Heimsoth (Alice) Collection of Domestic Partners Memorabilia, 1991-1992

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Title:: Alice Heimsoth collection of domestic partners memorabilia
Dates:: 1991-1992
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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

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.

Collection Guide Author:: Finding aid created by GLBT Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:: 1991-1992
Date Encoded:: This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

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Preferred citation:: Alice Heimsoth collection of domestic partners memorabilia. GLBT Historical Society

Location of this collection:: GLBT Historical Society

989 Market Street, Lower Level

San Francisco, CA 94103, US