Photograph of Denton Community members visiting Music Library's table at PRIDENTON A Night OUT on the Square. They are looking at the books and provided resources.

Photograph of guests attending the PRIDENTON A Night OUT on the Square and visiting the tables and resources that are provided for them. Many guests are wearing rainbows or supporting queer colors and pins.

Photograph of UNT community members standing behind their table and posing together as a group for their picture at PRIDENTON A Night OUT on the Square.

Photograph of presenters receiving eagle awards from the Multicultural Center 20th Anniversary.

Photograph of a long table of refreshments at the 2018 Lavender Graduation, held by UNT Special Collections. The image shows a table of refreshments with an attendee in a red blazer standing in front of it, seen from the back. On the right side of the photo people can be seen sitting or standing by tables. Lavender Graduation ceremonies have a rich history and began with the first Lavender Graduation at the University of Michigan in 1995. The first Lavender Graduation ceremony was created by Dr. Ronni Sanlo, the Director of the Lesbian and Gay Programs Office at the University of Michigan. Dr. Sanlo, who had been denied admittance to her children’s commencement ceremonies because of her sexuality, realized there were no recognition ceremonies to honor the lives and achievements of Queer and Trans students. With the extra stress and pressure placed upon Queer and Trans college students, Lavender Graduation ceremonies are an important rite of passage that offer recognition and inspiration to students. Lavender Graduation ceremonies are open to all graduates, those within the Queer and Trans communities and their allies. The tradition is continued today at hundreds of institutions across the nation and the Pride Alliance is honored …

Photograph of Alex Sylvester, of the UNT Pride Alliance, and guest embracing at the 2018 Lavender Graduation. The photo shows Alex Sylvester (right) in a dress with long blonde hair. Next to them is a person with short cropped hair, wearing a grey blazer with a black button down.

Photograph of a woman on campus. The young woman has dark brown hair that is straightened, and wears a black blazer with a short pearl necklace around her neck. She stands in front of a small waterfall that is located on the UNT campus by Willis Library.

Photograph of three people at the 2018 Lavender Graduation, held by UNT Special Collections. The image shows three people sitting close to each other at a round table, with the refreshments seen behind them. The person on the left is a girl with a cap on, in the middle is one of the graduates in a green robe and wearing a purple stole, and the person on the right wears a red blazer with a purple stole. Lavender Graduation ceremonies have a rich history and began with the first Lavender Graduation at the University of Michigan in 1995. The first Lavender Graduation ceremony was created by Dr. Ronni Sanlo, the Director of the Lesbian and Gay Programs Office at the University of Michigan. Dr. Sanlo, who had been denied admittance to her children’s commencement ceremonies because of her sexuality, realized there were no recognition ceremonies to honor the lives and achievements of Queer and Trans students. With the extra stress and pressure placed upon Queer and Trans college students, Lavender Graduation ceremonies are an important rite of passage that offer recognition and inspiration to students. Lavender Graduation ceremonies are open to all graduates, those within the Queer and Trans communities …

Photograph of a crowd at the Multicultural Center 20th Anniversary celebration, held by UNT Special Collections. The photo shows a crowd of diverse people inside a room with white walls. In the middle of the photo, in the back corner of the room is a big, orange sign titled "The Role of the College Union."

Photograph of the audience from presentations at the Multicultural Center 20th Anniversary celebration.

Photograph of a vegetable platter from the Multicultural Center 20th Anniversary, held by UNT Special Collections. The platter of vegetables consists of chopped celery, squash, cucumbers, carrots, broccoli and cauliflower. In the middle f the platter is a small silver bowl filled with hummus with spoon inside it.

Photograph of people at the Multicultural Center 20th Anniversary, held by UNT Special Collections. The middle of the photo shows two women standing by each other, one getting something out of her bag. Behind them is an open doorway. On the right side of the photo a young man is standing up by three people who are sitting in chairs. On the left side of the photo is an older woman.

Photograph of Alex Sylvester, of the UNT Pride Alliance, and guest at the 2018 Lavender Graduation. The photo shows Alex Sylvester (right) in a dress with long blonde hair. Next to them is a person with short cropped hair, wearing a grey blazer with a black button down.

Photograph of the two hosts and a graduate at the 2018 Lavender Graduation, held by UNT Special Collections. The photo shows the two hosts standing on each side of one of the graduates, who is in the middle.The graduate has a purple stole resting on their shoulder with rainbow stripes. To their right is the host wearing a dress, and to their left is the host in a grey long sleeve. They stand in front of the stage with a podium on the left side of the photo. Lavender Graduation ceremonies have a rich history and began with the first Lavender Graduation at the University of Michigan in 1995. The first Lavender Graduation ceremony was created by Dr. Ronni Sanlo, the Director of the Lesbian and Gay Programs Office at the University of Michigan. Dr. Sanlo, who had been denied admittance to her children’s commencement ceremonies because of her sexuality, realized there were no recognition ceremonies to honor the lives and achievements of Queer and Trans students. With the extra stress and pressure placed upon Queer and Trans college students, Lavender Graduation ceremonies are an important rite of passage that offer recognition and inspiration to students. Lavender Graduation ceremonies are …

A set of two paper cutouts by Lance Rayburn; the cutouts are of Bill Nelson and Craig Spaulding.

Photograph of Joshua Houston, scanned for the Texas Folklore Society. Houston is looking down and to the left of the camera with a straight face. He is wearing a three piece suit, and a chain can be seen hanging from his vest in the center bottom portion of the photograph.

Photograph of Springs Hotel, scanned for the Texas Folklore Society. The front wall of the hotel is facing to the right of the camera. A porch spans the entire front of the building on the first floor, as well as second and third level balconies. Trees and shrubs can be seen around the yard.

Photograph of Janell Chestnut, scanned for the Texas Folklore Society. Chestnut is sitting in a chair outdoors, looking at the camera and smiling. A metal dining table and chairs can be seen in the background behind her.

Photograph of Bess Brannen, scanned for the Texas Folklore Society. Brannen is looking at the camera and smiling.

Photograph of Phyllis Bridges, scanned for the Texas Society of Folklore. Bridges is looking at the camera and smiling.

Photograph of Peggy Redshaw, scanned for the Texas Folklore Society. Redshaw is looking at the camera and smiling.

Photograph of Jane Roberts Wood, scanned for the Texas Folklore Society. Wood is sitting, looking down at a stack of papers in her hands. She appears to be speaking. A wooden sculpture can be seen on a countertop on the left side of the photograph. Treetops can be seen through a window on the right side of the photograph.

Photograph of (l-r) Joyce Gibson Roach, Ann Gibson, and Delight Roach, scanned for the Texas Folklore Society. They are standing side by side, facing the camera. Joyce is looking directly at the camera and smiling. Ann is looking down and to the left. Delight is looking to the left of the camera and smiling.

Photograph of a collection of cookbooks owned by Phyllis Bridges, contributed to the Texas Woman's University library. The books are positioned in three rows on top of a dark blue backdrop. Titles include: (back, l-r) "Fine Old New England Recipes," "The Home Queen World's Fair Souvenir Cook Book," "Cowboy Chow"; (center, l-r) "Reddi Wip [--] Shake up your recipes," "Recipes"; (front, l-r) "Eskimo Cook Book Prepared by Students of Shishmaref Day School Shishmaref, Alaska," and, "Merry Cookie!"