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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
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Comanche Peak Life Force - "There's a NUKE in your Backyard!" Flyer]

Description: Flyer for the Comanche Peak Life Force entitled "There's a NUKE in your Backyard!". This flyer was produced to warn and educate the Dallas-Fort Worth public about the dangers and realities of the construction of the Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant in Glen Rose, Texas. 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. Despite their efforts, the Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant would begin operations in … more
Date: [1979..1990]
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Nuclear-Free Texas" Public March Flyer]

Description: Flyer entitled "Nuclear-Free Texas". The flyer was produced to notify the Dallas-Fort Worth public of a public march being held on March 1st. The exact year is unknown but estimated to be between 1979 and as late as 1990. The public march was held in protest against the construction of the Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant in Glen Rose, Texas. Activist groups such as the Comanche Peak Life Force, Armadillo Coalition of Texas, and the National Organization for Women protested and spoke out against the… more
Date: [1979..1990]
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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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]
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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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
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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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]
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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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
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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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]
Location: 32.910392 -96.677462
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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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
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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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
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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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
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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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
Location: 32.791925 -96.786299
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[U.S. Navy Falcon Codes - Vietnam War Era]

Description: Typewritten document showcasing a set of numerical codes used in military communication to convey messages of displeasure or pass comments without being explicit. Developed during the Vietnam War era, U.S. forces were prevented from expressing themselves in profane language on air and in art on their aircraft, ships, boats and tanks, much to the indignation of their crews. In response, the soldiers created this code to do so. Each set of numbers expresses a different profanity, sometimes even a… more
Date: [1965..1975]
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[A Tribute from a Soldier Enroute: Remember Us by Kenneth W. Johnson]

Description: A poem written by Kenneth W. Johnson entitled Remember Us. The poem explores the unspoken relationship between soldiers and airline stewardess during wartime. Offering grace and beauty, the stewardesses give morale to the soldiers heading off to battle. Written in September of 1970, the poem offers a glimpse into the realities of the Vietnam War. The poem is written in rhyme and follows an AA, BB, CC, etc. rhyme scheme; meaning that each pair of lines rhyme with each other. Kenneth W. Johnson s… more
Date: September 1970
Creator: Johnson, Kenneth W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Flying W Motorcycle Club of Dallas - Kickstand Newsletter, Nov. 1981]

Description: Newsletter entitled Kickstand for the Flying W Motorcycle Club of Dallas. This newsletter, published in November of 1981, highlights upcoming events, parties, orientations, as well as officer elections for the following year. The Flying W Motorcycle Club of Dallas was started in 1975 by Lory Masters and was the first lesbian biker club at the time, pioneering LGBTQ+ representation in the biking community. Masters named the group The Flying W after being inspired by a moment in the 1971 Oscar-no… more
Date: November 1981
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Board of Directors Committee Assignments, 1993-1994 [First Revision]

Description: Document detailing the Turtle Creek Chorale's board of directors for the 1993-1994 season. The committee assignment groups include development/fund raising, personnel, finance, and long-range planning.
Date: 1993/1994
Creator: Turtle Creek Chorale
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Board of Directors Meeting Agenda, December 1993]

Description: Document detailing an agenda for the Turtle Creek Chorale's board of directors meeting that took place December 16, 1993. Attached is a memo written by Turtle Creek Chorale's secretary Jim Kondysar, delivered on January 13, 1994.
Date: {1993-12-16,1994-01-13}
Creator: Turtle Creek Chorale
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Long-Range Planning Committee Meeting, September 1993]

Description: Document outlining a meeting of the Turtle Creek Chorale's Long Range Planning Committee that took place on September 25, 1993. It includes a committee mission statement and a list of goals, as well as a note targeting past staffing issues.
Date: September 25, 1993
Creator: Turtle Creek Chorale
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Memo to the TCC Board of Directors, December 1993]

Description: Document concerning the November 1993 meeting of the Turtle Creek Chorale's board of directors. The memo, sent out on December 13, 1993, was written by the Turtle Creek Chorale's secretary Jim Kondysar, where he shares details of the prior and upcoming meetings.
Date: {1993-11-18,1993-12-13}
Creator: Turtle Creek Chorale
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Board of Directors Committee Assignments, 1993-1994 [Second Revision]

Description: Document detailing the revised board of directors' committee assignments for the Turtle Creek Chorale's 1993-1994 season. This is a second revision to the original and amended versions of the assignments, which took place on August 1, 1993.
Date: August 1, 1993
Creator: Turtle Creek Chorale
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[1993-94 Budget Notes and Proposal]

Description: Document outlining the Turtle Creek Chorale's budget for the 1993-1994 fiscal year, divided into administrative and performance income. Attached is the official proposal that included elements such as fundraisers, contributions, membership dues, and merchandise costs.
Date: July 31, 1993
Creator: Turtle Creek Chorale
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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