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Historical Essay

T-shirt worn to the National March for Lesbian and Gay Rights

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
This shirt is from the first nationwide demonstration for gay rights, which was held in Washington, DC on October 14, 1979
Historical Essay

"Better Gay Than Grumpy" pinback button

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
This button is an example of queer culture’s use of humor and double meanings.
Historical Essay

Rainbow flag carried by a protestor at a lecture by Ralph Reed

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
This particular flag was carried by a protester at a lecture by Ralph Reed, held on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus on February 17, 1998.
Historical Essay

Shirts worn by Kenneth Scott and Brian Bigler at their Holy Union ceremony

This was one of the earliest known gay union ceremonies in Madison.
Shirts worn by Kenneth Scott and Brian Bigler at their Holy Union ceremony, July 22, 1995
Historical Essay

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Rights Movement in Wisconsin

Learn about the LGBT rights movement in Wisconsin. This article also contains links to other articles about the history of the LGBT movement in WI.
Historical Essay

Desegregation and Civil Rights in Wisconsin

Housing and Racism
Discover the history of the struggle for Civil Rights in Wisconsin

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