Alice Heimsoth collection of domestic partners memorabilia, 1991-1992

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Summary

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Extent:
1.2 linear feet
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Preferred citation:

Alice Heimsoth collection of domestic partners memorabilia. GLBT Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

When the Domestic Partners Law went into effect in San Francisco on Valentine's Day in 1991, many LGBT people staged a celebration at City Hall. This collection documents the event and the city's legal recognition of same-sex couples. It includes a letter from Supervisor Harry Britt inviting community members to celebrate, collages, photographs, invitations and valentines. These materials were collected by one of the participants, Alice Heimsoth. GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_003705

Acquisition information:
Gift of Alice Heimsoth in June 1993.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Preferred citation:

Alice Heimsoth collection of domestic partners memorabilia. GLBT Historical Society

Location of this collection:
989 Market Street, Lower Level
San Francisco, CA 94103, US
Contact:
(415) 777-5455
reference@glbthistory.org
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