1980

You 'N' Rights Coalition

Header Record

Title: You 'N' Rights

Two copies of an issue of the newspaper entitled "You 'N' Rights." Volume III Issue 1 dated February 1980. Published in Los Angeles, California by the You 'N' Rights Coalition. This issue appears to be the first under the group's new name and is heavy on activist content. Several articles either report on recent activism or urge immediate effort. There's more than one article on attendees' experiences at the previous month's march on Sacramento as well as a request to phone a certain United States Senator to get his support for anti-discrimination legislation. To that end, the last page of…

GLC10126

March 1972

Gay Peoples Union

Newspaper

Title: GPU News (March 1972)

One issue of the newspaper GPU News dated March 1972 and published in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Many articles on activism efforts and the National Gay conference on Politics that took place in February on the 11-13 in Chicago 1972. There are also many advertisements and section of poetry, a recipe section, book review section and a profile on a community member Father Joseph Feldhausen.

GLC10127

1980

You 'N' Rights Coalition

Newspaper

Title: You 'N' Rights

One issue of the newspaper entitled "You 'N' Rights." Volume III Issue 1 dated February 1980. Published in Los Angeles, California by the You 'N' Rights Coalition. A newsletter from a little known Southern California LGBTQ+ organization, originally known as the San Gabriel Valley Coalition for Human Rights (SGVCHR). The group was formed by five people in early 1977, “to keep the gay residents of the San Gabriel Valley informed of gay events, news and political happenings with monthly meetings and a monthly newsletter.” By 1980, SGVCHR said it was mailing around 2000 copies of the newsletter…

GLC10126.01

1980

You 'N' Rights Coalition

Newspaper

Title: You 'N' Rights

One issue of the newspaper entitled "You 'N' Rights." Volume III Issue 1 dated February 1980. Published in Los Angeles, California by the You 'N' Rights Coalition. A newsletter from a little known Southern California LGBTQ+ organization, originally known as the San Gabriel Valley Coalition for Human Rights (SGVCHR). The group was formed by five people in early 1977, “to keep the gay residents of the San Gabriel Valley informed of gay events, news and political happenings with monthly meetings and a monthly newsletter.” By 1980, SGVCHR said it was mailing around 2000 copies of the newsletter…

GLC10126.02

June 20, 1979

National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights

Header Record

Title: [Posters for National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights][Decimalized .01-.02]

Collection of two posters related to the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. The different marches took place on 1979 and 1987 respectively.

GLC09866

1986

White, Byron, 1917-2002

Printed document signed

Title: "Bowers v. Hardwick (1986)"

One printed copy of Supreme Court case, "Bowers v. Hardwick (1986)," dated 1986. It was ruled that two homosexual adults could not privately engage in consensual sex and that their rights would not be protected by the Constitution should they be criminalized. This decision was written by Justice Byron White who stated, "no connection between family, marriage, or procreation on the one hand and homosexual activity on the other has been demonstrated."

GLC09868

2003

Kennedy, Anthony, 1936-?

Printed document signed

Title: "Lawrence et al v. Texas"

One printed copy of Supreme Court case, "Lawrence et al v. Texas" dated 2003. It was ruled that two homosexual adults could privately engage in consensual sex and criminalization would be unconstitutional. Signed by author of the ruling, Justice Anthony Kennedy.

GLC09869

1975

Pamphlet

Title: "Gay Legislation '75 in Massachusetts"

One flyer entitled, "Gay Legislation '75 in Massachusetts," dated 1975. Details representatives and senators who have vote for and against a "gay discrimination bill last year." Provides sponsors of gay rights bills, form letters to be sent to state legislators, hwo to visit local representatives in Boston, and a summary of Gay American's Day.

GLC09870

1976-1994

Milk, Harvey, 1930-1978

Header Record

Title: [Collection of Harvey Milk political materials][Decimalized .01-.14]

Collection of 14 items dated 1976 to 1994 related to poltician Harvey Milk. Consists of materials related to his campaign while running for offices of supervisor and assemblyman in San Francisco. Items contains slogans and campaign platforms. Also in the collection are printed materials created follwing his and George Moscone's assassination such as a book of poetry and pamphlet on the ruling against Dan White.

GLC09871

1969-1971

Come Out!

Header Record

Title: Collection of Come Out!, 1969-1971 [Decimalized .01-.05]

Collection of five issues of the publication Come Out! dated 1969-1971. Each issues covers different topics pertaining to gay rights with an early focus on protest and violence committed against LGBTQ people. Items contain original poetry, artwork, coming out stories, and news articles. Featured are photographs of marches, first-hand accounts, interviews with members from the community and international struggles.

GLC09872

May 1981

Harvey Milk Gay Democratic Club

Newspaper

Title: "The 1981 Celebration of the Birthday and Life of Harvey Milk."

One newspaper entitled, "The 1981 Celebration of the Birthday and Life of Harvey Milk," dated May 1981. Item commemorates what would have been Harvey Milk's 51st birthday. Contains paid advertisements by ACLU, California politicians, restaurants and other political organizations paying their respects; programming for his birthday celebration; and a photo essay which would be part of a slide exhibit at City Hall.

GLC09871.14

1976

Milk, Harvey, 1930-1978

Printed document

Title: "Harvey Milk on the Issues."

One handout flyer entitled, "Harvey Milk on the Issues," dated approximately 1976. Highlights Milk's stance on issues while running for Assembly in San Francisco, California. Issues higlighted are jobs, taxes, human rights, senior citizens, environment, health, schools, child care and the penal system.

GLC09871.01

1976

Milk, Harvey, 1930-1978

Printed document

Title: "Harvey Milk for Assembly!"

One flyer entitled, "Harvey Milk for Assembly!" dated 1976. This item was distributed during Milk's run for Assembly in 1976. Consists of scanned images of news clippings that mention Harvey Milk in the headlines. Headlines relate to Milk's previous attempts to run for office, his outright criticism of "political machines." Reverse side is a print of an article from the San Francisco Bay Guardian dated March 12, 1976 detailing George Moscone firing Harvey Milk from the Board of Permit Appeals.

GLC09871.02

1977

Milk, Harvey, 1930-1978

Booklet

Title: "Street Fairs, Harvey Milk & You"

One campaign flyer entitled "Street Fairs, Harvey Milk & You" dated 1977. Details the Castro Street Fair which was organized by Harvey Milk. Contains images from the fair and Harvey Milk canvassing for the vote. Explains his vision for the Castro Street Fair as a way of increasing the quality of life from San Francisco to neighborhoods across the country.

GLC09871.04

1977

Milk, Harvey, 1930-1978

Booklet

Title: "The day after Election Day is too late to find out where your candidate stands on the issues."

One booklet entitled, "The day after Election Day is too late to find out where your candidate stands on the issues," dated 1977. Includes Milk's stance on matters related to zoning, infrastructure, transportation, elections and community involvement. Main slogans printed throughout the document consists of "Where were the other candidates when you needed them?" Last page advocates for voting for a gay candidate, "The election of a gay person will mean the last, most durable barrier of prejudice is broken. Young people of all minorities will see clearly that the system does work..."

GLC09871.05

1977

Milk, Harvey, 1930-1978

Printed document

Title: "The City is talking about Harvey Milk because he fights for San Francisco."

One booklet entitled, "The City is talking about Harvey Milk because he fights for San Francisco," dated 1977. Item is a print of The Bay Guardian's endorsement of Harvey Milk running for Supervisor of District 5 in San Francisco, CA. Also includes endorsements from other politicians, journalists and labor activists. Reverse side includes a list of people's names who endorse Milk.

GLC09871.06

January 1978

Milk, Harvey, 1930-1978

Booklet

Title: "Gayvote" [Volume 1, No. 1, January 1978]

One issue of "Gayvote" dated January 1978. Cover page consists of Harvey Milk's swearing in at City Hall on January 9, 1978, followed by a news article covering the event. Other articles within the documents are: feature on the San Francisco Gay Democratic Club; highlight of Assembly Bill 1107 which would raise the BART fares; boycotting Coors beer who made financial contributions to organizations "which oppose the rights of women, third-world and gay people."

GLC09871.07

February 1979

Smith, David Emerson, ?-1991

Booklet

Title: "I Promise You This: A Collection of Poems for Harvey Milk"

One issue of "I Promise You This: A Collection of Poems for Harvey Milk," dated February 1979. Printed in commemoration of the assassination of Harvey Milk and George Moscone. The collection contains poetry and original illustrations.

GLC09871.08

1979

Capp Street Foundation (San Francisco, Calif.)

Booklet

Title: "On May 21st Dan White Got Away With Murder."

One booklet dated approximately 1979 following Dan White's sentencing for voluntary manslaughter against Harvey Milk and George Moscone. Cover image is of a police car enflamed detailing the events of the "White Night" riots. The purpose of this document was to raise money to pay the bail of people arrested the night of the riots and to raise awareness of Dan White's sentence. "These ultra-right, racist, and homophobic politics translate into a grossly unequal law enforcement pattern as shown by the continued oppression of the poorer districts of San Francisco."

GLC09871.09

May 1983

Harvey Milk Gay Democratic Club

Printed document

Title: "Gayvote [May 1983]"

One issue of Gayvote dated May 1983. Cover page consists of two articles promoting the Harvey Milk Gay Democratic Club's dinner and lobbying for state AIDS funds. Also details initiatives to fight homophobia impacting the San Francisco gay community and raising awareness of AIDS.

GLC09871.10

27 November 1988

Colletti, Jerry, fl. 1989

Printed document

Title: "Remember 10 Years After..."

One memorial program entitled, "Remember 10 Years After," dated November 27, 1988. This item commemorates the 10th anniversary of the assassination of Harvey Milk and George Moscone. States the time and place where the candelight memorial would take place and pays special thanks to organizers.

GLC09871.11

27 November 1994

Harvey Milk Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual Democratic Club

Printed document

Title: "Candlelight March"

One handout flyer entitled, "Candlelight March," dated November 27, 1994. Distributed to promote a march in San Francisco commemorating the 16th anniversary of the assassinations of Harvey Milk and George Moscone.

GLC09871.12

14 October 1979

National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights

Poster

Title: "Demand Your Rights! March on Washington"

One poster entitled, "Demand Your Rights! March on Washington," dated October 14, 1979. Promoting the National March for Lesbian and Gay Rights. Item also provides National Third World Lesbian/Gay Conference contact information.

GLC09866.01

1977

Booklet

Title: "Harvey Milk for Supervisor"

One flyer entitled "Harvey Milk for Supervisor" dated 1977. Flyer detailing Milk's campaign platforms for Supervisor. The campaign is displayed through "Six Questions Every Voter Should Ask." These are related to campaign financing of previous candidates, police budget, and a list of endorsements.

GLC09871.03

5 December 1978

Harvey Milk Gay Democratic Club

Newspaper

Title: San Francisco Crusader [Issue No. 69, December 5, 1978]

One memorial issue dedicated to Harvey Milk and George Moscone dated December 5, 1978 printed by the San Francisco Crusader. Item contains various memorial pieces which highlights Milk's political career; political campaigns; youth; memorials for George Moscone.

GLC09871.13