
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Description: UnidentifiedDates: 1964-1994, undatedContainer: Box/Folder 3/35, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Outgoing LettersDates: 1964-1980, undatedContainer: Box/Folder 3/36, Accession 5354-001
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Description: General Correspondence of Others, A-ZDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 3/37-39, Accession 5354-001
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Description: PostersDates: 1969, undatedContainer: Box:oversize Misc. Oversize Box 4, Accession 5354-001
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Description: DrawingDates: 1960Container: Box/Folder 3/40, Accession 5354-001
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Description: NotesDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 3/41, Accession 5354-001
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Description: Carlos Hagan, "Some Thoughts on Why One Becomes a Revolutionary"1 audio cassetteDates: ca. 1970Container: Box case 7/81, Accession 5354-001
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Description: EphemeraDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 3/42, Accession 5354-001
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Description: ClippingsDates: 1979Container: Box/Folder 3/43, Accession 5354-001
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Accession No. 5354-002: Don Paulson-Skippy LaRue Collection, 1944-2003, undated
3.85 cubic feet (6 boxes and 1 oversize folder)General Notes: Minimally processed accession
Scope and Content: Photographs, manuscripts, biographical material and other writings, notes, souvenir programs and other publications, 135 audio recordings on cassette tapes and CD, 5 VHS videocassette tapes, clippings, and ephemera.
Restrictions on Access: Textual and visual materials are open to all users. Archival recordings cannot be played due to preservation concerns. Additionally, material is stored offsite; advance notice is required for use. Contact Special Collections for more information.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Don Paulson, June 30, 2009
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Description: Textual materials, photographs, audio tapes
Restrictions on Access: The audio tapes cannot be played due to preservation concerns. Contact Special Collections for more information.
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Description: Textual materials (chiefly) and photographsContainer: Box 2, Accession 5354-002
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Description: Textual materials, photographs and artworkContainer: Box 3, Accession 5354-002
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Description: "Skippy LaRue" drag outfitContainer: Box 4, Accession 5354-002
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Description: Video cassettes (VHS)
Restrictions on Access: The video cassettes cannot be played due to preservation concerns. Contact Special Collections for more information.
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Description: Audio cassettes and autographed CD of "Why we are here!" Carl Anderson
Restrictions on Access: The audio cassettes cannot be played due to preservation concerns. Contact Special Collections for more information.
Container: Box 6, Accession 5354-002
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Description: Accession No. 5354-003: Don Paulson papers, circa 1950-20036.08 cubic feet (10 boxes)
General Notes: Minimally processed accession
Scope and Content: These materials are primarily comprised of journals, research files on the Brownell Homestead, records and history of the Lux Sit and Dance light show, interviews of Quentin Crisp, binders and scrapbooks on Paulson's art career and research, and correspondence between Paulson and his family, as well as correspondence between Paulson and Anne Gould Hauberg. Ca. 1950-2003.
Restrictions on Access: Textual and visual materials are open to all users. Archival recordings cannot be played due to preservation concerns. Contact Special Collections for more information.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Don Paulson, March 13, 2006
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Accession No. 5354-004: Don Paulson Papers, 1939-2006
3.62 cubic feet (4 boxes plus 1 vertical file)Arrangement: Arranged into 3 series:
- Biographical Materials
- Research Files
- Miscellaneous
Arrangement and folder titles retained from donor.
Scope and Content: Audio recordings on cassette tapes and LP, DVDs, VHS tapes, clippings, notes, biographical materials, photographic materials, and manuscripts.
Restrictions on Access: Textual and visual materials are open to all users. Archival recordings cannot be played due to preservation concerns. Contact Special Collections for more information.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Fay Bengston, September 26, 2011.
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Biographical Materials
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Description: 1950 Invader (yearbook)Dates: 1950Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Accession 5354-004
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Description: 6th Infantry Division--G CompanyDates: 1953Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Accession 5354-004
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Description: Army papers, etc.Dates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/3, Accession 5354-004
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Description: Buddies from the pastDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/4, Accession 5354-004
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Description: Don Paulson on The Factory (DVD)Dates: 2006Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Accession 5354-004
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Description: Interview with Skippy LaRue (VHS)Dates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/6, Accession 5354-004
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Description: Ongoing Art CareerDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/7, Accession 5354-004
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Description: PoetryDates: 2000Container: Box/Folder 1/8, Accession 5354-004
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Description: School stuffDates: 1941-1949Container: Box/Folder 1/9-10, Accession 5354-004
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Description: SlidesDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/11, Accession 5354-004
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Description: Very early artwork of Don PaulsonDates: 1939-1949Container: Box/Folder 1/12, Accession 5354-004
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Description: Wood carving--book plateDates: 1946Container: Box/Folder 1/13, Accession 5354-004
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Description: Army photographsDates: 1953-1955Container: Box/Folder 1/14, Accession 5354-004
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Research Files
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Description: Garden of Allah (DVD)Dates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2/1, Accession 5354-004
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Description: Gossip about Seattle society (audio cassette)Dates: 2004Container: Box/Folder 2/2, Accession 5354-004
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Description: Keith Milton Rhinehart (Aquarian) FoundationDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2/3-4, Accession 5354-004
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Description: Misc. Zerox photo's of the Garden of AllahDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2/5, Accession 5354-004
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Description: The OutlawDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2/6, Accession 5354-004
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Description: Early Seattle gay bars--Pike Street Tavern (two audio LPs)Dates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2/7, Accession 5354-004
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Description: Pioneer cabinsDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2/8-9, Accession 5354-004
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Description: Porn: 1960 anonymous cartoonsDates: 1960Container: Box/Folder 2/10, Accession 5354-004
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Description: Surveillance tape in office at the South End steam baths Seattle (VHS)Dates: 1998Container: Box/Folder 2/11, Accession 5354-004
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Description: Vintage pornoDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2/12, Accession 5354-004
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Description: Archeological siteDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2/13, Accession 5354-004
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Description: Archeological siteDates: undated
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Description: Arlington Hotel-Archeological siteDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2/14, Accession 5354-004
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Description: Early Seattle gay barsDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2/15-17, Accession 5354-004
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Description: Early Seattle gay barsDates: undated
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Description: Early Seattle gay barsDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 3/1-5, Accession 5354-004
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Description: Early Seattle gay bars (audio cassettes)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 4, Accession 5354-004
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Description: Ideas for Seattle gay historyDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 3/6, Accession 5354-004
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Description: The last burlesque house in Seattle: Rivoli Theater 1951-1958Dates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 3/7, Accession 5354-004
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Description: Madame PeabodiesDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 3/8-11, Accession 5354-004
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Description: The MonasteryDates: 1980sContainer: Box/Folder 3/12, Accession 5354-004
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Description: Seattle cruising places ca. 1930-1970Dates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 3/13-14, Accession 5354-004
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Miscellaneous
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Description: Decoration 1st Ave Peep ShowDates: undatedContainer: Box 3/15, Accession 5354-004
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Description: MiscellaneousDates: undatedContainer: Box 3/16, Accession 5354-004
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Description: It's a Lon Mabon Christmas Carol, Charlie BrownDates: undated
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Description: Accession No. 5354-005: Don Paulson papers, circa 1970-19991 vertical file
General Notes: Minimally processed accession
Scope and Content: Posters and ephemera relating to AIDS, drag queens, and the general GLBTQ community. Ephemera in vertical file includes programs, show announcements, newsletters from Sister Paula Ministries (Portland, Oregon), clippings, and souvenir booklet from the Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Don Paulson, donation date unknown
Processing Info: A large, oversize folder of posters was transferred to Visual Materials, January 2012.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Female impersonators--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Female impersonators--Washington (State)--Seattle--Interviews
- Gay bars--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Gay clubs--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Gay men--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Gay men--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
- Music-halls (Variety-theaters, cabarets, etc.)--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Davis, Keith Delano
- DeVoe, Billy
- Goodwin, Harvey W
- Koenig, John Franklin, 1924-
- Lee, Harvey
- Meurer, Dennis
- Nolan, Tim S. (Timothy Shawn)
- Nordyke, Terry
- Paulson, Don--Archives
- Raye, Robin
- Salsman, Joel
- Scott, Diane
- Stipek, Daryl
- Strachan, Bruce Pitcairn
- Wight, Elizabeth
Corporate Names
- BWMT/Seattle
- Garden of Allah (Cabaret : Seattle, Wash.)
Geographical Names
- Seattle (Wash.)--Social life and customs--20th century
Titles within the Collection
- Evening at the Garden of Allah: a gay cabaret in Seattle
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- LaRue, Skippy (collector)
