From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Notes from the donor, Dennis McBride: Atkinson came out on the floor of the Nevada Senate on April 22, 2013 while arguing against the state's proscription of same-sex marriage. On October 9, 2014 Atkinson and his partner, Sherwood Howard, became the first same-sex couple to marry in Nevada. Atkinson resigned his office on March 5, 2019 over accusations he misappropriated campaign funds for his personal use. He was convicted of fraud and sentenced to prison on July 18, 2019. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: Kelvin Atkinson [Nevada State Senator, District 4, Democrat (gay)]
From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: Kamora Jones [transgender artist]
From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: Pat Spearman [African American Nevada State Senator, District 1, Democrat (lesbian)]
From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: Pat Spearman [African American Nevada State Senator, District 1, Democrat (lesbian)]
From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: David Parks [Nevada State Senator, District 7, Democrat (gay)]; Pat Spearman [Nevada State Senator, District 1, Democrat (lesbian)]; Heidi Swank [Nevada State Assemblywoman, District 16, Democrat]; James Healey [Nevada State Assemblyman, District 35, Democrat (gay)]; Andrew Martin [Nevada State Assemblyman, District 9, Democrat (gay)]
From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Notes from the donor, Dennis McBride: In recognition of Gay Pride Week the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority changed the bulbs outlining the Welcome to Las Vegas sign from yellow to rainbow-colored. For a detailed description of this event, see Dennis McBride journal entry for September 8, 2013. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: tourists
From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Notes from the donor, Dennis McBride: In recognition of Gay Pride Week the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority changed the bulbs outlining the Welcome to Las Vegas sign from yellow to rainbow-colored. For a detailed description of this event, see Dennis McBride journal entry for September 8, 2013. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: tourists
From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Notes from the donor, Dennis McBride: In recognition of Gay Pride Week the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority changed the bulbs outlining the Welcome to Las Vegas sign from yellow to rainbow-colored. For a detailed description of this event, see Dennis McBride journal entry for September 8, 2013. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: tourists
From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Notes from the donor, Dennis McBride: In recognition of Gay Pride Week the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority changed the bulbs outlining the Welcome to Las Vegas sign from yellow to rainbow-colored. For a detailed description of this event, see Dennis McBride journal entry for September 8, 2013. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: tourists
From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Notes from the donor, Dennis McBride: In recognition of Gay Pride Week the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority changed the bulbs outlining the Welcome to Las Vegas sign from yellow to rainbow-colored. For a detailed description of this event, see Dennis McBride journal entry for September 8, 2013. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: Larry Edwards [African American female impersonator]