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Massachusetts, 1980-1991

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 24-26

Scope and Contents

Includes court records for Brenda A. Bezio vs. Magdalena Patenaude regarding the ruling that homosexual orientation is not sufficient grounds to deny child custody to a natural parent. Also includes court records for Commonwealth of Massachusetts vs. Edward J. Sefranka regarding the court's decision that the lewd conduct law was unconstitutionally vague. Also includes court records for Commonwealth of Massachusetts vs. Jeffrey A. Smith and Scott Godfrey, Commonwealth of Massachusetts vs. Jeffrey Nelson and Jonathan Miller, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts vs. Paul E. Silva.

Dates

  • Creation: 1980-1991

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.

Extent

From the Collection: 12 Linear Feet (12 archive boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, University of Southern California Repository

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