Rest Stop Collection, 1978-2001

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Summary

Title:
Rest Stop Collection,
Dates:
1978-2001
Creators:
Rest Stop (San Francisco, Calif.)
Abstract:
Rest Stop was an emotional support center for persons living with AIDS/ARC/HIV in San Francisco, California. It opened in 1987 and closed in 1992. The collection contains the Rest Stop newsletter, photographs, subject files, newspaper clippings, a small amount of correspondence, and three videotapes.
Extent:
2 boxes
Language:
Collection materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Rest Stop Collection (GLC 128), LGBTQIA Center, San Francisco Public Library.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains the Rest Stop newsletter, photographs of activities at the center, subject files on volunteers and staff, newspaper clippings about its activities and community impact, a small amount of correspondence, and three videotapes.

Biographical / historical:

Rest Stop was an emotional support center for persons living with AIDS/ARC/HIV. Located at 134 Church Street, San Francisco, the center opened in 1987 and closed in 1992. Rest Stop was the brainchild of the Reverend James E. Sandmire, the pastor of Golden Gate Metroplitan Community Church, in response to the needs experienced by his son Dean. It was initially started to provide a clean, comfortable home-like facility that would be a "rest stop" for those affected by AIDS/ARC/HIV between appointments or errands. The needs of clients grew and additional support was obtained from local businesses, professional groups and associations. Due to the rejection, discrimination and self-esteem issues for its clients, Rest Stop fostered a program of positive, supportive social interaction. Paul Peder Steindal was a former co-director.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Paul Peder Steindal, July 14, 2011. Rest Stop: The Newsletter, volume 2, issue 2 purchased from Bolerium, June 2016. Art exhibition postcard "finding our own healing" (1989) donated by Sharon Siskin, April 20, 2018.
Arrangement:

Arranged into 7 series: Series 1. Subject Files; Series 2. Correspondence; Series 3. Publications; Series 4. Newspaper Articles; Series 5. Photographs; Series 6. Videotapes; and Series 7. Buttons / Pins.

Physical location:
Collection is stored onsite.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Tim Wilson
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2018-04-20 00:21:08 +0000 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center hours, with photographs available during Photo Desk hours. Collections that are stored offsite should be requested 48 hours in advance.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the City Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Rest Stop Collection (GLC 128), LGBTQIA Center, San Francisco Public Library.

Location of this collection:
San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102, US
Contact:
(415) 557-4567
sfhistory@sfpl.org
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