Summary Information
Equality Wisconsin Records
2001-2013
UWM Manuscript Collection 331
.6 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
UW-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives / Milwaukee Area Research Ctr. (Map)
Records of Equality Wisconsin from the organization's
founding in 2001, as the LGBT Center Advocates, until its dissolution in 2013.
Included are meeting minutes, bylaws, event and fundraiser flyers, and promotional
materials.
English
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Biography/History
Equality Wisconsin was a nonprofit, social welfare organization dedicated to securing
equal rights under the law for Wisconsin's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
(LGBT) community. The organization was founded in 2001 as LGBT Center Advocates,
consolidating elements of the Domestic Partnership Task Force, the Human Rights
League, and the LGBT Alliance for Equality. During the first years of its existence,
Center Advocates was affiliated with the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center. From 2004
to 2006, it partnered with Action Wisconsin to oppose the state constitutional ban
on same-sex marriage and civil unions. The constitutional ban passed in November
2006 by a margin of 59.4% to 40.6%. Following the campaign, Center Advocates worked
to establish domestic partner benefits for Milwaukee city employees and
non-discrimination protections for transgender people. Center Advocates became an
independent organization in 2008, and in June 2009 its members voted to change the
agency's name to Equality Wisconsin. A charitable arm, Equality Wisconsin Fund, was
established in 2008. Equality Wisconsin waged campaigns for LGBT equality and
awareness, including educational efforts in Milwaukee's religious, African-American,
and Latino communities. On June 29, 2013 Equality Wisconsin and Fair Wisconsin
(formerly, Action Wisconsin) jointly announced a merger in order to more effectively
pool resources and increase effectiveness. This merged organization exists as Fair
Wisconsin.
Scope and Content Note
The collection includes an incomplete set of meeting materials, press releases, and
newsletters for the LGBT Center Advocates and Equality Wisconsin. Included are
records pertaining to efforts to oppose the constitutional ban on same-sex marriages
and civil unions and to secure domestic partner benefits for Milwaukee city
employees, non-discrimination protections for transgender individuals, and adoption
rights for same-sex partners.
Preferred Citation
Citation
Guide for Primary Sources
Related Material in the UWM Libraries
Administrative/Restriction Information
There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to
all members of the public in accordance with state law.
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).
Equality Wisconsin donated this collection in August and October 2013 (accessions
2013-022 and 2013-023).
Emma Cobb (supervised by Michael Doylen) processed the collection from October
2013 to March 2014.
Contents List
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Adoption Rights, 2011
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Box
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2
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African American Outreach Committee,
2004-2005
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3
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Annual Member Meeting, 2010-2012
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4
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Articles of Incorporation, 2001
, 2009
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5
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Bylaws, 2007-2009
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8
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C(4) Board Meetings, 2012-2013
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1
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6
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Correspondence Regarding Marriage Issue with Russ Feingold,
2002-2006
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1
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7
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Correspondence Regarding Marriage Issue with Various Politicians,
2004-2009
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1
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9
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District Attorney James L. Santelle's Remarks at an LGBT Event,
2013
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1
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10
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Domestic Partner Benefits, 2007-2010
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Box
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34
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Equality Wisconsin Fund Board Meetings,
2012-2013
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1
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35
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Equality Wisconsin Fund Bylaws, Missions, and Policies,
2008
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Box
1
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36
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Equality Wisconsin Fund Draft Letters of Intent,
undated
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Box
1
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11
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Executive Director Reports, 2012
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Box
1
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12
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Fundraisers, 2003-2010
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1
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13
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"Getting A Spine" Patrick Flaherty Presentation,
2002
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14
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History, 2006-2009
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15
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Latino/LGBT Cross-Issue, 2009
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1
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16
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Marriage Amendment Campaign,
2004-2007
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Box
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17-18
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Meetings, 2002-2013
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Box
1
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19
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Merger with Fair Wisconsin,
2008-2013
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20
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Milwaukee Public School Board Control,
undated
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21
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Newsletters,
2005, 2013
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Non-Profit Internal Control
Document, 2006
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Box
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23
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Organization Affiliation, 2002-2003
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Box
2
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1
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Photographs, undated
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25
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Planning Retreats,
2007, 2009
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26
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Press Releases, 2007-2012
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27
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Programs, undated
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28
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Programs and Issues Committee,
undated
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Box
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24
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Public Action Committee Board Meetings,
2008
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Box
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29
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Publicity, 2003-2012
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Box
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30
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Resource Allocation Agreement, 2007
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31
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Task Force Projects, undated
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Box
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32
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Transgender Issues, 2009
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Box
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33
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Wisconsin Voices, 2010
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