["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
["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
["A Falling Out Among Friends" article, March 8, 2004] (open access)

["A Falling Out Among Friends" article, March 8, 2004]

An article, written by Debra Rosenberg and Mark Miller for Newsweek, about President George W. Bush's support of the marriage amendment that would ban gay and lesbian marriages at the federal level. It includes the response of Charles C. Francis and other gay and lesbian Republicans. An advertisement follows the article.
Date: March 8, 2004
Creator: Rosenberg, Debra & Miller, Mark
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Gay Republicans protest convention treatment" article] (open access)

["Gay Republicans protest convention treatment" article]

An article from The Dallas Morning News written by Todd J. Gillman. The piece covers the rally held by the Log Cabin Republicans of Texas protesting their unfair treatment from Republican Convention leaders as well as from spokesman Robert Black, who likened the group to the KKK.
Date: June 1998
Creator: Gillman, Todd J.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph of Charles C. Francis with Camp Longhorn shirt]

Photograph of a young Charles C. Francis wearing his Camp Longhorn T-shirt. Behind him the landscape is blurry. The border of the photo is slanted along the top and bottom.
Date: 196X
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Email from Mary Matalin to Charles Francis, August 21, 2002] (open access)

[Email from Mary Matalin to Charles Francis, August 21, 2002]

An email from Mary J. Matalin to Charles C. Francis about a meeting she had with Mary Cheney and the money Francis' group, the Republican Unity Coalition, had raised for senatorial campaigns.
Date: August 21, 2002
Creator: Matalin, Mary J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Wariness and Optimism Vie as Gays View New President" article, January 26, 2001] (open access)

["Wariness and Optimism Vie as Gays View New President" article, January 26, 2001]

An article written by Elizabeth Becker for the New York Times about the acknowledgement of the Republican Unity Coalition and inclusion of gay and lesbian people in ceremonies. The piece also speaks about the opinions of the new president George W. Bush and vice president Dick Cheney.
Date: January 26, 2001
Creator: Becker, Elizabeth
Object Type: Article
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

[Pictures of Matalin and Francis at luncheon event, 2000]

Pictures of Mary Matalin during the gay and lesbian Republicans luncheon event in Philadelphia. The first one is of her and Charles C. Francis and below it she is with Jim Francis. Notes are written above and below the pictures stating who is in them and where they are.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph of Charles Francis and George W. Bush]

A photograph of Charles C. Francis standing next to George W. Bush. On either side of them are the United States flag and Texas flag. Below is a message reading 'To Charles Best Wishes' and Bush's signature.
Date: 1999~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Email from Charles Francis to Mary Cheney, September 16, 2002] (open access)

[Email from Charles Francis to Mary Cheney, September 16, 2002]

An email from Charles C. Francis to Mary Cheney about fundraising totals through the RUC and whose campaigns they should put the money towards. THere are handwritten notes all over the paper and on the back is a message that appears to read "Soft to Parties - NRCC Senatorial Committee Linus (sp?) - (And J---) hard to candidates. 25,000 to Senate Republicans then g--- 25,000 to Senate --- Susan - & $5 each hard dollar to Susan & Gordon".
Date: September 16, 2002
Creator: Francis, Charles C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
["A Gay Old Party" article, August 1, 2000] (open access)

["A Gay Old Party" article, August 1, 2000]

An article, written by David Brooks for The Weekly Standard, about a recent lunch get-together for gay and lesbian Republicans. It also focuses on Charles C. Francis and his role in Republican circles.
Date: August 1, 2000
Creator: Brooks, David
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from George W. Bush to Charles Francis, May 18, 2000] (open access)

[Letter from George W. Bush to Charles Francis, May 18, 2000]

A letter from Governor George W. Bush to Charles C. Francis thanking him for organizing a meeting between him and gay and lesbian republicans. The letter also mentions their friendship and is signed with marker on the bottom.
Date: May 18, 2000
Creator: Bush, George W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from George W. Bush to Charles Francis, June 30, 1995] (open access)

[Letter from George W. Bush to Charles Francis, June 30, 1995]

A letter from George W. Bush to Charles C. Francis thanking him for his support throughout Bush's campaign and inviting him to stop by for a visit at the governor's mansion when he's in town. It is signed at the bottom by Bush and is typed on 'Office of the Governor' stationery.
Date: June 30, 1995
Creator: Bush, George W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from George W. Bush to Charles Francis, July 19, 1999] (open access)

[Letter from George W. Bush to Charles Francis, July 19, 1999]

A letter from George W. Bush to Charles C. Francis thanking him for serving as a vice chair during Bush's campaign fundraising reception in D.C.
Date: July 9, 1999
Creator: Bush, George W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Faxed letter from Charles C. Francis to Karen Hughes, July 11, 2001] (open access)

[Faxed letter from Charles C. Francis to Karen Hughes, July 11, 2001]

A letter that was faxed to Karen Hughes from Charles C. Francis. The letter is about an issue surrounding the Salvation Army and their position on gay and lesbian workers and rights. Francis expresses his concerns for President George W. Bush to be labeled as anti-gay due to the issue and also expresses his hopes to meet and discuss the issue.
Date: July 11, 2001
Creator: Francis, Charles C.
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
["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
[Priority notes written on a blank paper] (open access)

[Priority notes written on a blank paper]

A paper with handwritten notes from Karl Rove detailing which states and groups should be focused on during Charles C. Francis' campaigning. The notes read "1st Priority/ Calif., Washington State, Illinois, N. J., Pa., NY. 2nd Priority/ Ohio - Southern Ohio Catholics, Michigan - Suburban Union Democrats and Independents, [Oregon - Suburban & East Oregan Rural --s]". Some of Francis' own notes on the paper clarify some of the text.
Date: 2000
Creator: Rove, Karl
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Laura Bush to Charles Francis, August 24, 2000] (open access)

[Letter from Laura Bush to Charles Francis, August 24, 2000]

A letter from Laura W. Bush to Charles C. Francis thanking him for a previous letter and for his support during the campaign. The letter was typed on Bush's own stationery and her signature is at the bottom.
Date: August 24, 2000
Creator: Bush, Laura W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Two emails to Charles C. Francis, August 24, 1999] (open access)

[Two emails to Charles C. Francis, August 24, 1999]

The first is an email from Walter Olson to Charles C. Francis about the anti-gay pledge, and a piece that Olson wrote about it. The second is an email from Karl Rove to Charles C. Francis and it is also about the anti-gay pledge being circulated by Bill Horn.
Date: August 24, 1999
Creator: Olson, Walter & Rove, Karl
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Gays Visit Bush But His Views Are Unchanged" article, April 14, 2000] (open access)

["Gays Visit Bush But His Views Are Unchanged" article, April 14, 2000]

A section of an article, written by Alison Mitchell for The New York Times, about a meeting between Presidential candidate George W. Bush and a group of gay and lesbian Republicans. The piece is located on the front page of the paper among several other articles.
Date: August 14, 2000
Creator: Mitchell, Alison
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Fax from Karen Hughes to Charles Francis, June 10, 1998] (open access)

[Fax from Karen Hughes to Charles Francis, June 10, 1998]

Facsimile message from Karen Hughes to Charles C. Francis about a report from the Associated Press covering the Log Cabin Republican's protest. At the bottom of the page is a confidentiality notice and contact information for the office of Governor George W. Bush. The report is not included.
Date: June 10, 1998
Creator: Hughes, Karen
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

["I'm a Better Man" button 1]

A button that is blue and reads "'I'm a Better Man' George W. Bush April 13, 2000". It was used during the George W. Bush Presidential campaign.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library