Big Crank Cycling Club Photograph Collection
Scope and Contents
The Big Crank Cycling Club Photograph Collection documents the activities of the Big Crank Cycling Club, an LGBTQ-oriented bicycle club in the St. Louis area. Photographs show activities such as races, casual rides, social events, and a possible parade. Individual photographs are not identified.
Dates
- 2006-2020
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.
This collection may contain material with privacy concerns. All living people have a right to privacy which ends legally at their death, and federal and state laws and archival ethics protect private, living individuals by giving them a right to be left alone without intrusion into their personal affairs.
Biographical / Historical
Big Crank Cycling was an LGBTQ-oriented bicycle club in the St. Louis area. The group was founded in 2006 by David Ridgeway, Jay Johnson, and Don Griffith. Claire Wyneken, who coordinated this donation, joined the group in 2007 and went on to play a leadership role. Big Crank Cycling disbanded in 2020, in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Big Crank Cycling was intended to provide a fun, healthy space for queer folks to enjoy themselves. The group collaborated both with other LGBTQIA+ organizations (such as the St. Louis Frontrunners running club) and mainstream groups (such as Trailnet, a local organization that promotes bicycling). Big Crank Cycling also raised money for charities, and members marched as a group in the annual St. Louis Pride Parade.
Extent
0.02 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
No physical or technical restrictions.
Custodial History
Donation originated with members of the club. Unclear where the photos came from, but likely multiple sources.
Donor Information
Collection donated by Big Crank Cycling, 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.
Separated Materials
This donation also included a jersey and signs related to the club. These items went to the Museum Objects Department.
Formats
Digital Prints
Processing Information
Processed by Lauren Sallwasser, 2023.
- Title
- Guide to the Big Crank Cycling Club Photograph 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
Library and Research Center
225 South Skinker Boulevard
St. Louis MO 63105
photo@mohistory.org