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Richard Rockwell Papers
2022-06  
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Richard Rockwell was a gay man who lived in San Francisco for over 75 years. He was an early member of several gay motorcycle clubs including the Barbary Coasters and The Warlocks. This collection includes personal papers and photographs, motorcycle club awards and memorabilia, a scrapbook containing paper ephemera and illustrations, a Warlocks motorcycle club denim vest, and a gown worn by Charles Pierce with documentation. It also includes a copy of the Daily Alta California, gifted by Senator George Moscone, dated 1851.
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3 linear feet (1 carton, 1 oversize box)
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Collection is open for research.