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[Printed obituary for Donald Baker from The Boston Globe Online, December 3, 2000]

Description: Two printed web pages of Donald Baker's obituary from The Boston Globe Online, a digital version of a Boston newspaper, in December of 2000. The obituary briefly details his life story and legacy, particularly his activism, legal advocacy for gay rights, and his membership with the Dallas Gay Lesbian Alliance. Several links and subheadings from the printed web page appear on the left hand side and the top of the first page.
Date: December 3, 2000
Creator: Matteucci, Megan
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clippings: Pioneering Dallas gay-rights activist Donald Baker dies]

Description: Two newspaper clippings of a story from the Dallas Morning News shortly following Dallas gay rights activist Donald F. Baker's passing in December of 2000. The author details his life story and legacy, particularly his activism, legal advocacy for gay rights, and his membership with the Dallas Gay Lesbian Alliance. Quotes are included from friend Louise Young and partner Michael Hartwig. The reverse sides of the clippings feature advertisements and lottery results.
Date: December 2000
Creator: Warren, Holly
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clippings: Services for Baker scheduled Saturday in Dallas]

Description: Three newspaper clippings of a story shortly following Dallas gay rights activist Donald F. Baker's passing in December of 2000. The author details his life story and legacy, particularly his activism, legal advocacy for gay rights, and his membership with the Dallas Gay Lesbian Alliance. Baker is pictured on the article's first page, and friend Louise Young is also quoted and pictured in the article. The reverse sides of the clippings feature advertisements, as well as fragments of other artic… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Vercher, Dennis
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clippings: Texas sodomy law battle has long, grueling history]

Description: Two newspaper clippings of a story from the December 3, 1998 edition of Bay Windows, an LGBT newspaper published in Boston, Massachusetts. The article discusses ongoing legal proceedings in a challenge against a Texas sodomy law—the same law that Donald F. Baker had challenged during the 1970s and 1980s. The author details Baker's past and his trial, and Baker himself offers perspective on his experience as a plaintiff in the case. The reverse side of the second clipping features a fragment of … more
Date: December 3, 1998
Creator: King, Loren
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Newspaper page from the Dallas Morning News, June 23, 2000]

Description: Newspaper page from the Friday, June 23, 2000 edition of The Dallas Morning News, kept as part of the Donald F. Baker Collection. A story titled "Film looks at Dallas' gay history" is featured and discusses a KERA-TV documentary on the gay and lesbian community in Dallas. There are several fragments of writings, including a review on the aforementioned movie, an article about Hair Day gatherings between Black women, a piece on Beanie Babies, and an advice column.
Date: June 23, 2000
Creator: Jones, Linda; Weitz, Matt; Mendoza, Manuel; Huang, Thomas & Landers, Ann
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clippings: Peaceful Pressure]

Description: Two newspaper clippings of a story from the June 7, 1997 edition of The Dallas Morning News. The article discusses the Dallas Gay Lesbian Alliance's 20th anniversary and features reflections from several current or former alliance members, including Donald F. Baker, on the organization's past and hopes for the future. A picture of Baker appears on the first clipping (33 A). The fragments of articles on the clippings' reverse sides discuss bribery in legal proceedings and a town's distribution o… more
Date: June 7, 1997
Creator: Egerton, Brooks
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Message Received? Catholic Church must give laity a greater voice]

Description: Newspaper clipping of a story from the August 3, 1997 edition of The Dallas Morning News, kept as part of the Donald F. Baker Collection. Partner of Baker and former priest of the Dallas Roman Catholic Diocese Michael Hartwig expresses his opinions on clericalism and the importance of accountability among clergy. Hartwig references the judicial proceedings involving Rudolph "Rudy" Kos, a former Roman Catholic priest who had perpetrated sexual abuse against children and was convicted of aggravat… more
Date: August 3, 1997
Creator: Hartwig, Michael J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[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, an… more
Date: May 17, 1987
Creator: Creamer, Anita; Minutaglio, Bill; Stovall, Waltrina; Murphy, Becky; Greene, Mariana; Lidji, Laynie Morgan et al.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: When it's a gay couple, abuse often overlooked]

Description: Two newspaper clippings of a story titled "When it's a gay couple, abuse often overlooked" from a 1997 edition of The Dallas Morning News. The story discusses domestic violence and abuse in same-sex relationships, as well as associated stigma and misconceptions. The author shares quotes from individuals who are part of shelters or support organizations. The clippings' reverse sides include advertisements and an article about school taxes.
Date: 1997
Creator: McKenzie, Aline
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Newspaper pages from the Dallas Morning News, August 14, 1986]

Description: Two copies of a newspaper page from the August 14, 1986 edition of The Dallas Morning News. Featured is a story in which Baker discusses continuing to navigate life following seven years of activism for the gay community and a defeat in court after having challenged an anti-sodomy law. A photograph on the first page shows Baker (left) with family; he is pictured with Dallas Gay Alliance president Bill Nelson on the reverse side. Additional articles discuss marriage, swimming pool laws, and make… more
Date: August 14, 1986
Creator: Pounds, Leslie; Schwartz, Maryln; Dezern, Craig & Sachs, Sylvia
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clippings: Homosexual sodomy laws are upheld]

Description: Two newspaper clippings of a story from the July 1, 1986 edition of The Dallas Morning News. The article discusses a Supreme Court ruling on the state of Georgia's anti-sodomy law and the implications such a ruling may have on a similar Texas law. Donald Baker, who challenged in court the Texas statute that deems "homosexual activity" a misdemeanor, is quoted in the article. The reverse side of the first clipping features a picture of a child operating a radio.
Date: July 1, 1986
Creator: Choyke, William J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Newspaper page and clippings from the Dallas Times Herald, January 21, 1986]

Description: Two newspaper clippings and a newspaper page of a story titled "Don Baker's Battle" from the January 21, 1986 edition of the Dallas Times Herald. In the story, Baker discusses coming to terms with his sexuality in early adulthood; his lawsuit challenging the Texas penal code 21.06 that prohibits "deviate sexual intercourse" between homosexuals; and reflections on his seven years as an activist for the gay community. Other clippings/pages include comics, local events, advice columns, and adverti… more
Date: January 21, 1986
Creator: Weldon, Michele; Smith, Nancy; Smith, Marcia; Kennedy, Maggie & Wolff, Bobby
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Newspaper page from the Dallas Morning News, July 8, 1986]

Description: Newspaper page from the July 8, 1986 edition of The Dallas Morning News, kept as part of the Donald F. Baker Collection. The pages contain an article about the Supreme Court decision to uphold a Texas sodomy law that prohibits sex between two consenting adults of the same sex. There is also an article about Don Baker (pictured on the reverse side) in which he discusses the pride he has in his cause and the fatigue he feels from seven years of legal battles.
Date: July 8, 1986
Creator: Sare, John; Naidoo, Charmain; Malone, Dan; Bernhard, Annette; Connelly, Richard; Knight, Tonya et al.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clippings: Sodomy ruling 'frightens' man]

Description: Two newspaper clippings of a story about a ruling on the state of Georgia's anti-sodomy law and the implications such a ruling may have on similar Texas laws. Donald Baker, who challenged in court a Texas statute that deems "homosexual conduct" a misdemeanor, is quoted in the article as he reflects on the ruling. The reverse sides of the clippings feature fragments of other news stories.
Date: 1986
Creator: Zook, Jim
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: An unenforceable law]

Description: Newspaper clipping of a story titled "An unenforceable law" from the September 1, 1985 edition of the Dallas Times Herald. The author shares their opinions regarding the ongoing trials and appeals surrounding Texas statute 21.06 which deemed "homosexual conduct" illegal. The front of the clipping features math equations written in blue pen ink; the reverse side features fragments of advertisements.
Date: September 1, 1985
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Constitutional scholar tackles sodomy law]

Description: Newspaper clipping of a story from the December 4, 1985 edition of the Dallas Times Herald. The article discusses Harvard Law School professor Laurence H. Tribe's decision to support Donald F. Baker in the re-hearing of the case surrounding a Texas sodomy law. The statute had previously been overturned following Donald F. Baker's initial class action lawsuit, but Danny Hill had successfully appealed for the law to be reinstated. Tribe is pictured on the left.
Date: December 4, 1985
Creator: Feinstein, Robert M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clippings: Sodomy law is upheld]

Description: Two newspaper clippings of a story titled "Sodomy law is upheld" from the August 27, 1985 edition of the Dallas Times Herald. The article discusses the appeal and upholding of a Texas sodomy law that had previously been overturned following Donald F. Baker's class action lawsuit. Don Baker, the plaintiff in the original lawsuit, is mentioned and quoted throughout the clipping and notes that he plans to appeal the decision in federal courts.
Date: August 27, 1985
Creator: Feinstein, Robert M. & Davis, Debra
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Supreme Court hears morals debate]

Description: Newspaper clipping of a story from the April 1, 1986 edition of the Dallas Times Herald. The article discusses a ruling on the state of Georgia's anti-sodomy law and the implications such a ruling may have on similar Texas laws. Donald Baker, who challenged in court a Texas statute that deems "homosexual activity" a misdemeanor, is quoted in the article. The reverse side of the clipping features a fragment of another article and an advertisement for swimming pools.
Date: April 1, 1986
Creator: Dunham, Richard S.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clippings: Experts say high court likely to avoid sodomy case]

Description: Two newspaper clippings of a story titled "Experts say high court likely to avoid sodomy case" from the August 28, 1985 edition of the Dallas Times Herald, kept as part of the Donald F. Baker Collection. The article discusses the possible re-hearing of a case surrounding a Texas sodomy law, which had been overturned following Donald F. Baker's class action lawsuit but was subsequently appealed and upheld by Danny Hill. Articles on the clippings' reverse sides address city parks and a DFW Airpor… more
Date: August 28, 1985
Creator: Feinstein, Robert M. & Iannello, Lorraine
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Gay activists condemn efforts for sodomy law]

Description: Newspaper clipping of a story titled "Gay activists condemn efforts for sodomy law" from the June 13, 1985 edition of Dallas Times Herald. The article discusses appeals and re-hearings of cases surrounding a Texas sodomy law that had previously been overturned following Donald F. Baker's class action lawsuit; Danny Hill had appealed for the law to be reinstated. Baker—the plaintiff in the original case—and his lawyer James Barber are quoted in the article.
Date: June 13, 1985
Creator: Lucas, Charlotte-Anne
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: Full appeals court to hear Texas anti-gay law case]

Description: Newspaper clipping of a story titled "Full appeals court to hear Texas anti-gay law case" from the February 2, 1985 edition of the Dallas Times Herald. The article discusses appeals and re-hearings of cases surrounding a Texas sodomy law that had previously been overturned following Donald F. Baker's class action lawsuit; Danny Hill had appealed for the law to be reinstated. An article on the reverse side of the clipping discusses Soviet president Konstantin Chernenko.
Date: February 2, 1985
Creator: Lucas, Charlotte-Anne
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clippings: Gay-rights case based on AIDS]

Description: Newspaper clipping of a story titled "Gay-rights case based on AIDS" from the Monday, June 17, 1985 edition of the Dallas Times Herald. The article discusses the ongoing trial surrounding a Texas sodomy law and both sides' belief that the fight against AIDS will be jeopardized should their side lose their appeal. Donald F. Baker, the plaintiff in the original case that challenged the law, is quoted in the article.
Date: June 17, 1985
Creator: Associated Press
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping: How can the government ban a human condition?]

Description: Newspaper clipping of a column entitled "How can the government ban a human condition?" from the August 29, 1985 edition of the Dallas Times Herald. Columnist Molly Ivins shares her opinions regarding the ongoing trials and appeals surrounding Texas statute 21.06 which deemed "homosexual sex" a misdemeanor. Also featured is a political cartoon which addresses the same topic, and was created by an artist with the last name Willis. The reverse side of the clipping features an article about the co… more
Date: August 29, 1985
Creator: Ivins, Molly
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clippings: Gay activist determined]

Description: Two newspaper clippings of stories from the August 28, 1985 edition of The Dallas Morning News. Two stories feature words from Donald F. Baker, who discusses the path that led him towards his political and social activism for the gay community, as well as his determination to continue his advocacy in court. Another discusses Danny Hill's appeal to a court regarding the Texas sodomy law that had previously been overturned following Donald F. Baker's class action lawsuit.
Date: August 28, 1985
Creator: Stutz, Terrence & Golden, Gayle
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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