Descriptive SummarySchwab, Morton ["Mort"] Robert IsraelM. Robert Schwab Collection1971-1986Materials are in EnglishMSS 3441 boxHouston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public
LibraryBiographical NoteThe collection consists of 1 box of writings and press clippings concerning Robert Schwab and his activities as a leader of the Gay Rights movement in Houston and the Texas Human Rights Foundation in the 1970s and 1980s.
Scope and ContentsThe collection includes official material from the case of Baker v. Wade and the associated media campaign including audio tapes, snapshots of Schwab and friends, and a portrait of Donald F. Baker.
ArrangementOne box of writings, press clippings, photographs, and audio tapes.
Access RestrictionsNone
Use RestrictionsPermission to publish or reproduce materials from the M. Robert Schwab Collection must be obtained from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center or the appropriate copyright holder.
Preferred CitationM. Robert Schwab Collection. MSS 344. Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library.
Index TermsSubjects (Persons)Baker, Donald F.Ooteghem, Gary VanSchwab, Morton ["Mort"] Robert IsraelSubjects (Organizations)Houston Human Rights RallyHouston’s Gay Political CaucusTexas Human Rights FoundationSubjectsBaker v. WadeGay liberation movementDetailed DescriptionRobert Schwab Collection11M. Robert Schwab: Writings; including autobiographical notes.12M. Robert Schwab: C.V.13M. Robert Schwab: Press clippings, death, memorial service.14Gary van Ooteghem15Baker v. Wade: Media plan (including cost), Timeline 1975-1983, P.R. list of appendices.16Baker v. Wade: Texas Human Rights Foundation, Pro-Gay religious business organization.17Clippings: general gay issues and opinions 1976-1985.18Copy: Time magazine September 8, 1975/Upfront July 7, 1978, September 29, 1978, Photocopy, Issue 95 "Waging Peace".19Article: Journal of Marketing, July 1971 "Social Marketing: an approach to planned social change".110Article: Public Relations Handbook "Winning public support for an idea or cause".111"Questions and Answers about homosexual" Pamphlet by Dallas Gay Political Caucus.112National Gay Task Force, List of Gay Rights reference materials; press response to Supreme Court sodomy ruling.113Letter to State Board of Human Resources, Texas Department of Human Resources regarding Sexual Abuse Case Study 2/2/81; letter to Mr. M. Schwab from Criminal Justice Center regarding Child Sexual Abuse 5/11/81.114Copy: Vernon's Texas Codes Annotated Penal Code sections 19.01 to 27, 1974 and Volume 2, 1985.115Excerpt from THRF Fundraising brochure "What 21.06 Does"; excerpt from Kinsey Report: Sexual behavior in the human male.116Extract (pages 3 and 4) NGTF Action Report; excerpt from Harris Poll, the dimensions of privacy; part of Dr. Cameron's pamphlet, "Murder, violence & homosexuality".117Baker v. Wade: 553 F. supp. 1121 (1982) Federal Supplement.118Baker v. Wade: Memorandum Opinion 8/17/82.119Baker v. Wade: Supplemental Opinion 4/3/84; Baker v. Wade: Extracts marked for media campaign.120Baker v. Wade: Appeal 8/26/85 Synopsis.121Baker v. Wade: Appeal petition for certiorari 1/18/86.122Gay Political Caucus.123Texas Human Rights Foundation: Articles of Incorporation; Annual Reports; Schwab Award.124Clippings: FBI surveillance of gay organizations.125Debate on criminalization of private homosexual acts, Texas House of Representatives.126Houston Human Rights Rally 6/16/77; Houston Town Meeting 6/25/78; Public relations materials.127National Gay Task Force, News January 1975 - June 1976; Answers to Employer's Questions, corporate survey.128Gay bibliography -- American Library Association -- Summer 1975.129M. Robert Schwab: Miscellaneous notes; notes on cassettes.130Audio tape: Radio talk show on Baker v. Wade.131Audio tape: RS on The Rushlo Show, KTRH, 11/8/82.132Audio tape: RS as speaker at a news conference.Photographs11Robert Schwab, 197612 - 4Robert Schwab with friends, 197915Robert Schwab with friends, Houston Gay Pride Week parade, 198016 - 9Robert Schwab with friends110Donald F. Baker