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Alice Heimsoth collection of domestic partners memorabilia
1993-04
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Title: Alice Heimsoth collection of domestic partners memorabilia
Dates: 1991-1992
Collection Number: 1993-04
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Extent: 1.2 linear feet
Repository:
GLBT Historical Society
San Francisco, California 94103
Abstract: 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.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research.
[Identification of item]. Alice Heimsoth collection of domestic partners memorabilia. Collection Number: 1993-04. GLBT Historical
Society
Gift of Alice Heimsoth in June 1993.
Scope and Content of Collection
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
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