| October 6, 1894 |
Article - The Thalians
Red and Black article about the Thalians, an early dramatic club at UGA. Amongst their early performances was Charley's Aunt , a comedy featuring a cross-dressing character. |
| February 18, 1927 |
Article University student pictures Bohemian life of Gotham's Greenwich Village
Article in the Red and Black discussing lifestyles of the inhabitants of Greenwich Village, including a mention of the effeminate type man and the mannish woman. |
| April 21, 1933 |
Article Glee Club Presents Best Performance Thursday Evening
Feature in the Red and Black regarding a Glee Club performance that concluded with a ballet of eight charming young men dressed as women. |
| February 21, 1967 |
Article Hugh Hefner's Playboy': Image of Respectable Sex
Article in the Red and Black Women's Interest section discussing Hugh Hefner's views on sexual liberation, sodomy laws, and similar subjects. |
| March 28, 1967 |
Editorial Who Cares?
Editorial in the Red and Black regarding student apathy. Mentions that at UGA We associate an active interest in public affairs with Berkeley communists, free love, homosexuality, insurrection, anarchy, abortions, and LSD. |
| February 20, 1968 |
Editorial Wig Flipping
Red and Black editorial criticizing President Johnson's policies in Vietnam and at home. Mentions that America has introduced liquor, prostitution, homosexuality, and pot to the Vietnamese people. |
| February 11, 1969 |
Article Doctors Talk About Syphilis
Article in the Women's Interest section of the Red and Black reporting on a talk given by Dr. William Payne on venereal diseases. Dr. Payne attributes the rise on venereal disease to the decline in sexual morality and the incline in homosexuality. |
| September 30, 1969 |
Letter - North American Conference of Homophile Organizations
A letter from Louis Crompton, Chairman of the Platform Committee of the North American Conference of Homophile Organizations to the UGA administration. This letter requests feedback on a draft of the Homosexual Student Bill of Rights. |
| Spring 1970 |
Coalition political party formed. The Coalition Party concerned itself with a variety of minority issues, including LGBT rights. |
| July 8, 1970 |
Article People shy from Boys in Band' movie because of bad homosexual reputation
Red and Black article on The Boys in the Band , mentioning that some people have trouble with the film given its homosexual content. |
| July 15, 1970 |
Editorial Hell, they won't go! It's a queer movie!'
Editorial in the Red and Black anticipating the average UGA student's reaction to the film The Boys in the Band. |
| August 5, 1970 |
Editorial Donovan's open-mindedness hit
Red and Black editorial responding to Dick Donovan's July 15 letter. The letter criticizes Donovan for his favorable view of The Boys in the Band and his supportive stance on homosexuality. |
| January 26, 1971 |
Article Theater to present Sister George
Piece in the Red and Black discussing a local performance of The Killing of Sister George , a play with prominent lesbian themes. |
| February 11, 1971 |
Editorial Homosexual plight ignored
Editorial letter in the Red and Black discussing the general atmosphere for LGBT people in Athens . |
| July 14, 1971 |
Editorial Gays are scapegoats
Red and Black editorial detailing homophobia amongst people who identify as liberal. |
| October 19, 1971 |
Editorial Masculinity
Red and Black letter to the editor defending traditional female gender roles. Finishes with, Love the girls who have retained their wholesome, hygienically clean, feminine characteristics and leave the others to the lesbians. |
| November 10, 1971 |
Article - Gay students try for understanding
A Red & Black article about a program sponsored by Intraspect, a resident assistants’ seminar group. The article discusses the program itself and introduces the idea of the first queer group on campus, the Committee on Gay Education. |
November 11, 1971 |
Article - Those who are different
Red & Black featured columnist’s article about two gay men who spoke at a seminar on human sexuality. |
November 11, 1971 |
Memo - Gay Liberation Committee
A memo from M. Louise McBee to Dean O. Suthern Sims regarding students wanting to start a gay organization on campus. The memo chronicles conversations over several days. |
| November 16, 1971 |
Editorial Comments on homosexual problem'
Red and Black editorial claiming that while all sexuality is a private matter, homosexuality is still essentially abnormal. |
| November 19, 1971 |
Editorial Homosexuals
Editorial letter in the Red and Black challenging a variety of LGBT stereotypes. |
| November 23, 1971 |
Editorial Gays should not be barred
Editorial letter in the Red and Black responding to Miles Friend's November 16 letter. |
| December 2, 1971 |
Article Ministry for gays
The Red and Black reports on a San Francisco priest who started a ministry specifically for LGBT people. |
| December 3, 1971 |
Editorial Moral codes and the law
Red and Black editorial opposing Georgia 's sodomy laws. Mentions the University's opposition to recognizing the Committee on Gay Education based on sodomy law. |
| January 14, 1972 |
Article Gays name officers
Red and Black article reporting on a Committee on Gay Education organizational meeting. |
| January 21, 1972 |
Cartoon Gay Lib
Editorial cartoon in the Red and Black concerning changes in the meaning of the word gay between generations. |
| January 21, 1972 |
Editorial Starting all over
Red and Black editorial describing a new United States Constitution proposed by a man named Walter Beasley. Beasley's Constitution would, among other things, would outlaw sex change operations. |
| January 25, 1972 |
Editorial Happiness
Letter to the editor in the Red and Black responding to the January 21 Gay Lib cartoon. |
| February 8, 1972 |
Article Calliope' founded by UGA poet
Red and Black profile of Dr. Julia Stanley (who was lesbian-identified, according to the book Rebels, Rubyfruit, and Rhinestones by Dr. James T. Sears). |
| February 16, 1972 |
Editorial The Media Man
Red and Black editorial in which the author opines that stereotypical gay mannerisms are harmful to the LGBT community. |
February 22, 1972 |
Memo - Recommendation for an approach to recognition of the CGE
Memo from Dean O. Suthern Sims to William R. Bracewell indicating that they can use the Student Handbook to make recognizing the group a legal matter instead of administrative matter by invoking the “unlawful acts” disqualification in the Handbook. |
February 24, 1972 |
Letter - From Karl King to the CGE regarding his resignation as faculty advisor
Letter from Karl King to Bill Green, Kitty Richter and John Hoard stating that Karl King was resigning as faculty advisor to the CGE due to the group’s intention to demonstrate on the campus, to hold dances and to push the University for recognition. |
February 24, 1972 |
Article - UGA Gays plan dance and fight for recognition
A Red & Black article discussing CGE’s plan for a dance and attempt at achieving recognition as a student group. |
February 29, 1972 |
Article - Gay Committee dance halted
A Red & Black article discussing Student Activities Director John Cox’s decision to cancel the CGE’s dance. Administrators tell “the students to go to court and get a temporary injunction.” |
February 29, 1972 |
Editorial - Gay dance
A Red & Black editorial that discusses the administration’s refusal to allow the gay dance to occur. Further, cajoles the administration to uphold the rights of the minority. |
February 29, 1972 |
Article - Boys will be boys
A Red & Black featured columnist Phil Kent writes of a chance encounter with two stereotypical gay men. |
March 1, 1972 |
Editorial by Bracewell regarding student demonstration
Letter to the editor of the Red and Black written by William Bracewell indicating that previous reporting was wrong. |
March 1, 1972 |
List of demands from CGE sit-in to Dean O. Suthern Sims with responses and notes
Demand list from the CGE sit-in with handwritten notes from Dean Sims indicating that he would not support the repeal of sodomy laws, allow University facilities to be used by CGE, or insist on Cox’s resignation. Additionally, he indicated that the administration controls student fees. Handwritten notes indicate 40 people were present. |
March 2, 1972 |
Article - Gays protest dance ban again
A Red & Black article about student protest at Dean Sims’ office. |
March 3, 1972 |
Editorial - Ostracism
A Red & Black editorial sympathizes with the CGE. |
March 3, 1972 |
Article Gays lose King, seeks ACLU aid
Red and Black article discussing the CGE loss of their faculty advisor, Karl King, and the possibility that the ACLU may take their case against the University. |
| March 9, 1972 |
Editorial Homosexuals (Ravenstone concert)
Red and Black editorial letter in which a student complains that he saw men kissing at a concert held on campus by local band Ravenstone. The student claims the administration took no action against this. |
March 9, 1972 |
Article - ACLU busy, gays find local lawyer
A Red & Black article discussing the fact that the ACLU did not take the CGE’s case against the University. It indicates two local lawyers, Bruce R. Lowry and Walter M. Henritze, Jr., would take the case. |
| March 9, 1972 |
Article Rock concert remarks ire Evolution candidates
Article in the Red and Black regarding a series of concerts held in support of various SGA political parties. The article references the controversy surrounding the Committee on Gay Education's dance, which was disallowed by the University. |
March 10, 1972 |
Flyer for CGE dance to be held on March 10
Flyer for dance sponsored by Intersect for CGE held on March 10 at 8:00 pm. |
March 10, 1972 |
Memo from Kassinger to President Davison in regarding civil suit filed by members of CGE
Inter-Office communication from Edward Kassinger to President Fred C. Davison in re: civil suit filed by Bill Green, Nick Curry and Rick Gilberg against Davison, Cox, Sims and Bracewell. Memo provides possible answers/defenses to the suit. |
March 10, 1972 |
Article - Gays file dance suit
Article in Athens Star detailing specifics on lawsuit filed by CGE. |
March 11, 1972 |
Article - Order restrains UGA from halting gay dance
Athens Daily News article detailing specifics on restraining order put in place by Judge Barrow. |
March 11, 1972 |
Article - Gays Hold Dance ‘My Mother Would Never Believe It’
Athens Banner-Herald article detailing public reaction to the CGE dance and the decision by Judge Barrow. |
March 17, 1972 |
Memo to file from Albert B. Jones in regarding civil suit filed by members of CGE
Memo to file from Albert B. Jones in which he discusses the temporary restraining order put in place by Judge Barrow of the Superior Court of Clarke County and the preceding equity complaint. |
March 22, 1972 |
Article - Court lets gays dance
A Red & Black article tells of the injunction against the University. University must all CGE dance to take place on campus. |
March 22, 1972 |
Article - Diamond Lil highlights affair
A R ed & Black article reports the events of the dance finally held at Memorial Hall. |
March 22, 1972 |
Editorial - Ban all heterosexual dances
Letter to the editor in the Red and Black written by Franklin E. Kameny, Ph.D., arguing that heterosexual dances break far more laws and cause far more harm to society than could homosexual dances. |
| March 22, 1972 |
Editorial They won
Red and Black editorial praising the Committee on Gay Education for the way it went about challenging the University from blocking its planned dance. |
| March 28, 1972 |
Article Coalition '72 Platform
Red and Black article detailing the Coalition party's 1972 election platform. Includes the party's stance on LGBT issues. |
| March 30, 1972 |
Article Rights urged by candidates
Red and Black article reporting on a meeting between SGA candidates and the Committee on Gay Education, discussing a variety of rights issues. |
| April 4, 1972 |
Article Late endorsements received
Red and Black article describing SGA candidate endorsements from a variety of campus groups. Mentions the Demosthenian Society's backing of Action Union party candidate Joe Fowler, with the exception of his support for LGBT issues. |
| April 4, 1972 |
Article Candidates discuss issues, qualifications
Article in the Red and Black interviewing candidates in the 1972 SGA elections. Includes discussion of LGBT issues. |
| April 4, 1972 |
Editorial Evolution
Bill Green, Executive Director of the Committee for Gay Education, writes a letter to the Red and Black thanking people who had supported LGBT throughout the school year. |
| April 6, 1972 |
Editorial A Dean of Student Control?
Editorial in the Red and Black criticizing the performance of Dean of Student Affairs O. Suthern Sims on a variety of issues, including those surrounding the Committee on Gay Education. |
| April 20, 1972 |
Article Long debate halts Senate by-law vote
Red and Black article reporting on a Student Senate meeting. Amongst the issues tabled was official recognition of the Committee on Gay Education as a campus group. |
| April 24, 1972 |
Article War protest called today
The Red and Black reports on a Vietnam war protest to be held outside of congressman Robert Stephens' office. Mentions that the protest was endorsed by several student groups, including the Committee on Gay Education. |
| May 1, 1972 |
Article Being gay is
Article in the Red and Black detailing an anonymous gay man's thoughts on his life. |
| May 4, 1972 |
Article Davison condemned
Red and Black article reporting on the results of a sit-in held in UGA president Fred Davison's office. Several students were arrested, resulting in the Student Senate condemning Davison's actions. The article also reports on the Senate's decision to overrule former SGA president Pat Swindall's veto of the Committee on Gay Education's campus charter. |
| May 4, 1972 |
Editorial Anonymous' is poignant
Editorial letter in the Red and Black writing to praise the May 1 article, Being Gay Is
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| May 16, 1972 |
Editorial CGE invites Kent, Fowler to meet
Red and Black editorial inviting two critics of LGBT issues to attend a Committee on Gay Education forum. |
| May 18, 1972 |
Article Gay Ed sponsors forum
Article in the Red and Black discussing and upcoming LGBT education forum planned by the Committee on Gay Education. |
May 18, 1972 |
Flyer for Forum on Homosexuality held on May 18, 1972
Flyer for forum on Homosexuality held on May 18, 1972. Speakers were: Clinton Hoffman, a minister for the Universalist Church, Tom Chaney, a professor in the Psychology Department, Martin Yanuck, from the History Department, and Bill Green, CGE member. |
| May 19, 1972 |
Editorial Homosexuals are perverted
Red and Black editorial letter by Michael B. Johnson opining that Kent and Fowler should not attend any Committee on Gay Education meetings (as suggested in a May 16 editorial). |
| May 23, 1972 |
Editorial Homosexuals let them be
Letter to the editor in the Red and Black refuting Michael Johnson's May 19 letter. |
| May 23, 1972 |
Article Social workers speak at Gay Education forum
Red and Black article reporting on speakers and discussions at the CGE's education forum. |
May 28, 1972 |
Article - Momentum Gains for Gay Groups
An Atlanta Journal article discussing plight of homosexuals in Georgia colleges and universities. |
| June 28, 1972 |
Article Gays plan dance. Forum
Red and Black article reporting on the Committee on Gay Education's plans for a second LGBT dance, as well as an education forum. |
| July 12, 1972 |
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September 28, 1972 |
Space Application/Confirmation Certificate for a conference for the CGE
Application submitted by Roy Wood for space for a conference to be held on November 11, 1972, having a minimum of 100 persons in attendance. |
September 29, 1972 |
Letter to Kassinger from Powell in regard to the legality of CGE events on campus/Kassinger’s response
Letter to Edward Kassinger, Director of Public Safety, from William Powell, Director of Student Activities/University Union, requesting advice on whether or not allowing the CGE to hold events on campus is legal. Response from Kassinger is that Public Safety does not rule on whether or not an event is legal. |
October 16, 1972 |
Article - Call for Southern Convention of Gay Militants
The Great Speckled Bird’s (independent paper) public notice of the CGE’s convention. |
October 17, 1972 |
Letter from William Powell to Roy Wood regarding the CGE use of facilities at UGA
Letter from William Powell, Director of Student Activities/University Union, requesting additional information prior to allowing the CGE to hold events at University facilities. |
October 18, 1972 |
Letter from Bracewell to Yeoman regarding language to be used in requesting more information from CGE and Intersect
Letter from William R. Bracewell, Director of Student Affairs, to Jack Yeoman, Board of Regents, indicating the list of questions as well as the form letter to be used in communication with any student organization requesting use of facilities. |
October 19, 1972 |
Letter from John Hoard, CGE member, to the editor of the Red & Black
Letter from John Hoard, member of CGE, to the Red & Black regarding the right of the CGE to use University facilities. |
October 20, 1972 |
Letter from Sandy McCormack, attorney, to William Powell in response to the additional questions asked by the letter of October 18, 1972
Letter from attorney Sandy McCormack, representing the CGE, to William D. Powell, director of Student Activities, in response to additional questions put forth by the University prior to giving permission for the CGE to hold events on campus. |
| October 20, 1972 |
Article Gay Ed charges Powell prejudiced
Red and Black article covering Dr. Bill Powell's (Director of Student Activities) decision to send the Committee on Gay Education a 25 point questionnaire inquiring after its motives for requesting use of Memorial Hall. |
October 23, 1972 |
Letter from William Powell to Roy Wood denying CGE’s request to utilize University facilities
Letter from Powell to Roy Wood denying the CGE’s request to use UGA facilities on November 11, 1972. |
October 25, 1972 |
Letter from the Benevolent Order of Natural Whores and Pimps to Powell
Facetious letter from group calling themselves the Benevolent Order of Natural Whores and Pimps requesting use of University facilities. Further states that Judge Barrow must be a “gay freak”. |
| October 25, 1972 |
Editorial Gay dance has social validity
Red and Black editorial letter arguing against the University's decision to deny the Committee on Gay Education use of Memorial Hall. |
| October 26, 1972 |
Editorial Whose initiative?
Editorial in the Red and Black criticizing the University administration for refusing to allow the Committee on Gay Education to hold its dance in Memorial Hall. |
| October 27, 1972 |
Editorial Who can use facilities?
Red and Black editorial regarding the Committee on Gay Education's continued legal struggles with the University. |
October 27, 1972 |
Appeal of the decision of the University to not allow the CGE to use facilities
Appeal written by Sandy McCormack of the University’s decision to not allow the CGE to hold a function at the University on November 11, 1972. |
October 31, 1972 |
Statement of purpose from Roy Wood of the CGE
Statement made by Roy Wood regarding the purpose of the CGE conference. |
October 31, 1972 |
Article - Gays Seek Regents’ Aid
A Red & Black article discussing the CGE’s appeal to the Board of Regents of the decision by the University to not allow CGE activities in University locations. |
November 1, 1972 |
Article - Regents To Rule On Gays
A Red & Black article discussing Board of Regents’ plan to consider issue of CGE at their November 8 meeting. |
November 3, 1972 |
Editorial - Homosexuals not Christian by Krusberg
Letter in the Red & Black by Roy Krusberg stating that homosexuals are not Christian and citing scripture. |
November 3, 1972 |
Letter from William Powell to John Zimmerman of Phi Kappa Hall
Letter in the Red & Black from William Powell to John Zimmerman of Phi Kappa Hall confirming that Zimmerman and the Phi Kappa Hall will not be used for the CGE’s conference. |
November 8, 1972 |
Article - Regents OK VP’s; postpone appeal
A Red & Black discussing the Regents’ decision to postpone deciding on the CGE’s appeal of the University’s decision. |
November 8, 1972 |
Letters to the Editor Refuting Krusberg’s Previous Letter
Responses in the Red & Black to Krusberg letter refuting with scripture and without his claims that homosexuals are “an abomination.” Discussion of the temperature of heaven and of hell. |
November 8, 1972 |
Cartoon -Dover Klam by Phil Sanderlin
A Red & Black cartoon by Phil Sanderlin discussing contributions of gays and lesbians. |
| November 8, 1972 |
Cartoon John Wayne
Red and Black comic strip depicting a meeting between a young man and a gay activist. |
November 9, 1972 |
Article - Gay Ed group turns to court
A Red & Black article discussing the CGE’s lawsuit against the University. |
| November 9, 1972 |
Editorial Gays can be Christian too
Editorial letter to the Red and Black claiming that Bible passages condemning homosexuality are only valid in the context of the civilizations that gave rise to those specific mores. |
November 10, 1972 |
Editorial - “Taking a hint”
Brief editorial in the Red & Black stating that the “University is fighting a losing battle.” |
November 11, 1972 |
Article - University Sued By Gay Students
Atlanta Journal article detailing lawsuit filed by CGE against UGA. |
November 11, 1972 |
Article - Judge says UGA must allow confab
Athens Daily News article detailing Federal Judge Sidney Smith’s order stating that UGA must allow the CGE to use campus facilities. |
| November 14, 1972 |
Article Final opinion on gays due in two weeks
Red and Black article reporting on the outcome of the Committee on Gay Education's lawsuit against UGA. |
| November 14, 1972 |
Article Gays form SE coalition
The Red and Black reports on the formation of the Southeast Regional Gay Coalition. |
| November 15, 1972 |
Article Minorities' affairs on tab for senate
Red and Black item detailing business before the Student Senate, including a motion regarding the Committee on Gay Education's right to exist as a campus organization. |
November 15, 1972 |
Memo to Board of Regents from Henry Neal in regard to civil suit and subsequent temporary restraining order
Memo to Board of Regents from Henry Neal in which he indicates the essence of the CGE’s suit against Davison, et al., and delineates the parameters of the Temporary Restraining Order enjoining the University from denying access to the CGE. |
| November 16, 1972 |
Article Senate suggests more revision of proposed University statutes
Red and Black report on a Student Senate meeting in which, among other items of business, official support for the Committee on Gay Education was discussed. |
| November 16, 1972 |
Editorial To be gay is to be sick
Editorial letter to the Red and Black expressing general disapproval over LGBT issues. |
| November 21, 1972 |
Editorial Persecuted majority
Letter to the Red and Black editorial claiming that LGBT acceptance essentially amounts to persecution of the rest of the UGA community. |
| November 21, 1972 |
Editorial Bible the top bestseller
Red and Black editorial letter discussing Christian salvation. Mentions certain Bible verses that the writer claims refute homosexuality. |
| November 28, 1972 |
Editorial Gays have right to their beliefs
Three Red and Black letters to the editor. One claims that LGBT people are within their rights to be visible in society. The second claims that LGBT people aren't Christians. The third only mentions LGBT people in passing. |
| November 30, 1972 |
Editorial Losing sympathy with gays
Red and Black editorial by Charles Orck complaining about the prevalence of LGBT activism on campus and in society at large. |
| November 30, 1972 |
Editorial Bible quotes prove nothing
Red and Black letter to the editor defending the notion that LGBT people can be Christians. |
| November 30, 1972 |
Editorial The truth' you've been waiting for
Outgoing Red and Black editor Jon Ham writes a sardonic response to the paper's critics, pretending to lend credence to their various claims. One item addressed is the volume of LGBT issues covered by the paper.
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| December 5, 1972 |
Editorial Arguments against gays deficient
Two letters to the editor of the Red and Black refuting Charles Orck's November 30 editorial. |
December 7, 1972 |
Decision of court in Wood et al. v. Davison et al.
Case law in Wood et al. v Davison et al. in which court denied right of University to withhold resources from Plaintiff on the grounds that it “infringed on the students’ First Amendment rights of free speech, assembly and association, where there was no indication that the students would not comply with all university rules and regulations.” |
| January 5, 1973 |
Article Marriage affected by changing values
Red and Black article on changing perceptions of marriage in America . Mentions attitudes about homosexuality. |
| January 5, 1973 |
Editorial Orck's feelings lack proof
Two letters to the editor in the Red and Black responding to Charles Orck's November 30 editorial. |
| January 10, 1973 |
Editorial Orck proposes static society
Another Red and Black letter refuting Charles Orck's November 30 editorial.
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| January 10, 1973 |
Article Smith says officials may deny gays use of campus facilities
Red and Black article reporting that U.S. District Court Judge Sidney O. Smith declared that UGA could deny facilities at will to the Committee on Gay Education. This article was in error, however, and was corrected on January 12. |
| January 12, 1973 |
Article Correction (Jan 12, '73)
Correction of the January 9 Red and Black article Smith says officials may deny gays use of campus facilities. Specifies that the University can only deny facilities only if there is danger of a violent demonstration. |
| March 1, 1973 |
Editorial Strike one, two
three?
Editorial in the Red and Black discussing the University's various legal troubles with the Committee on Gay Education, along with various other problems. |
| March 2, 1973 |
Editorial Davison and student rights
Red and Black editorial discussing UGA President Fred Davison's record with student rights issues. Mentions UGA's legal struggles with the Committee on Gay Education. |
| March 8, 1973 |
Article Coalition elects executive slate
Red and Black article about the Coalition SGA party's new leadership. Includes information on the party's various platforms, including its stance on LGBT issues. |
| March 23, 1973 |
Article Suicide main cause of student deaths
Red and Black article regarding the prevalence of suicide as a cause of death amongst students. Mentions the role played by sexual identity in suicide. |
| March 30, 1973 |
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| April 3, 1973 |
Article Candidates give views on issues
Article in the Red and Black reporting on a discussion given by two SGA presidential hopefuls at a meeting of the Committee on Gay Education. |
| April 3, 1973 |
Editorial Better counseling needed for gays
University student Buck Pennington writes about the need for LGBT-specific counseling. |
| April 5, 1973 |
Article Candidates discuss issues of campaign on WUOG-FM
Article in the Red and Black on a radio interview with various SGA candidates. In the interview PSA vice presidential candidate Bobby Tankersley spoke negatively of the Coalition party's catering to special interest groups, including gays. |
| April 6, 1973 |
Article Candidates swap charges at Russell
Article in the Red and Black covering an SGA debate between the Coalition and the Progressive Student Alliance's presidential candidates. Among the issues discussed was LGBT rights on campus. |
| April 9, 1973 |
Article R&B talks to candidates
Red and Black interview with the 1973 SGA candidates, mostly regarding campus and election issues. Some opinions are given on the Committee on Gay Education and LGBT issues in general.
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| April 9, 1973 |
Article Coalition platform
Red and Black article detailing the campus political party Coalition's election platforms.
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| April 10, 1973 |
Editorial CGE endorses Coalition platform
Two letters to the editor in the Red and Black , one from the Committee on Gay Education and one from the feminist group Women's Oppression Must End Now (WOMEN), endorsing the Coalition political party in the upcoming SGA elections. Both letters mention Coalition's support of LGBT issues as a reason for their endorsements. |
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| April 12, 1973 |
Editorial Use oppression to end oppression?
Three UGA students write to defend the ROTC and military recruiters from the Coalition Party's claim that the military's anti-gay policies should exclude it from campus. |
| May 11, 1973 |
Article Lesbian activist to lead workshop
Red and Black article reporting on the Committee on Gay Education's planned Educational seminar. |
| May 15, 1973 |
Article Gittings speaks to straights at Gay Education seminar
Article in the Red and Black regarding the appearance of lesbian activist Barbara Gittings at an upcoming educational seminar given by the Committee on Gay Education. |
| May 16, 1973 |
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| May 16, 1973 |
Article Symposium
Red and Black article announcing the Committee on Gay Education's Open the Door! symposium. |
| April 17, 1973 |
Editorial Unity had better start now
Red and Black editorial by Phil Kent criticizing SGA party Coalition. Refers to homosexuality as a hip culture vice. |
| April 20, 1973 |
Editorial Kent sees Love as a vice
Editorial in the Red and Black responding to Phil Kent's April 17 editorial. Takes Kent to task for defining homosexuality as a vice. |
| May 18, 1973 |
Article CGE schedules dance
Red and Black capsule article mentioning an upcoming Committee on Gay Education dance. |
| May 18, 1973 |
Editorial Forget sex stereotypes
Editorial in the Red and Black discussing a variety of gender role issues. |
| May 25, 1973 |
Article Senate approves more Patrick appointments
Red and Black article reporting on a variety of Student Senate nominations, including a Coordinator to Gay Students. |
| June 14, 1973 |
Advertisement Bull-dyke is coming
Small print ad in the Red and Black hinting at the Committee on Gay Education's special version of the UGA bulldog. |
| June 21, 1973 |
Advertisement This is Bull-dyke Country
Two small print ads in the Red and Black promoting Gay Pride Week. |
| June 21, 1973 |
Article Bull-Dyke comes on scene as Gay Pride Week begins
Red and Black article detailing the activities of Gay Pride Week, which included a parody of the UGA mascot called Bull-Dyke. |
| July 25, 1973 |
Editorial Gays have rights
Editorial letter to the Red and Black by a student who attended a Committee on Gay Education meeting and gained a new understanding of LGBT issues. |
| August 2, 1973 |
Editorial UGA writers slander gays
Red and Black editorial letter by Jodie O'Connell, in which he takes issue with two stories written for UGA literary magazine Impression. |
| September 19, 1973 |
Editorial Not Shonson's
Editorial letter in the Red and Black by Brion Shonson claiming that he did not write an earlier letter supporting gay rights. Shonson points out in fact that he holds the opposite view entirely. |
| October 2, 1973 |
Editorial Wehunt's claims unfounded
Editorial in the Red and Black defending the record of the Coalition SGA government. Mentions the SGA's stance on LGBT issues. |
| October 3, 1973 |
Advertisement Come out for gay liberation!
Brief ad in the Red and Black . |
| November 2, 1973 |
Article Program announced for gay symposium
Red and Black article reporting on the events and speakers planned for the Committee on Gay Education's educational symposium. |
| November 6, 1973 |
Editorial Come out for CGE
Red and Black editorial urging students to attend the Committee on Gay Education's upcoming symposium. |
| November 7, 1973 |
Article Actor Ted Cassidy speak to class on sexual freedom
Article in the Red and Black reporting on a talk given by Ted Cassidy (Lurch from The Addams Family ) about sexual attitudes in society and in Hollywood . Makes a few mentions of homosexuality and bisexuality. |
| November 13, 1973 |
Article Feminist claims all women lesbians
Red and Black article reporting on a talk given on campus by lesbian feminist author Jill Johnston. |
| January 8, 1974 |
Editorial Sexual awareness grows
Editorial in the Red and Black discussing the ongoing changes in society's perception of gender roles and sexuality issues.
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| January 18, 1974 |
Article CGE requests officers to resign
The Red and Black reports on an organizational shakeup in the Committee on Gay Education.
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| February 6, 1974 |
Article Crisis line closed
Article in the Red and Black on the closing of the fledgling Gay Crisis Line.
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| February 6, 1974 |
Editorial Gay crisis line
Editorial in the Red and Black discussing the closure of the Gay Crisis Line.
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| February 12, 1974 |
Editorial Gay crisis line needed service
Editorial letter to the Red and Black regarding problems with the Gay Crisis Line.
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| February 14, 1974 |
Article Gay crisis line re-established
Red and Black article reporting on the return to service of the Gay Crisis Line. |
| February 21, 1974 |
Article GED to sponsor workshop on sex
Red and Black article concerning a sex education workshop held on campus, which included discussion of LGBT issues. |
| March 7, 1974 |
Article Family relations course taught by sex specialist
Red and Black article reporting on a course taught by Dr. Roger Libby which covered a variety of sexual topics, including LGBT issues. |
| March 12, 1974 |
Article Cheatham beats Fansler for top Coalition post
Red and Black article concerning a change in the Coalition party's leadership. Mentions the party's concerns about LGBT health and counseling issues. |
| March 27, 1974 |
Article UAP accuses SGA of mismanaging funds
Report in the Red and Black of accusations made by the Union of the American People campus political party against the student government. One of the UAP's complaints was the SGA's decision to appropriate $250 to the Committee on Gay Education. |
| April 9, 1974 |
Editorial Walsh supports gay education
Red and Black editorial letter accusing SGA candidate J. River Walsh of working with the Committee on Gay Education. The letter upbraids Walsh for supporting sexual perverts and degenerates. |
| April 11, 1974 |
Article Federal funding should end UAP
Article in the Red and Black detailing criticisms of the Coalition SGA political party by the rival Union of the American People. The UAP criticized Coalition for supporting a variety of minority issues, including the Committee on Gay Education. |
| April 11, 1974 |
Editorial Crisis Line created for aid
Red and Black editorial written by Jodie O'Connell. O'Connell defends the Committee for Gay Education and the Gay Crisis Line from various criticisms. |
| April 11, 1974 |
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| April 12, 1974 |
Editorial CGE condemns UAP for malicious attacks
Red and Black editorial defending the Committee on Gay Education against various claims made by the Union of the American People, a campus political party. |
| April 16, 1974 |
Article Comparative look at platforms
Red and Black article covering the various SGA parties' platforms, including their positions on LGBT rights. |
| April 16, 1974 |
Editorial Race should get out mud
Red and Black editorial discussing mudslinging in the SGA race. Mentions various issues with funding to the Committee on Gay Education and the Gay Crisis Line. |
| April 19, 1974 |
Editorial Homosexuals demand rights
Letter to the editor of the Red and Black condemning the alleged anti-gay stance taken by the SGA political party Union of the American People. |
| April 24, 1974 |
Editorial ONWARD skirts issues
Letter to the Red and Black criticizing the political party ONWARD for skirting a variety of issues, including LGBT rights. |
| April 25, 1974 |
Article From Kelly to you
Article in Lookout , the Red and Black 's entertainment magazine, concerning a University student who did a drag performance on campus. |
| May 7, 1974 |
Editorial Freak Week suits them better
UGA student Ken Maxwell writes a letter to the Red and Black expressing his disapproval of Gay Pride Week. |
| May 8, 1974 |
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| May 9, 1974 |
Article Rachel Queen of Drag
Article in Lookout , the Red and Black 's entertainment magazine profiling drag performer Rachel Wells. (Wells would become Miss Gay America in 1979.) |
| May 9, 1974 |
Editorial Straights can reach gays by understanding
Kelly Walton, co-director of the Committee on Gay Education, rebuts Ken Maxwell's May 7 letter. |
| May 10, 1974 |
Editorial Gays are classified as Homo sapiens
Three letters to the Red and Black responding to Ken Maxwell's May 7 letter. |
| May 14, 1974 |
Editorial Gay overexposure bad taste
Two Red and Black editorial letters. One complains that LGBT issues are receiving too much coverage in the paper. The other presents a Christian perspective on LGBT issues. |
| May 15, 1974 |
Editorial NGPW focuses on past culture
Editorial letter in the Red and Black discussing National Gay Pride Week and historical LGBT figures. |
| May 15, 1974 |
Editorial Gays are sinners among many
Red and Black editorial letter claiming that while the Bible claims that homosexuality is a sin, there are many things that are classified as sins. |
| May 16, 1974 |
Cartoon I don't mind losing a guy
Red and Black cartoon showing a female student complaining about losing her boyfriend to another man. |
| May 16, 1974 |
Editorial Random sample seeks interest
Three editorial letters in the Red and Black regarding LGBT issues; one regarding transvestism, one asserting that heterosexuals still exist despite the Red and Black 's reporting, and a third advocating tolerance. |
| May 17, 1974 |
Editorial Beadles jokes old-fashioned
Editorial letter to the Red and Black responding to a joke made by Dr. Nick Beadles about the Committee on Gay Education. |
| May 17, 1974 |
Editorial Gays repent or will be punished
Red and Black editorial letter citing Leviticus 18:22 and Romans 1:26-27 as arguments against homosexuality. |
| May 21, 1974 |
Editorial Gay liberation interests nongay
Red and Black letter to the editor opining that the gay liberation movement is beneficial to straight people. |
| May 22, 1974 |
Editorial UAP helps promote CGE
Sardonic editorial letter to the Red and Black thanking the Union for the American People (conservative campus political party) for its newsletter coverage of the Committee on Gay Education. |
| May 23, 1974 |
Editorial Wells keeps self-respect
Jodie O'Connell writes an editorial letter to the Red and Black in response to a pervious column by Susan Wells, who protested gay jokes made by Dr. Beadles at the Senior Superlatives banquet. |
| May 24, 1974 |
Editorial Fundamentalists overlook others
Red and Black editorial discussing Bible verses that oppose homosexuality. |
| June 20, 1974 |
Editorial Our sin is wish to be with our own
Editorial letter in the Red and Black claiming that God accepts LGBT people, even if his followers don't. |
| October 2, 1974 |
Article Women's meet schedule given
Red and Black article covering the itinerary for the Logos: A Feminist Perspective symposium held on campus. One of the discussions was Women Loving Women, a dialogue on lesbianism. |
| October 24, 1974 |
Article Gay Ed Group denied dance
Red and Black article reporting on UGA's decision to deny the Committee on Gay Education campus space to hold a dance. |
| November 7, 1974 |
Editorial Senate needs parliamentarian
Red and Black editorial letter criticizing the student government for being ineffectual. Mentions all the major campus parties, including Coalition. |
| February 11, 1975 |
Editorial R&B attacks UAP
Two Red and Black editorial letters regarding the various SGA political parties. The relationship between the Coalition and the Committee on Gay Education is mentioned in both letters. |
| February 13, 1975 |
Editorial UAP uninvolved
Red and Black editorial concerning a disturbance at a Board of Student Communications meeting. Claims that the Union of the American People party was uninvolved in the commotion, but mentions the presence of the Committee on Gay Education. |
| February 25, 1975 |
Article Four Coalition members announce for presidency
Red and Black report on four potential Coalition SGA presidential candidates (including Jodie O'Connell, the eventual winner). |
| March 5, 1975 |
Article O'Connell wins Coalition nomination for president
Article in the Red and Black reporting on Jodie O'Connell's nomination as Coalition's SGA presidential candidate. |
| March 12, 1975 |
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| April 8, 1975 |
Article Comparative look at platforms
Red and Black profile of the various political party stances going into the SGA elections. Includes position statements on LGBT issues. |
| April 16, 1975 |
Editorial Sex taboo gone
Editorial in the Red and Black regarding the changing sexual mores in American society. Mentions changing attitudes toward homosexuality. |
| April 16, 1975 |
Article For Ag Council Officers elected
Red and Black article concerned incoming officers for the Ag Hill Council. One of the officers, George Dyar, expresses concern over the direction of the Student Senate's support for Gay education. |
| April 17, 1975 |
Article Coalition's O'Connell takes presidency
Red and Black article reporting on openly gay student Jodie O'Connell winning the SGA presidency. |
| April 17, 1975 |
Article Posters attack O'Connell
Article in the Red and Black reporting on posters urging students to vote against SGA candidate Jodie O'Connell, pointing out that O'Connell was openly gay. |
| April 17, 1975 |
Editorial Dirty tricks
Sidebar editorial in the Red and Black discussing an apparent attempt to smear openly gay SGA candidate Jodie O'Connell. |
| April 22, 1975 |
Editorial O'Connell not soiled
Red and Black editorial letter by Terry Seehorn criticizing the election of SGA president Jodie O'Connell. Seehorn specifically objects to O'Connell's open homosexuality. |
| April 24, 1975 |
Article Gay Week features varied activities
Red and Black article detailing the various events planned for Gay Awareness Week. |
| April 25, 1975 |
Editorial Intolerance is perverse
Bruce Hammerslough writes the Red and Black to respond to Terry Seehorn's April 22 letter. Hammerslough defends Jodie O'Connell's election as SGA president. |
| April 29, 1975 |
Editorial Blue jeans have overtones
Editorial in the Red and Black. The writer feels that the Committee on Gay Education's planned Blue Jeans Day is an infringement on his rights. |
| April 30, 1975 |
Advertisement Tomorrow Is Blue Jean Day
Ad in the Red and Black announcing Blue Jean Day. The ad states, Anyone seen wearing blue jeans will be considered gay by our pollsters. |
| May 1, 1975 |
Editorial Someone you know is gay
Letter written to the Red and Black rebutting Gary Toothe's April 29 editorial. The letter points out that the Committee on Gay Education's Blue Jeans Day poll was not meant to be scientifically accurate, but to increase awareness of LGBT issues. A second letter beneath this one complains that the CGE poll was not accurate. |
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| May 2, 1975 |
Article Students react to jeans poll
Article in the Red and Black reporting on responses to the Committee on Gay Education's Blue Jeans Day, in which LGBT students were encouraged to wear jeans to class. |
| May 2, 1975 |
Editorial Someone you know is
Red and Black editorial concerning reactions to the Committee on Gay Education's Blue Jeans Day. |
| May 2, 1975 |
Cartoon Waiting for a special occasion
Editorial cartoon in the Red and Black reacting to Blue Jeans Day. |
| May 2, 1975 |
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