Political Button

Name/Title

Political Button

Entry/Object ID

2000.57.3

Description

White pin on which is printed in green and red, "On Me Not In Me," and "AIDS Action Committee."

Context

The slogan "On me not in me" was a slogan that became popular in the gay community in the Northeast after the AIDS epidemic broke out in the 1980's. It related to safe sex practices. It is unclear who the AIDS Action Committee was or whether it was a Vermont organization.

Acquisition

Accession

2000.57

Source or Donor

VHS Library

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Button, Political

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Symbol, Political

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Belief Symbols

Nomenclature Class

Personal Symbols

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Diameter

1-1/2 in

Material

Metal

Relationships

Related Events

Event

Lesbian and Gay Pride March