Save the Males (Button)
Dates
- Creation: 1990s
Conditions Governing Access
The physical materials from this collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Vanderbilt’s Special Collections and University Archives. Materials should be requested two to three days in advance to facilitate easier access. Contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu to schedule an appointment.
Biographical / Historical
The donor did not remember the origin of the "Save the Males" button, but research shows it may have related to the 1993 lawsuit from Shannon Faulkner to become the first woman member of The Citadel Corps of Cadets, a military college in Charleston, South Carolina. It is possible the "Save the Males" campaign made its way into the gay male community during this time.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Round pinback button with red background and yellow text that reads, "SAVE THE MALES."
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
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