urn:taro:houpub.00206 Log Cabin Republicans of Houston Collection: An Inventory of Records at the Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library
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Encoded in EAD Version 2002 and edited according to instructions in TARO 2 EAD 2002 Editing Instructions by Amber Seely inJune 2009 Finding aid written in English. Descriptive Summary Log Cabin Republicans Log Cabin Republicans of Houston Collection 1993 to 1995 Materials are in English. RG 1125 2.5 linear inches: one small document box 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 TermsSubjects (Organizations)Log Cabin RepublicansLog Cabin Republicans (Houston, Tex.) Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )--TexasSubjectsGay Rights Detailed DescriptionIncorporation papers11Incorporation Papers Log Cabin Republicans, Texas ChapterCertificate of Incorporation of Texas Log Cabin Republicans Articles of incorporation for Texas Log Cabin RepublicansAssumed 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 12Incorporation Papers Log Cabin Republicans, Houston ChapterCertificate of Incorporation of Log Cabin Republicans—Houston, IncCorrespondence 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 of the “Log Cabin Republicans” trademark. Log Cabin Republicans-Houston By-LawsBusiness Cards for Kenneth P. Wilk, President Lob Cabin Republicans, Meetings13Meeting Agendas for Log Cabin Republicans-Houston for Sep-Nov, 1994; Jan- Feb, 1995 14Log Cabin Republicans-Houston meeting notices for Nov 1993; Jan-Mar 1994; Jul-Oct 1994 15Log 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 16Log Cabin Republicans-Houston blank membership application, letterhead and envelopesPublications and Press Releases 17Log Cabin Republicans-Houston publication “Log On” v.1 no.1, September 1994; v.1 no. 2, October 1994; v.1 no.3, December 1994; v.2 no.1, January 1995; v.2 no.2, February 1995; v.2 no.3, March 199518Log 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.