Schaefer (Ellen) Papers, 2001-2002

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Summary

Title:
Ellen Schaefer papers
Dates:
2001-2002
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
1 folder
Language:
Preferred citation:

Ellen Schaefer papers. GLBT Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains a folder of San Franciscan Ellen Schaefer’s correspondence with State Senator Jackie Speier, regarding the case and settlement of property tax discrimination against same-sex couples. In 2000, Schaefer mourned the loss of her partner of 30 years, Lucien McGuire, while realizing that the change in home ownership permitted a reappraisal, which increased her annual property taxes immensely. After hearing from Schaefer, Senator Speier proposed a property fairness tax amendment to protect non-traditional families from unfair property tax reassessments in 2002. This collection also includes news clippings, research notes, and a floppy disk. GSSO linked terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000381; http://2Fpurl.obolibrary.org/obo/LifO_0000064; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_003201

Acquisition information:
Gift of Ellen Schaefer, December 4, 2017.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by GLBT Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:
2001-2002
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Preferred citation:

Ellen Schaefer papers. GLBT Historical Society

Location of this collection:
989 Market Street, Lower Level
San Francisco, CA 94103, US
Contact:
(415) 777-5455
reference@glbthistory.org
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