[Letter from Scott Evertz to Charles Francis, February 14, 2002] (open access)

[Letter from Scott Evertz to Charles Francis, February 14, 2002]

A letter from Scott H. Evertz to Charles C. Francis congratulating Francis on his appointment to the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS. There is a handwritten response on the paper that reads "Thanks so much for agreeing to serve. I look forward to working with you." Francis is also crossed out and "Charles," is written in its place.
Date: February 15, 2002
Creator: Evertz, Scott H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
["On Gay Marriage, Bush May Have Said All He's Going To" article, March 1, 2004] (open access)

["On Gay Marriage, Bush May Have Said All He's Going To" article, March 1, 2004]

An article, written by Elisabeth Bumiller for The New York Times, about President George W. Bush's decision to support a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. The piece analyses what this move could mean for the campaign and includes Bush's history with LGBT issues and comments Charles C. Francis and others.
Date: March 1, 2004
Creator: Bumiller, Elisabeth
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Article "The Fire Next Time", June 20, 1998] (open access)

[Article "The Fire Next Time", June 20, 1998]

Scan of an article clipping from the 'New York Times' titled "The Fire Next Time" by Frank Rich. The piece covers the words of Reverend Pat Robertson and Republican leaders against gay people. It also mentions the "Rally for Liberty" held by the Log Cabin Republicans of Texas in Fort Worth during the Republican Convention.
Date: June 20, 1998
Creator: Rich, Frank
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Gay GOP Group Barred From Convention] (open access)

[Gay GOP Group Barred From Convention]

A news release from the Log Cabin Republicans of Texas to their members. The piece covers the Republican party's decision to bar the Log Cabin Republicans from having a booth during the Convention, which was held in Fort Worth. It also discusses the group's priorities and goals to clarify for readers.
Date: June 4, 1998
Creator: Log Cabin Republicans of Texas, Inc.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
["An Evening with Mary Cheney" invite with note on back] (open access)

["An Evening with Mary Cheney" invite with note on back]

An invitation to a reception titled "An Evening with Mary Cheney" sent out by the Republican Unity Coalition. In the space that the recipient is meant to fill out an arrow pointing down and the word "over" is written. On the back of the invitation is a handwritten note from the recipient that reads "PLEASE REMOVE MY NAME FROM YOUR LIST. GAY REPUBLICANS ARE THE SAME AS THE JEWS WHO Collaborated WITH THE NAZIS - ALL ABOUT PERSONAL SELF INTEREST. MARY CHENEY is GAY WHEN IT SUITS HER. WHY ISN'T SHE CAMPAIGNING IN MIAMI? YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED. Howard Bragman".
Date: 2002
Creator: Bragman, Howard
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from George W. Bush to Charles C. Francis, March 7, 1994] (open access)

[Letter from George W. Bush to Charles C. Francis, March 7, 1994]

A letter from George W. Bush to Charles C. Francis about his support during Bush's original run for Texas Governor. At the bottom of the letter, which is signed by Bush, is a handwritten note that reads "Charles, my man, thanks so very much! I appreciate your help".
Date: March 7, 1994
Creator: Bush, George W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[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
["Bush Meets With Gays and Calls It Beneficial" article] (open access)

["Bush Meets With Gays and Calls It Beneficial" article]

A clipping from an article in The New York Times about a meeting that presidential candidate George W. Bush held with gay Republicans. They shared their stories with him and Bush stated that he was open to hiring people based on ability over orientation.
Date: 2000
Creator: The New York Times
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Article from The Dallas Voice, June 12, 1998] (open access)

[Article from The Dallas Voice, June 12, 1998]

Clipping from the Dallas Voice newspaper of an article titled "Log Cabin to lead demonstration". The piece informs readers of the reason and location for the upcoming demonstration which will be held at the Fort Worth Water Gardens during a GOP gathering.
Date: June 12, 1998
Creator: Nash, Tammye
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Front page of 'The Washington Blade', August 4, 2000] (open access)

[Front page of 'The Washington Blade', August 4, 2000]

The front page of the LGBT newspaper 'The Washington Blade' with various articles on it. At the top are "D.C. Gay liaison fired", "Over the rainbow", and "Double whammy". Below are sections of three other articles titled "Something about Mary", "'We shut them out'", and "Working the lavender tranches". The majority of articles are about the gay and lesbian response to recent Republican policies and political events.
Date: August 4, 2000
Creator: The Washington Blade
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Email from Bob Gray to Charles Francis, October 11, 2004] (open access)

[Email from Bob Gray to Charles Francis, October 11, 2004]

An email from Bob Gray to Charles C. Francis about a clipping from the San Francisco Chronicle and Francis' progress with gay and lesbian rights.
Date: October 11, 2004
Creator: Gray, Bob
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Meet the Press transcript, May 11, 2003] (open access)

[Meet the Press transcript, May 11, 2003]

A transcript of an MSNBS Meet the Press show featuring John Snow, Tom Daschle, Mary Matalin, and James Carville. Their conversation mentions current and upcoming policies, the GDP, and various issues currently being discussed in Washington D.C.
Date: May 11, 2003
Creator: Burrelle's Information Services
Object Type: Pamphlet
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 Holiday Reception invitation, December 1, 2005] (open access)

[Bush Holiday Reception invitation, December 1, 2005]

An invitation from President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush to Charles C. Francis inviting him to the White House for a Holiday Reception on December 1, 2005. Included is an RSVP request card with contact information, the word "Declined" is written on the top and underlined. The front is a red and gold depiction of The White House surrounded by a wreath.
Date: 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
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 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
[The Cody Statement] (open access)

[The Cody Statement]

A statement titled "The Cody Statement" that was created by the Republican Unity Coalition. The piece outlines the commitments of the group and their ideals. It is signed by Alan K. Simpson, Michael Huffington, Charles C. Francis, and Donald Capoccia.
Date: November 20, 2001
Creator: Republican Unity Coalition
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph of NRCC donation]

A photograph of the presentation of a $50,000 check to Congressman Tom Davis to aid in the National Republican Congressional Committee's funding of battleground campaigns. On the photo are handwritten notes. The top one reads "NRCC/RNC presentation" and the bottom one reads "$50,000 presentation to Cong. Tom Davis."
Date: October 2002
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
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
[Email to Charles C. Francis, June 11, 1998] (open access)

[Email to Charles C. Francis, June 11, 1998]

Email to Charles C. Francis containing two articles covering the what GOP spokesman Robert Black said about the Log Cabin Republicans of Texas. The first is from the Dallas Morning News and covers Gov. George W. Bush's response to the issue and the second is from the Star Telegram and covers the demonstration that is being planned in response. Some lines are underlined and there is a note at the top that reads "'High Noon' Fort Worth". A fax number is included at the top as well.
Date: June 11, 1998
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Gay and Republican, But Not Necessarily Disloyal to President" article, March 9, 2004] (open access)

["Gay and Republican, But Not Necessarily Disloyal to President" article, March 9, 2004]

An article written by David D. Kirkpatrick for the New York Times about President George W. Bush's recent move against gay marriage and the responses from several gay and lesbian Republicans who still wish to support him. Another partial article is included in the clippings titled "Reports of Rape in Pacific Spur Air Force Steps".
Date: March 9, 2004
Creator: Kirkpatrick, David D.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Email from Karl Rove to Charles Francis, March 23, 2001] (open access)

[Email from Karl Rove to Charles Francis, March 23, 2001]

An email chain between Charles C. Francis and Karl Rove about the positions that are being filled by gay and lesbian Republicans in the George Bush White House.
Date: March 23, 2001
Creator: Rove, Karl
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Houston Chronicle quotes and information, June 6, 1998] (open access)

[Houston Chronicle quotes and information, June 6, 1998]

A document with quotes and statements from the Log Cabin Republicans of Texas, Robert Black, Steve Labinski, and Cecile Richards surrounding the issues between the group and some GOP leaders.
Date: June 6, 1998
Creator: Houston Chronicle
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Washington Blade marriage amendment coverage, March 5, 2004] (open access)

[Washington Blade marriage amendment coverage, March 5, 2004]

A front page from the Washington Blade newspaper covering responses to the recent candidate and Presidential support of a same-sex marriage ban. The first covers John Kerry, a Democratic nominee, announcing his support of a same-sex marriage ban in the Massachusetts Constitution and the response. The second covers the resignation of an appointee to the George W. Bush Presidential administration following Bush's support of the marriage-ban being added to the Constitution.
Date: March 5, 2004
Creator: Brune, Adrian & Chibbaro, Lou, Jr.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library