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Invitation: Madrigal Dinner

Saffy Collection - All Textual Materials

Invitation to Dr. Saffy for the December 3, 1974 Madrigal Dinner held in the J. Wayne Reitz Ballroom, University of Florida. Box: 2 Folder: 5

Sam…Will Students Again Be A Political Force?, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The Student Association of Maine has embraced an ominous task. In its effort to represent 32,000 post-secondary students throughout the state, conflicts are bound to surface. But if SAM can unify its student membership, the prospects for developing a powerful voice in Augusta, a voice that would be heard in the halls of the State House and reverberate back to individual campuses are bright.

Internal Memos Regarding "The Homosexual Issue", Joanne Fritsche, Howard R. Neville

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Typed internal memos exchanged between University of Maine administrators regarding the Wilde-Stein Club and comments by an administrator that "homosexuality [is] a sickness."

Wilde-Stein Club Receives Student Senate Approval, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The General Student Senate gave its final approval Tuesday to the Wilde-Stein Club, recognizing it as a viable student organization. Forty two senators voted for approval, four were against, and one abstained.

Unfavorable Publicity Hurts Second Century Fund Drive, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Bad publicity and a minimal number of campaign solicitors available this summer in the Bangor area have lessened the probability that the Second Century Fund will meet its projected goal of $3.5 million by the original deadline, mid-November.

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 44, No. 1, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Archives Records

WKU alumni magazine. Features the following articles:

• Conway, Sheila. Western and the Bicentennial
• College Heights, Resplendent in Springtime
• Threlkeld, Claude. ABC's of Landscaping
• Clifford, John. Reverence for Life
• Stickles, Arndt. A Confederate Fort and Historical Marker on the Campus of WKU
• Cook, Paul. Western Governance: Board of Regents
• Given, Ed. Hilltoppers Capture Eighth All-Sports Championship
• Harrington, Drew. The Humanities Semester
• Warren, Linda. Challenge for Truth & Excellence
• Gray, Harry. Placing the Right Bets
• Downing, Dero. What a Man Chooses, He Is
• Dickey, Debbie. X,Y & Z in Search of a Degree - Liberal Arts Degree
• George Wedding Photographs
• An Evening …

Correspondence From A Umaine Alumna, Ruth W. Allen, Donald M. Stewart

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Handwritten letter from an alumna of the UMaine Class of 1973, expressing support for the University's actions related to the Wilde-Stein Club and the Alumni Fund's acknowledgement of her donation. Transcription: May 12, 1974 Dear Mr. Mooers: I read recently in the Washington Post of the struggle of University of Maine homosexuals for the right to meet and organize. I would like to convey through you, my sincere congratulations to Chancellor McNeil and the trustees for a courageous stand in the face of the threat of loss of financial support. The whole article pricked my conscience, and enclosed is my …

Reaching The 'Ignorant' Is Gay Challenge, Steven G. Bull

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Now that the long-awaited Maine Gay Symposium has passed, I have a few reflections on its implications, the future of the Wilde-Stein Club on this campus, and the reactions of the university community.

Common Sense Choices, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The Maine Gay Symposium has passed without incident, but the University of Maine Board of Trustees is not out of the frying pan yet. The Trustees have tempted the flames of public opinion by standing up for rights of free speech and assembly, but indications are they may jump into the fire of indignant student wrath by tampering with our rights of representation in two crucial decisions.

Not Gays, But 'Backward' Reactionaries Display Decadence On College Campuses, James E. Angell, Leslie I. Davis

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Students, take note. We may be observing the end of civil liberty in Maine. We refer to the actions of those who commit and allow demonstrations of innate thick-headedness such as those aimed at this weekend's gay symposium.

Maine Gay Symposium Stresses Two Themes: A Re-Evaluation Of The Homosexual Self-Image And 'Coming Out', Bill Ferguson, Steve Ward

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

"Homosexuality and gay liberation are symptoms of a sexually healthy society," said activist Morty Manford at the Maine Gay Symposium here Saturday. Over 300 paying observers attended the well-organized gathering which met with no violent opposition, picketing, or demonstrations as had been feared by some UMO administrators. A team of four campus policemen guarded the affair which was sponsored by the Wilde-Stein Club, UMO's gay group.

Real' Blues Artists Get It On For The Folks At The Festival, Diane Genthner

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To the average music aficionado, the term 'blues' probably conjures up riffs of Eric Clapton or Duane Allman, or the gut-wrenching wails of the late Janis Joplin. These people are all dynamos of the blues genre, but they owe their styles to study of basic blues roots. Their heroes most often be [sic] Robert Johnson, Elmore James, or Billie Holliday.

Maine Called Crucial Area For Homosexual Movement, Debbie Winsor

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Describing homosexuality as the "crime too heinous to be mentioned by the parents of today's youth," Dr. Howard J. Brown, founder of the National Gay Task Force, issued a plea Wednesday night to today's generation to join the fight against homosexual discrimination.

Gay Symposium Guests May Face Housing Problems, Kate Arno

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Despite loud dissent from a number of residents, Somerset Hall has been the most responsive Hilltop dorm to a need for housing for guests attending the Maine Gay Symposium on campus this weekend. Members of the campus Wilde-Stein Club, hosts for the statewide convention, could not get space for weekend guests at Augusta Hall on the Bangor campus where accommodations are usually made for those attending conventions at the university. Members of the DeMolay are staying there this weekend.

Correspondence From A Maine Citizen, Name Redacted, Howard R. Neville

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Typewritten letter from a Maine citizen expressing homophobic views to President Howard Neville.

Sproul Advocates Inviting More Industry To Maine, George Lauriat

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In a conversation dominated by the Wilde-Stein issue, Augusta mayor and state legislator, Stanley J. Sproul said he does not support the trustees' decision regarding the club. Eleven people were on hand to hear the Republican gubernatorial candidate in this June's primary answer questions in another of the Meet the Candidate series.

Lecture Series Schedules Gay Task Force Head, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Dr. Howard J. Brown, former Health Services Administrator in New York Mayor John Lindsay's cabinet who stirred controversy when he publicly proclaimed his homosexuality, will speak at UMO Wednesday, April 17, in The Lengyel Gymnasium. The program, beginning at 8 p.m., is sponsored by the Distinguished Lecture Series and the UMO Wilde-Stein Club.

Correspondence From Umaine Alumni/Parents Of A Female Student, Name Redacted, Name Redacted

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Two-page, typed letter to Lawrence M. Cutler, chair of the University of Maine Board of Trustees, expressing displeasure with the Wilde-Stein Club and residential student "life-styles."

Dawnbreaker Vol 22. No 2 (Spring 1974), Dawnbreaker Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.

Letter Of Support From All Souls Congregational Church, J. Dudley Utterback

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Typewritten letter from the chair of the Board of Deacons of All Souls Congregational Church, Bangor, Maine. A vote by members of the Board of Deacons pertaining to the Wilde-Stein Club and the pending "gay symposium" addressing issues faced by homosexual people supported the action of UMaine Trustees and the right of the freedom of speech.

Correspondence From A Umaine Alumna, Name Redacted, Howard R. Neville

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Handwritten letter from a UMaine alumna to President Neville expressing her opinions regarding the Wilde-Stein Club and the pending "gay symposium" and Neville's response lamenting the decision of Trustees. Transcript: Dear Dr. Neville I am sending this to you to be passed on to the Editor of the Campus. I do this as it is questionable if it will ever be seen. It is not at all in praise of the Editor or his staff. I also want you to know that we realize yours + the University's position is one forced upon you. It seems too bad however that …

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 43, No. 4, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Archives Records

WKU alumni magazine. Features the following articles:

• Conway, Sheila. Competency Based Teacher Education
• Scarborough, John. Enthusiasm & Planning, Powerful One-Two Punch for Education
• Burkeen, Emmett. Counselor Education, A Study in Development
• Stuart, Robert. The Stage is His Classroom - Bill Leonard
• Just, Paul. Remember When, 1955-56
• Conway, Sheila. Women's Athletics Return
• Armstrong, Don. Biology for Real - Tech Aqua Biological Station
• Goldwater, Barry. On the Energy Crisis
• Porter, William. Third World Realities
• Muskie, Edmund. Restoring Our Confidence
• Dickey, Debbie. The Big Red Western Band
• Given, Ed. Instant Alumni
• Topper Power Carries WKU to National Finals - Football
• Jimmy Feix, Coach …

Statement Of Concern, Name Redacted

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A "Statement of Concern" written by a Faculty Associate at the University of Maine expressing homophobic views.

Correspondence From A Maine Citizen, Name Redacted, Howard R. Neville

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Handwritten, four-page letter from a Maine citizen expressing homophobic views and President Howard Neville's response. Includes enclosure. Transcript. Dr. Howard Neville Pres. of U. of M. Orono, Maine Raymond Ave. Pittsfield, Me. March 26,74 Dear Mr. Neville, I do appreciate your kind answer to my letter. I know you are busy and will not look for an answer to this but I feel I must write you again. I was out of state for a number of weeks and did not learn of this until recently. But I can't understand why U. of M. has to follow University at Atlanta, …

Sexuality Week Planned, Kim Marchegiani

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Homosexuality, childbirth, and rape will be among the topics discussed at a Sexuality Symposium on April 9-15, according to Neal Davis, assistant director of Residential Life.

Gays To Convene At Bcc Next Week, Douglas Bailey

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The fifth annual Maine Gay Symposium will be held at Bangor Community College Friday, March 31, through Sunday, April 2. The three day event, sponsored by the Wilde-Stein Club at UMO, the Gay People's Alliance, Mainly Gay of Portland, and the Maine Lesbian-Feminists, will include about 20 workshops on a variety of gay issues.

Gay Leader Explains Problems Facing Homosexuals, Mike Gross

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Morty Manford, President of the Gay Activist Alliance, was on campus this week speaking on homosexuality before various groups. His opinions are presented in the following interview conducted by a Campus reporter.

Coed Seen As Leading Force In Rotc Winning Squad, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A sophomore coed was the driving force behind the ROTC cadet squad that placed highest in the recent ROTC drill competition. Suzanne Johnson, a 20-year-old Lincoln native, thinks her squad's victory in the competition may have been part of the "novelty" aura that follows a female cadet leader. "They may have overrated me because of seeing a woman so forceful out on the field--which isn't seen too often," she said.

Ws-C Has Right, Too, Stuart J. Chason

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The people of Maine have demonstrated to an overwhelming degree their close-mindedness and inability to cope with this ever changing world in which we live. Throughout the past weeks, thousands of citizens have condemned the Wilde-Stein Club at the UMO campus because its so-called "decadent immoral character" and the projected injurious influence of this club upon the "citizens' children at UMO."

The Other Side Of The Bible Battle…From Rev. Robert Gass, Robert Gass

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

What a paradox! After likening fundamental preachers to such things as "two-bit Latin American dictators," "Theological perverts," religious witch hunters who merchandise the Gospel for profit and preach an "upside-down gospel" of fear and hatred and finally suggesting that we missed our true calling since we should be planting corn instead of preaching Christ, the Rev. Walter Thompson goes on to say that what we all need is more love and less of a spirit of judgement.