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[Sleeping Cowboy]

Description: A photograph of a man sleeping on a bed with a straw cowboy hat on his face. His shirt states, "March on Washington October 14, 1979." Individual is possibly part of the Texas group traveling to the 1979 March on Washington.
Date: October 14, 1979
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Invitation to join the National March on Washington]

Description: Invitation to join a March on Washington with an image of the U.S. Capitol Building. Printed on the invitation are the words, "Join 1,000,000 Gays for the National March on Washington, October 14. July 9, August 13, September 10." Printed on the pamphlet verso is an explanation of how to support the march and the committee planning it, including an explanation about Harvey Milk's involvement planning the march before his assassination.
Date: 1979
Creator: National March on Washington Committee
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Texas Flag at Gay Rights March]

Description: Photograph of several people holding the Texas Flag along with Pink Triangle Flag and signs at the March on Washington D.C. for Lesbian and Gay Rights. The U.S. Capitol Building is visible in the background.
Date: October 14, 1979
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of Unidentified Men]

Description: Photograph of two men embracing one another. They are leaning toward the left side of the image, visible from the chest up. Photo possibly depicts members of the Texas group that attended the 1979 March on Washington.
Date: October 1979
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Lesbian and Gay Rights Billboard]

Description: Photograph of a billboard in Dallas announcing the 1979 March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. Billboard depicts several people holding hands in a box labeled "In celebration of human rights." Text below the figures says "March on Washington October 14, 1979 For lesbian and gay rights. For information call (214) 522-6702."
Date: 1979
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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The Battlecry, Volume 1, Number 5, October 5, 1979

Description: Special Issue of The Battlecry discussing the activities of The North Texas Committee for the March on Washington including plans for a Texas-style barbeque, information about staying in Washington, the White House delegation, Gay Constituency Day, and other events related to the March. Members of the “White House Delegation” include Ray Hill, a noted gay rights activist living in Houston, Texas.
Date: October 5, 1979
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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