Martin Van Horne papers

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2023

Descriptive Summary

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

Access

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.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Martin Van Horne papers. Collection Number: 2002-31. GLBT Historical Society

Acquisition Information

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

Indexing Terms

Homophobia

Law enforcement