Karl David J. Farrell Box C, Waupun, Wisconsin WI53963 May 3, 1967 Mr. Lloyd Barbee Assemblyman State Legislature of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dear Mr. Barbee: Sir, I wish to inquire into the intent of a bill that you have introduced into the State Assembly this last week, and also if it would be possible if you could send me a copy of this bill? I'am refering to the bill that would permit sexually conduct between consenting adults; Homosexuality. Sir, there is also one other area I would like to inquire about and would be very greatful for any information that you or your office could assit with. This is concerning the New Sex Deviate Center that is supposed to be built in Wisconsin. Has and money been set aside for this building? If so how much? And when is this building supposed to be finished? I have inquired about this from the Chairman of the Welfare Commission of the Assembly but have recieved no answer in early april, and am lead to believe he must be very busy, and there for request that if possible you could help me in this matter also. I would like at this time to thank you for introducing the bill above noted into the Assembly and hope and pray other Assemblymen will come to understand its need in Wisconsin and vote yes on it. Sincerely yours: Karl David J. Farrell --- 618 E. Lomita Ave. Glendale, California 91205 July 16, 1972 Representative Lloyd Burke Milwaukee, Wisconsin Re: Gay Rights Legislation Dear Mr. Burke, I would be most grateful if you could send me any information on your bill (AB600) or any other pending or proposed legislation in Wisconsin which would be of significant interest and benefit to the gay community. I you could sned me a copy of such legislation I would be delighted. I will be attending the A.B.A., Law Student Division Convention in San Francisco in August. I will be chairman of a workshop on gay rights at the convention. Therefore any information which you might supply would be of benefit to law students and to the gay community nationwide. Sincerely, Thoms Calen Thomas F. Coleman Chairman, Gay Law Students Association --- February 8, 1972 GAY PEOPLE'S UNION P.O. BOX 90530 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 Attention: Mr. Murry Dear Mr. Murry: For your information there will be a public hearing of the Judiciary Committee on Monday, February 28, 1972 at 10 A.M. in Room 314 N.W., State Capitol, Madison. The hearing is in regards to Assembly Bill 1435, relating to reducing the age of consent to 14 and abolishing criminal sanctions against certain consensual sexual acts. Very truly yours, LAB: pas Lloyd A. Barbee State Representative --- Dear Mr. Barbee: LANDSCAPE Area Code 414 271-2568 1570 North Farwell Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 MAY 10 Den sent 413546 ARCHITECT May 18, 1976 I have several items of concem. Int I need a copy 2nd I am considering if I should. of AB 546 as it was passed and sent to Lucy. for the assembly in the 26th district being rocated by Sanasarian. It is time an open an see what effect it has on electabilit an is a good test district because it has so many dueue words where appeal of various segments of the population cam be judged from Placks, students, wealthy If I do decide to run, I would appreciate the opportunity to sit down with you and get your advice on issues. many etc. "Will the AB 546 go into affect this fine? If so I will have to make up my mind very fast. I had planned on testing what kind of supported could expect during the early summer an summer and make my then before the August 1st independent petitioning start. It ra grick trick to pass sucha bilfand pull the rug out from under the planning of independencé campaign is a dirty] How did the vote go in your committee on The gay rights bill for which we Restified? Where should we do our educational efforts? Alyn W. Hass --- *Gay Gay Peoples Union, inc. PO Box 92203 Milwaukee, Wis. 53202 Phone: 414-271-5273 о Autumn 1978 The annual United Way campaign is underway again. Giving the United Way is suppose to give every donor the feeling that he or she has helped all of the worthy causes in the community and that each of them will get a fair share gift. However, the work of the gay community, which is being done by Gay Peoples Union, Inc., has never been supported by the United Way. Yet each year the annual report of Gay Peoples Union tells of our having increased expenses in all fields of services we're providing. Over the past years we have been able to establish one of the best community centers in the country. However, it has become very costly to maintain a community center for our VD Clinic, our counselors, our hot line and meeting place. During the past year we've seen an increased amount of hostility and harassment around the country and in the Milwaukee area. For this we owe thanks to Anita Bryant's crusade, which is still very active, and our local police department. With all these problems facing us we've got lots of educational work to do. With this letter, G.P.U. is asking you for your financial help in getting us started in our new year. We hope that you can make a generous donation, but even a small donation will help. Whatever you can contribute will surely make this our best annual drive. I would also like to point out that now for the first time your donation to Gay Peoples Union is tax deductable. Thank you, Treasurer, Gay Peoples Union L: Smite Si Smits Gay Peoples Union, Inc.- GPU Examination Center for VD- GPU Hotline- c/o The Farwell Center, 1568 N. Farwell Ave., Milwaukee, Wis. 53202 GPU Library- GPU Speakers Bureau- --- THE CAPITAL TIMES Founded in 1917 by William T. Evjue, 1882-1970 MILES MCMILLIN, Editor and Publisher ELLIOTT MARANISS, Executive Editor ROBERT MELOON, Managing Editor JERRY AMBELANG, State Editor MARIE PULVERMACHER, PM Editor DAVE ZWEIFEL, City Editor JOHN P. HUNTER, Associate Editor ART HINRICHS, Sports Editor DAVID SANDELL, Chief Photographer MADISON, WIS., Tuesday, Mar. 2, 1976 The Gay Rights Bills ONE OF THE heartening as- pects of the sexual revolution has been a growing awarness that our laws dealing with homosexuality are sadly out of tune. All over the country, state legislatures are eliminating medieval laws that discriminate against gay women and men. Illinois has just knocked down several such statutes that have been employed to discriminate against gays. The Wisconsin legislature has several proposals to ex- pand the "rights and legi- timacy of gay people" in Wis- consin, according to State Rep. David E. Clarenbach (D- Madison). The so-called gay rights bills and amendments to existing law deserve serious considera- tion. Knowing the tenor of the times, we are not at all san- guine about the success of the proposals. Why should a homosexual suffer discrimination in hous- ing? Why should homosexuals be denied public accommoda- tions? Licenses? Jobs? There are many serious questions about society's out- moded attitude toward gays. SENATE BILL 498 removes "sexual preference" a barrier to licensure and public employment, for example. It is about time Wisconsin lived up to its reputation as a progressive state. We know the chances of change are slim. We haven't even removed all of the medieval strictures in our laws against heterosexual relations. We've yet to permit the sale of contraceptives to unmarried people. We're the last state in the union to cling to that ridiculous statute. --- January 27, 1972 Gay People's Union P. O. Box 90530 Milwaukee, Wisconsin Attention: Mr. Murry: Dear Mr. Murry: 53202 Enclosed is a copy of Assembly Bill 1435. I will send you a notice of the time and place the hearing will be held in. Very truly yours, LAB: pas Enclosure Lloyd A. Barbee State Representative --- LLOYD A. BARBEE Capitol Office Address: Room 131 South Madison, Wisconsin 53702 Telephone: 608-266-3097 Milwaukee Office Address: 110 East Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 Telephone: 414-273-5755 WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE ASSEMBLY CHAMBER MADISON 53702 REPRESENTATIVE Milwaukee County 6th District CHAIRMAN: Enrolled Bills MEMBER: Jt. Committee on Finance Board on Government Operations March 10, 1972 G.P.U. NEWS P.O. Box 90530 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 Dear Committee: The March 1972 issue of G.P.U. News was dis- tributed to members of the Assembly and Senate March 8. Two copies were filed with the Secretary of State. In response to your questionnaire, which accompanied the February issue which was also distributed to the Legislature, I am in favor of the aims of your organization and will continue working for full and complete GAY LIBERATION without reservation. LAB: pas CC: Mr. Murry JUSTICE FOR ALL! Lloyd A. Barbee State Representative ---