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Lori Lipman Brown oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02537

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lori Lipman Brown conducted by Dennis McBride on September 12, 2005 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, Brown discusses Question 2 in the Nevada state elections of 2000 and 2002, which added an amendment to the Nevada constitution that banned same-sex marriage. Brown describes the process of introducing legislation that advocated for equal rights for the gay community and an incident where parties opposing her efforts hired a spy to observe her work. Lastly, Brown talks about the involvement of the Church of Latter-Day Saints and their opposition to same-sex marriage.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Solar Decathlon Records

Identifier

UA-00075

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Solar Decathlon Records (2013-2021) are comprised of records documenting the University of Nevada, Las Vegas's participation in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Decathlon collegiate competition. The collection includes records created by the 2013, 2017, and 2020 UNLV teams (Team Las Vegas) in designing and building their respective competition entries: DesertSol, Sinatra Living, and Mojave Bloom. Records include competition application files, working project files, As-Built submittal packets, and promotional and marketing files for the competition. The majority of records in this collection represent the 2017 competition. Archived websites and social media accounts associated with Team Las Vegas and the Solar Decathlon competition are also included in the collection. The records document Team Las Vegas's efforts in designing and building energy efficient homes for the Solar Decathlon competition.

Archival Collection

Rick May oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01232

Abstract

Oral history interview with Rick May conducted by Dennis McBride on December 29, 2001 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. May begins by discussing his upbringing in Texas, what it was like growing up knowing he was gay while living in a conservative area, and the moment he accepted his sexuality. May describes some of his early sexual experiences with other men and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada, so that he could contribute to the gay community. May details attending and organizing gay pride events in Las Vegas, participating in the gay community, and starting his own gay-friendly business, named "R & R Sorted Sundries." May also discusses his work as a nurse.

Archival Collection

Cathy Scott oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02565

Abstract

Oral history interview with Cathy Scott conducted by Dennis McBride on December 12, 2006 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, Scott discusses reporting about the murder of Roger Jameson, a gay man who was found dead outside of a gay bar in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 25, 1995. Scott describes the scene upon her arrival and her initial reactions to the homicide. She talks about the issue of homophobia in Las Vegas at the time and explains that other newspaper publications would not want to cover this story because this was not seen as a serious issue. Lastly, Scott talks about the double life that Jameson lived and how the public reacted to his story.

Archival Collection

List of celebrity information, Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, circa 1958-1962

Date

1958 to 1962

Description

A list of celebrity room reservations and arrival information for the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Written on stationary from the Freeman Company publicists Beverly Hills, California.

Mixed Content

Postcard from Gene Price (Findlay, Ohio) to the editor of the "Sands Times," January 5, 1960

Date

1960-01-05

Description

A postcard from Gene Price, the editor of "The Ohio Oil Company" to the editor of the "Sands Times" at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, requesting that he be added to the "Sands Times" mailing list.

Mixed Content

Sands Times, Christmas issue, December, 1958

Date

1958-12

Description

The Christmas 1958 issue of the "Sands Times," a promotional periodical published by the Sands Inc., in Las Vegas, Nevada. The periodical is comprised of photographs of guests and celebrities, and it highlights specific events and activities held by the Sands Hotel. The editor was Al Freeman, and the assistant editor was Ruth East.

Image

Report by Cole Fischer Rogow, Inc. to the Sands, Frontier Hotel, and the Desert Inn in Las Vegas, circa 1968

Date

1968

Description

A detailed advertising report, "1968 Creative Presentation," written by Cole Fischer Rogow, Inc. for The Sands Hotel, The Frontier Hotel, and The Desert Inn outlining a comprehensive advertising campaign in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mixed Content

Letter from Gabriel Rothstein (Paris, France) to the Thunderbird Hotel (Las Vegas, Nevada), September 23, 1957

Date

1957-09-23

Description

A letter from Gabriel Rothstein, an engineer in Paris, France, to the Thunderbird Hotel regarding a new roulette layout that Rothstein devised, including four registered drawing patterns.

Mixed Content

Letters regarding the jazz concert "The Wide Wild World of Jazz," Las Vegas, November 27, 1965

Date

1965-11-27

Description

A series of letters regarding "The Wide Wild World of Jazz," a concert held at the Sands Hotel Convention Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada. The correspondence includes information about the 22-piece orchestra, conducted by Raoul Romero, the various guest artists, and information regarding the charity, the Clark County Association for Retarded Children. Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino

Mixed Content