| Crimson white cartoon |
| Title | Crimson White Cartoon |
| Date | 21 September 1983 |
| Description | The Crimson White, The University of Alabama’s student newspaper, ran a number of articles about the Gay Student Union’s (GSU) attempts to become a recognized University organization starting in February 1983. While the Crimson White editorial position supported the GSU, heated letters to the editor over the next few months revealed a deep split among the student body about their acceptance of a gay student group on campus. A student group called the “Young Americans for Freedom” (YAF) was particularly opposed to the GSU, and even organized a petition against it. The YAF’s opposition is satirized in this cartoon, which appeared in the Crimson White’s September 21, 1983, issue. |
| Donor | The University of Alabama |
| Collection | Hoole Library Alabama Collection |
| Repository | The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections |
| Related Items | Memo Sent to University of Alabama Faculty Requesting Gay Student Union Sponsorship ; University of Alabama Gay Student Union Pamphlet ; University of Alabama Gay Student Union Anniversary T-Shirt ; “The University of Alabama Gay/Lesbian Alliance” Pamphlet |