Title: Wade Twamley Scrapbooks
Inclusive Dates: 1990-1992

Creator:

• Twamley, Wade

Call Number: UWM Manuscript Collection 296

Quantity: .2 cubic ft. (1 box)
Repository:

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Location:

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

Abstract:

Dismantled scrapbooks documenting two Milwaukee gay bars, JC's Rainbow Bar and Rainbow Revue.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-mil-uwmmss0296

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Wade Twamley, a Milwaukee resident, managed JC's Rainbow Bar, which opened in December 1990. Together with owner J.C. (Joel Castillo), the gay bar remained in business until 1991. In September 1991 Twamley opened the Rainbow Revue, which operated until 1992. Both bars held a variety of shows like Mr. and Miss Rainbow and had restaurants.

The collection contains photos, including images of drag shows, and newspaper clippings from JC's Rainbow Bar and Rainbow Revue which were owned by Wade Twamley in the early 1990s.

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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

Wade Twamley donated the collection to the Archives in October 2010 (accession 2010-028).

Processing Information

Cate Sering (supervised by Christel Maass) processed the collection in November 2010.

Box   1 Folder   1	JC's Rainbow Bar, 1990-1991
Box   1 Folder   2-4	Rainbow Revue, 1991-1992