Guide to the Richard Heyman Papers,
1983-1989.

Collection Number: 7770

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library

Contact Information:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
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Cornell University
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Compiled by:
RMC Staff
Date completed:
November 2010
EAD encoding:
RMC Staff, November 2010
Date modified:
RMC Staff, June 2011

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DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Richard Heyman Papers, 1983-1989.
Collection Number:
7770
Creator:
June Keith
Quantity:
4.4 cubic feet.
Forms of Material:
Memorabilia, Photographs, Printed Materials, Scrapbooks
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Scrapbooks, campaign material, speeches, photographs, political buttons, and other material chronicling Heyman's political career.
Language:
Collection material in English

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

In 1983, Richard A. Heyman (1935-1994) was elected mayor of Key West, Florida, and became the first openly gay mayor in the United States. He moved to Key West in 1973 and opened Gingerbread Square Art Gallery. Heyman is best remembered for his work winning a second city-wide referendum that lead to Key West's first wastewater treatment facility.
COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Scrapbooks, campaign material, speeches, photographs, political buttons, and other material chronicling Heyman's political career, including a copy of John Mikytuck's documentary about Heyman and the early AIDS crisis in Key West, "The Newcomer."
SUBJECTS

Names:
Keith, June
Illchuk, Peter,

Subjects:
AIDS (Disease)--Florida.
INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
Richard Heyman Papers, #7770. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
NOTES

Collecting Program: Human Sexuality Collection.
CONTAINER LIST

Date
Description
Container
November 1983-June 1985
Scrapbook made by June Keith and Richard Heyman
 Box 1
July 1985-October 1987
Scrapbook made by June Keith and Richard Heyman
 Box 2
October 1985-June 1989
Scrapbook made by June Keith and Richard Heyman
 Box 2
March 1989-November 1989
Scrapbook made by June Keith and Richard Heyman
 Box 3
n.d.
Political Memories 1979-1985
 Box 4 Folder 1
1976-1982
Ethics Issues
 Box 4 Folder 2
1977-1979
City Commissioner Campaign materials
 Box 4 Folder 3
1979
City Commissioner Campaign Money and Expenses
 Box 4 Folder 4
1979
City Commissioner Campaign Mass Mailings
 Box 4 Folder 5
October - November 1979
Voting Information
 Box 4 Folder 6
1979
City Commissioner Campaign Public Events, Outreach, Radio
 Box 4 Folder 7
n.d.
Campaign Commissioner Campaign Contributions and Workers List
 Box 4 Folder 8
n.d.
Absentee Voter Thank You Letter
 Box 4 Folder 9
November 1979
Victory Party Poster
 Box 4 Folder 10
1979
Treasurer's Receipts, etc.
 Box 4 Folder 11
1980-1983
Commissioner Correspondence
 Box 4 Folder 12
February-June 1981
1981 Charter Revision Committee papers
 Box 4 Folder 13
n.d.
Charter Revision Outreach
 Box 4 Folder 14
1983
Mayor Campaign
 Box 4 Folder 15
1983
Campaign 1983
 Box 4 Folder 15a
1983
Mayor Campaign Publicity, Public Outreach
 Box 4 Folder 16
1983
1983 Fundraising
 Box 4 Folder 17
1983
Mayor Campaign Information on Polling Booths
 Box 4 Folder 18
1983
Address Sheets
 Box 4 Folder 19
1983
Key West Code Enforcement Board
 Box 4 Folder 20
1978-1983
Sewer Management
 Box 4 Folder 21
1983
Bahama Village
 Box 4 Folder 22
1984
Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Center
 Box 4 Folder 23
1982-1984
Peter Ilchuck Correspondence
 Box 4 Folder 24
1984, 1989
Mayor Heyman Correspondence
 Box 4 Folder 25
June 6, 1984
Incident Report 6/11/84
 Box 4 Folder 26
1983
Heyman Farewell Address
 Box 4 Folder 27
n.d.
Supervisor of Elections License Plate
 Box 4 Folder 28
n.d.
Senate Bills and Miscellaneous Documents
 Box 4 Folder 29
1975-1989
Peter Ilchuck's Files
 Box 4 Folder 30
1983-1985
Speeches Written By Peter Ilchuck
 Box 4 Folder 31
n.d.
Campaign Photos
 Box 4 Folder 32
November 1, 1984
Letter from President Reagan
 Box 4 Folder 33
n.d.
Photos from Scrapbook
 Box 4 Folder 34
n.d.
Clipping Mailed to Heyman
 Box 4 Folder 35
1987-2003
Wesley Calvin's Clippings
 Box 4 Folder 36
1983
Heyman Press Clippings
 Box 4 Folder 37-39
n.d.
Peter Ilchuck Political Buttons
 Box 4 Folder 40-43
n.d.
Mayor Reports
 Box 4 Folder 44
n.d.
Special Reports
 Box 4 Folder 45
n.d.
Short Subjects
 Box 4 Folder 46
n.d.
Political Issues
 Box 4 Folder 47
n.d.
C2000/Focus 1990 Report
 Box 4 Folder 48
October 27, 1983
Heyman Defends Public Nudity Newspaper Clipping
 Box 4 Folder 49
n.d.
"This is a Free Ticket"
 Box 4 Folder 50
n.d.
Peter Ilchuck US House of Representatives ID
 Box 4 Folder 51
October 1985 - May 1989
Peter Ilchuck Photo Album Scrapbook
 Box 5
1986 - 1989
Peter Ilchuck Supervisor of Elections Scrapbook
 Box 5
ca. 1983
Contribution Cards
 Box 6
n.d.
Peter Ilchuck (13:60s)
 Box 6 Folder tr8737a
1993
AIDS/HIV Florida Keys Update - Produced by Joe Dietrich
 Box 6 Folder DVD-671
n.d.
The Newcomer Documentary by John Mikytuck
 Box 6 Folder DVD-672
n.d.
Richard Heyman Campaign Radio Advertisements
 Box 7 Folder tr8738 - tr8748
n.d.
Mayor Returns Montage - Last Meet
 Box 7 Folder V-5516
n.d.
Highlights of the Political Career of Richard A. Heyman as Mayor and Commissioner - Taped by TCI Ch. 5, Key West, FL. - Edited by Joe Dietrich
Box 7 Folder V-5517
April 25, 1984
"Keynotes" with Mayor Richard Heyman - Saturday Night Live Highlights
 Box 7 Folder V-5518
n.d.
Nightwatch Interviews Mayor Richard Heyman
 Box 7 Folder V-5519
1979-1991
Heyman, Ilchuck Clippings
 Box 8 Folder 1-9
n.d.
John Mikytuck "The Newcomer" Documentary materials
 Mapcase DD-23 Folder 1