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Tower Grove Pride Poster Collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1129

Scope and Contents

The Tower Grove Pride Poster Collection contains one poster designed by St. Louis-based illustrator and designer Taylor "Tay" Tuteur (they/them) to celebrate Tower Grove Pride. The poster features a colorful and detailed illustration of the Tower Grove Pride festival. It depicts many diverse festival-goers, inspired by actual people who have attended Tower Grove Pride. Also depicted are booths, a stage with a performance underway, and two of Tower Grove Park's historic pavilions. The collection also includes Tuteur's business card.

This poster was collected at the June 2022 Pride festival in downtown St. Louis. The poster was sold at a booth operated by Tower Grove Pride.

Dates

  • 2022

Conditions Governing Access

No viewing restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright restrictions may apply. The user assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of copyright.

Biographical / Historical

Founded in 2013, Tower Grove Pride is an annual LGBTQIA+ festival held in Tower Grove Park in the city of St. Louis. Tower Grove Pride is typically understood as an "independent" alternative to Pride St. Louis, which holds its festival in downtown St. Louis and relies heavily on corporate sponsorships.

Extent

0.02 Cubic Feet (; 1 folder (1 poster))

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

No physical or technical restrictions.

Custodial History

Donor Ian Darnell purchased this poster at the June 2022 Pride festival in downtown St. Louis. The poster was sold at a booth operated by Tower Grove Pride.

Donor Information

Collection donated by Ian Darnell, 2022.

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital copies and item-level records of select images are posted as they are created and can be accessed through the Online Collections on the Missouri Historical Society website (mohistory.org/collections).

Digitized images are generated from the original item whenever possible and files are adjusted only to ensure an accurate representation. Master files are saved in TIF format and JPEG viewing files are automatically generated from the master files.

Formats

Poster

Processing Information

Processed by Lauren Sallwasser, 2023.

Title
Guide to the Tower Grove Pride Poster Collection.
Status
Completed
Author
EAD by Lauren Sallwasser using ArchivesSpace.
Date
2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society, Photographs and Prints Department Repository

Contact:
Library and Research Center
225 South Skinker Boulevard
St. Louis MO 63105