["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
[Charles Francis RUC business card] (open access)

[Charles Francis RUC business card]

A business card for Charles C. Francis as Chairman of the Republican Unity Coalition. The card includes several forms of contact information including fax and phone numbers, as well as an email and physical address.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
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

["I'm a Better Man" button 2]

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

["I'm a Better Man" button 3]

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

[Picture of Charles Francis at Philadelphia event]

A photograph of Charles C. Francis speaking into a microphone during an event titled "Honoring Gay & Lesbian Republicans", that was held in Philadelphia. There are banners on the wall behind him and microphones from news stations on the podium in front of him.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
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
[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
["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
[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
["Bush Considers Political Alliance With Gays" article, June 6, 2000] (open access)

["Bush Considers Political Alliance With Gays" article, June 6, 2000]

An article, written by Carolyn Lochhead for the 'San Francisco Chronicle', about presidential candidate George W. Bush's possible alliance with gay and lesbian Republicans during his campaign.
Date: June 6, 2000
Creator: Lochhead, Carolyn
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Bush Considers Political Alliance With Gays" article, June 6, 2000] (open access)

["Bush Considers Political Alliance With Gays" article, June 6, 2000]

Photocopy of an article about presidential candidate George W. Bush's possible alliance with gay and lesbian Republicans during his campaign.
Date: June 6, 2000
Creator: Lochhead, Carolyn
Object Type: Article
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
[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