Article - The Thalians
Red and Black article about the Thalians, an early dramatic club at UGA. Amongst their early performances was Charley's Aunt , a comedy featuring a cross-dressing character.

Article – University student pictures Bohemian life of Gotham's Greenwich Village
Article in the Red and Black discussing lifestyles of the inhabitants of Greenwich Village, including a mention of the “effeminate type man and the mannish woman.”

Article – Glee Club Presents Best Performance Thursday Evening
Feature in the Red and Black regarding a Glee Club performance that concluded with “a ballet of eight charming young men dressed as women.”

Article – Hugh Hefner's ‘Playboy': Image of Respectable Sex
Article in the Red and Black Women's Interest section discussing Hugh Hefner's views on sexual liberation, sodomy laws, and similar subjects.

Editorial – Who Cares?
Editorial in the Red and Black regarding student apathy. Mentions that at UGA “We associate an active interest in public affairs with Berkeley communists, free love, homosexuality, insurrection, anarchy, abortions, and LSD.”

Editorial – Wig Flipping
Red and Black editorial criticizing President Johnson's policies in Vietnam and at home. Mentions that America has “introduced liquor, prostitution, homosexuality, and pot to the Vietnamese people.”

Article – Doctors Talk About Syphilis
Article in the Women's Interest section of the Red and Black reporting on a talk given by Dr. William Payne on venereal diseases. Dr. Payne attributes the rise on venereal disease to “the decline in sexual morality and the incline in homosexuality.”

Article – People shy from ‘Boys in Band' movie because of bad homosexual reputation
Red and Black article on The Boys in the Band , mentioning that some people have trouble with the film given its homosexual content.

Editorial – Hell, they won't go! ‘It's a queer movie!'
Editorial in the Red and Black anticipating the average UGA student's reaction to the film The Boys in the Band.

Editorial – Donovan's open-mindedness hit
Red and Black editorial responding to Dick Donovan's July 15 letter. The letter criticizes Donovan for his favorable view of The Boys in the Band and his supportive stance on homosexuality.

Article – Theater to present “Sister George”
Piece in the Red and Black discussing a local performance of The Killing of Sister George , a play with prominent lesbian themes.

Editorial – Homosexual plight ignored
Editorial letter in the Red and Black discussing the general atmosphere for LGBT people in Athens .

Editorial – Gays are scapegoats
Red and Black editorial detailing homophobia amongst people who identify as liberal.

Editorial – Masculinity
Red and Black letter to the editor defending traditional female gender roles. Finishes with, “Love the girls who have retained their wholesome, hygienically clean, feminine characteristics and leave the others to the lesbians.”

November 11, 1971

Article - Those who are different
Red & Black featured columnist’s article about two gay men who spoke at a seminar on human sexuality.

November 11, 1971

Memo - Gay Liberation Committee
A memo from M. Louise McBee to Dean O. Suthern Sims regarding students wanting to start a gay organization on campus. The memo chronicles conversations over several days.

Editorial – Comments on homosexual ‘problem'
Red and Black editorial claiming that while all sexuality is a private matter, homosexuality is still essentially abnormal.

Editorial – Homosexuals
Editorial letter in the Red and Black challenging a variety of LGBT stereotypes.

Editorial – Gays should not be barred
Editorial letter in the Red and Black responding to Miles Friend's November 16 letter.

Article – Ministry for gays
The Red and Black reports on a San Francisco priest who started a ministry specifically for LGBT people.

Editorial – Moral codes and the law
Red and Black editorial opposing Georgia 's sodomy laws. Mentions the University's opposition to recognizing the Committee on Gay Education based on sodomy law.

Article – Gays name officers
Red and Black article reporting on a Committee on Gay Education organizational meeting.

Cartoon – Gay Lib
Editorial cartoon in the Red and Black concerning changes in the meaning of the word “gay” between generations.

Editorial – Starting all over
Red and Black editorial describing a “new” United States Constitution proposed by a man named Walter Beasley. Beasley's Constitution would, among other things, would outlaw sex change operations.

Editorial – Happiness
Letter to the editor in the Red and Black responding to the January 21 “Gay Lib” cartoon.

Article – ‘Calliope' founded by UGA poet
Red and Black profile of Dr. Julia Stanley (who was lesbian-identified, according to the book Rebels, Rubyfruit, and Rhinestones by Dr. James T. Sears).

Editorial – The Media Man
Red and Black editorial in which the author opines that stereotypical “gay” mannerisms are harmful to the LGBT community.

February 22, 1972

Memo - Recommendation for an approach to recognition of the CGE
Memo from Dean O. Suthern Sims to William R. Bracewell indicating that they can use the Student Handbook to make recognizing the group a legal matter instead of administrative matter by invoking the “unlawful acts” disqualification in the Handbook.

February 24, 1972

Letter - From Karl King to the CGE regarding his resignation as faculty advisor
Letter from Karl King to Bill Green, Kitty Richter and John Hoard stating that Karl King was resigning as faculty advisor to the CGE due to the group’s intention to demonstrate on the campus, to hold dances and to push the University for recognition.

February 24, 1972

Article - UGA Gays plan dance and fight for recognition
A Red & Black article discussing CGE’s plan for a dance and attempt at achieving recognition as a student group.

February 29, 1972

Article - Gay Committee dance halted
A Red & Black article discussing Student Activities Director John Cox’s decision to cancel the CGE’s dance. Administrators tell “the students to go to court and get a temporary injunction.”

February 29, 1972

Editorial - Gay dance
A Red & Black editorial that discusses the administration’s refusal to allow the gay dance to occur. Further, cajoles the administration to uphold the rights of the minority.

February 29, 1972

Article - Boys will be boys
A Red & Black featured columnist Phil Kent writes of a chance encounter with two stereotypical gay men.

March 1, 1972

Editorial by Bracewell regarding student demonstration
Letter to the editor of the Red and Black written by William Bracewell indicating that previous reporting was wrong.

March 1, 1972

List of demands from CGE sit-in to Dean O. Suthern Sims with responses and notes
Demand list from the CGE sit-in with handwritten notes from Dean Sims indicating that he would not support the repeal of sodomy laws, allow University facilities to be used by CGE, or insist on Cox’s resignation. Additionally, he indicated that the administration controls student fees. Handwritten notes indicate 40 people were present.

March 2, 1972

Article - Gays protest dance ban again
A Red & Black article about student protest at Dean Sims’ office.

March 3, 1972

Editorial - Ostracism
A Red & Black editorial sympathizes with the CGE.

March 3, 1972

Article – Gays lose King, seeks ACLU aid
Red and Black article discussing the CGE loss of their faculty advisor, Karl King, and the possibility that the ACLU may take their case against the University.

Editorial – Homosexuals (Ravenstone concert)
Red and Black editorial letter in which a student complains that he saw men kissing at a concert held on campus by local band Ravenstone. The student claims the administration took no action against this.

March 9, 1972

Article - ACLU busy, gays find local lawyer
A Red & Black article discussing the fact that the ACLU did not take the CGE’s case against the University. It indicates two local lawyers, Bruce R. Lowry and Walter M. Henritze, Jr., would take the case.

Article – Rock concert remarks ire Evolution candidates
Article in the Red and Black regarding a series of concerts held in support of various SGA political parties. The article references the controversy surrounding the Committee on Gay Education's dance, which was disallowed by the University.

March 10, 1972

Flyer for CGE dance to be held on March 10
Flyer for dance sponsored by Intersect for CGE held on March 10 at 8:00 pm.

March 10, 1972

Memo from Kassinger to President Davison in regarding civil suit filed by members of CGE
Inter-Office communication from Edward Kassinger to President Fred C. Davison in re: civil suit filed by Bill Green, Nick Curry and Rick Gilberg against Davison, Cox, Sims and Bracewell. Memo provides possible answers/defenses to the suit.

March 10, 1972

Article - Gays file dance suit
Article in Athens Star detailing specifics on lawsuit filed by CGE.

March 11, 1972

Article - Order restrains UGA from halting gay dance
Athens Daily News article detailing specifics on restraining order put in place by Judge Barrow.

March 11, 1972

Article - Gays Hold Dance ‘My Mother Would Never Believe It’
Athens Banner-Herald article detailing public reaction to the CGE dance and the decision by Judge Barrow.

March 17, 1972

Memo to file from Albert B. Jones in regarding civil suit filed by members of CGE
Memo to file from Albert B. Jones in which he discusses the temporary restraining order put in place by Judge Barrow of the Superior Court of Clarke County and the preceding equity complaint.

March 22, 1972

Article - Court lets gays dance
A Red & Black article tells of the injunction against the University. University must all CGE dance to take place on campus.

March 22, 1972

Article - Diamond Lil highlights affair
A R ed & Black article reports the events of the dance finally held at Memorial Hall.

March 22, 1972

Editorial - Ban all heterosexual dances
Letter to the editor in the Red and Black written by Franklin E. Kameny, Ph.D., arguing that heterosexual dances break far more laws and cause far more harm to society than could homosexual dances.

Editorial – They won
Red and Black editorial praising the Committee on Gay Education for the way it went about challenging the University from blocking its planned dance.

Article – Coalition '72 Platform
Red and Black article detailing the Coalition party's 1972 election platform. Includes the party's stance on LGBT issues.

Article – Rights urged by candidates
Red and Black article reporting on a meeting between SGA candidates and the Committee on Gay Education, discussing a variety of rights issues.

Article – Late endorsements received
Red and Black article describing SGA candidate endorsements from a variety of campus groups. Mentions the Demosthenian Society's backing of Action Union party candidate Joe Fowler, with the exception of his support for LGBT issues.

Article – Candidates discuss issues, qualifications
Article in the Red and Black interviewing candidates in the 1972 SGA elections. Includes discussion of LGBT issues.

Editorial – Evolution
Bill Green, Executive Director of the Committee for Gay Education, writes a letter to the Red and Black thanking people who had supported LGBT throughout the school year.

Editorial – A Dean of Student Control?
Editorial in the Red and Black criticizing the performance of Dean of Student Affairs O. Suthern Sims on a variety of issues, including those surrounding the Committee on Gay Education.

Article – Long debate halts Senate by-law vote
Red and Black article reporting on a Student Senate meeting. Amongst the issues tabled was official recognition of the Committee on Gay Education as a campus group.

Article – War protest called today
The Red and Black reports on a Vietnam war protest to be held outside of congressman Robert Stephens' office. Mentions that the protest was endorsed by several student groups, including the Committee on Gay Education.

Article – Being gay is…
Article in the Red and Black detailing an anonymous gay man's thoughts on his life.

Article – Davison condemned
Red and Black article reporting on the results of a sit-in held in UGA president Fred Davison's office. Several students were arrested, resulting in the Student Senate condemning Davison's actions. The article also reports on the Senate's decision to overrule former SGA president Pat Swindall's veto of the Committee on Gay Education's campus charter.

Editorial – ‘Anonymous' is poignant
Editorial letter in the Red and Black writing to praise the May 1 article, “Being Gay Is…”

Editorial – CGE invites Kent, Fowler to meet
Red and Black editorial inviting two critics of LGBT issues to attend a Committee on Gay Education forum.

Article – Gay Ed sponsors forum
Article in the Red and Black discussing and upcoming LGBT education forum planned by the Committee on Gay Education.

May 18, 1972

Flyer for Forum on Homosexuality held on May 18, 1972
Flyer for forum on Homosexuality held on May 18, 1972. Speakers were: Clinton Hoffman, a minister for the Universalist Church, Tom Chaney, a professor in the Psychology Department, Martin Yanuck, from the History Department, and Bill Green, CGE member.

Editorial – Homosexuals are perverted
Red and Black editorial letter by Michael B. Johnson opining that Kent and Fowler should not attend any Committee on Gay Education meetings (as suggested in a May 16 editorial).

Editorial – Homosexuals – let them be
Letter to the editor in the Red and Black refuting Michael Johnson's May 19 letter.

Article – Social workers speak at Gay Education forum
Red and Black article reporting on speakers and discussions at the CGE's education forum.

May 28, 1972

Article - Momentum Gains for Gay Groups
An Atlanta Journal article discussing plight of homosexuals in Georgia colleges and universities.

Article – Gays plan dance. Forum
Red and Black article reporting on the Committee on Gay Education's plans for a second LGBT dance, as well as an education forum.

September 28, 1972

Space Application/Confirmation Certificate for a conference for the CGE
Application submitted by Roy Wood for space for a conference to be held on November 11, 1972, having a minimum of 100 persons in attendance.

September 29, 1972

Letter to Kassinger from Powell in regard to the legality of CGE events on campus/Kassinger’s response
Letter to Edward Kassinger, Director of Public Safety, from William Powell, Director of Student Activities/University Union, requesting advice on whether or not allowing the CGE to hold events on campus is legal. Response from Kassinger is that Public Safety does not rule on whether or not an event is legal.

October 16, 1972

Article - Call for Southern Convention of Gay Militants
The Great Speckled Bird’s (independent paper) public notice of the CGE’s convention.

October 17, 1972

Letter from William Powell to Roy Wood regarding the CGE use of facilities at UGA
Letter from William Powell, Director of Student Activities/University Union, requesting additional information prior to allowing the CGE to hold events at University facilities.

October 18, 1972

Letter from Bracewell to Yeoman regarding language to be used in requesting more information from CGE and Intersect
Letter from William R. Bracewell, Director of Student Affairs, to Jack Yeoman, Board of Regents, indicating the list of questions as well as the form letter to be used in communication with any student organization requesting use of facilities.

October 19, 1972

Letter from John Hoard, CGE member, to the editor of the Red & Black
Letter from John Hoard, member of CGE, to the Red & Black regarding the right of the CGE to use University facilities.

October 20, 1972

Letter from Sandy McCormack, attorney, to William Powell in response to the additional questions asked by the letter of October 18, 1972
Letter from attorney Sandy McCormack, representing the CGE, to William D. Powell, director of Student Activities, in response to additional questions put forth by the University prior to giving permission for the CGE to hold events on campus.

Article – Gay Ed charges Powell prejudiced
Red and Black article covering Dr. Bill Powell's (Director of Student Activities) decision to send the Committee on Gay Education a 25 point questionnaire inquiring after its motives for requesting use of Memorial Hall.

October 23, 1972

Letter from William Powell to Roy Wood denying CGE’s request to utilize University facilities
Letter from Powell to Roy Wood denying the CGE’s request to use UGA facilities on November 11, 1972.

October 25, 1972

Letter from the Benevolent Order of Natural Whores and Pimps to Powell
Facetious letter from group calling themselves the Benevolent Order of Natural Whores and Pimps requesting use of University facilities. Further states that Judge Barrow must be a “gay freak”.

Editorial – Gay dance has social validity
Red and Black editorial letter arguing against the University's decision to deny the Committee on Gay Education use of Memorial Hall.

Editorial – Whose initiative?
Editorial in the Red and Black criticizing the University administration for refusing to allow the Committee on Gay Education to hold its dance in Memorial Hall.

Editorial – Who can use facilities?
Red and Black editorial regarding the Committee on Gay Education's continued legal struggles with the University.

October 27, 1972

Appeal of the decision of the University to not allow the CGE to use facilities
Appeal written by Sandy McCormack of the University’s decision to not allow the CGE to hold a function at the University on November 11, 1972.

October 31, 1972

Statement of purpose from Roy Wood of the CGE
Statement made by Roy Wood regarding the purpose of the CGE conference.

October 31, 1972

Article - Gays Seek Regents’ Aid
A Red & Black article discussing the CGE’s appeal to the Board of Regents of the decision by the University to not allow CGE activities in University locations.

November 1, 1972

Article - Regents To Rule On Gays
A Red & Black article discussing Board of Regents’ plan to consider issue of CGE at their November 8 meeting.

November 3, 1972

Editorial - Homosexuals not Christian by Krusberg
Letter in the Red & Black by Roy Krusberg stating that homosexuals are not Christian and citing scripture.

November 3, 1972

Letter from William Powell to John Zimmerman of Phi Kappa Hall
Letter in the Red & Black from William Powell to John Zimmerman of Phi Kappa Hall confirming that Zimmerman and the Phi Kappa Hall will not be used for the CGE’s conference.

November 8, 1972

Article - Regents OK VP’s; postpone appeal
A Red & Black discussing the Regents’ decision to postpone deciding on the CGE’s appeal of the University’s decision.

November 8, 1972

Letters to the Editor Refuting Krusberg’s Previous Letter
Responses in the Red & Black to Krusberg letter refuting with scripture and without his claims that homosexuals are “an abomination.” Discussion of the temperature of heaven and of hell.

November 8, 1972

Cartoon -Dover Klam by Phil Sanderlin
A Red & Black cartoon by Phil Sanderlin discussing contributions of gays and lesbians.

Cartoon – John Wayne
Red and Black comic strip depicting a meeting between a young man and a gay activist.

November 9, 1972

Article - Gay Ed group turns to court
A Red & Black article discussing the CGE’s lawsuit against the University.

Editorial – Gays can be Christian too
Editorial letter to the Red and Black claiming that Bible passages condemning homosexuality are only valid in the context of the civilizations that gave rise to those specific mores.

November 10, 1972

Editorial - “Taking a hint”
Brief editorial in the Red & Black stating that the “University is fighting a losing battle.”

November 11, 1972

Article - University Sued By Gay Students
Atlanta Journal article detailing lawsuit filed by CGE against UGA.

November 11, 1972

Article - Judge says UGA must allow confab
Athens Daily News article detailing Federal Judge Sidney Smith’s order stating that UGA must allow the CGE to use campus facilities.

Article – Final opinion on gays due in two weeks
Red and Black article reporting on the outcome of the Committee on Gay Education's lawsuit against UGA.

Article – Gays form SE coalition
The Red and Black reports on the formation of the Southeast Regional Gay Coalition.

Article – Minorities' affairs on tab for senate
Red and Black item detailing business before the Student Senate, including a motion regarding the Committee on Gay Education's right to exist as a campus organization.

November 15, 1972

Memo to Board of Regents from Henry Neal in regard to civil suit and subsequent temporary restraining order
Memo to Board of Regents from Henry Neal in which he indicates the essence of the CGE’s suit against Davison, et al., and delineates the parameters of the Temporary Restraining Order enjoining the University from denying access to the CGE.

Article – Senate suggests more revision of proposed University statutes
Red and Black report on a Student Senate meeting in which, among other items of business, official support for the Committee on Gay Education was discussed.

Editorial – To be gay is to be sick
Editorial letter to the Red and Black expressing general disapproval over LGBT issues.

Editorial – Persecuted majority
Letter to the Red and Black editorial claiming that LGBT acceptance essentially amounts to persecution of the rest of the UGA community.

Editorial – Bible the top bestseller
Red and Black editorial letter discussing Christian salvation. Mentions certain Bible verses that the writer claims refute homosexuality.

Editorial – Gays have right to their beliefs
Three Red and Black letters to the editor. One claims that LGBT people are within their rights to be visible in society. The second claims that LGBT people aren't Christians. The third only mentions LGBT people in passing.

Editorial – Losing sympathy with gays
Red and Black editorial by Charles Orck complaining about the prevalence of LGBT activism on campus and in society at large.

Editorial – Bible quotes prove nothing
Red and Black letter to the editor defending the notion that LGBT people can be Christians.

Editorial – Arguments against gays deficient
Two letters to the editor of the Red and Black refuting Charles Orck's November 30 editorial.

December 7, 1972

Decision of court in Wood et al. v. Davison et al.
Case law in Wood et al. v Davison et al. in which court denied right of University to withhold resources from Plaintiff on the grounds that it “infringed on the students’ First Amendment rights of free speech, assembly and association, where there was no indication that the students would not comply with all university rules and regulations.”