Lapel pin collection

Name/Title

Lapel pin collection

Entry/Object ID

2022.08.02

Description

Collection of mostly metal, mostly enameled pins belonging to Mark Richter and Don Callahan. Three plastic name badges. Pins from men's gay clubs, events or causes (Oberons Milwaukee, Rodeo Riders, Nimbus, Trident International Detroit, Tsarus, AIDS ribbon, Blue Max CC, Chicago Rodeo Riders, Conductors, St. Louis Co-pilots 80, Give a Damn Detroit, Gateway M.C. Show-Me XX St. Louis 1993, Beer Town Badgers, Don & Darren Wisconsin, Memphis Women of Leather); travels (Detroit, World Series 1985); workplaces (Citrus County, Florida Election official, DaimlerChrysler, Korean War Era Homefront Chrysler Tank Division Lapel Pin by Bastian Bros.); or just for fun (flashing dice, friendship bear charm, chalice stick pin)

Context

The pins represent a vibrant, busy LGBTQ+ scene that included events at the Douglas Dunes.

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2022.08

Source or Donor

Kutzel, Ken

Acquisition Method

Donation

Location

Box

011 F Gay & LGBTQ+ clothing

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Callahan, Hugh "Don", Dunes Resort 1999-present/Douglas Dunes 1981-1999/Amity Motel

Create Date

January 25, 2022

Update Date

January 28, 2022