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2008-032_freitas.xml Finding aid of the Stan Freitas Papers Freitas (Stan) Papers Loni Shibuyama ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives

909 West Adams Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90007 Phone: (213) 741-0094 Fax: (213) 741-0220 Email: askone@onearchives.org URL: http://www.onearchives.org

Machine-readable finding aid created by Loni Shibuyama. Machine-readable finding aid derived from MS Word. Date of source: August 6, 2008. Finding aid written in: English Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard Finding aid of the Stan Freitas Papers Collection number: Coll2008-032 ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives Los Angeles, California Processed by: Loni Shibuyama Date Completed: July 2, 2008 Encoded by: Loni Shibuyama

Descriptive Summary Stan Freitas papers 1979-1989 Coll2008-032 Freitas, Stan 4 archive cartons. 1.5 linear foot. ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives.

Los Angeles, California 90007

Minutes, correspondence, printed ephemera, administrative records, notes, photographs and miscellaneous materials from activist and businessman Stan Freitas, who served as the President of the Southern California Gay Bartenders Association (SCGBA) from 1985 until it ended its operations 1987. The bulk of the collection consists of administrative records of the SCGBA, which was organized by bar and restaurant owners in 1979 to provide support and services for the Los Angeles gay community. The materials in the collection also document Freitas' involvement in AIDS activism and include papers from Aid for AIDS, as well as several other AIDS and gay activist organizations. Languages represented in the collection: English Access

The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.

Publication Rights

Researchers wishing to publish materials must obtain permission in writing from ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives as the physical owner. Researchers must also obtain clearance from the holder(s) of any copyrights in the materials. Note that ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives can grant copyright clearance only for those materials for which we hold the copyright. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain copyright clearance for all other materials directly from the copyright holder(s).

Preferred Citation

Stan Freitas Papers, Coll2008-032, ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives, Los Angeles, California.

Acquisition Information

Donor and date of acquisition unknown.

Processing Information

Collection processed by Loni Shibuyama, July 2, 2008.

Administrative History

On April 30, 1979, a group of bartenders and bar-associated people met at the Frog Pond Restaurant in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. The meeting was called by Michael Varady of the Silver Dollar Saloon and Dale Driscoll to "sensitize bartenders as to what is happening both politically and functionally within and for the gay community [so that those bartenders] could relate to what is happening to their customers." This group was later named the Southern California Gay Bartenders Association (SCGBA). A volunteer social services organization, the SCGBA had monthly meetings at various locations throughout Los Angeles in the years 1979 to 1987. The general membership meetings included group discussion, event planning, community announcements and guest speakers, such as gay and lesbian activists. At SCGBA's most active period, the group raised money for and organized community projects and social events, placed bartenders in jobs, and published a monthly newsletter, The Bar Rag.

Biography

Biography for Stan Freitas to be supplied at a later date.

Scope and Content

This collection contains administrative records, newsletters, correspondence, printed ephemera, notes, photographs, negatives, a plaque, and miscellaneous materials from Stan Freitas, who served as President of the Southern California Gay Bartenders Association (SCGBA) from 1985 to 1987, and was also involved in Aid for AIDS and a number of other activist organizations. The bulk of the material consists of administrative records from SCGBA, which was organized by bar and restaurant owners in 1979 to provide services and support for the Los Angeles gay community. The collection is divided into two series: (1) Southern California Gay Bartenders Association and (2) Other Organizations and Activities. The first series contains the administrative records of the SCGBA, including meeting minutes, newsletters and correspondence, as well as photographs and negatives documenting SCGBA events. The second series documents Freitas' involvement in Aid for AIDS and other community organizations such as The Triangle Project, the Gay and Lesbian Community Services Center, AIDS Project Los Angeles, and Sunset Junction. Notably, this series includes minutes, bylaws and reports from Aid for AIDS, mostly dating from 1986 when Freitas was most active in Aid for AIDS and the SCGBA.

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.

Aid for AIDS, Inc. AIDS (Disease)--United States Bars (Drinking establishments) Bartenders Freitas, Stan Gay activists--Los Angeles Gay bars--California--Los Angeles Gays--Services for Southern California Gay Bartenders Association Series Descriptions Series 1. Southern California Gay Bartenders Association 1979-1987 1 : 1 - 11 ; 2 : 1 - 26 ; 3 : 1 - 14 ; 4 : 1 - 6 1 linear foot. Series Scope and Content

This series contains administrative records and photographs from the Southern California Gay Bartenders Association (1979 - 1987). It is divided into two subseries: (1.1) Administration and Activities and (1.2) Photographs and Negatives.

Subseries 1.1. Administration and Activities 1979-1987 1 : 1 - 11 ; 2 : 1 - 26 ; 4 : 1 - 6 0.8 linear foot. Subseries Scope and Content

This subseries contains bylaws, minutes, administrative records, correspondence, The Bar Rag Newsletter, printed ephemera and miscellaneous notes from the Southern California Gay Bartenders Association (SCGBA). Included are minutes from the general membership meetings as well as the executive committee and Board of Directors meetings. Materials document the activities and services the SCGBA provided, such as a healthcare program, fundraising events, and a benefits/discount program for SCGBA members.

Bylawscirca 19801 : 1 Executive Committee and Board of Directors Meeting Minutes1979 - 19861 : 2 Executive Committee Meetings Minutes1981 - 19841 : 3 General Meetings1979 - 19871 : 4 - 8 ; 4 : 1 Agenda Lists and Meeting Announcements1982 - 19841 : 4 General Meeting Minutes1979 - 19871 : 5 - 62 folders. General Meeting Minutes1981 - 19841 : 7 General Meeting Sign-In Sheets1982 - 19874 : 1 (oversize) Meetings Summaries1979 - 19831 : 8 The Bar Rag1979 - 19871 : 9 - 11 Newsletters1979 - 19871 : 9 - 102 folders. Paste-ups19841 : 11 Brochures and Pamphletscirca 1980 - 19852 : 1 Correspondence1980 - 19872 : 2 - 10 1980 2 : 2 1981 2 : 3 1982 2 : 4 1983 2 : 5 1984 2 : 6 1985 2 : 7 1986 2 : 8 1987 2 : 9 Undated 2 : 10 Event Flyers and Printed Ephemera1980 - 19862 : 11 Financial Records19852 : 12 Form Letters1980 - 19852 : 13 - 18 ; 4 : 2 Blank LetterheadUndated2 : 13 Blank Membership Applicationscirca 1980 - 19854 : 2 (oversize) New MembersUndated2 : 14 Questionnaires circa 1980 - 19852 : 15 Renewed MembersUndated2 : 16 Requests for InformationUndated2 : 17 Requests for RenewalUndated2 : 18 Gay Community Services Center Questionnaire and Community CalendarUndated2 : 19 Mailing Lists 1985 - 19862 : 20 Major Medical Program for the Southern California Gay Bartenders Association19852 : 21 Membership Benefits ProgramUndated2 : 22 Press Releases 1981 - 19862 : 23 Progress Reports1979 - 19842 : 24 Registration Forms1985 - 19862 : 25 Troupers Hall Fundraiser to Benefit Aid for AIDS19864 : 3 (oversize) Awards and Recognitions 1985 - 19862 : 26 ; 4 : 4 Certificate of Commendation to the Gay Bartenders' Association from the City of West Hollywoodcirca 19854 : 4 (oversize) Plaque to Southern California Gay Bartenders Association Presented by Comprehensive Nursing Servicescirca 19862 : 26 Miscellaneous Handwritten Notescirca 1980 - 19854 : 5 (oversize) Miscellaneous 1981 - 19864 : 6 (oversize) Subseries 1.2. Photographs and Negatives 1983-1985 3 : 1 - 14 0.2 linear foot. Subseries Scope and Content

This subseries comprises photographs and negatives that document events and general membership meetings of the Southern California Gay Bartenders Association from 1983 to 1985. Included are photographs of the wedding of SCGBA members Gary Bond and John Duncan--a fundraising event to benefit Aid for AIDS. Notably, this subseries includes images of Los Angeles-area bars and restaurants, such as Woody's Hyperion, Silver Dollar Saloon and Bunkhouse.

Wedding of Gary Bond & John Duncan to Benefit Aid for AIDS19833 : 16 photographs : b&w. Queen Mary MeetingMay 19833 : 218 photographs : col. Floyd's MeetingMarch 19843 : 3Negatives. P.S. TripApril 19843 : 4 - 512 photographs + negatives. Queen Mary MeetingMay 19843 : 628 photographs : col. S.S. Friendship MeetingJuly 19843 : 7Negatives. Woody's MeetingAugust 19843 : 8Negatives. Griff's MeetingNovember 19843 : 9Negatives. Tandem MeetingNovember 19843 : 10Negatives. Silver Dollar MeetingDecember 19843 : 11Negatives. Spike MeetingJanuary 19853 : 12Negatives. Bunkhouse MeetingFebruary 19853 : 13Negatives. Brass Rail June 10, 19853 : 14Negatives. Series 2. Other Organizations and Activities 1984-1989 3 : 15 - 32 ; 4 : 7 - 10 0.5 linear foot. Series Scope and Content

This series contains materials not directly related to SCGBA and which document Freitas' involvement in AIDS activism, in particular, Aid for AIDS, Inc. as well as several gay advocacy organizations in the 1980s. This series is divided into two subseries: (2.1) Aid for AIDS, Inc. and (2.2) Miscellaneous.

Subseries 2.1. Aid for AIDS, Inc. 1985-1989 3 : 15 - 37 ; 4 : 7 0.2 linear foot. Subseries Scope and Content

This subseries comprises correspondence, minutes, financial records, bylaws, committee reports and policies and various printed ephemera from Aid for AIDS, a Los Angeles-based organization formed to provide services and advocate for people with AIDS. The bulk of the materials dates from 1986 and document the relationship between Aid for AIDS and SCGBA as well as Freitas' involvement in both organizations.

Agreement Formscirca 1986 - 19893 : 15 Board of Directors1986 - 19873 : 16 - 18 Applications1986 - 19873 : 16 Meetings19863 : 17 Memoranda19863 : 18 BylawsUndated3 : 19 Committee Reports19863 : 20 Correspondence19863 : 21 Financial Records19863 : 22 Financial Statements1985 - 19863 : 23 Fundraising Events1986 - 19873 : 24 - 26 Anniversary Dinner Programs1986 - 19873 : 24 Being Alive "Hooray for Hollywood" Fundraiser19863 : 25 Troupers Hall Fundraiser19863 : 26 Personnel Policies19863 : 27 Printed Ephemera and Miscellaneous Typescripts1985 - 19864 : 7 (oversize) Subseries 2.2. Miscellaneous 1984-1987 3 : 28 - 32 ; 4 : 8 - 10 0.3 linear foot. Subseries Scope and Content

This subseries comprises printed ephemera, correspondence and miscellaneous typescripts from several activist organizations and activities in which Freitas was involved. These activities include The Triangle Project, AIDS Project Los Angeles, and the National Lesbian & Gay Health Conference. This subseries also includes a certificate of recognition that Freitas received from Christopher Street West.

AIDS Project Los Angeles1985 - 19863 : 28 Christopher Street West / Los Angeles Salutes Stan FreitasUndated3 : 29 The Maggie Awards1986 - 19873 : 30 National Lesbian & Gay Health Conference / Fifth National AIDS Forum, Los AngelesMarch 26 - 29, 19873 : 31 Southern California CARES19864 : 8 (oversize) Sunset Junction19844 : 9 (oversize) The Triangle Project19863 : 32 Miscellaneous Typescripts1984 - 19874 : 10 (oversize)