Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Ruth Schoenbach papers
- Dates:
- circa 1977-1978
- Creators:
- Schoenbach, Ruth
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- .5 linear feet (1 manuscript box)
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Ruth Schoenbach papers. GLBT Historical Society
Background
- Scope and content:
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The papers of Ruth Schoenbach relate to her work with the organization Lesbian Schoolworkers. The collection includes photographic slides, ephemera, flyers, meeting notes, and other material related to Lesbian Schoolworkers and other organizations, including the Gay Teachers and School Workers Coalition. The material documents organizing efforts against Proposition 6 (the Briggs Initiative) and Proposition 7. The Briggs Initiative (1978) was a failed California ballot proposition that would have banned gay and lesbian people from working in California schools.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Ruth Schoenbach, August 2021.
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- circa 1977-1978
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
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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:
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Ruth Schoenbach papers. GLBT Historical Society
- Location of this collection:
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989 Market Street, Lower LevelSan Francisco, CA 94103, US
- Contact:
- (415) 777-5455