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Response: Letters To The Editor, The Maine Campus Nov 1981

Response: Letters To The Editor, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Letters to the Editor in reaction to Gay Jeans Day.


Rape: The Myths And The Realities, Jeff Harper Apr 1979

Rape: The Myths And The Realities, Jeff Harper

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The first months at UMO had gone well for Mary, a freshman. She met Robert one night while drinking at a fraternity party. They talked for a few hours and Robert asked her if she wanted a pizza. He was an attractive, pleasant upperclassman and Mary was flattered. They went for pizza and Mary enjoyed herself. On the the way back to the dormitories, Robert drove to a secluded spot off the road. He kissed Mary, which was about as far as she wanted to go. He had no intentions of stopping there. After just a kiss he proceeded to …


Gay Rights Issue In Legislature, Tammy Eves Apr 1979

Gay Rights Issue In Legislature, Tammy Eves

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

While UMO's Wilde-Stein Club was making plans this week for the sixth annual Maine Gay Symposium, the legislature was confronting possible anti-homosexual legislation, sponsored by Rep. Stanley E. Laffin of Westbrook.


A Gay Scare, The Maine Campus Apr 1979

A Gay Scare, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The "Red Scare" of the fifties, when Communists were supposedly infiltrating every facet of life in the U.S., has been replaced by the "Gay Scare" of the seventies. An the ones who perpetuate the "Gay Scare" are as close-minded, misinformed and scared as the late Senator Joseph McCarthy was when he vigorously campaigned against the Community ghosts.


Blue Jeans Fever, The Maine Campus Oct 1978

Blue Jeans Fever, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The UMO Wilde-Stein club missed the nail completely in promoting another Gay Blue Jeans Day on campus. While their message—gays are human and deserve to be treated as such—is relevant, their form of expression is a bad choice.


Gays Plan Jeans Day, The Maine Campus Oct 1978

Gays Plan Jeans Day, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

In an effort to make people feel "uncomfortable," UMO's Wilde-Stein club has labeled Friday "Gay Blue Jeans Day" and will consider the wearing of denim clothing a visible display of support for gay rights.


Wilde Stein Club's Budget Slashed, Craig Peters Oct 1978

Wilde Stein Club's Budget Slashed, Craig Peters

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The Student Government has cut this year's allocations to the Wilde Stein Club's budget by almost $500 over last year. The 1978-79 Student Government budget includes $769.35 allocated to the Wilde Stein Club, UMO's association for homosexuals. In last year's budget, the gays received $1,233.70.


Coordinator Enthusiastic About Job: Women's Services Aid Both Men And Women, Nancy Mccallum Sep 1978

Coordinator Enthusiastic About Job: Women's Services Aid Both Men And Women, Nancy Mccallum

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The sign, printed on a small sheet of paper, says "Feminism is not a dirty word." It is just one of may posters, flyers and pamphlets about women adorning the walls of Ellen Weissman's office in Fernald Hall. It is the best indication of her philosophy.


Campus Journalists Capture Press Awards, John Donnelly Sep 1978

Campus Journalists Capture Press Awards, John Donnelly

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

For columns on "Miss Maine" and "Gay Blue Jeans Day" and for an editorial denouncing the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, two Maine Campus journalists have received awards from the annual Better Newspaper Contest, a person for the sponsoring Maine Press Association announced Friday.


Correspondence From Umaine Alumni, Name Redacted, Name Redacted Apr 1975

Correspondence From Umaine Alumni, Name Redacted, Name Redacted

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Handwritten letter and handwritten notes from UMaine Alumni in response to University of Maine's fundraising efforts in 1975. Handwritten comment on envelope flap: No money. Handwritten on the comments section of envelope: Do the gay Libbers require a Performing Arts Center? Longer handwritten letter transcription: April 5, 1975 Dear Sir: I was prepared to contribute this year to the Alumni Fund but I have heard some news that has changed my mind. Another "Gay" meeting was held on campus--as long as these meetings are being held, I will never contribute any money. I'm sure there are many others that feel …


Internal Memos Regarding "The Homosexual Issue", Joanne Fritsche, Howard R. Neville Oct 1974

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."


Correspondence From A Umaine Alumna, Ruth W. Allen, Donald M. Stewart May 1974

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 …


Correspondence From A Maine Citizen, Name Redacted, Howard R. Neville Apr 1974

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.


Correspondence From Umaine Alumni/Parents Of A Female Student, Name Redacted, Name Redacted Apr 1974

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."


Letter Of Support From All Souls Congregational Church, J. Dudley Utterback Apr 1974

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 Apr 1974

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 …


Statement Of Concern, Name Redacted Mar 1974

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 Mar 1974

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, …


Correspondence From A Maine Citizen, Geri Merola, Howard R. Neville Mar 1974

Correspondence From A Maine Citizen, Geri Merola, Howard R. Neville

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Typed letter from a Maine citizen in support of holding a "gay symposium" on the UMaine campus. President Howard Neville penned a handwritten response at the bottom of the letter that reads: Dear Gerri Merola - Thanks very much for your letter. The "Ayes" stack is much smaller than the "Nays." Yours helps - S Y - HRN


Letter From Maine Civil Liberties Union, Gilbert Zicklin Mar 1974

Letter From Maine Civil Liberties Union, Gilbert Zicklin

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Typed letter from Gilbert Zicklin, President of the Maine Civil Liberties Union, to Lawrence Cutler, chair of the University of Maine Board of Trustees supporting the decision to protect the civil rights of Wilde-Stein Club members.


Correspondence From Parent Of A Male Student, Name Redacted, Howard R. Neville Mar 1974

Correspondence From Parent Of A Male Student, Name Redacted, Howard R. Neville

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Typed letter on personal letter head from "a very concerned father" to President Howard R. Neville "about the homosexual situation at the Orono campus."


Essay Of Support From A Maine Citizen, Lisa Giguere Mar 1974

Essay Of Support From A Maine Citizen, Lisa Giguere

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Typewritten, five page essay by Lisa Giguere in support of the University of Maine Board of Trustee's support of the Wilde-Stein Club.


Correspondence From A Maine Citizen, Name Redacted, Howard R. Neville Mar 1974

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

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Typed letter from a Maine citizen expressing homophobic views and President Howard R. Neville's response.


Gay Legal Battle Is Over, Gil Zicklin Mar 1974

Gay Legal Battle Is Over, Gil Zicklin

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

It may interest your readers to know that the Federal Courts have already decided that campus gay organizations have the right to exist and to use the university facilities made available to any other group on campus. The relevant decisions involved the University of New Hampshire, University of Georgia and Oklahoma University. This is not the first time that the Courts in interpreting and enforcing the Bill of Rights have blazed a trail for those not so well-versed in Constitutional law nor well-traveled in the realm of liberty.


Women Hope For Creation Of Women's Yellow Pages, The Maine Campus Mar 1974

Women Hope For Creation Of Women's Yellow Pages, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

UMO and community women met Wednesday night for the first time in more than a semester to discuss women's concerns ranging from film and art festivals to women's careers.


Fiscal Budget Approved, House Scraps Pub Help, Jeff Beebe Mar 1974

Fiscal Budget Approved, House Scraps Pub Help, Jeff Beebe

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The University of Maine's Board of Trustees was vindicated for their support of the Wilde-Stein Club on the floor of the Maine House of Representatives last night as the House approved $35.4 million of the Supper-U's 1974-75 budget.


Wilde-Stein Expected To Air Rebuttal To Gass' Attack, The Maine Campus Mar 1974

Wilde-Stein Expected To Air Rebuttal To Gass' Attack, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

In accordance with the Federal Communication Commission's Fairness Doctrine, WLBZ has responded favorably to a written request by the Wilde-Stein Club to answer what the club calls "malicious and distorted charges" made against it by Rev. Robert Gass on his Sunday broadcast "Glad Todings."


Letter Summarizing The History Of The Wilde-Stein Gay Symposium Controversy, Howard R. Neville Mar 1974

Letter Summarizing The History Of The Wilde-Stein Gay Symposium Controversy, Howard R. Neville

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Letter from President Howard R. Neville to Chancellor Donald R. McNeil summarizing "the various steps which took us to the Board of Trustees meeting on the Wilde-Stein issue."


Letter Of Support From Parents Of A Umaine Student, F. L. Bull Mar 1974

Letter Of Support From Parents Of A Umaine Student, F. L. Bull

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Typed letter from Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Bull expressing support for the Civil Rights of homosexual students attending the University of Maine.


Correspondence From A Maine Citizen, Name Redacted, Winthrop C. Libby, Howard R. Neville Feb 1974

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

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Typewritten letter from a Maine citizen expressing homophobic views to former University of Maine President Winthrop Libby through the Ellsworth American. Libby forwarded the missive to President Howard Neville.