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List Of Maine Campus Articles Referencing Homosexuality, Office Of The President, University Of Maine
List Of Maine Campus Articles Referencing Homosexuality, Office Of The President, University Of Maine
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
A list of references for articles published in The Maine Campus between November 1973 and April 1983 with the key words homosexuals or homosexuality.
Correspondence From Umaine Alumni, Name Redacted, Name Redacted
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
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 Maine Citizen, Name Redacted, Howard R. Neville
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
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."
Correspondence From A Umaine Alumna, Name Redacted, Howard R. Neville
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
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
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 Parent Of A Male Student, Name Redacted, Howard R. Neville
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."
Correspondence From A Maine Citizen, Name Redacted, Howard R. Neville
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.
Letter Summarizing The History Of The Wilde-Stein Gay Symposium Controversy, Howard R. Neville
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."
Correspondence From A Maine Citizen, Name Redacted, Winthrop C. Libby, Howard R. Neville
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.
Correspondence From A Umaine Alumnus, Name Redacted
Correspondence From A Umaine Alumnus, Name Redacted
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Carbon copy of a letter written by a University of Maine alumnus expressing homophobic views and denouncing the University's position regarding the Wilde-Stein Club and "gay symposium."
Statement Of Resolution Of The Board Of Trustees, Margaret R. Dexter
Statement Of Resolution Of The Board Of Trustees, Margaret R. Dexter
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Documentation of the University of Maine Board of Trustees "Statement of Resolution" approved and adopted on January 23, 1974. "Recognizing that many citizens have differing views on the matter of who and which groups should have an opportunity to meet on our University campuses, the Board of Trustees reaffirms the previous policy as approved in 1967 and 1969 of open campuses and the greatest amount of freedom of speech and of dissemination of ideas. Accordingly, we see no reason to deny any student group the right to meet on our University campuses for lawful purposes or in accordance with University …
Letter Seeking Advice From University Chancellor, Howard R. Neville
Letter Seeking Advice From University Chancellor, Howard R. Neville
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Letter from President Howard R. Neville to Chancellor Donald R. McNeil requesting guidance on handling a request from the Wilde-Stein Club to host a "gay symposium" on the University of Maine, Orono campus.
Memo From Peter Fitzgerald To Howard Neville, Peter H. Fitzgerald, Sturgis Haskins
Memo From Peter Fitzgerald To Howard Neville, Peter H. Fitzgerald, Sturgis Haskins
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Confidential memo from Peter H. Fitzgerald to President Howard Neville recounting a conversation with Sturgis Haskins, vice chair of the Wilde-Stein Club, protesting "that the University administration was in a deceitful manner, denying the members of the Wilde Stein Club their rights as students and as citizens."
Letter From The Christian Civic League Of Maine, Benjamin C. Bubar Jr.
Letter From The Christian Civic League Of Maine, Benjamin C. Bubar Jr.
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Letter from Rev. Benjamin C. Bubar, Jr. of the Christian Civic League of Maine expressing homophobic views and denouncing the University's position regarding the Wilde-Stein Club and "gay symposium."
Correspondence From A Umaine Alumnus, Name Redacted, Howard R. Neville
Correspondence From A Umaine Alumnus, Name Redacted, Howard R. Neville
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Handwritten, one-and-a half-page letter from a UMaine alumnus located in Michigan denouncing the University's position regarding the Wilde-Stein Club and "gay symposium." Transcription: March 24, 1973 Gentlemen, For many years I contributed to the Alumni Fund but I find it impossible to do anymore. Although I have not lived in the state since graduation, I have been kept informed. What I have heard, I do not agree with. The policy changes at the U of M, during recent years, are not ones that I in any way can support. The Homosexual Convention was the last straw. You can cross me …