Collection context
Summary
Background
- Scope and content:
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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.
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open for research.
- Preferred citation:
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Alice Heimsoth collection of domestic partners memorabilia. GLBT Historical Society
- Location of this collection:
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989 Market Street, Lower LevelSan Francisco, CA 94103, US
- Contact:
- (415) 777-5455