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B.A.D. 416 Button, 2000

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2016-076

Scope and Contents

B.A.D. 416 button from 2000 showing opposition to Nebraska Initiative 416, the proposed constitutional amendment to ban same-sex unions in Nebraska that was on the November 2000 ballot. The button depicts a red circle and slash over the letters "B.A.D." and the number 416. Contemporary sources say "B.A.D." was an acronym for "bigotry and discrimination."

Dates

  • Creation: 2000

Conditions Governing Access

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The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, Archives & Special Collections will provide information about copyright owners and related information. Securing permission to publish or use material is the responsibility of the researcher. Note that unless specifically transferred to the University of Nebraska at Omaha, any applicable copyrights may be held by another individual or entity. Further information about copyright policy is available at http://libguides.unomaha.edu/library_policies.

Extent

0.01 Cubic Feet (1 item) : button/pin

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Button donated to the Queer Omaha Archives by Angela Kroeger in July 2016.

Source

Repository Details

Part of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Archives & Special Collections Repository

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