David McElhatton papers

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2023


Descriptive Summary

Title: David McElhatton papers
Dates: circa 2005-2012
Collection Number: 2022-68
Creator/Collector: David McElhatton
Extent: 1.5 linear feet (1 manuscript box, 1 oversize box)
Repository: GLBT Historical Society
San Francisco, California 94103
Abstract: David McElhatton is a trans activist who has worked with a number of activist organizations on LGBTQ political actions around issues such as the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, Prop 8, and the National Equality March. This collection includes two scrapbooks containing organizing material and ephemera from numerous activist groups and efforts. The collection also includes LGBTQ activist buttons and t-shirts.
Language of Material: English

Access

Collection is open for research.

Publication Rights

Copyright to material has been transferred to the GLBT Historical Society. All requests for reproductions and/or permission to publish or quote from material must be submitted in writing to the GLBT Historical Society Archivist.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. David McElhatton papers. Collection Number: 2022-68. GLBT Historical Society

Acquisition Information

The collection was donated to the GLBT Historical Society by David McElhatton in December 2021. Additions in 2022.

Biography/Administrative History

David McElhatton is a trans activist who has worked with GetEqual; One Struggle, One Fight; the Transgender Law Center, Basic Rights Oregon, and Greenpeace on LGBTQ political actions such as the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), Prop 8, and the National Equality March.

Scope and Content of Collection

This collection documents the activist work of David McElhatton. It includes two binders containing organizing material and ephemera from numerous activist groups and efforts, such as the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), Prop 8, and the National Equality March. Materials in the binders include flyers, photographs, correspondence, conference materials, legal records, organizing materials, and other ephemera. The collection also includes LGBTQ activist buttons and t-shirts.

Indexing Terms

LGBTQ
Transgender people
Trans men
Activism
San Francisco Bay Area (Calif.)

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