Descriptive Summary
Log Cabin Republicans
Log Cabin Republicans of Houston Collection1993-1995RG.11252.5 linear inches: one small document box
Materials are in English.
Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
Historical Note
The Log Cabin Republicans (LCR) is a federated gay and lesbian political organization in the United States with state chapters and a national office in Washington, D.C. The Texas Chapter was founded in 1993. The Houston Chapter was founded in 1995. The group's constituency supports the Republican Party and advocates for gay and lesbian rights.
Gay conservatives in California formed the Log Cabin Republicans in response to the Briggs campaign which sought to ban gays and lesbians, and possibly anyone who supported gay rights, from working in California's public schools. The name of the organization is a reference to the first Republican President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, who was born in a log cabin. President Lincoln built the Republican Party on the principles of liberty and equality.
Scope and Contents
The Log Cabin Republicans collection is comprised of incorporation papers of the Texas and Houston chapters, meeting information, and the Houston chapter publication, “Log On.”
Access Restrictions
None.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish or reproduce materials from the Log Cabin Republicans of Houston collection must be obtained from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center. or the appropriate copyright holder.
Preferred Citation
Log Cabin Republicans of Houston Collection. RG 1125. Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Kelly R. Jones, 1995.
Processing Information
Processed by Jo Collier, 2009.
Index Terms
Log Cabin Republicans (Houston, Tex.)
Log Cabin Republicans
Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )--Texas
Gay Rights
Politics--Texas--Houston
Incorporation papers
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Incorporation Papers Log Cabin Republicans, Texas Chapter
Certificate of Incorporation of Texas Log Cabin Republicans
Articles of Incorporation for Texas Log Cabin Republicans
Assumed name certificate for an incorporated business
Certificate of trademark or service mark registration for Log Cabin Republicans of Texas, Registration Number 52820
Log Cabin Republicans of Texas State Bylaws, Revised July 1994
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Incorporation Papers Log Cabin Republicans, Houston Chapter
Certificate of Incorporation of Log Cabin Republicans—Houston, Inc
Correspondence between Kenneth Wilk (first President of Houston Chapter) and Paul von Wupperfeld, President of Log Cabin Republicans of Texas, regarding permission for the Houston chapter to use the “Log Cabin Republicans” trademark.
Log Cabin Republicans-Houston By-Laws
Business Cards for Kenneth P. Wilk, President
Lob Cabin Republicans, Meetings
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Meeting Agendas for Log Cabin Republicans-Houston for
Sep-Nov, 1994; Jan- Feb, 1995
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Log Cabin Republicans-Houston meeting notices for
Nov 1993; Jan-Mar 1994; Jul-Oct 1994
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Log Cabin Republicans-Houston, invitation and flyers to party for Abraham Lincoln’s 186th birthday, held at Baich’s Restaurant (2016 Main) on
February 12, 1995
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Log Cabin Republicans-Houston blank membership application, letterhead and envelopes
Publications and Press Releases
September 1994; v.1 no. 2,
October 1994; v.1 no.3,
Log Cabin Republicans-Houston publication “Log On” v.1 no.1,
December 1994; v.2 no.1,
January 1995; v.2 no.2,
February 1995; v.2 no.3,
March 1995
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Log Cabin Republicans-Houston undated press release. Two members appointed by Judge Robert Eckels to the Ryan White Planning Council. Ken Wilk, President, assumed position #29. Gary J. Van Ooteghem, member of the Board of Directors, assumed position #19. Both terms ended on June 30, 1996.