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England vs. The City of Dallas, Mack Vines, and the State of Texas
Personal recollections of Mica England about her experience filing a lawsuit against the Dallas Police Department after they refused to hire her because she was a lesbian and admitted to having broken Texas Penal Code ยง21.06, which made sexual acts between same sex couples a misdemeanor. The text and images were captured from a webpage. Images of England, members of The Dallas Way board of directors, Dallas Police Chief Lupe Valdez, and Dallas Police Major Barbara Hobbs are embedded in the text.
[Email from Evans Harris to Lee Taft, May 17, 2011]
Email from Evans Harris to Lee Taft discussing a video featuring the Stonewall Raid.
[Email from Evans Harris to William Waybourn, May 13, 2011]
Email from Evans Harris to William Waybourn discussing the possibility of a GLBT Dallas history project.
[Email from Evans Harris to Jack Evans, May 22, 2012]
Email from Evans Harris to Jack Evans discussing the Dallas Way history project regarding the history of GLBT in Dallas.
[Email from Don Maison to Evans Harris, May 6, 2011]
Email from Don Maison to Evans Harris discussing real estate in North Oak Cliff.
Dallas Voice (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 51, Ed. 1 Friday, May 7, 2010
Weekly newspaper from Dallas, Texas that includes local, state, and national news and advertising of interest to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community.
Dallas Voice (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 52, Ed. 1 Friday, May 14, 2010
Weekly newspaper from Dallas, Texas that includes local, state, and national news and advertising of interest to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community.
Dallas Voice (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 1, Ed. 1 Friday, May 21, 2010
Weekly newspaper from Dallas, Texas that includes local, state, and national news and advertising of interest to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community.
Dallas Voice (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 2, Ed. 1 Friday, May 28, 2010
Weekly newspaper from Dallas, Texas that includes local, state, and national news and advertising of interest to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community.
Dallas Voice (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 51, Ed. 1 Friday, May 6, 2011
Weekly newspaper from Dallas, Texas that includes local, state, and national news and advertising of interest to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community.
Dallas Voice (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 52, Ed. 1 Friday, May 13, 2011
Weekly newspaper from Dallas, Texas that includes local, state, and national news and advertising of interest to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community.
Dallas Voice (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 1, Ed. 1 Friday, May 20, 2011
Weekly newspaper from Dallas, Texas that includes local, state, and national news and advertising of interest to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community.
Dallas Voice (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 2, Ed. 1 Friday, May 27, 2011
Weekly newspaper from Dallas, Texas that includes local, state, and national news and advertising of interest to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community.
[Email from Mark Shekter to Evans Harris, May 2, 2011]
Email from Mark Shekter to Evans Harris discussing a meals program for people with autoimmune diseases.
[Email from David Taffet to Evans Harris, May 2, 2011]
Email from David Taffet to Evans Harris discussing the acquisition of a list of members who went on a cruise.
[Email from David Taffet to Evans Harris, May 9, 2011]
Email from David Taffet to Evans Harris discussing an area of Fort Worth open and marketing towards LGBT families.
[Email from David Taffet to Evans Harris, May 9, 2011]
Email from David Taffet to Evans Harris discussing a televised project about the Dallas Way and its members.
[Agenda: The Dallas Way, May 1, 2012]
Agenda for the May 1st meeting of the Dallas Way listing the topics of discussion to be had at the organization's meeting.
[Dickie Weaver and Mary Mallory, Outrageous Oral]
Dickie Weaver and Mary Mallory tell the story of the Black Tie Dinner at Volume 21 of Outrageous Oral, held on May 12, 2016 at the Round Up Saloon in Dallas. Outrageous Oral is a quarterly evening of GLBT storytelling hosted by The Dallas Way, a GLBT history organization. Robert Emery introduces Weaver and Mallory.
[Michael Doughman aka Michael Lee, Outrageous Oral: Four Dallas Icons]
A recording of Michael Doughman (aka Michael Lee) speaking at the "Four Dallas Icons" edition of Outrageous Oral held on May 21, 2015 in the Rose Room at S4 in Dallas. Doughman speaks about his "journey" as his drag persona, Michael Lee, particularly as a performer in AIDS benefit concerts in the early 1980s in Dallas. Doughman also talks about the aging process. At the end of the recording Doughman sings what appear to be two original compositions: "Part Time Woman" and "Streetwalker's Daughter" (sung to the tune of Loretta Lynn's "Coalminer's Daughter.") Doughman states this is his final performance as Michael Lee. Outrageous Oral is a quarterly evening of GLBT storytelling hosted by The Dallas Way, a GLBT history organization.
[Michael Doughman, Outrageous Oral]
Michael Doughman tells the story of the International LGBT Press Tour at Volume 21 of Outrageous Oral, held on May 12, 2016 at the Round Up Saloon in Dallas. Outrageous Oral is a quarterly evening of GLBT storytelling hosted by The Dallas Way, a GLBT history organization. Robert Emery introduces Doughman.
[Minutes: The Dallas Way, May 1, 2012]
Minutes for the May 1st meeting of the Dallas Way including current topics and projects on which the organization is working.
[Opening musical number, Outrageous Oral: Four Dallas Icons]
A recording of the opening musical number of the "Four Dallas Icons" edition of Outrageous Oral held on May 21, 2015 in the Rose Room at S4 in Dallas. Four men in drag (Paul J. Williams, Michael Doughman, Richard Curtin, and Rodd Gray) lip sync the song "If You Don't See What You Want Up Here" from the 1963 Broadway show, Jackie Barnett's Playgirls. The voices of Cara Williams, Kay Stevens, Julie Wilson and Connie Russell can be heard. Outrageous Oral is a quarterly evening of GLBT storytelling hosted by The Dallas Way, a GLBT history organization.
[Paul J. Williams aka Sister Helen Holy, Outrageous Oral: Four Dallas Icons]
A recording of Paul J. Williams in character as Sister Helen Holy speaking at the "Four Dallas Icons" edition of Outrageous Oral held on May 21, 2015 in the Rose Room at S4 in Dallas. Williams shares the story of how he created the character of Sister Helen Holy, inspired by Dana Carvey's "Church Lady" character on Saturday Night Live. Williams walks out into the audience and interacts with audience members. Robert James Jeffress, Jr., pastor of First Baptist Church in Dallas, is the target of ridicule. Outrageous Oral is a quarterly evening of GLBT storytelling hosted by The Dallas Way, a GLBT history organization.
[Richard D. Curtin aka Edna Jean Robinson, Outrageous Oral: Four Dallas Icons]
A recording of Richard D. Curtin in character as his drag persona Edna Jean Robinson speaking at the "Four Dallas Icons" edition of Outrageous Oral held on May 21, 2015 in the Rose Room at S4 in Dallas. Curtin expresses outrage about Governor Rick Perry's opposition to gay marriage. Curtin credits Donna Day as his mentor. Fellow drag queen Pitiful Bitch and Todd Savell, Curtin's frequent collaborators, are mentioned. Curtin talks about his other drag personas, Elizabeth "Betty" Bliss and Heather Hardin. The story of Edna Jean Robinson's creation at a Turtle Creek Chorale retreat is told. A few times Curtin pauses his monologue while footage of pageant highlights are projected on the screen behind him. Curtin talks about his work as a "charity girl" (drag queen who raises money) and his work as a TCC (Turtle Creek Chorale) Angel, assisting those who contracted AIDS in the early 1990s. Curtin discusses the stigmas and prejudices he witnessed against those ill with HIV/AIDS when he visited AIDS patients in Dallas hospitals. Curtin's husband, Jack Bliss, is remembered. A video parody of the "Mary Tyler Moore Show" opening credits is shown, with Edna Jean Robinson walking through downtown Dallas. Outrageous Oral is a quarterly evening of GLBT storytelling hosted by The Dallas Way, a GLBT history organization.
[Rodd Gray aka Patti Le Plae Safe, Outrageous Oral: Four Dallas Icons]
A recording of Rodd Gray (aka Patti Le Plae Safe) speaking at the "Four Dallas Icons" edition of Outrageous Oral held on May 21, 2015 in the Rose Room at S4 in Dallas. On the 30th anniversary of his move to Dallas, Gray reflects on how his life "really came together" when he moved to Dallas. During the height of the AIDS crisis, Gray wrote a column called "Dear Patti" for The AIDS Update and participated in benefit concerts like the Dallas Gay Alliance's War on AIDS. Gray talks about the severe grief he experienced in the 1980s when many friends died from AIDS, as well as the fulfillment he found raising money for charity. At the end of the video Patti Le Plae Safe performs "From A Distance" as sung by Bette Midler. Outrageous Oral is a quarterly evening of GLBT storytelling hosted by The Dallas Way, a GLBT history organization.
Dallas Voice (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 52, Ed. 1 Friday, May 11, 2012
Weekly newspaper from Dallas, Texas that includes local, state, and national news and advertising of interest to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community.
Dallas Voice (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 1, Ed. 1 Friday, May 18, 2012
Weekly newspaper from Dallas, Texas that includes local, state, and national news and advertising of interest to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community.
[Email from Daniel Graney to TSDC about contributions]
Email from Daniel Graney to Al Daniels on May 1, 2010 discussing contributions.
Kick Off Party Coverage
Document published by the Lone Star Ride Fighting AIDS, for their Kick Off Party. Lone Star Ride Fighting AIDS invites cyclists and guests to kick off the tenth-anniversary ride at the Salum Restaurant in Dallas. The document provides invitations published on various websites for all interested participants.
[Letter from Daniel Graney to Al Daniels about awards]
Letter from Daniel Graney to Al Daniels on May 22, 2010 discussing TSDC Founder's Awards and trophies.
[Letter from Daniel Graney to Al Daniels about contact information]
Letter from Daniel Graney to Al Daniels on March 10, 2010, discussing Christopher Forbich's contact information and TSDC convention booth.
[Letter from Daniel Graney to Al Daniels about dues]
Letter from Daniel Graney to Al Daniels on May 20, 2010, discussing Dallas Stonewall Young Democrats dues. Texas Stonewall Democratic Caucus Transaction List by Customer from January 1, 2000 through May 26, 2010.
[Letter from Daniel Graney to multiple recipients]
Letter from Daniel Graney to "All" on May 21, 2010, discussing proposed amendments to Texas Stonewall Democrat Caucus bylaws.
[Letter from Daniel Graney to officers]
Letter from Daniel Graney to Erin Moore, Kaye Gooch, and Al Daniels on May 20, 2010, discussing the dissolution of Stonewall Democrats of Collin County by the Texas Ethics Commission.
[Letter from Daniel Graney to officers about administrator]
Email correspondence between Daniel Graney and various persons on May 13, 2010 to May 19, 2010, discussing the appointment of a VAN (Voter Activation Network) administrator for the Texas Stonewall Democratic Caucus.
[Letter from Stonewall Democrats of Dallas to Al Daniels]
Letter from Stonewall Democrats of Dallas to Al Daniels regarding Texas Stonewall Democratic Caucus Meeting Reminder and Newsletter on May 17, 2010.
[Oral history interview with Doug Jeffcoats]
Oral history interview with Doug Jeffcoats. Topics covered include his Baptist upbringing, his career at Louisiana Tech University and as a teacher, his enjoyment of the gay social scene in Dallas, being closeted as a teacher in Arlington, his volunteering with the AIDS Services Dinner Club, and the AIDS epidemic.
[Resource center dallas]
Card with a handwritten note from Cece Cox to Robert Emery thanking him for a party held on April 28, 2012. The front of the card features a logo and the company name "resource center dallas".
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