Sweeney, Terry

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Photograph of an award given to Terry Sweeney by the Imperial Court of Nebraska (ICON) for community service. The plaque is in the shape of Nebraska made of wood with a silver face and black type.

Award Reads: "Imperial Court of Nebraska Community Service Award Presented to Terry Sweeney - Coronation VIII."

Scope and Contents Photograph of an award given to Terry Sweeney by EAGLE (Employee Association for Gays & Lesbians). The plaque is rectangular in shape with a wood back, silver frame, and pink face with white type. Item has various scratches on front side and was produced by Regal Awards in Omaha, NE. Award reads, "EAGLE - Employee Association for Gays & Lesbians - A USWest Research Group - Presents Terry Sweeney The 1990 EAGLE Regional Award of Merit - Presented in recognition and...

Scope and Contents Photograph of an award given to Terry Sweeney by EAGLE (Employee Association for Gays & Lesbians). The plaque is rectangular in shape and made of wood with a pink face and white type. Item has some scratches on front side. Award reads, "EAGLE - Employee Association for Gays & Lesbians - A USWest Resource Group - Presents Terry Sweeney The 1996 EAGLE Regional Award of Merit - Presented in recognition and appreciation of your outstanding contributions to EAGLE's goals and...

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Photograph of Fantasy award given to Pat Phalen and Terry Sweeney. The plaque is in the shape of the state of Nebraska and is made of wood with a black face and gold type. Some scratches on reverse side.

Award reads, "Fantasy Award - Pat & Terry - To thank you for your time, dedication, support, and help in making "Fantasy" such a success since its beginning. You are truly appreciated. Dustin & Bob."

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Photograph of award given to Patrick Phalen and Terry Sweeney by Metropolitan Community Church of Omaha, Nebraska. The award is a clear plastic top with a black base.

Award reads, "Founder's 500 - Vision Architects for Metropolitan Community Churches - "Because of your faith and boldness" -Philemon 1:6-7 - Mr. Patrick Phalen & Mr. Terry Sweeney."

Scope and Contents Photograph of a pride flag made by Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen. The flag was carried in several Pride parades including the 1993 March on Washington and was on display at many Pride events.Description provided by donor Terry Sweeney: "Living here in the midwest carries a stigma of being in the middle of nowhere and always behind times. The LGBT community would see other 'more progressive' areas and their efforts surrounding pride celebrations. Those celebrations always seemed to...

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Photograph of an award of appreciation given to Terry Sweeney by the Nebraska Pluralism Council. Plaque is in the shape of the state of Nebraska and made of wood with a white face and silver type.

Award reads, "The Nebraska Pluralism Council - In Appreciation to Terry Sweeney - For Outstanding Commitment to the Vision - December 7, 1989." In the upper left corner it reads, "We succeed through people."

Content Description The Terry Sweeney and Pat Phalen Papers document some of their interests and life together in Omaha, Nebraska in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, including participating in Marches on Washington, publishing The New Voice, Phalen’s reign as ICON Emperor, safe sex and HIV/AIDS education, workplace advocacy for LGBT+ employees at US West, the Omaha leather scene, and other activities. The collection includes newsletters, event programs, photographs, photo albums belonging to their friend...

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Photograph of a plaque given to Terry Sweeney by The New Voice of Nebraska magazine in 1994. Award is rectangular wood with a silver face and black type.

Award reads, "The New Voice of Nebraska - Presented March 1994 to Terry Sweeney - for his many contributions to the Gay and Lesbian Community as shown by his dedication and service to The New Voice of Nebraska since 1987." The plaque includes the New Voice's logo.

Scope and Contents Photograph of an award given to Terry Sweeney by The New Voice of Nebraska in February 1998. Award is rectangular and made of wood with a gold face and black type. Designed and produced by Graphic Concepts in Omaha, NE. Award reads, "February 1998 - The New Voice of Nebraska - Special Recognition Presented to Terry Sweeney - For your many contributions to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community as shown by your dedication and service to the New Voice of Nebraska -...