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- ["Bush, gay Republican group make amends" article, April 12, 2000]
- An article, written by Christopher Lee for The Dallas Morning News, about the a meeting between Presidential candidate George W. Bush and gay and lesbian Republican supporters. The piece includes remarks from advocates and past policies held by Bush.
- ["GOP Group Calls for Tolerance Towards Gays" article, January 21, 2001]
- An article, written by Edward Walsh for The Washington Post, about the Republican Unity Coalition and their calls to include gay and lesbian Republicans in the party. It also mentions the Log Cabin Republicans.
- [President Reagan shaking Charles C. Francis' hand]
- Photograph of President Ronald Reagan and Charles C. Francis shaking hands during a gathering of supporters. Behind them are two others, one is a man in his military uniform and the other is a woman.
- ["I'm a Better Man" button 3]
- A button that is blue and reads "'I'm a Better Man' George W. Bush April 13, 2000". It was used during the George W. Bush Presidential campaign.
- [Handwritten note from Scott Evertz to Charles Francis, May 1, 2001]
- A handwritten note from Scott Evertz to Charles C. Francis thanking him. The note reads "Dear Charles, You really are a a dear friend, excellent advisor, & true Texas gentleman. Thanks so much for your friendship & your counsel. All the best, Scott". It was written on White House stationery.
- ["Bush Admin. Broadens Gay Overtures" article, October 27, 2001]
- An article, written by David Crary for The Washington Post, about the Bush administration's early support for gay and lesbian individuals and the response from the socially conservative right as well as the left.
- ["RUC Files Amicus Brief in Lawrence v. Texas" article, September 17, 2002]
- An article draft covering the filing of an amicus brief by the Republican Unity Coalition. The brief is being applied to the Lawrence v. Texas Supreme Court case that has to do with "homosexual conduct" and its legality.
- ["I'm a Better Man" button 2]
- A button that is blue and reads "'I'm a Better Man' George W. Bush April 13, 2000". It was used during the George W. Bush Presidential campaign.
- [Republican Unity Coalition press release, October]
- A press release from the Republican Unity Coalition stating that they will not be endorsing any candidate in the Presidential elections. They cite Bush's recent statements about amending the U.S. Constitution on the basis of same-sex marriage and state that it is a state's decision not a federal decision. At the top is contact information for Gene Lawson, Executive Director of RUC.
- [Picture of Charles Francis at Philadelphia event]
- A photograph of Charles C. Francis speaking into a microphone during an event titled "Honoring Gay & Lesbian Republicans", that was held in Philadelphia. There are banners on the wall behind him and microphones from news stations on the podium in front of him.
- ["Bush to name conservative, gays to AIDS panel" article, April 1, 2002]
- An article, written by Lou Chibbaro Jr. for the Washington Blade, about the new group of advisors who will be tackling the HIV/AIDS issue with President George W. Bush. The article lists out the new members and also points to supporters and raises concerns that some have over what the group's outcome will be.
- ["Justices, 6-3, Legalize Gay Sexual Conduct in Sweeping Reversal of Court's '86 Ruling" article, JUne 27, 2003]
- An article on the front page of The New York Times, written by Linda Greenhouse, that covers the ruling of the Supreme Court on the Lawrence v Texas case overturning the ban on gay sexual conduct. Another article about New York's under-financed schools shares the cover page.
- [Draft Letter to Delegates from Dale Carpenter, 1998]
- Scan of a letter from Dale Carpenter to the delegates of the 1998 Republican Convention. The letter is about the rally held by the Log Cabin Republicans of Texas during the Republican Convention in Fort Worth. The letter also focuses on the response of those who protested the rally and carried offensive signs.
- [Letter from Charles Francis to Alan Simpson, December 21, 2000]
- A letter from Charles C. Francis, on DCI New Media stationery, to Senator Alan Simpson requesting Simpson serve as Master of Ceremonies for the Republican Unity Coalition's inaugural luncheon. Francis mentions others who will be attending and comments on Simpson's remarks after the murder of Matthew Shepherd. Also included are clippings about the group and Francis' work, an invitation to the event, and voting percentages for George W. Bush.
- [Letter from Emily Gray to Charles Francis, June 9, 2004]
- A letter from Emily Gray to Charles C. Francis inviting him to attend the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York City as part of the Bush's "Friends and Family" program. The letter contains information for lodgings and transportation and mentions a reservation and questionnaire to fill out as well as one if Francis is unable to attend.
- [Email from Walter Olson to the BQ Friends List, June 27, 1998]
- Email from Walter Olson to the BQ Friends List about current issues within gay activist circles. One of the things mentioned is an article within the publication 'Human Events' that comments on Charles Francis' influence over George W. Bush and his "homosexual activist" status.
- ["A Question of Loyalty" article, March 13, 2001]
- An article, written by Chris Bull for the LGBT magazine "The Advocate", that covers the Republican Unity Coalition, Log Cabin Republicans, and their members' responses to the new Bush administration. On the second page is an advertisement for a new movie.
- ["Bush Backs Bid To Block Gays From Marrying" article, July 31, 2003]
- An article, written by Neil A. Lewis for The New York Times, covering President George W. Bush's backing of an anti-gay marriage act. The article shares the front page with two others.
- [Letter from George W. Bush to Charles C. Francis, July 6, 1994]
- A letter from George W. Bush to Charles C. Francis thanking him for his contribution to his first campaign for Governor of Texas. Bush also includes a quick update of the campaign and mentions their friendship. At the bottom, below his signature, Bush wrote a note that reads "@ me again (unclear)".
- ["Bush Says He Won't Hesitate to Appoint Gays to Jobs" article, April 14, 2000]
- An article, written by Terry M. Neal for The Washington Post, that covers the then presidential candidate George W. Bush's opinion and policy surrounding gay and lesbian workers and applicants. The piece notes the work Bush's campaign group did in the lead-up to his meeting with the Log Cabin Republicans and cites Bush's previous interviews and stances on the topics.
- [Email from Mary Cheney to Charles Francis, May 19, 2003]
- An email from Mary Cheney to Charles C. Francis informing Francis of Cheney's resignation from her position on the advisory board of the Republican Unity Coalition.
- ["An Inauguration of Republican Unity" invitation]
- An invitation to an event titled, "An Inauguration of Republican Unity". The inaugural breakfast event was hosted by the Republican Unity Coalition to honor the election of President George W. Bush and Vice President Richard B. Cheney.
- ["Republican Unity Coalition (RUC) Statement on Senator Santorum" press release]
- A press release written by Charles C. Francis, as Co-Chairman of the Republican Unity Coalition, about the recent comments of Senator Rick Santorum comparing homosexuality to bigamy, incest, polygamy, and adultery. Francis requests an immediate apology but does not condemn Santorum for his actions.
- ["A friend indeed?" article, June 8, 1999]
- An article, written by Chris Bull for The Advocate, about hopes for George W. Bush's future actions and policies on gay and lesbian rights. It highlights Bush's friendship with Charles C. Francis and includes the words of other activists and people interested in the topic.
- ["Bush in Reversal, to Meet With a Gay Republican Group" article, April 8, 2000]
- An article, written by Frank Bruni for The New York Times, that covers an upcoming meeting between Presidential candidate George W. Bush and gay and lesbian Republicans. The meeting was set up by Charles C. Francis. The piece also covers a recent speech he delivered at the National Hispanic Women's Conference.
- ["Mary Cheney joins 'gay-straight' GOP group" article, April 26, 2002]
- An article written for the Washington Blade about Mary Cheney joining the Republican Unity Coalition's advisory board. The piece includes comments from RUC Co-Chairman Charles C. Francis and also mentions another newer member President Gerald R. Ford.
- ["A Falling Out Among Friends" article, March 8, 2004]
- An article, written by Debra Rosenberg and Mark Miller for Newsweek, about President George W. Bush's support of the marriage amendment that would ban gay and lesbian marriages at the federal level. It includes the response of Charles C. Francis and other gay and lesbian Republicans. An advertisement follows the article.
- ["Gay Republicans protest convention treatment" article]
- An article from The Dallas Morning News written by Todd J. Gillman. The piece covers the rally held by the Log Cabin Republicans of Texas protesting their unfair treatment from Republican Convention leaders as well as from spokesman Robert Black, who likened the group to the KKK.
- [Photograph of Charles C. Francis with Camp Longhorn shirt]
- Photograph of a young Charles C. Francis wearing his Camp Longhorn T-shirt. Behind him the landscape is blurry. The border of the photo is slanted along the top and bottom.
- [Email from Mary Matalin to Charles Francis, August 21, 2002]
- An email from Mary J. Matalin to Charles C. Francis about a meeting she had with Mary Cheney and the money Francis' group, the Republican Unity Coalition, had raised for senatorial campaigns.
- ["Wariness and Optimism Vie as Gays View New President" article, January 26, 2001]
- An article written by Elizabeth Becker for the New York Times about the acknowledgement of the Republican Unity Coalition and inclusion of gay and lesbian people in ceremonies. The piece also speaks about the opinions of the new president George W. Bush and vice president Dick Cheney.
- [New York Times National Report, April 9, 1999]
- An article in The New York Times National Report written by Richard L. Berke about the conversation around gay issues in Texas. Featured are Governor George Bush's views on gay issues and Charles C. Francis' approval of Bush as well as others in the Republican Party who have spoken on the issue.
- [Pictures of Matalin and Francis at luncheon event, 2000]
- Pictures of Mary Matalin during the gay and lesbian Republicans luncheon event in Philadelphia. The first one is of her and Charles C. Francis and below it she is with Jim Francis. Notes are written above and below the pictures stating who is in them and where they are.
- [Photograph of Charles Francis and George W. Bush]
- A photograph of Charles C. Francis standing next to George W. Bush. On either side of them are the United States flag and Texas flag. Below is a message reading 'To Charles Best Wishes' and Bush's signature.
- [Email from Charles Francis to Mary Cheney, September 16, 2002]
- An email from Charles C. Francis to Mary Cheney about fundraising totals through the RUC and whose campaigns they should put the money towards. THere are handwritten notes all over the paper and on the back is a message that appears to read "Soft to Parties - NRCC Senatorial Committee Linus (sp?) - (And J---) hard to candidates. 25,000 to Senate Republicans then g--- 25,000 to Senate --- Susan - & $5 each hard dollar to Susan & Gordon".
- ["A Gay Old Party" article, August 1, 2000]
- An article, written by David Brooks for The Weekly Standard, about a recent lunch get-together for gay and lesbian Republicans. It also focuses on Charles C. Francis and his role in Republican circles.
- [Letter from George W. Bush to Charles Francis, May 18, 2000]
- A letter from Governor George W. Bush to Charles C. Francis thanking him for organizing a meeting between him and gay and lesbian republicans. The letter also mentions their friendship and is signed with marker on the bottom.
- [Letter from George W. Bush to Charles Francis, June 30, 1995]
- A letter from George W. Bush to Charles C. Francis thanking him for his support throughout Bush's campaign and inviting him to stop by for a visit at the governor's mansion when he's in town. It is signed at the bottom by Bush and is typed on 'Office of the Governor' stationery.
- [Letter from George W. Bush to Charles Francis, July 19, 1999]
- A letter from George W. Bush to Charles C. Francis thanking him for serving as a vice chair during Bush's campaign fundraising reception in D.C.
- [Faxed letter from Charles C. Francis to Karen Hughes, July 11, 2001]
- A letter that was faxed to Karen Hughes from Charles C. Francis. The letter is about an issue surrounding the Salvation Army and their position on gay and lesbian workers and rights. Francis expresses his concerns for President George W. Bush to be labeled as anti-gay due to the issue and also expresses his hopes to meet and discuss the issue.
- [Facsimile from Charles Francis to Gov. Bush and Karen Hughes, April 8, 1999]
- A facsimile from Charles C. Francis to Governor George W. Bush and Karen Hughes referring to something that they spoke about previously and to a conversation he had with reporter Rick Berke. At the bottom is Charles Francis' contact info.
- ["Meeting pleases Bush, gay supporters" article, April 14, 2000]
- An article, written by Christopher Lee for The Dallas Morning News, that covers a recent meeting between presidential candidate George W. Bush and gay and lesbian Republicans. The piece takes quotes from different officials and supporters.
- [Priority notes written on a blank paper]
- A paper with handwritten notes from Karl Rove detailing which states and groups should be focused on during Charles C. Francis' campaigning. The notes read "1st Priority/ Calif., Washington State, Illinois, N. J., Pa., NY. 2nd Priority/ Ohio - Southern Ohio Catholics, Michigan - Suburban Union Democrats and Independents, [Oregon - Suburban & East Oregan Rural --s]". Some of Francis' own notes on the paper clarify some of the text.
- [Letter from Laura Bush to Charles Francis, August 24, 2000]
- A letter from Laura W. Bush to Charles C. Francis thanking him for a previous letter and for his support during the campaign. The letter was typed on Bush's own stationery and her signature is at the bottom.
- [Two emails to Charles C. Francis, August 24, 1999]
- The first is an email from Walter Olson to Charles C. Francis about the anti-gay pledge, and a piece that Olson wrote about it. The second is an email from Karl Rove to Charles C. Francis and it is also about the anti-gay pledge being circulated by Bill Horn.
- ["Gays Visit Bush But His Views Are Unchanged" article, April 14, 2000]
- A section of an article, written by Alison Mitchell for The New York Times, about a meeting between Presidential candidate George W. Bush and a group of gay and lesbian Republicans. The piece is located on the front page of the paper among several other articles.
- [Fax from Karen Hughes to Charles Francis, June 10, 1998]
- Facsimile message from Karen Hughes to Charles C. Francis about a report from the Associated Press covering the Log Cabin Republican's protest. At the bottom of the page is a confidentiality notice and contact information for the office of Governor George W. Bush. The report is not included.
- ["I'm a Better Man" button 1]
- A button that is blue and reads "'I'm a Better Man' George W. Bush April 13, 2000". It was used during the George W. Bush Presidential campaign.
- [Letter from Scott Evertz to Charles Francis, February 14, 2002]
- A letter from Scott H. Evertz to Charles C. Francis congratulating Francis on his appointment to the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS. There is a handwritten response on the paper that reads "Thanks so much for agreeing to serve. I look forward to working with you." Francis is also crossed out and "Charles," is written in its place.
- ["On Gay Marriage, Bush May Have Said All He's Going To" article, March 1, 2004]
- An article, written by Elisabeth Bumiller for The New York Times, about President George W. Bush's decision to support a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. The piece analyses what this move could mean for the campaign and includes Bush's history with LGBT issues and comments Charles C. Francis and others.