The Certificate of Pat Phalen and Terry Sweeney dated October 10, 1987. Reads, "COUPLES, INC. The Wedding. A demonstration for equal rights. Certificate of Participation. Be it known, that these participants. Pat Phalen & Terry Sweeney have on this,…
A flier "AIDS DOESN'T DISCRIMINATE - OUR GOVERNMENT DOES!", distributed by ACT UP (the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) and NY Women's Caucus & Majority Action Committee.
A flier for The 1987 March On Washington For Lesbian Gay Rights, Women's Party and Dance after the concert, held Hung Jury Pub. Back of the flier announcing the events of October 8th through 11th.
A brochure for the 1987 March On Washington For Lesbian Gay Rights, October 11th, 1987. The front page of the brochure read, "Assemble, 9 a.m., at the Ellipse, 17th St. & Constitution Ave. [behind the White House], March starts 12:00p.m. Really at…
Photograph of a flag that was made to carry in the 1993 March on Washington.
Description by donor Terry Sweeney:
"This flag was made by our friend Brent Humphries. Brent is a small business entrepreneur in Omaha, Nebraska... His then business…
The National March on Washington For Lesbian and Gay Rights postcard. Front of the postcard reads: "Come out...Come out... wherever you are. | National March on Washington For Lesbian and Gay Rights | October 11, 1987 Washington, D.C." Back of the…
The Wedding - Interfaith Ceremony of Commitment: a mass wedding demonstration to promote the rights of same-sex couples held in Washington, D.C. during the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation.
The Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt Display next to the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. during the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation.
The Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt Display next to the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. during the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation.
Terry Sweeney, Pat Phalen, Bev, and unidentified person (all Caucasian adults) sitting and laying down on the grass post March at the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation.
A Heroes Tribute, Congressional Cemetery Washington, D.C. (Left to Right) Terry Sweeney, Dick Brown Pat Phalen, unidentified (all three are Caucasian people), (front) Sandy Waldren (an African American person), Sharon McCartney, Bev (both Caucasian…
Terry Sweeney reading at the Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt display in Washington, D.C. during the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation.
Terry Sweeney reading at The Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt display in Washington, D.C. during the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation.
Terry Sweeney reading at the Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt display in Washington, D.C. during the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation.
A group photo of Caucasian people next to sign that reads, "Navy Yard," (L-R) (Front) Sandy Waldren, Sharon McCartney, Dick Brown, Terry Sweeney; (Back) Rick, unknown.
Sandy Walderen, Terry Sweeney, Pat Phalen, and Dick Brown (all Caucasian adults) posing together in front of the Washington Monument at the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation.
Richard (Dick) Brown (Caucasian man) drawing a heart shape on black pavement with white chalk and the text "Looking for Mr. Right" amongst similar chalk drawings on the pavement.
Pat Phalen, Sandy Waldren and Dick Brown (Caucasian people) all wearing "Nebraskans March On Washington" sweatshirts designed by Terry Sweeney for the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation.
Pat Phalen, Sandy Waldren, and Dick Brown (Caucasian people) all wearing "Nebraskans March On Washington" sweatshirts designed by Terry Sweeney for the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation.
Pat Phalen, Peri Jude, Terry Sweeney (all Caucasian people) standing in front of the Washington Monument after the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation.
Pat Phalen with Mrs. Kirshaw (both Caucasian adults) smiling for the camera after the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation.
Pat Phalen and Dick Brown (both Caucasian adults) posing with Nebraska's state flag, red Nebraska "N" flag, and the rainbow Gay Pride flag at the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation.
Gay Haters Protest at the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation: unidentified Caucasian and probable African American people protesting The March with hate speech (their signs), making lewd gestures, and by…
"EAGLE (Employee Association for Gays and Lesbians) Group" at the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation including Sharon McCartney (wearing white cap and black shorts) and Dawn Tubbs (on her right) from Seattle…
"EAGLE (Employee Association for Gays and Lesbians) Group" at the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation including Sharon McCartney (wearing white cap and black shorts) and Dawn Tubbs (on her right) from Seattle…
A large group of Caucasian people from the EAGLE (Employee Association for Gays and Lesbians) Group gathered at the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation with an Eagle Banner (Employee Association for Gays and…
Dick Brown amd Sharon McCartney (Caucasian people eating) post March at the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation.
Dick Brown with Nebraska's state flag, Rick Tornow with Pink "N" flag (both Caucasian adults) at the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation.
Dick Brown (a Caucasian person) posing with Nebraska's state flag at the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation.
Dick Brown (a Caucasian person) carrying Nebraska's state flag amongst a large group of unknown African American, Caucasian and Latino people at the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation.
Chalk Street Art in Washington, D.C. during the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation: heart shape on black pavement with white chalk and text, "Still looking for Mr. Right, 800 Thousand help! Nebr." amongst…
Chalk Street Art in Washington, D.C. during the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation - colorful shapes and "93" inside pink triangle.
Chalk Street Art in Washington, D.C. during the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation: "We're Bitchie, We're tired, We want our rights NOW! Omaha NE. '93".
Chalk Street Art: heart shape on black pavement with white chalk and text "Looking for Mr. Right, Dick Brown Nebr." and "Here in '87, again in '93, Terry + Pat Omaha NE, Together 19 years" amongst similar chalk art drawings on the pavement in…
A Heroes Tribute at the Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C. with an unidentified Caucasian person speaking with microphone next to large photo of Audre Lourde (an African American person).
Crowd at Arlington National Cemetery Memorial in Arlington, Virginia during the 1993 march in honor of gay, lesbian, and bisexual veterans with two visible signs "Campaign for Military Service" plus iconic image of Uncle Sam pointing "I WANT YOU!" in…
An unidentified Caucasian person in uniform (blue uniform is probable U.S. Navy uniform) standing on steps of Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., speaking to crowd (using microphone), with the back of an unidentified Caucasian…
Bronze statue of three unidentified Vietnam War soldiers in battle fatigues and carrying rifles plus ammunition at Arlington National Cemetery Memorial in Arlington, Virginia during the 1993 march in honor of gay, lesbian, and bisexual veterans.
Arlington National Cemetery Memorial in Arlington, Virginia during the 1993 march in honor of gay, lesbian, and bisexual veterans. Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery Memorial March for Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Veterans Sponsor…
Arlington National Cemetery Memorial in Arlington, Virginia during the 1993 march in honor of gay, lesbian, and bisexual veterans. Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery Memorial March for Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Veterans Sponsor…
Cherry Trees blossom at Arlington National Cemetery Memorial in Arlington, Virginia during the 1993 march in honor of gay, lesbian, and bisexual veterans. Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery Memorial March for Lesbian, Gay &…
A sign, "Divorces Cheap $1 a head" at The Wedding - Interfaith Ceremony of Commitment: a mass wedding demonstration to promote the rights of same-sex couples held in Washington, D.C. during the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal…
An unidentified Caucasian person drawing a heart shape on black pavement with white chalk and text, "Here in '87, again in '93" (amongst similar chalk art drawings on the pavement) in Washington, D.C. during the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian,…
Unidentified Caucasian person drawing a heart shape on black pavement with white chalk and text, "Looking for Mr. Right" (amongst similar chalk art drawings on the pavement) in Washington, D.C. during the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay,…
A Heroes Tribute [an image of Leonard Matlovich's (1943-1988) tombstone at the Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C. which reads, "A Gay Vietnam Veteran - When I was in the military, they gave me a medal for killing two men and a discharge for…
Trashed Head Piece: two Caucasian arms up in the air with one hand making the "hang-ten" sign (index and pinky fingers extended while thumb and other fingers are curled into a fist), and in place of a head/face the headpiece has the Washington…
Nebraska flags and Gay Pride flag in windows at hotel site for some members of the Nebraska group in Washington, D.C. for the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation.
Alaska followed Nebraska in the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation (unidentified Caucasian people and unidentified people of unknown ethnicities) with large banner of pink pride triangles and "Alaska".
A large group of Caucasian people gathered at the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation (The March) with Eagle Banner (Employee Association for Gays and Lesbians, A US West Resource Group, Omaha Chapter).
Two unidentified Caucasian people holding outstretched Eagle Banner (Employee Association for Gays and Lesbians, A US West Resource Group, Omaha Chapter) at the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation (The…
An unidentified Caucasian person (at left) and Pat Phalen (Caucasian man on right), each with a Nebraska red and white "N" flag and carrying their respective sides of an outstretched EAGLE Banner (Employee Association for Gays and Lesbians, A US West…
An unidentified African American man speaking at podium and microphone at the candle light vigil at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C.
An unidentified person speaking with the Washington Monument visible in the background at the candle light vigil at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Whoopi Goldberg (an African American actress) surrounded by unidentified Caucasian and African American people at the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in Washington D.C. on October 11, 1987.
Whoopi Goldberg (an African American actress) surrounded by unidentified Caucasian people at the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in Washington D.C. on October 11, 1987.
Tim Crosen (a Caucasian person wearing red) and David Story (a Caucasian person wearing grey) sitting in audience of unidentified Caucasian people at the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in Washington D.C. on October 11,…
After the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in Washington D.C. on October 11, 1987, Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen (both Caucasian adults) sitting and laying down on the grass together and pose for a picture.
Visiting the Harvey Milk Memorial at Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C.: Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen posing with the headstone of American politician Chester Ashley while holding a homemade sign, "Gay and Proud" with an image of smiling…
Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen (Caucasian people) posing together in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. October 11, 1987 at the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.
Terry Sweeney and two unidentified people (all three are Caucasian people) smiling for the camera and standing in a large group of unidentified Caucasian people at the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in Washington D.C.…
Terry Sweeney (Caucasian adult) posing with a sign sticking out of a garbage can, "I was a LESBIAN before I ever had sex," and "Dallas" in Washington D.C. October 11, 1987 at the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.
Pat Phalen (a Caucasian person) posing for the camera next to the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the Washington Monument can be seen in the background.
Pat Phalen (a Caucasian person wearing "Use Condoms" t-shirt) holding red Nebraska "N" banner with an unidentified Caucasian person wearing head-to-toe black leather, with Tom Peterson and Wayne Stone (both Caucasian people) in background during the…
Nebraska Group at the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in Washington D.C. on October 11, 1987 (all unidentified Caucasian people).
Nebraska Group (all unidentified Caucasian people) at the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in Washington D.C. with autographed banner, "National March on Washington For Lesbian & Gay Rights October 11, 1987 - For Love…
A wide shot image of a vast expanse of NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt panels with the Washington Monument in the distance at the 1987 unveiling on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Close-up image of NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt at the 1987 unveiling on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. showing panels made in honor of Hank Sharp, David Maynard, and Rock Hudson (an American actor, born Roy Harold Scherer, Jr.) [Each…
Close-up image of NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt at the 1987 unveiling on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. showing panels made in honor of Bill Cramer, and Liberace (American entertainer, born "W?adziu Valentino Liberace") [Each individual 3'…
Close-up image of NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt at the 1987 unveiling on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. showing a panel made in honor of Steve Kleckner [Each individual 3' by 6' quilt panel is the size of a human grave].
Close-up image of NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt at the 1987 unveiling on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. showing panels made in honor of Chuck Barthell and Bill McDowell. [Each individual 3' by 6' quilt panel is the size of a human grave].
Close-up image of NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt at the 1987 unveiling on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. showing panels made in honor of Steve A. Gesch of Lincoln, Nebraska [Each individual 3' by 6' quilt panel is the size of a human…
Close-up image of NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt at the 1987 unveiling on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. showing panels made in honor of Jim Poche, Jon Anthony, and Sargent Leonard Matlovich (American, buried at the Congressional Cemetery…
Close-up image of NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt at the 1987 unveiling on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. showing panels made in honor of Gary Walsh, an individual from Topeka, Kansas whose name is indecipherable, and Dean Hanna [Each…
Close-up image of NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt at the 1987 unveiling on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. showing panels made in honor of Dick Bishop, Wilbur Arnold, and William A. Ellis [Each individual 3' by 6' quilt panel is the size of a…