Alice Heimsoth collection of domestic partners memorabilia

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GLBT Historical Society

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2023

Descriptive Summary

Title: Alice Heimsoth collection of domestic partners memorabilia

Dates: 1991-1992

Collection Number: 1993-04

Creator/Collector:

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

Access

Collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Alice Heimsoth collection of domestic partners memorabilia. Collection Number: 1993-04. GLBT Historical Society

Acquisition Information

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

Indexing Terms

Marriage equality