Judge Jerry Birdwell Collection (The Dallas Way)

Collection

Identifier: AR1025

Staff Only
No requestable containers

Scope and Contents

This collection contains footage of a benefit event hosted at the home of Judge Jerry Birdwell on July 4, 1989 in support of the non-profit organization, Meals on the Move (MOM). The meal delivery service, which was started in 1988 by Dallas architect, Mark Shekter, provided hot meals to people living with AIDS. The fundraiser is hosted by Mark Shekter and Mark Campbell and features performances from local Dallas entertainers as well as prizes raffled off by the emcees.

The materials are organized into a single series: Audio-visual Materials. Content for this event has been organized into three DVDs: Benefit, Part I, and Part II.

Dates

Creation: 1989-07-04

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is not restricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Reproduction and publication of materials in this collection are subject to the policies of the UNT Archives and Rare Books department. Copyright restrictions may apply.

Biographical or Historical Information

Judge Jerry Birdwell was the first openly gay man to serve as a judge in the state of Texas. He was appointed to the Dallas County 195th Judicial District Court by then-Texas governor, Ann Richards in 1992. He served a one-year term, often at the scrutiny of Dallas conservatives and was defeated in his re-election bid the following year by a candidate with wide support from Republican voters. After losing his reelection, Judge Birdwell moved to South Lake Tahoe, California, where he served on the city council from 2006 to 2009. During this period, he was elected as mayor for the 2008 term.

In 1989, Judge Birdwell hosted a fundraiser event in his home to support Meals on the Move (MOM), a Dallas-based meal delivery service that provided hot meals to people living with AIDS. The materials in this collection were donated by Judge Birdwell via The Dallas Way.

Extent

1 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection contains three DVDs that feature footage of a 1989 benefit event in support of the non-profit organization, Meals on the Move (MOM) and hosted at the home of Judge Jerry Birdwell, former judge over the 195th District Court of Texas.

Arrangement Note

Items are arranged into a single series: Audio-visual Materials

Physical Access Requirements

This collection is stored off-site and requires a minimum of 24 hour notice prior to use. Access to an appropriate playback machine is required to view materials.