Title: LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Button and Pin Collection
Inclusive Dates: 1982-2009

Call Numbers: UWM Manuscript Collection 199; Accession 2011-036(2); Accession 2013-006

Quantity:

• .4 cubic ft. (1 box)
• plus additions of .6 cubic ft. (2 boxes)

Repository:

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Location:

UW-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives / Milwaukee Area Research Ctr. (Map)

Abstract:

This is a collection of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) buttons and pins assembled by the Archives Department of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries from the donations of multiple individuals. The collection scope is limited to items with a Wisconsin connection and items unconnected to a specific geographical region. Highlights include buttons from Milwaukee's Pride festivals and various national and political events.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-mil-uwmmss0199

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The bulk of the collection consists of commemorative buttons from Pride festivals organized by both the Milwaukee Lesbian/Gay Pride Committee (MLGPC) and its successor organization, PrideFest. The collection also includes buttons and pins related to other festivals and celebrations, political movements, and social causes. Many of the items are undated.

This collection was received in, and is organized in, multiple parts. Additional materials have not been physically or intellectually arranged and interfiled, and researchers may need to consult more than one part of the collection to locate similar materials.

• UWM Manuscript Collection 199: LGBT Button and Pin Collection, 1984-2009

The collection contains two additional accessions.

• Accession 2011-036(2): Additions, 1980s-circa 2009
• Accession 2013-006: Additions, 1982-2008

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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.

UWM Manuscript Collection 199	LGBT Button and Pin Collection, 1984-2009 Physical Description: .4 cubic ft. (1 box)
Box   1 Binder   1	AIDS and Safe Sex-Related Buttons, 1990-2000, undated
Box   1 Binder   1	National Political Buttons, 1993, 2000
Box   1 Binder   1	Organizations, undated
Box   1 Binder   1	Slogans, undated
Box   1 Binder   1	Sports and Recreation, 1984, undated
Box   1 Binder   1	Symbols, undated
Box   1 Binder   2	Wisconsin Pride Festival Buttons, 1989-2002, undated
Accession 2011-036(2)	Additions, 1980s-circa 2009 Abstract: Additions of an assortment of buttons, including a fair number with an AIDS focus, dating from about the 1980s to circa 2009. Physical Description: .2 cubic ft. (1 box)
Accession 2013-006	Additions, 1982-2008 Abstract: Additions of various buttons and pins, as well as a binder of gay parenting badges, dating from 1982 to 2008. Physical Description: .4 cubic ft. (1 box)