B.E.A.R. Ephemera Collection:
Bar/event posters, flyers, magazines, matchbooks, postcards, zines & more
Issue no. 5 of Bear Magazine (1988): "The Magazine for Bearded & Hairy Men and Their Fans" Cover photo of Woody by Brahma Studio.
Issue no 8 of Bear Magazine (1989): "Masculinity...without the trappings." Cover photo of Mark by Brahma Studio
No. 9 of "The Bear Fax" (April 1991) Cover model: Dean Whitney, 5'11" 225 lb. 28 yrs. "This months [bear of the month] fits that description to a tee. Friendly, Furry-Very Furry, and the kind you just want to cuddle. "Dean moved from Texas to San Jose [CA] 6 months ago [Oct 1990]. Bears were not appreciated in Texas like they are here. He is a professional, dedicated to helping disabled children. At the present time he is single, but would love to find a cub to set up 'den keeping.'"
From the Tidewater Bears, Denbigh, VA
"We have put together an exciting weekend of seminars, exhibits, demonstrations, a banquet, beer bust, brunch and Bear contest plus our biggest Bearhug party ever!" The Bear Fax, No. 12 (1991).
San Francisco bar matchbooks: The Lone Star Saloon and SF Eagle
San Francisco Leather bar matchbooks: Chaps, The Ambush, and The Brig
From the Estate of Edward Sienkiewicz.
From the Estate of Edward Sienkiewicz.
Donated by John Caldera
From the Estate of Edward Sienkiewicz.
Flyer for Bearfest at Bench and Bar in Oakland, CA. This weekly Sunday bear beer event with drink specials and dancing began Feb 27, 2000 at their 11th Street location.