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1974

Syphilis Rampant Here
GPU News, June 1974- pg. 3
 
Syphilis Emergency seen
GPU News, August 1974- pg. 2
 
Homosexual Clinic to deal with VD
October 6, 1974,Milwaukee Sentinel
(And opening delayed: October 8, 1974, Milwaukee Sentinel)
 
GPU Opens VD Center
GPU News, October 1974- pg. 2
 
GPU Examination Center receives grants
GPU News, November 1974- pg. 2
 
Survery of first clients:
How did they find out about the clinic?
 

1975

New GPU center to house VD Clinic
GPU News, July 1975- pg. 3
 
VD Clinic funded for another year
GPU News, July 1975- pg. 4
 
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1976

Photo from Farwell Center interview
(date unknown)
 


 
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1977

Ad: GPU Examination Center: V.D. Spreads Like Fire
GPU News, May 1977- pg. 38
 
VD Clinic Expanded
GPU News, Sept. 1977- pg. 7
 
Posters for sale
GPU News, Sept. 1977- pg. ?
 
Ad: GPU VD Clinic: Anyone Can Get V.D.
GPU News, November 1977- pg. 38
 

1978

Ad: GPU VD Clinic: Syphilis!
GPU News, February 1978- pg. 38
 
Ad: VD is Something To Think ABout
GPU News, April 1978- pg. 38
 
Ad: Don't Let VD COme Between You and your Friends
GPU News, Sept. 1978- pg. 38
 
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1979

Donation Policy
March 1979
 
Recommendation and Guidelines for Healthful Sex
circa 1979
 
Ad: GPU VD Clinic
June-July 1979
Milwaukee Calendar, vol. 2 no. 36- pg. 20
 
Ad: GPU VD Clinic
July-August 1979
Milwaukee Calendar, vol. 2 no. 38- pg. 18
 
Ad: Join Hands, Fight VD
GPU News, Sept. 1979- pg. 38
 
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1980

Ad: Join Hands, Fight VD Now
GPU News, March 1980- pg. 16
 
Loss of building used by clinic pending
GPU News, September 1980- pg. 10
 
Ad: Gay Peoples Union Venereal Disease Clinic
GPU News, October 1980- pg. 26
 

1981

Farwell Center closing; Clinic must move
March 1981: Gay Milwaukee, vol. 4 no. 4- pg. 20
 
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Medically Speaking: article by Dr. Roger Gremminger
April 1981: Gay Milwaukee, vol. 4 no. 6- pg. 16
 
Medically Speaking: article by Dr. Roger Gremminger:
Clinic moves to 2578 N. Booth St.
April 1981: Gay Milwaukee, vol. 4 no. 7- pg. 12
 
Farwell Center closing; Clinic must move
May 1981: Gay Milwaukee, vol. 4 no. 8- pg. 16
 
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Medically Speaking: article by Dr. Roger Gremminger
May 1981: Gay Milwaukee, vol. 4 no. 9- pg. 16
 
Medically Speaking: article by Dr. Roger Gremminger
May 1981: Gay Milwaukee, vol. 4 no. 10- pgs. 12+14
 
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Article: V.D. Services
Nov. 1981: Escape vol. 4 no. 11
 
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1982

New home of BESTD Clinic, at 1240 E. Brady St.
July 1982: Escape, vol. 5 no. 15- pg. 59
 
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1983

Ad: Brady East STD Clinic
May 1983
RAGG vol. 1-1
 
Ad:
August 1983
RAGG vol. 1-13
 
Ad:
September 1983
RAGG vol. 1-16
 
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1984

Annual benefit to roast Bob Schmidt, owner of M&M Club
June-July 1984, In Step vol. 1-11: pg. 5
 
BESTD celebrates 10th anniversary
October 1984, In Step vol. 1-12: pg. 20
 
BESTD seeking volunteers: Medical Director, Business Manager, Bookkeeper
Nov.-Dec. 1984, In Step vol. 1-14: pg. 5
 

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10th Anniversary Proclamation:
Mayor Henry Maier, City of Milwaukee
 
10th Anniversary Proclamation:
County Executive William O'Donnell
 

10th Anniversary Proclamation:
Governor Tony Earl
 
Proclamation: AIDS Awareness Month
Governor Tony Earl
 
BESTD Newsletter
Sept.-Oct. 1984
, Page 1
 

Newsletter, pg. 2
Newsletter, pg. 3
Newsletter, pg. 4

1985

Ad: Hepatitis B Vaccination Program
January 1985, In Step vol. 1-16: pg. 11
 
City of Milwaukee grants $15,000 to BESTD for AIDS Program
February 1985, In Step vol. 2-3: pg. 4
 
Formation of MAP, later to become the ARCW
May 1985, In Step vol. 2-10: pg. 13
 
BESTD Opens Alternative Women's Clinic
June-July 1985, In Step vol. 2-13: pg. 5
 
Group Notes: BESTD offers HTLV-III Antibody Tests (part 1)
August-Sept. 1985, In Step vol. 2-17: pg. 8
 
Group Notes: BESTD offers HTLV-III Antibody Tests (part 2)
August-Sept. 1985, In Step vol. 2-17: pg. 10
 
Organizational Member, 1985-1986,
National Association of Community Health Centers
 
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Membership Plaque 1985-1986
Natl. Assoc. of Community Health Centers

1986


 
Founding of the ARCW
Dec. 1985-Jan. 1986, In Step vol. 2-26
(view photo)
 
BESTD Announces Board members
June 1986, In Step vol. 3-12
 
BESTD Elects Board members
December 1986, In Step vol. 3-24
 

1987
 
 

1988

Brady Clinic Seeks Board Members
September 1988, In Step vol. 5-17
 
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1989

Ad: Anonymous HIV Testing at Foundation Community Center
July 1989, In Step vol. 6-13: pg. 13
 
Roger Gremminger offers to transfer Clinic Building to BESTD
June 1989

 
Photos: Board of Directors
at 15th anniversary celebration, September 1989
(left: Wis. Light vol. 2-19; right: In Step vol. 6-19)
 
Plaque: Oberons Acorn XI
September 1989
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1990

Ad: Think About It
(Jan. 1990, In Step vol. 7-01)
 
Ad: HIV Testing locations
(Jan. 1990, In Step vol. 7-01)
 
Group Notes: Expands services with weekly self-image improvement group
(February 1990, In Step vol. 7-03)
 
Letter from Erv Uecker, in memorium for Bernie Schutten
(July 1990, In Step vol. 7-14)
 
Ad: Peace of Mind
(Dec. 1990, In Step vol. 7-25)
 
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1991

Ad: Testing Traveling Clinic Locations
(Jan. 1991, In Step vol. 8-02)
 
Ad: Testing Traveling Clinic Locations
(April 1991, In Step vol. 8-08)
 
 
Ad: Testing Traveling Clinic Locations
(August 1991, In Step vol. 8-15)
 
Ad: Influenza Vaccinations at M&M Club
October 1991, In Step vol. 8-21
 
Ad: Testing Traveling Clinic Locations
October 1991, In Step vol. 8-21
 
Booth at PrideFest in Juneau Park
(June 1991, 1992 or 1993)
 

1992

Article: Expansion Steps;
Robert J. Ambelang named Clinic Director;
Building to be renovated
June 1992, In Step vol. 9-12
 
Article: Need volunteers
July 1992, In Step vol. 9-14
 
Ad: Serenity, Tranquility, Peace of Mind- Get Tested
July 1992, In Step vol. 9-14
 
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Oberons donate to BESTD
August 1992, In Step vol. 9-15
 
BESTD extends thanks for donations
October 1992, In Step vol. 9-20
 
Photo: 3B's Bar hosts fundraiser
October 1992, In Step vol. 9-20
 
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1993

Article: Officers elected
Feb. 1993, In Step vol. 10-03
 
Ad: You won't know until tested
Feb. 1993, In Step vol. 10-04
 
Article: Partner with STD Specialties for HIV Support Group
Feb. 1993, In Step vol. 10-04
 
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Articles: Cable show topics;
Aerobic Marathon for AIDS
Feb. 1993, In Step vol. 10-04
 
Article: THursday night Cable Show
April 1993, In Step vol. 10-08
 
Ad: er... Sorry.
May 1993, In Step vol. 10-10
 
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Ad: Pride since 1974
June 1993, In Step vol. 10-11
 
Ad: Once You've Got It...
June 1993, In Step vol. 10-11
 
Seeking Volunteers
June 1993, In Step vol. 10-11
 
Article: HIV call-in Program on Cable
Aug. 1993, In Step vol. 10-16
 
Ad: Did you buy a ticket?
Admit 12 Million to HIV
Aug 1993, In Step vol. 10-17
 
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1994

Articles: BESTD Elects Officers;
Discussions on renovation of clinic building;
Women's Clinic; Cable show changes hours
Jan 1994, In Step vol. 11-01
 
Ad: Denial
Jan 1994, In Step vol. 10-25
 
Ad: HIV Fashion Tip
June-July 1994, Quest vol. 1-11
 
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Ad: Musicians United Against AIDS
Sept. 1994, Quest vol. 1-17
 
Ad: A World of Thanks!
Dec. 1994, Quest vol. 1-24
 
Poster created to commemorate the
20th Anniversary of BESTD Clinic
 
About the
20th Anniversary Poster
 
Letter from President Bill Clinton

1995

Thanks Annual Possum Queen Event
June 1995, In Step vol. 12-11
 
Ad: AIDS Is A Real Drag
June 1995, In Step vol. 12-11
 
Ad: Some People Have A Body To Die For
October 1995, Q-Voice vol. 1-1
 
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Ad: Some People Have A Body To Die For
November 1995, Q-Voice vol. 1-02
 
The Gaying of Brady Street
(including write-up of BESTD Clinic's move there)
November 1995, Q-Voice vol. 1-02
 
Ad: List of Guest of Weekly Cable Programs during 1995
Dec. 1995, In Step vol. 12-25
 
Article: Directors & Officer Elected
Dec. 1995, Quest vol. 2-23
 
1995 Partner in Care
For Community Leadership in Collaborative HIV Care
AuroraHealthCare
Cream City Brick Award
1995 Group Spirit Award
 

1996

Article: Clinic Gallery features Jon Reich art
Jan. 1996, In Step- Vol. 13-01
 
Ad: Condom Zone Ahead
Jan. 1996, In Step- Vol. 13-01
 
"Oral Sex" Advertisement
Feb. 1996, Wis. Light- Vol. 9-05
 
Ad: Mozart-Bernstein Concert to benefit BESTD Clinic
sponsored by Wisconsin Light newspaper
Feb. 1996, Wis. Light- Vol. 9-05
 
Ad: Giving the Finger to AIDS
March 1996, Q-Voice vol. 1-06
 
Miracles Group meets at BESTD
March 1996, Q-Voice vol. 1-06
 
BESTD Gallery extends Jon Reich art exhibit
March 1996, Q-Voice vol. 1-06
 
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BESTD Clinic Live cable shows:
Queer activist Dan Fons; and
gay father Tim Clausen
March 1996, Q-Voice vol. 1-6
 
Ad: Pick up your HIV test results!
March 1996, Q-Voice vol. 1-6
 
Ad: OUT Reach testing
April 1996, In Step vol. 13-06
 
BESTD Clinic offers WET "Fun Flavors" lotions
April 1996, Q-Voice vol. 1-7
 
Jim Faulkenberg artist works at BESTD Clinic Gallery
April 1996, Q-Voice vol. 1-7
 
Ad: Lick It
May 1996, In Step vol. 13-08
 
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Article: "A Course In Miracles" Meeting at BESTD Clinic
April 1996, In Step vol. 13-05
 
Article: "Long History Serving Community"
May 1996, Wis Light vol. 9-11
 
Ad: Until you get tested, I'll play with it myself
June 1996, In Step vol. 13-11
 
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Ad: Services offered
Sept. 1996, Quest vol. 3-17
 
Ad: Play Safe, Get Tested
October 1996, In Step vol. 13-19
 
Ad: OUT reach schedule
October 1996, In Step vol. 13-19
 
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Certificate of Appreciation awarded to
Ross Walker
from MPS- Milw Public Schools
by
Holiday Invitational TOurnament
Award
 
MATA Ch. 14/47 Cable Access
Community Service Award

Red Rose Award from
for Outstanding Leadership in
Response to AIDS Epidemic
from ARCW/ AIDS Resource Center of Wis.
 

1997

Ad: Services and outreach testing schedule
(In Step vol. 14-01, Jan. 1997)
 
Ads: MAP Outreach, and BESTD testing schedule
(In Step vol. 14-06, March 1997)
 
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BESTD recipient of donated Uyvari painting
(Quest vol. 4-02, March 1997)
 
Description of donated Uyvari painting
 
Ad: MAP Outreach HIV testing schedule
(In Step vol. 14-10, May 1997)
 
Ad: Anonymous HIV Antibody Tests, Women's Clinic, Support Groups
(Quest vol. 4-12, July-August 1997)
 
Ad: Artworks of Wally Pate and
Ralph Hurley featured at BESTD Gallery
(Quest vol. 4-17, October 1997)
 
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"Even the Angels are Weeping"
In appreciation of dedication to service to the community
from St. Camillus HIV/AIDS Ministry, 1997
Certificate of Appreciation from
for continuing effort in Community Health Services
from Sherman Park Rainbow Assoc.
Photo: 1996-1997 Cowles League Volleyball Team

1998

Ad: Mens and Womens Clinic hours
(Quest vol. 5-01, Feb. 1998)
 
Cover article: the BESTD Story
Cover photo show volunteers Jeff Miller, Paul Stabell and Leah Jepson
Interviewed are Erv Uecker and Ross Walker
(Quest vol. 5-03, March 1998)
 
Article: BESTD honors
Roger Gremminger and Jerry Warzyn
(In Step vol. 5-10, May 1998)
 
Article: Brew City Bears donates to BESTD
(Qust vol. 5-24, Dec. 1998)
 
Oberons- In Appreciation
Acorn XI, September 1998
 

20th Holiday Invitational Tournament
In recognition of Support
and as a member of the 100 Club
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1999

Article: BESTD and STD Specialties
share in Community Center project
(Quest vol. 6-04, March 1999)
 
Ad: Clinic hours
(Quest vol. 6-10, June 1999)
 
Ad: Fashion Tip #29
(In Step vol. 6-18, Sept. 1999)
 
Cover Article: BESTD at 25 Years
(Quest vol. 6-04, March 1999)
 
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25th Anniversary Proclamation:
Common Council, City of Milwaukee
 
25th Anniversary Proclamation:
Mayor John Norquist, City of Milwaukee
 
Certificate of Special Recognition:
U.S. Senator Russ Feingold
 

25th Anniversary Open House Invitation
October 2, 1999
 

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