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["November 22, 1963" by Sarah T. Hughes, with Lyndon B. Johnson first day of issue cover]

Description: Typescript by United States District Judge Sarah T. Hughes recounting her experiences on November 22, 1963, following President John F. Kennedy's assassination in Dallas. Judge Hughes describes the scene aboard Air Force One at Love Field as she administered the presidential oath of office to Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson. She concludes by expressing her confidence in President Johnson's character and his ability to lead the country in the aftermath of the assassination. In addition to Jud… more
Date: August 27, 1973
Creator: Hughes, Sarah T. (Sarah Tilghman), 1896-1985

[C.O.F. Float in First Gay Pride Parade in Dallas, Texas]

Description: Photograph of a float during the first Gay Pride Parade, parked in the street. Written on the side of a poster attached to the float are the words, "C.O.F. Texas Oldest Homophile Organization. Gay as an American Flag and Apple Pie." Buildings are visible in the background. Handwritten on the back of the photograph are the words, "1st Gay Pride Parade. June 24 1972."
Date: June 24, 1972

[Gay Pride Parade Supporters in Dallas, Texas]

Description: Photograph of three females with signs sitting on a car during the first Gay Pride Parade in the street. Written on signs are the words "Tired of hiding - Want to be free," "Don't laugh, I may be happier than you!," and "Buy and Read 'Gay Crusaders' by Kay Tobin." A handwritten on the back says, "1st Gay Pride Parade. June 24 1972."
Date: June 24, 1972

United for Equal Rights

Description: Brochure for the Dallas Gay Political Caucus discussing the organization's goals, leading office positions for the Caucus, and information about human rights abuses that affect the gay community. There is also a slip included to apply for membership or to make a charitable contribution.
Date: 1977~
Creator: Dallas Gay Political Caucus
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[News Clip: Robbery]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about a suspected robbery at the Good Luck Drive In restaurant in Dallas. The restaurant's assistant manager chased the young suspect while firing shots. Afterward a large crowd gathered to protest the event by throwing bottles and rocks. The African Bandits Motorcycle Club are present.
Date: July 11, 1976
Duration: 49 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
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[News Clip: Protest]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about a protest against abortion and the Democratic Party. Prior to the Democratic National Convention, Right-to-Life protestors assembled in front of the Federal Courthouse to protest the Democratic Party not mentioning the proposed Human Rights Amendment.
Date: July 11, 1976
Duration: 37 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)

[Scrapbook: Reprimand]

Description: A scrapbook full of the materials surrounding Bill Nelson being reprimanded for wearing a March on Washington t-shirt and being featured in This Week In Texas, an LGBT publication, Volume 5 Number 25 from September 14 through 20, 1979. The photograph that initiated the controversy is on page 31 of the scrapbook and the letter of reprimand he received for it begins on 51.
Date: 1979
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