Index Cards and Address Book, 1960s - 1990s
Scope and Contents
Along with the address book of the Scottish Minorities Group's Women’s Group, this sub-series is made up of index cards stating information, addresses and contact details for people offering: accomodation; religious support; medical support; legal advice; and travel advice. Cards also collate details of: other LGBT organisations and groups; other counselling services and support groups; and individuals in specific areas who wish to be contacted by befriendees.
Dates
- Creation: 1960s - 1990s
Conditions Governing Access
This sub-series is closed until between 1 Jan 1954 and 1 Jan 2075, depending the age of the record, as items contain contact information, including phone numbers and addresses, relating to individuals.
Please contact LHSA for further details.
LHSA encourages the use of these records for legitimate clinical, historical and genealogical research purposes, and records that are designated as closed can be consulted by legitimate researchers if certain conditions are met. Please contact the LHSA Archivist for more details regarding procedures on how you can apply for permission to view closed records. Telephone us on 0131 650 3392 or email us at lhsa@ed.ac.uk.
Extent
1 box
Creator
- From the Fonds: Sinclair, Cecil James Herbert , 21 May 1931 - 20 October 2004 (gay rights activist) (Person)
- From the Fonds: Edinburgh Befrienders (Organization)
- From the Fonds: Edinburgh Gay Switchboard and Lesbian Line (Organization)
- From the Fonds: Lothian Gay and Lesbian Switchboard (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Lothian Health Services Archive Repository
Centre for Research Collections
Edinburgh University Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44 (0)131 650 3392
lhsa@ed.ac.uk