[Draft Letter to Delegates from Dale Carpenter, 1998] (open access)

[Draft Letter to Delegates from Dale Carpenter, 1998]

Scan of a letter from Dale Carpenter to the delegates of the 1998 Republican Convention. The letter is about the rally held by the Log Cabin Republicans of Texas during the Republican Convention in Fort Worth. The letter also focuses on the response of those who protested the rally and carried offensive signs.
Date: 1998-06~
Creator: Carpenter, Dale
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Email from Walter Olson to the BQ Friends List, June 27, 1998] (open access)

[Email from Walter Olson to the BQ Friends List, June 27, 1998]

Email from Walter Olson to the BQ Friends List about current issues within gay activist circles. One of the things mentioned is an article within the publication 'Human Events' that comments on Charles Francis' influence over George W. Bush and his "homosexual activist" status.
Date: June 27, 1998
Creator: Olson, Walter
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from George W. Bush to Charles C. Francis, July 6, 1994] (open access)

[Letter from George W. Bush to Charles C. Francis, July 6, 1994]

A letter from George W. Bush to Charles C. Francis thanking him for his contribution to his first campaign for Governor of Texas. Bush also includes a quick update of the campaign and mentions their friendship. At the bottom, below his signature, Bush wrote a note that reads "@ me again (unclear)".
Date: July 6, 1994
Creator: Bush, George W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
["A friend indeed?" article, June 8, 1999] (open access)

["A friend indeed?" article, June 8, 1999]

An article, written by Chris Bull for The Advocate, about hopes for George W. Bush's future actions and policies on gay and lesbian rights. It highlights Bush's friendship with Charles C. Francis and includes the words of other activists and people interested in the topic.
Date: June 8, 1999
Creator: Bull, Chris
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
[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

[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[Letter from Charles Francis to Governor Bush, June 8, 1998] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Francis to Governor Bush, June 8, 1998]

A letter from Charles C. Francis to Governor George W. Bush warning about how the GOP's spokesman Robert Black's smearing of the group 'Log Cabin Republicans' is not going to end well and that Bush needs to act. Francis gives Bush a heads up about upcoming responses in newspapers and demonstrations.
Date: June 8, 1998
Creator: Francis, Charles C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Email from Mary Matalin to Charles C. Francis, March 9, 1999] (open access)

[Email from Mary Matalin to Charles C. Francis, March 9, 1999]

An email from Mary Matalin to Charles C. Francis about wanting to meet him and her response to the Republican Party's stance on gay and lesbian issues.
Date: March 9, 1999
Creator: Matalin, Mary
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Francis to Mary Matalin, March 8, 1999] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Francis to Mary Matalin, March 8, 1999]

A letter from Charles C. Francis to Mary Matalin about her "Meet the Press" interview and commitment to side with the lesbian and gay community. Francis also speaks about his support of George W. Bush which only grew after the incident when a GOP spokesman spoke against the Log Cabin Republicans .
Date: March 8, 1999
Creator: Francis, Charles C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Email with a letter from the Austin American-Statesman] (open access)

[Email with a letter from the Austin American-Statesman]

An email containing a section of a letter from the Austin American-Statesman. The letter covers the actions of GOP leaders towards the Log Cabin Republicans of Texas surrounding the Republican Convention in Fort Worth, Texas. One spokesman, Robert Black, compared the group to the KKK and labeled it a hate group.
Date: June 6, 1998
Creator: Elizondo, Juan B., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Governor & Mrs. George W. Bush reception invitation] (open access)

[Governor & Mrs. George W. Bush reception invitation]

Scan of a formal invitation to a reception honoring Governor and Mrs. George W. Bush after Bush's re-election. On one side of the invitation is a list of Honorary Chairpersons, Republican National Committee members, Co-Chairperson, Vice Chairpersons, and Host Committee members. Charles Francis is included in the list of Vice Chairpersons.
Date: June 18, 1998
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library