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Sylvester Collection, 2018-05

Owning Institution: GLBT Historical Society

About this Collection

Sylvester (born Sylvester James Jr.) was a disco-soul singer-songwriter known for his androgynous appearance, falsetto singing voice, and the moniker the “Queen of Disco.” The collection is arranged into four series: Photographs, Publicity and Event Materials, Audiovisual Materials, and Garments and Artifacts. View this collection on the contributor's website.
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31 items found in this collection

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Black and white sequined Pat Campano Jacket
Blue sequin Pat Campano jacket
Framed collection of gloves
Harry Britt Letter to Sylvester, 1988
Peach sequined tunic and skirt with crane motif
Pink sequin Pat Campano jacket and pants
Purple and black beaded cape and headpiece
Sylvester and family, circa 1970
Sylvester at Le Grand Hotel in Paris
Sylvester Christmas dance party postcard
Sylvester Gnus article, 1977
Sylvester holding Step II record, 1978 [1]
Sylvester holding Step II record, 1978 [2]
Sylvester in mesh blouse, circa 1970
Sylvester in zipper shirt, circa 1980
Sylvester James memorial program
Sylvester performing [1]
Sylvester performing [2]
Sylvester performing [3]
Sylvester performing [4]
Sylvester performing with backup singers, circa 1970-1980
Sylvester photoshoot contact sheet
Sylvester receiving award
Sylvester signing records
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