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Title: Martin Van Horne papers
Dates: 1977-1980
Collection Number: 2002-31
Creator/Collector:
Extent: 1 folder
Repository:
GLBT Historical Society
San Francisco, California 94103
Abstract: Martin Van Horne (1944-1991) was active in the Richard Heakin Memorial Butterfly Brigade, a group of gay men and lesbians
organized to stop violent attacks against gay people in San Francisco. His papers document some of the activities of the Butterfly
Brigade, including their whistle campaign. The collection includes flyers, press releases, correspondence and the "Butterfly
Brigade Bulletin."
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research. Mailing lists and other records holding the names, addresses, and/or phone numbers of individuals
will be restricted for 20 years.
[Identification of item]. Martin Van Horne papers. Collection Number: 2002-31. GLBT Historical Society
Gift of Ben Gardiner on October 5, 2002.
Scope and Content of Collection
Martin Van Horne (1944-1991) was active in the Richard Heakin Memorial Butterfly Brigade, a group of gay men and lesbians
organized to stop violent attacks against gay people in San Francisco. His papers document some of the activities of the Butterfly
Brigade, including their whistle campaign. The collection includes flyers, press releases, correspondence and the "Butterfly
Brigade Bulletin." GSSO linked terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_002861; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_008503
Homophobia
Law enforcement