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"Urbana council finally passes Human rights ordinance", Nov. 19, 1975
Newspaper article from the Daily Illini, November 19, 1975, about the Urbana Human Rights Ordinance.
"Where gays can feel unfettered", July 8, 1975
Newspaper article from the Daily Illini, July 8, 1975, about the Balloon Saloon and another unnamed gay bar.
"Miss Gay Champaign Pageant at C St.: Peorian Takes Contest", Nov. 1990
Newspaper article from The Gay/Lesbian Prairie Press, November 1990, about the first ever Miss Gay Champaign Pageant at Chester Street Bar.
"Urbana may restudy 'gay' rights", September 7, 1973
Newspaper article from the Daily Illini, September 7, 1973, regarding Urbana's proposed homosexual bill of rights.
"Life as a Drag Queen", Feb. 15, 1985, Page 1
Newspaper article from the Daily Illini, February 15, 1985, about drag queen performers at Chester Street Bar.
"Life as a Drag Queen", Feb. 15, 1985, Page 2
Newspaper article from the Daily Illini, February 15, 1985, about drag queen performers at Chester Street Bar.
"Life as a Drag Queen", Feb. 15, 1985, Page 3
Newspaper article from the Daily Illini, February 15, 1985, about drag queen performers at Chester Street Bar.
Clipping of "Laws Inhibit Homosexual Activity", in The Daily Illini, October 16, 1971
Newspaper article from the Daily Illini, October 16, 1971, about laws inhibiting homosexual activity.
"Gay rights act necessary", Nov. 22, 1972
Letter to the Editor from the Daily Illini, November 22, 1971, about the Gay Civil Rights Act sent to Champaign City Council.
"Gay Liberation Front letter: Urbana dress code hit", January 8, 1972
Newspaper article from the Daily Illini, January 8, 1972, about the Gay Liberation Front's challenge of the Urbana dress code law, or "cross dressing ordinance".