LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Button and Pin Collection, 1982-2009

Administrative/Restriction Information

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law.


Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).


Acquisition Information

Ted Berg made the first donation to this collection in August 2003 (accession 2003-011). Jerry Johnson donated items in November 2003 (accession 2003-041) and December 2006 (2006-058). Roger Uscila donated items in December 2005 (accession 2005-035). Dawn Schmidt donated additional materials in February 2012 (accession 2011-036(2)) and in August 2013 (accession 2013-006).


Processing Information

Karen Bjork processed accession 2003-011 in September 2003. Jennifer Motszko processed accessions 2003-041 and 2005-035 in January 2006. Bob Jaeger processed accession 2006-058 in December 2009 (Michael Doylen supervised). Christel Maass updated the finding aid to include information about accession 2011-036(2) in July 2013. Christel Maass updated the finding aid to include information about accession 2013-006 in August 2013. Andrew Kellerman updated the finding aid to add more description to the buttons in October 2021.