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Stonewall's artifacts for May 2013

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Again, if you cannot read this version, you can view artifacts online at http://www.stonewallnationalmuseum.org/pdf/2013-05.pdf where you can read this and past issues in the online archive by clicking on "Newsletter" on the top right corner of our homepage.

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Stonewall National Museum & Archives is an extraordinary publicly accessible cultural and educational resource that preserves, interprets and shares the remarkable heritage of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Stonewall has a newly formed Educational Services Center dedicated to developing LGBT K-12 curriculum, the Museum is home to the gavel used to end Don't Ask, Don't Tell and 20 traveling exhibits, the Library's circulating book and film program is one of the largest in the United States holding over 21,000 books and DVDs and the Archive contains over 7,000 historic artifacts.

Stonewall National Museum & Archives is located at:

1300 East Sunrise Boulevard

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

954-763-8565

www.stonewallnationalmuseum.org

Stonewall National Museum & Library are open M-F 11am-8pm, Saturday 10am-5pm
Stonewall Archives is open by appointment
Stonewall is closed Sundays and major holidays

Through our collections, programs and services, Stonewall National Museum & Archives documents, explores and honors the LGBT past while striving to inform, inspire and engage this and the next generation of our community's leaders.

Stonewall Community Partners include:

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Funding for this organization is provided, in part, by the Broward County Board of Commissioners as recommended by Cultural Council.
Additional funding is provided by Florida Division of Cultural Affairs.
February 2010 Event Calendar

Stonewall's artifacts for April 2013

If you cannot read this version, you can view artifacts online at http://www.stonewallnationalmuseum.org/pdf/2013-04.pdf where you can read this and past issues in the online archive by clicking on "Newsletter" on the top right corner of our homepage.

Again, if you cannot read this version, you can view artifacts online at http://www.stonewallnationalmuseum.org/pdf/2013-04.pdf where you can read this and past issues in the online archive by clicking on "Newsletter" on the top right corner of our homepage.

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Stonewall's artifacts for March 2013

If you cannot read this version, you can view artifacts online at http://www.stonewallnationalmuseum.org/pdf/2013-03.pdf where you can read this and past issues in the online archive by clicking on "Newsletter" on the top right corner of our homepage.

Again, if you cannot read this version, you can view artifacts online at http://www.stonewallnationalmuseum.org/pdf/2013-03.pdf where you can read this and past issues in the online archive by clicking on "Newsletter" on the top right corner of our homepage.

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Stonewall's artifacts for February 2013

If you cannot read this version, you can view artifacts online at http://www.stonewallnationalmuseum.org/pdf/2013-02.pdf where you can read this and past issues in the online archive by clicking on "Newsletter" on the top right corner of our homepage.

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"Our journey is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law - for if we are truly created equal, then surely the love we commit to one another must be equal as well."

President Obama Mentions Stonewall

In a historic moment during his inauguration speech, President Obama drew parallels between the LGBT community's struggles for equality and the Civll Rights and Women's movements. President Obama said "From Selma to Seneca to Stonewall" mentioning the historic 1969 Stonewall Inn rebellion along with other watershed moments in American history, The 45th president has been the first to fully equate the LGBT community's fight for equal rights to other human rights struggles. Stonewall National Museum & Archives proudly takes its name from the 1969 Stonewall Inn rebellion which marked the first time in modern history that LGBT people successfully fought back against oppressors. This riot paved the way for today’s quest for full equality under the law.

-- The Stonewall National Museum & Archives has developed a series of educational and historical exhibitions (see Museum tab above for a partial list of more than 20 available).

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Stonewall's artifacts for January 2013

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Stonewall's artifacts for December 2012

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Stonewall Stars - Turning the Tide Exhibition Opening & Reception

Stonewall Stars: Turning the Tide
Exhibition Opening Reception
Thursday, November 29, 2012
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Stonewall National Museum & Archives
1300 East Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Join us for a reception celebrating the 2012 Stonewall Stars with artifacts including Meryl Streep's 2010 Oscar Gown designed and created by Project Runway's Chris March, Vito Russo's 8mm Movie Projector, Denise Norris' Original Transgender Menace Jacket, Bill Johnson's Ordination Robe, Kate Clinton's Glasses, Marriage Equality Documents from Maryland, Washington and Australia and many more exciting items. The Stonewall Stars Exhibit will run through December 29, 2012.

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Stonewall's artifacts for November 2012

If you cannot read this version, you can view artifacts online at http://www.stonewallnationalmuseum.org/pdf/2012-11.pdf where you can read this and past issues in the online archive by clicking on "Newsletter" on the top right corner of our homepage.

Again, if you cannot read this version, you can view artifacts online at http://www.stonewallnationalmuseum.org/pdf/2012-11.pdf where you can read this and past issues in the online archive by clicking on "Newsletter" on the top right corner of our homepage.

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Long-time Stonewall Volunteer, Wallace Mulane Makes Estate Bequest

Stonewall National Museum & Archives honors the life of Wallace "Wally" Mulane, who was a long-time volunteer, and we also recognize his life partner Cyril "Cy" Seman. Wally was a volunteer beginning in 1994, and helped catalogue the Library collection during his tenure. "We are humbled and grateful for volunteers, like Wally, who not only give their time and talents, but also leave a lasting legacy to help us preserve LGBT history," stated Bryan W. Knicely, Stonewall's President.

The bequest is in honor and memory of both Wally and Cy. In 2001, Wally and Cy were in the "Local Spotlight" when they celebrated 50 years together.

"In 1951, bread cost 16 cents a loaf, An American in Paris with Gene Kelly won best picture at the Oscars, Harry Truman was President, cell phones, CD players, microwave ovens and color TVs still hadn't been invented and space travel belonged in science fiction comics. It was also the year when Wallace Mulane met Cyril Seman. They met out on Fire Island, New York, then as now a gay mecca, at a bar and dance club called Duffy's Hotel. In those days, Fire Island had no electricity, water or street lamps, and water had to be pumped to the roof every morning if you wanted to have a hot shower. They honeymooned in Niagara Falls at the General Brock Hotel and soon after got their first home in rural New York State in Bedford Village. They were fortunate, as they admit. They both came from families, who although nothing was ever said, that accepted their gay sons. Wally said, 'Cy's mother adored me, and I adored her. We treat Cy's niece and her husband as if they are our children. His family and my aunt and uncle became great friends.' Times for the rest of the gay world were different, though. Wally stated that most of the gay bars in New York City were run by the 'mob' with pay-offs to an unsavory bunch of men. The couple wasn't really aware of widespread animosity against gays as such until the Stonewall Rebellion in 1969. When it comes to the gay movement itself, while acknowledging the enormous strides forward that have been made, they tend to prefer it the way it was when there seemed to be less animosity between gay men and lesbians. During their lifetime, they had many homes. One gets the sense though that they were happy in every sense of the word. 'It's been a very good life. No regrets,' Wally said." (Paul Harris 2001 interview)

Stonewall salutes both Wally and Cy for being leaders in our community when it wasn't easy, and we honor their legacy and commitment to help preserve our past for future generations.

Stonewall has many opportunities for you to leave a legacy gift, endowed gift or pledge to our annual fund. If you would like more information, please contact Bryan W. Knicely, President, at president@stonewallnationalmuseum.org.

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Stonewall Announces Endowment &
Year-end Funding Challenge Opportunities

Stonewall National Museum & Archives Endowment Fund

Stonewall National Museum & Archives is pleased to announce an endowment matching challenge in partnership with the John C. Graves Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward. The Graves Fund will match endowment donations made to Stonewall up to $50,000 per year for the next three years. This matching opportunity has enabled Stonewall to create the Stonewall National Museum & Archives Endowment Fund at Our Fund as an essential part of our mission for a financially secure future.

Stonewall invites you to make a lasting difference by contributing to our ongoing mission to collect, preserve and exhibit materials related to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender culture and history, support related research and sponsor educational opportunities. We envision a permanent cultural and educational resource center, preserving through the diversity of our collections, programs and services, the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender heritage while documenting our significant role in American history and culture.

We are grateful for the legacy that John C. Graves has enabled for Stonewall and our community. To make a tax-deductible contribution to Stonewall's Endowment, please visit http://tinyurl.com/9peu9ux or mail your check, made payable to Our Fund (with Stonewall Endowment in the memo field), to:

Our Fund - Stonewall Endowment
2722 NE 20th Court
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305

Stonewall National Museum & Archives Year-end Challenge

Stonewall National Museum & Archives is pleased to announce a year-end challenge. Stonewall donors, Brian McNaught and Raymond Struble, have pledged $30,000 toward a Membership Challenge for the remainder of the 2012 calendar year. Your contribution of $100 or more between now and December 31, 2012, will be matched dollar for dollar up to a total match of $30,000.

"We are thankful to our generous donors, like Brian and Ray, who make opportunities like this possible," stated Bryan W. Knicely president of Stonewall. The year-end Membership challenge will enable Stonewall to reach out to current donors, as well as others in the community.

To make a tax-deductible donation toward this challenge, please visit http://tinyurl.com/7ejjpq2 or mail your check to:

Stonewall National Museum & Archives
Year-End Challenge Fund
1300 East Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

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Funding for this organization is provided in part by the Broward County Board of Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Division.
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February 2010 Event Calendar

Save The Date For Annual Gala
November 17, 2012, 7 p.m.
The Manor - 2345 Wilton Drive

Stonewall Stars 2012

Celebrating Champions of Marriage Equality
with Special Guests
Congressman Barney Frank and Jim Ready

Ticket information and purchase is available online at:
http://tinyurl.com/7odapsd

All proceeds will benefit the Museum programming and Library services at Stonewall National Museum & Archives

Please join us at our Pre-Party Events:

October 6, 2012, 6 - 8 p.m.
Fort Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Film Festival &
Stonewall National Museum Exhibit on John McNeill
(at Stonewall National Museum & Archives)

October 24, 2012, 6 - 8 p.m.
Mixer with the Greater Fort Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian
Chamber of Commerce at il Lugano

November 8, 2012, 6 - 8 p.m.
Stonewall Stars Pre-Party at Alibi

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Our Fund Releases Findings on Recent Survey: South Florida 2012 LGBT Community Assessment

Our Fund

Download and read the report at
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Our Fund is an autonomous, publicly supported, independent philanthropic institution with a mission of promoting a culture of philanthropy by uniting donors with organizations supporting the LGBT community.

Stonewall National Museum & Archives is an extraordinary publicly accessible cultural and educational resource that preserves, interprets and shares the remarkable heritage of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Stonewall has a newly formed Educational Services Center dedicated to developing LGBT K-12 curriculum, the Museum is home to the gavel used to end Don't Ask, Don't Tell and 20 traveling exhibits, the Library's circulating book and film program is one of the largest in the United States holding over 21,000 books and DVDs and the Archive contains over 7,000 historic artifacts.

Stonewall artifacts May 2013