Bob Graves collection, 1977-2008, bulk 1991-2008
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Graves, Bob
- Abstract:
- The Bob Graves collection, 1977-2008, documents Graves' personal and business activities. It contains event programs, advertisements, magazines, informational booklets, photographs, event listings, and other miscellaneous documents related to events either held at or supported by the Full Moon Saloon. The collection includes VHS tapes documenting various LGBTQ+ events and historically LGBTQ+ locations across Central Florida. Much of the collection dates from 1991 to 2006. Robert "Bob" Graves was the owner and operator of the Full Moon Saloon on Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando. The Full Moon Saloon, a popular gay bar, opened in 1989, serving the Levi's, leather, and bear communities in Central Florida for more than a decade. It was the home bar for the non-profit social organization, Bears of Central Florida, and hosted Bear Bust, an annual event held in October. The Full Moon Saloon closed on June 30, 2007.
- Extent:
- 0.8 Linear Feet 2 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Bob Graves collection, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
Background
- Scope and content:
The Bob Graves collection, 1977-2008, documents Graves' personal business activities. It contains event programs, advertisements, magazines, informational booklets, photographs, event listings, and other miscellaneous documents related to events either held at or supported by the Full Moon Saloon. The collection includes VHS tapes documenting various LGBTQ+ events and historically LGBTQ+ locations across Central Florida. Much of the collection dates from 1991 to 2006.
- Biographical / historical:
Robert "Bob" Graves was the owner and operator of the Full Moon Saloon on Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando. The Full Moon Saloon, a popular gay bar, opened in 1989, serving the Levi's, leather, and bear communities in Central Florida for more than a decade. It was the home bar for the non-profit social organization, Bears of Central Florida, and hosted Bear Bust, an annual event held in October. The Full Moon Saloon closed on June 30, 2007.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida, 2021 (Accession no. CFM2021_22).
- Processing information:
Collection processed by Kat Reynolds, 2022 and finding aid prepared by Arlie Cruz, 2023. All materials were placed into acid-free folders and in an acid-free box.
- Arrangement:
This collection is arranged by like-item.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Gay bars
LGBTQ+ magazines
VHS
programs (documents) - Names:
- Graves, Bob
Access and use
- Restrictions:
The entire collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
- Preferred citation:
Bob Graves collection, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
- Location of this collection:
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John C. Hitt Library12701 Pegasus Drive, Building 2OrlandoFL32816-8030USA
