Gay & Lesbian Freedom Pride Week Commemorative Medallion, 1983

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Artifact Overview

The 1983 Gay and Lesbian Pride Week occurred between June 20-26. Planners dedicated programming to AIDS awareness, voter education, and civil rights issues. Many cities organized "Gay Pride" parades. In Cincinnati, the 1983 parade marked the 10th anniversary of public events coordinated by the Greater Cincinnati Gay Coalition. In Columbus, it marked the 3rd year of activism planned by Stonewall Union.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Medallion (Medal)

Date Made

1983

Subject Date

1983

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2005.44.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Brass (Alloy)

Color

Bronze (Color)

Dimensions

Diameter: 1.5 in

Inscriptions

on front of medallion: GAY & LESBIAN FREEDOM PRIDE WEEK / -1983- on back of medallion: CINCINNATI OHIO / THE QUEEN CITY