[Note from George W. Bush to Charles Francis, April 4, 1998] (open access)

[Note from George W. Bush to Charles Francis, April 4, 1998]

A note from Governor and presidential candidate George W. Bush to Charles C. Francis that reads "Charles - Thanks for the writings. I have yet to digest the ideas". The note is written on George W. Bush "The State of Texas Governor" stationery.
Date: April 8, 1998
Creator: Bush, George W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Facsimile from Charles Francis to Gov. Bush and Karen Hughes, April 8, 1999] (open access)

[Facsimile from Charles Francis to Gov. Bush and Karen Hughes, April 8, 1999]

A facsimile from Charles C. Francis to Governor George W. Bush and Karen Hughes referring to something that they spoke about previously and to a conversation he had with reporter Rick Berke. At the bottom is Charles Francis' contact info.
Date: April 8, 1999
Creator: Francis, Charles C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[New York Times National Report, April 9, 1999] (open access)

[New York Times National Report, April 9, 1999]

An article in The New York Times National Report written by Richard L. Berke about the conversation around gay issues in Texas. Featured are Governor George Bush's views on gay issues and Charles C. Francis' approval of Bush as well as others in the Republican Party who have spoken on the issue.
Date: April 9, 1999
Creator: Berke, Richard L.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Bush meets with gay Republicans" article, April 2000] (open access)

["Bush meets with gay Republicans" article, April 2000]

An article, written by Jay Root for the Fort Worth Star Telegram, about a meeting between presidential candidate George W. Bush and gay and lesbian Republican supporters. The piece includes responses of leaders in the Republican party and others.
Date: April 2000
Creator: Root, Jay
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library

["Bush in Reversal, to Meet With a Gay Republican Group" article, April 8, 2000]

An article, written by Frank Bruni for The New York Times, that covers an upcoming meeting between Presidential candidate George W. Bush and gay and lesbian Republicans. The meeting was set up by Charles C. Francis. The piece also covers a recent speech he delivered at the National Hispanic Women's Conference.
Date: April 8, 2000
Creator: Bruni, Frank
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Bush, gay Republican group make amends" article, April 12, 2000] (open access)

["Bush, gay Republican group make amends" article, April 12, 2000]

An article, written by Christopher Lee for The Dallas Morning News, about the a meeting between Presidential candidate George W. Bush and gay and lesbian Republican supporters. The piece includes remarks from advocates and past policies held by Bush.
Date: April 12, 2000
Creator: Lee, Christopher
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Stakes High for Both In Bush-Gays Meeting" article, April 13, 2000] (open access)

["Stakes High for Both In Bush-Gays Meeting" article, April 13, 2000]

An article, written by Richard L. Berke for the New York Times, about the meeting between George W. Bush and a group of gay and lesbian Republicans. More specifically his meeting with the Log Cabin Republicans. The article also mentions Bush's stance on healthcare.
Date: April 13, 2000
Creator: Berke, Richard L.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Bush, GOP gays call visit positive" article, April 14, 2000] (open access)

["Bush, GOP gays call visit positive" article, April 14, 2000]

An article, written by Judy Keen and Jill Lawrence for USA Today, about a campaign meeting between presidential candidate George W. Bush and gay and lesbian Republican supporters. The article includes a picture of Bush with two of these supporters.
Date: April 14, 2000
Creator: Keen, Judy & Lawrence, Jill
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Bush Says He Won't Hesitate to Appoint Gays to Jobs" article, April 14, 2000] (open access)

["Bush Says He Won't Hesitate to Appoint Gays to Jobs" article, April 14, 2000]

An article, written by Terry M. Neal for The Washington Post, that covers the then presidential candidate George W. Bush's opinion and policy surrounding gay and lesbian workers and applicants. The piece notes the work Bush's campaign group did in the lead-up to his meeting with the Log Cabin Republicans and cites Bush's previous interviews and stances on the topics.
Date: April 14, 2000
Creator: Neal, Terry M.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Meeting pleases Bush, gay supporters" article, April 14, 2000] (open access)

["Meeting pleases Bush, gay supporters" article, April 14, 2000]

An article, written by Christopher Lee for The Dallas Morning News, that covers a recent meeting between presidential candidate George W. Bush and gay and lesbian Republicans. The piece takes quotes from different officials and supporters.
Date: April 14, 2000
Creator: Lee, Christopher
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: George W. Bush campaign coverage] captions transcript

[News Clip: George W. Bush campaign coverage]

Video of a WFAA newscast covering George W. Bush's first presidential campaign and meetings with his Republican LGBT supporters.
Date: April 14, 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clips: George W. Bush and Gay Republicans] captions transcript

[News Clips: George W. Bush and Gay Republicans]

Video recording of a "Fox News Live" broadcast, a broadcast of "The World Today" from CNN, and a "CBS Morning News" broadcast, all covering the George W. Bush presidential campaign. The reporters discuss his upcoming meeting with John McCain, his meeting with gay republicans, and other policy points that Bush is working towards.
Date: April 14, 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Karl Rove to Charles Francis, April 18, 2000] (open access)

[Letter from Karl Rove to Charles Francis, April 18, 2000]

A handwritten letter from Karl C. Rove to Charlie C. Francis that reads "Dear Charlie, Sorry for being so late in writing to say thanks for all your hard work in pullign together Thursday's meeting. It was a very good and useful gathering and possible only because of your work. Best, Karl". The message is on George W. Bush for President stationery.
Date: April 18, 2000
Creator: Rove, Karl
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Behind the Scenes at a Bush 'Sensitivity Session'" article, April 24, 2000] (open access)

["Behind the Scenes at a Bush 'Sensitivity Session'" article, April 24, 2000]

An article, written by Steve Gunderson for Newsweek, about a meeting between Presidential candidate George W. Bush and gay and lesbian Republicans. The piece focuses on an exchange between Gunderson and Bush specifically and Bush's response to the event as a whole.
Date: April 24, 2000
Creator: Gunderson, Steve
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Bush to name conservative, gays to AIDS panel" article, April 1, 2002] (open access)

["Bush to name conservative, gays to AIDS panel" article, April 1, 2002]

An article, written by Lou Chibbaro Jr. for the Washington Blade, about the new group of advisors who will be tackling the HIV/AIDS issue with President George W. Bush. The article lists out the new members and also points to supporters and raises concerns that some have over what the group's outcome will be.
Date: April 1, 2002
Creator: Chibbaro, Lou, Jr.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Francis to Alan Simpson, April 11, 2002] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Francis to Alan Simpson, April 11, 2002]

A letter from Charles C. Francis to Senator Alan Simpson about Mary Cheney joining the Republican Unity Coalition. It also mentions an upcoming meeting and the Cody Statement. At the bottom is a note with contact info for Laurie Rosen.
Date: April 11, 2002
Creator: Francis, Charles C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Mary Cheney joins 'gay-straight' GOP group" article, April 26, 2002] (open access)

["Mary Cheney joins 'gay-straight' GOP group" article, April 26, 2002]

An article written for the Washington Blade about Mary Cheney joining the Republican Unity Coalition's advisory board. The piece includes comments from RUC Co-Chairman Charles C. Francis and also mentions another newer member President Gerald R. Ford.
Date: April 26, 2002
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Republican Unity Coalition (RUC) Statement on Senator Santorum" press release] (open access)

["Republican Unity Coalition (RUC) Statement on Senator Santorum" press release]

A press release written by Charles C. Francis, as Co-Chairman of the Republican Unity Coalition, about the recent comments of Senator Rick Santorum comparing homosexuality to bigamy, incest, polygamy, and adultery. Francis requests an immediate apology but does not condemn Santorum for his actions.
Date: April 23, 2003
Creator: Francis, Charles C.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
["A Republican Group Demands That Senator Apologize to Gays" article, April 24, 2003] (open access)

["A Republican Group Demands That Senator Apologize to Gays" article, April 24, 2003]

An article, written by Sheryl Gay Stolberg for the New York Times, about the Republican Unity Coalition and their request for Senators Rick Santorum to apologize for comments and comparisons he made about gay and lesbian people.
Date: April 24, 2003
Creator: Stolberg, Sheryl Gay
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Email from Scott Evertz to Lawrence Q. Fleischer, April 28, 2003] (open access)

[Email from Scott Evertz to Lawrence Q. Fleischer, April 28, 2003]

An email from Scott Evertz to Lawrence A. Fleischer, and Karl C. Rove who is CC'd, about the recent comments made by Senator Rick Santorum. Included is a chain of previous emails.
Date: April 28, 2003
Creator: Evertz, Scott
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library