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[Columbia Comes Home: Space Shuttle Columbia Rides 'Piggy-Back' on NASA 905]

Description: Photograph of a NASA space shuttle atop a NASA aircraft as it makes a landing. The shuttle is named Space Shuttle Columbia (Orbiter Vehicle 102), and the aircraft is named NASA 905 (a Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft). The photograph shows the aircraft and shuttle landing at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida after the STS-2 mission on November 30th, 1981. At the space center, Columbia will begin preparations for its third space flight mission. The photograph has a warm hued tint and is tak… more
Date: November 30, 1981
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["Occupy Comanche Peak - July 4, 1980" Bumper Sticker]

Description: Bumper sticker that states "Occupy Comanche Peak - July 4, 1980". This sticker was produced by the Comanche Peak Life Force to promote an occupation they were hosting. As an act of protest, occupation is a strategy often used by social movements to hold public spaces. The Comanche Peak Life Force was a group of activists who protested against the construction of the Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant in the late 1970s-1980s. The group hosted several peaceful protests and demonstrations against the nuc… more
Date: July 4, 1980
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[Songs of the Life Force - Song Booklet for the Comanche Peak Life Force]

Description: Song booklet entitled "Songs of the Life Force" for the Comanche Peak Life Force. The Comanche Peak Life Force was a group of activists who protested against the construction of the Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant in the late 1970s-1980s. The group hosted several peaceful protests and demonstrations against the nuclear plant and likely sang the songs featured in the booklet during their protests in Glen Rose, Texas. The booklet consists of twenty pages and has a total of twenty-two songs. Some of t… more
Date: [1979..1983]
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["Civil Disobedience is Civil Defense" Poster]

Description: A square poster that has the phrase "Civil Disobedience is Civil Defense" printed in red ink. A large symbol can be seen in the middle of the poster that contains a large red circle with a smaller triangle within it. The triangle has the letters C and D inside of it which stand for Civil Disobedience / Defense. Civil defense is a non-military effort to prepare Americans for military attack and similarly disastrous events. This symbol has become synonymous with the civil defense movement and gai… more
Date: [1979..1983]
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[Comanche Peak Life Force - Occupation Business Card]

Description: Business card for the Comanche Peak Life Force that states "Occupation - Nov. 25, 1979, Non-Violence Training Required". This card notifies the receiver of an occupation that is being held on this date in protest of the Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant. As an act of protest, occupation is a strategy often used by social movements to hold public spaces. The initiators of the event, The Comanche Peak Life Force, was a group of activists who protested against the construction of the Comanche Peak Nucle… more
Date: November 25, 1979
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[Armadillo Coalition - "No Nukes" Business Card]

Description: Business card for the Armadillo Coalition of Texas entitled "No Nukes". The Armadillo Coalition was a group of activists who were in opposition of the construction and operation of Texas Utilities’ Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant in Somervell County, near Glen Rose, Texas. The group was most active in the late 1970s and early 1980s but continued to speak out against the nuclear plant until its construction in 1990. The business card features a small graphic of an armadillo with the phrase "No… more
Date: [1977..1990]
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["Blow on this Dot" - Comanche Peak Life Force Business Card]

Description: Business card for the Comanche Peak Life Force entitled "Blow on this Dot". The Comanche Peak Life Force was a group of activists who protested against the construction of the Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant in the late 1970s-1980s. The business card features a small punched out hole on the upper right-hand corner. Below the title reads "If It Turns Red, What the Government & Utilities Tell You About Nuclear Power, May Come True." This message likely served as a warning against the dangers of the c… more
Date: [1979..1990]
Creator: Comanche Peak Life Force
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["Bowl Over Nukes" - Fundraising Event Flyer]

Description: Single flyer entitled "Bowl Over Nukes" which was a fundraising event held for the Comanche Peak Life Force. The Comanche Peak Life Force was a group of activists who protested against the construction of the Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant in the late 1970s-1980s. This event took likely took place on August 5th of 1979-1983 (the years that activist Jerry Palmer, the flyers owner, was actively apart of the group) The exact year is unknown. The event took place at Bowlerland, located at 3207 Forest … more
Date: [1979..1983]
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[Clear Eyes Eye Drops - Commercial Storyboard]

Description: Storyboard for a Clear Eyes Eye Drops commercial featuring comedian/actor Ben Stein. The storyboard features direct snapshots from the commercial that was released in 1999 for the Ross Products Division of Abbott Laboratories Inc. A total of seven squares can be seen each containing a different scene with a small caption. The commercial in entitled 'Carnival' and has a run time of fifteen seconds. Stein can be seen holding a large eyeball pillow in the commercial.
Date: June 1999
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[Anderson Clayton Foods - Seven Seas Dressings Commercial Storyboard]

Description: Storyboard for an Anderson Clayton Foods Seven Seas Dressing commercial. This storyboard features "The Undercover Rabbits" which were a pair of rabbits that appeared as detectives in various Seven Seas Dressing commercials in the early 1980s. This storyboard is entitled "Chief's Office" and has a total of nine squares that show scenes from the commercial. Each square also has a small caption.
Date: August 1982
Creator: Anderson, Clayton & Co.
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[Maybelline Campaign Advertisement - Prospective Statistics for 1985]

Description: Advertisement for Maybelline depicting statistics indicating the future of their ad campaigns. The advertisement mentions the companies plan to air commercials in late 1984 and early 1985 during television shows of the time. The number of commercials aired, as explained in the ad, will market the product to be seen on "every top-rated show in the women's market... virtually every night". Some of the shows mentioned are Dallas, Cheers, Dynasty, Murder She Wrote, and more. The women seen on the a… more
Date: 1984
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[Jack in the Box - Jack Kendrick Resume]

Description: Jack in the Box template utilized as a resume for Jack Kendrick, an advertising copywriter. This resume was created in mid 1965, right after Kendrick graduated from the University of Texas. The resume includes his education, activities, business experience, personal background, career objective, and address information. Also included are references. The resume is in the form of a cut-out paper 'jack-in-the-box' which, when cut, creates a small box. Included is a photograph of Kendrick that can … more
Date: 1965
Creator: Kendrick, Jack
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[Sample Rolaids Advertisement for the U.S. Tobacco Journal, 1976]

Description: Sample of what a Rolaids advertisement would have looked like in the 1976 U.S. Tobacco Journal. It is part of the "How Do You Spell Relief?" advertisements, created by the Ted Bates Agency for the American Chicle Company. The famed slogan was created by Jack Kendrick, a copywriter for the Ted Bates Agency throughout the late 1960s and 1970s. The full slogan is as follows; "How Do You Spell Relief? R-O-L-A-I-D-S." Rolaids is an American brand of calcium and magnesium-based antacid produced by Pr… more
Date: 1976
Creator: Bates, Ted
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[Letter of Support for the Lesbian Resource Center from the Metropolitan Community Church]

Description: Letter in support of the Lesbian Resource Center from the Metropolitan Community Church. The letter was written by Sue Schrader, the Director of Outreach, at the Cathedral of Hope Metropolitan Community Church. The letter highlights the success of the resource center and the positive effect it has had on the community. The Metropolitan Community Church, also known as the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches, is an international LGBT-affirming mainline Protestant Christian den… more
Date: March 23, 1992
Creator: Schrader, Sue
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[Photograph Montage - Christine Jarosz at Various Events]

Description: One color photograph montage of Christine Jarosz at various events. Jarosz is photographed at several events that celebrate women's history. Jarosz was a both a women's and gay rights activist and initiated many events to aid in the progression of equality for women. In all of the photographs, Jarosz is seen in a black top and bottoms and is wearing glasses. She also has short gray hair.
Date: 200X
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[Words of Women - Mission Statement]

Description: Words of Women flyer / one sheet mission statement. The statement outlines the purpose and goals of the Words of Women effort. Initiated by Christine Jarosz, Words of Women is an annual writing contest that allows women to submit an essay about a selected topic to be chosen to be read aloud at an event. The effort served as a vehicle to preserve the voices of women. This effort served as another avenue for Jarosz to advocate for women beyond the Womyn for Womyn Lesbian Resource Center and the W… more
Date: 2002
Creator: Jarosz, Christine
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[Words of Women - Information Packet]

Description: Information packet for the Words of Women writing contest as well as other events and festivities regarding the contest. Initiated by Christine Jarosz, Words of Women is an annual writing contest that allows women to submit an essay about a selected topic to be chosen to be read aloud at an event. The effort served as a vehicle to preserve the voices of women. This effort served as another avenue for Jarosz to advocate for women beyond the Womyn for Womyn Lesbian Resource Center and the Women's… more
Date: 2008
Creator: Jarosz, Christine
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[Women's Communities Association Mission Statement]

Description: Mission statement for the Women's Communities Association (a.k.a. 31 Women). Started in 1994, the Women's Communities Association was formed by Christine Jarosz to provide support and emergency services to women in need. It was formed shortly after the Womyn for Womyn: A Lesbian Resource Center shut its doors. The document highlights the associations mission, purpose, and reason for its formation. The statement is typewritten with black ink on white paper and is a total of six pages long.
Date: 1994
Creator: Jarosz, Christine
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[Dallas Voice - Feature on Christine Jarosz]

Description: The Dallas Voice feature on Christine Jarosz. The feature highlights Jarosz and her work regarding the Womyn for Womyn Lesbian Resource Center and the Women's Communities Association. The Dallas Voice is a weekly LGBT newspaper based in Dallas, Texas. Established on May 11, 1984, it was the first newspaper in Dallas created specifically to serve the LGBTQ+ community. The feature showcases both a small excerpt as well as a portrait of Jarosz.
Date: May 22, 2009
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[The Honeypot: A Publication of Womyn for Womyn - A Lesbian Resource Center]

Description: Newsletter for the Womyn for Womyn - A Lesbian Resource Center entitled The Honeypot. This newsletter is volume one, number seven and was published in October of 1990. The newsletter features various excerpts regarding announcements, events, membership information, news about the center, as well as current events. The newsletter consists of eight total pages and is printed on white paper with black ink. The center, formed by gay rights activist Christine Jarosz, hosted many groups, meetings and… more
Date: October 1990
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[Womyn for Womyn: A Lesbian Resource Center Grand Opening Pamphlet]

Description: Pamphlet for Womyn for Womyn: A Lesbian Resource Center's Grand Opening. The pamphlet, published in December of 1989, highlights festivities regarding the opening of the center that year. Some of which include a Christmas potluck and New Years Eve party. The center, formed by gay rights activist Christine Jarosz, hosted many groups, meetings and events, housed a library and printed a newsletter. In 1994, after the center closed, Christine formed the Women’s Communities Association to provide su… more
Date: December 1989
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[Gay Pride Parade on Cedar Springs Road]

Description: Black and white photograph of several women walking down a street holding a large sign that reads; "Womyn for Womyn: Lesbian Resource Center". The women appear to be participating in a parade on Cedar Springs Road, the site of gay pride parades in Dallas since 1980 after moving from Club Reno. The area surrounding the intersection of Throckmorton Street and Cedar Springs Road has been considered the center of the Dallas LGBTQ community since the early 1970s and is known as "The Gay Crossroads" … more
Date: [1991..1996]
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[Mike Nichols Poses as Parody of Jesus Christ]

Description: Black and white photograph of Mike Nichols holding a plunger and a book. Nichols is seen wearing a headband of spikes and a flowing white robe. Nichols appears to be posed in a parodic rendition of the famed Salvator Mundi (Savior of the World), a depiction of Jesus Christ. The pose appears to be similar in both hand gesture and fashion; however, Nichols replaces the items with humorous items to create a new narrative. Additionally, Nichols wears a spiked headband which could represent the crow… more
Date: [1968..1971]
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[Young Mike Nichols in Tie and Vest]

Description: Black and white photograph of a young Mike Nichols wearing a button-down shirt, tie, and vest. Nichols has his hair combed with a side part and seen with smiling. Nichols was raised in Fort Worth and graduated from Polytechnic High School. Nichols attended Tarrant County (Junior) College and transferred to the University of North Texas and receive a journalism bachelor's degree in 1971. Nichols passed away in 2023 from complications with cancer.
Date: [1964..1968]
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