[Dallas Life Magazine, May 17, 1987]
Description
Dallas Life Magazine from May 17, 1987. The cover page showcases an article entitled "Divided They Stand" about Don Baker (pictured left) and Bill Nelson's (pictured right) respective views on gay activism. Baker discusses favoring a paced and conservative approach while Nelson articulates a sense of urgency needed in gay rights advocacy. The magazine additionally contains advertisements for pools and furniture stores, as well as articles about the Texas Rangers, home decoration, food, wine, and a local band.
Physical Description
40 p. : col. ill. ; 30 x 26 cm.
Creation Information
Creamer, Anita; Minutaglio, Bill; Stovall, Waltrina; Murphy, Becky; Greene, Mariana; Lidji, Laynie Morgan et al. May 17, 1987.
Context
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Authors
- Creamer, Anita Staff Writer
- Minutaglio, Bill Staff Writer
- Stovall, Waltrina
- Murphy, Becky
- Greene, Mariana
- Lidji, Laynie Morgan
- Wicker, Christine
- Rhodes, Dusty
Contributing Author
- Tomsho, Robert Staff Writer
Contributors
- Britton, Lynn Advertising Manager
- Ball, Kitty Sales Representative
- Cooley, Hal Sales Representative
- Riordan, Dan Sales Representative
Director
- Becker, Lesley Art Director
Designers
- Jennings, Mary Senior Designer
- Mitchell, Patrick Collins
Editors
- Houtte, Melissa
- Wilburn, John Ashby Assistant Editor
- Stovall, Waltrina Magazine Food Editor
- Aschoff, Susan Copy Editor
- Imherr, Kris Copy Editor
- Rosales, Estela Editorial Assistant
Photographers
Producer
- Smith, Judy Advertising Production
Publisher
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Dallas Life Magazine
Publisher Info: Dallas Morning NewsPlace of Publication: Dallas, Texas
Named Persons
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- Baker, Donald Floyd
- Nelson, Bill
- Johnson, Trey
- Mccarty, Colin
- O'Loughlin, Teddy
- Hayslip, Allan
- Cunningham, Bill
- Parker, Ellen
- Newton, Nathaniel, Jr.
- Waybourn, William
- Johnson, Phillip
- Young, Louise
- Wilkins, Steve
- Foli, Tom
- Hough, Charlie
- Correa, Edwin
- Witt, Bobby
- Valentine, Bobby
- Mcdowell, Oddibe
- Nash, Beau
- Mcneely, Stephanie
- Stewart, Mike
- Palmer, Lori
- Hunt, Bill
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Description
Dallas Life Magazine from May 17, 1987. The cover page showcases an article entitled "Divided They Stand" about Don Baker (pictured left) and Bill Nelson's (pictured right) respective views on gay activism. Baker discusses favoring a paced and conservative approach while Nelson articulates a sense of urgency needed in gay rights advocacy. The magazine additionally contains advertisements for pools and furniture stores, as well as articles about the Texas Rangers, home decoration, food, wine, and a local band.
Physical Description
40 p. : col. ill. ; 30 x 26 cm.
Subjects
Keywords
- 5th Ave Dinettes
- Akers
- American Oak
- Anthony Pools
- Aquatic Pools, Inc.
- Arp SunRooms & Spas
- Atrium Bar & Grill
- Blue Haven Pools
- Budweiser
- Cameo Pools
- Century 21 Pools
- Chevrolet Corsica
- Circle of Friends
- Coleman Spas
- Dallas Gay Alliance
- Dallas Gay Lesbian Alliance
- Dallas Gay Political Caucus
- Decorative Suraces Company
- Decorators Furniture Center
- Desert Sun Fitness Group
- Finger's Famous Office Furniture
- Florsheim Shoe Shops
- Fontaine's Clinics
- Freed's Furniture
- Futura Stone
- Gabberts
- Garland Pools, Inc.
- Hobert Pools & Spas
- Isotoner
- McConnell's Thomasville Gallery
- Metropolitan Christian Churches
- More
- Pennywise Furniture
- Pier 1 Imports
- Rainbow Pools
- Razzle Dazzle Dallas
- SPAM
- Seaside Pools
- Sylvan Pools
- The Seating Gallery
- Tropical Pools
- Tubbles
- Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Christian Churches
- Watts Pool Company
Library of Congress Subject Headings
- AT&T Phone Center
- Chevrolet automobile
- Gay liberation movement -- Texas -- Dallas.
- Gay rights -- Texas -- Dallas.
- Gays -- Texas -- Dallas.
- Haverty's Furniture Company
- KitchenAid, Inc.
- La-Z-Boy (Firm)
- Texas Rangers (Baseball team)
Homosaurus Vocabulary Terms
- AIDS activists
- Anti-gay discrimination
- Gay Christians
- Gay activism
- Gay political activists
- Gay political groups
- Gay rights
- Gay teachers
- HIV/AIDS
- Homosexuality
- Homosexuals
- LGBTQ+ Christians
- LGBTQ+ activism
- LGBTQ+ activists
- LGBTQ+ discrimination
- LGBTQ+ teachers
- Sodomy laws
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials (LC)
- Advertisements
- Chairs
- Electric household appliances industry
- Interior decoration
- Musicians
- Skewer cooking
- Swimming pools
- Wine
University of North Texas Libraries Browse Structure
- Arts and Crafts - Music - Bands
- Business, Economics and Finance - Advertising
- Business, Economics and Finance - Communications - Telephones
- Business, Economics and Finance - Stores - Furniture Stores
- Government and Law - Politics - Commentaries
- Government and Law - Texas Laws and Regulations
- People - Individuals
- Religion - Churches
- Social Life and Customs - Clothing - Accessories - Shoes
- Social Life and Customs - Food and Cooking - Dining
- Social Life and Customs - Popular Culture - Magazines
- Sports and Recreation - Baseball
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Identifier
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- Accession or Local Control No: UNTA_AR0843-007-11-001
- Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metadc2572091
Publication Information
- Preferred Citation: Donald F. Baker Collection (The Dallas Way) (AR0843), University of North Texas Special Collections
Collections
This issue is part of the following collections of related materials.
LGBT Collections
Publications pertaining to issues relevant to the LGBT community. The collection includes The Dallas Voice, a weekly newspaper for the gay community in North Texas that has been published since 1984.
The Dallas Way Collections
The Dallas Way Collections contains materials from over 30 different archival collections contributed by The Dallas Way.
Donald F. Baker Collection (The Dallas Way)
The papers, photographs, publications, and artifacts of Donald F. Baker, a gay rights activist in Dallas, Texas. Most materials date from 1975-2000.
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Creation Date
- May 17, 1987
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- Feb. 20, 2026, 8:59 a.m.
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- Aug. 17, 2026, 2:35 p.m.
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Creamer, Anita; Minutaglio, Bill; Stovall, Waltrina; Murphy, Becky; Greene, Mariana; Lidji, Laynie Morgan et al. [Dallas Life Magazine, May 17, 1987], periodical, May 17, 1987; Dallas, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2572091/: accessed October 14, 2026), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.