109 results for: LGBTQIA
Leather gear owned by Ric Weiland and Mike Schaefer, ca. 1990s-2000s
Richard "Ric" Weiland (1953-2006) was a software developer, programmer, philanthropist, and active member of the Northwest gay community. This leather gear belonged to Weiland and his partner Mike Schaefer. 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 classmates at Lakeside School and…
ID Number:2016.10.8.1378ONLINE
Date:Circa 1995-2005
Pair of leather boots, ca. 1990s-2000s
Ric Weiland was a prominent advocate for gay rights, and he and his partner, Mike Schaefer, attended many Gay Pride events. These boots were part of their wardrobe and were worn at these events.
ID Number:2016.10.8.2
Date:Circa 1990-2000
Faux leather shirt owned by Ric Weiland and Mike Schaefer, ca. 1990s-2000s
Richard "Ric" Weiland (1953-2006) was a software developer, programmer, philanthropist, and active member of the Northwest gay community. This faux leather shirt from the brand "Nasty Pig" belonged to Weiland and his partner Mike Schaefer. 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…
ID Number:2016.10.8.4
Date:Circa 1995-2005
Two ribbons won by Ric Weiland at the Northwest Gay/Lesbian Sports Festival, 1991
Richard "Ric" Weiland (1953-2006) was a software developer, programmer, philanthropist, and active member of the Northwest gay community. In 1975, Weiland became the first full-time employee hired by Bill Gates and Paul Allen at the newly founded Microsoft company. He retired in 1988 at age 35 and devoted his time to using his wealth to support the LGBTQ+ social justice…
ID Number:2016.10.9
Date:1991
Runner number from "Run with Pride," ca. 1988-1992
The Seattle Frontrunners, one of the oldest, largest LGBTQ running clubs in the world, has organized a "Run With Pride" event every year since the 1980s. This number was worn by Richard "Ric" Weiland (1953-2006). In 1975, Weiland became the first full-time employee hired by Bill Gates and Paul Allen at the newly founded Microsoft company. He retired in 1988…
ID Number:2016.10.10
Date:Circa 1988-1992
Pennant from "The Prom You Never Went To," 1988
The nonprofit Tacky Tourist Clubs of America was founded in Seattle in the early 1980s, and incorporated in 1988. The organization sponsored annual parties and events to raise money for other nonprofits, mostly those benefiting the local LGBTQ community. "The Prom You Never Went To" was first held in 1983 and became an institution in the local gay and lesbian…
ID Number:2016.10.11
Date:1988
Button, "Unofficial Seafairy 1984"
The nonprofit Tacky Tourist Clubs of America was founded in Seattle in the early 1980s, and incorporated in 1988. The organization sponsored annual parties and events to raise money for other nonprofits, mostly those benefiting the gay and lesbian community. This button is most likely from the annual Queen City Cruise, an "unofficial Seafair" event on Elliott Bay. The button…
ID Number:2016.10.12
Date:1984
"RITA" hand fan which belonged to Ric Weiland, 1984
Richard "Ric" Weiland (1953-2006) was a software developer, programmer, philanthropist, and active member of the Northwest gay community. In 1975, Weiland became the first full-time employee hired by Bill Gates and Paul Allen at the newly founded Microsoft company. He retired in 1988 at age 35 and devoted his time to using his wealth to support the LGBTQ+ social justice…
ID Number:2016.10.RefFan
Date:1984
"Team Seattle Marathon Shoppers" bag, 1990
The nonprofit Tacky Tourist Clubs of America was founded in Seattle in the early 1980s, and incorporated in 1988. The organization sponsored annual parties and events to raise money for other nonprofits, mostly those benefiting the gay and lesbian community. Three popular annual events were the Queen City Cruise, an "unofficial Seafair" event on Elliott Bay and beloved by many;…
ID Number:2016.10.RefShoppingBag
Date:1990
Blue sweater made by John Eaton, late 1960s
Seattle milliner and clothing designer John Eaton (1914-1991) worked with a local custom knitter to create this sweater. Eaton was known mostly for creating women’s hats and clothing, but this was a personal gift for his son Geoffrey Eaton Stamm. John Eaton was gay and lived in Seattle with his partner Jim Neher. The couple met in 1950 and were…
ID Number:2017.10.1
Date:1965-1969