109 results for: LGBTQIA
Modified Eddie Bauer Shirt, 1990s
Richard "Ric" Weiland (1953-2006) was a software developer, programmer, philanthropist, and active member of the Northwest gay community. He enjoyed creating costumes and dressing up for LGBTQ parties in Seattle. In the Pacific Northwest, a patterned flannel shirt is a wardrobe staple and often associated with the rugged masculinity of lumberjacks. Weiland strategically modified this Eddie Bauer shirt to make…
ID Number:2007.9.18
Date:Circa 1985-1995
Ocean Pacific polo shirt, 1980s-1990s
Richard "Ric" Weiland (1953-2006) was a software developer, programmer, philanthropist, and active member of the Northwest gay community. This shirt was part of his personal collection which was donated to the museum in 2007. Weiland was the first full-time employee hired by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975 at the newly founded Microsoft company. The three were high school…
ID Number:2007.9.19
Date:Circa 1980-1990
T-Shirt, "Boy Meets Boy," ca. 1990s
This shirt belonged to Ric Weiland (1953-2006), pioneering programmer for Microsoft and prominent advocate for gay rights. Weiland was a Lakeside classmate of Paul Allen and Bill Gates and in 1975 became the first lead programmer for Microsoft. He retired in 1988 at age 35. As the value of his stock holdings grew, Weiland increasingly devoted himself to philanthropy, donating…
ID Number:2007.9.20
Date:1990-1999
Shawl-collared sweater with suede, 1970s-1990s
Richard "Ric" Weiland (1953-2006) was a software developer, programmer, philanthropist, and active member of the Northwest gay community. This sweater was part of his personal collection which was donated to the museum in 2007. Weiland was the first full-time employee hired by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975 at the newly founded Microsoft company. The three were high school…
ID Number:2007.9.21
Date:Circa 1975-1990
Microsoft poster celebrating the company's 10-year anniversary, 1985
Microsoft celebrated its 10th anniversary in 1985. This vibrant poster depicts the original founders of Microsoft: Bill Gates and Paul Allen, as well as Seattle's skyline, and early computer models. This poster is from the Ric Weiland collection. Mr. Weiland was one of Microsoft's first five employees and a philanthropist, serving on the Pride Foundation's Board of Directors from 1997…
ID Number:2007.9.22
Date:1985
Atari Assembler Editor Computing Language cartridge, 1979
This cartridge was used with the Atari 800 computer to edit, assemble, and debug programs for Atari 8-bit home computers. It is from the Ric Weiland collection. Mr. Weiland was one of Microsoft's first five employees and a philanthropist, serving on the Pride Foundation's Board of Directors from 1997 to 2002.
ID Number:2007.9.40
Date:1979
Atari Basic Computing Language cartridge, ca. 1980
The BASIC computing language was the standard for home computers in the late 1970s to early 1980s. This cartridge, from the Ric Weiland collection, contains a new version of BASIC developed by Atari in 1978. This cartridge is from the Ric Weiland. Mr. Weiland was one of Microsoft's first five employees and a philanthropist, serving on the Pride Foundation's Board…
ID Number:2007.9.41
Date:Circa 1980
Approve Referendum 74 political sign, ca. 2012
In February 2012, the Washington State legislature passed a law granting same-sex couples the right to marry. Opponents of the law collected enough signatures to send the law to statewide vote in November. Voters were asked to approve Referendum 74 if they supported marriage equality or reject it if they wanted marriage to remain between a man and a woman…
ID Number:2012.64.1
Date:Circa 2012
John Doyle Bishop signature gray scarf, ca. 1968
Influential Seattle retailer John Doyle Bishop (1913-1980) sold high-end womenswear at his store at 5th and Union. In the late 1960s, he designed a line of silk scarves that featured a chicken wire pattern and his signature in the lower corner. The chicken wire design was a reference to his upbringing in Idaho on a chicken farm. The scarves were…
ID Number:2013.5.1
Date:Circa 1968
Compact disc, Brandi Carlile, "Live at Easy Street Records," BMG Music Entertainment © 2007
Brandi M. Carlile (b. 1981) is an American singer-songwriter. Carlile was born in Ravensdale, Washington, and began her career performing in Seattle music clubs. Carlile's music has been categorized in various genres including pop, rock, alternative country, and folk. Carlile has been a vocal advocate for causes like LGBTQ rights, the empowerment of women, and awareness about health issues. This…
ID Number:2013.71.19
Date:2007