One of the original Bear flags, created circa 1995. The flag was donated by Craig A. Byrnes. According to history provided by Byrnes: The flag was created to be an inclusive symbol for the Bear community. The first four flags (of which this is one), were created by Byrnes, Paul Witzkoske was the graphic designer, Bob Nicholson was the production manufacturer, and Byrnes’s gay father, Walter Byrnes, was the financier of the project. The full history provided by Byrnes is available by request in the archives. Please contact the archivist for more information.

1 linear foot (1 oversized box containing 1 artifact)

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Collection is open for research.