[Paper copy of a "Gayteenth" poster, August 17, 1982]
Description:
Paper copy of a poster with the title "Gayteenth Aug. 17, 1982: Texas homosexual conduct law ruled constitutional." On the top of the poster is a photograph of Donald F. Baker, gay rights activist and plaintiff in the Baker v. Wade case that challenged a sodomy law which deemed "homosexual conduct" illegal. The date commemorates the day that the statute was ruled unconstitutional. In the photograph, Baker is celebrating with his arms stretched in front of a crowd.
Date:
August 17, 1982
Creator:
This Week in Texas
Partner:
UNT Libraries Special Collections