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Special Collections and Archives Oral History Research Center: archived website, 2014 to 2022

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Web Archive
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Collection Number: UA-00053
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Web Archive
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"Tommy" oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02056

Abstract

Oral history interview with "Tommy" conducted by Dennis McBride on April 28, 1998 for the Las Vegas Gay Archives Oral History Project. Thompson discusses his life as a gay man, his parents’ acceptance despite being heavily religious, and writing poems for the Las Vegas Bugle for many years.

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Ellen DeLand oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00216

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ellen DeLand conducted by Dennis McBride on January 19 and 20, 1996 for the Las Vegas Gay Archives Oral History Project.

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Dorothy Frassmann oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00619

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dorothy Frassmann conducted by Dennis McBride on September 21, 1997 for the Las Vegas Gay Archives Oral History Project. Frassmann discusses her upbringing from New York, Canada, and Las Vegas, Nevada, notably as a lesbian.

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G. L. Vitto oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01882

Abstract

Oral history interview with G. L. Vitto conducted by Phil Sabol on March 01, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Vitto discusses his personal history.

Archival Collection

Oral histories

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File

Archival Collection

Anna Dean Kepper Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00279
Collection Name: Anna Dean Kepper Papers
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Dennis Myers oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02559

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dennis Myers conducted by Dennis McBride on March 23, 2005 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, Myers discusses meeting former Lieutenant Governor of Nevada, Fred S. Alward. Myers talks about the public's speculation surrounding Alward's sexual orientation and the impact that had on his career.

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Peter Michel oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03737

Abstract

Oral history interview with Peter Michel conducted by Claytee D. White on March 10, 2021 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project.

Peter Michel is Acting Director of University of Nevada, Las Vegas Lied Library's Special Collections and Archives. This interview was conducted in part for the 20th year celebration of Lied Library. He discusses the construction of Lied Library and his time working in Special Collections and Archives. Peter also talks of his early life, university studies, and professional career that led him to Las Vegas, along with his thoughts on what the future holds for UNLV's Special Collections and Archives.

Archival Collection

Esther Lynn oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01168

Abstract

Oral history interview with Esther Lynn conducted by Dennis McBride on August 24, 2000 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. Lynn moved to Las Vegas, Nevada from Los Angeles, California in 1976. She is a writer and editor, focusing on the Las Vegas entertainment scene, with by-lines in many local and national publications.

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Marge Jacques oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02553

Abstract

Oral history interview with Marge Jacques conducted by Dennis McBride on November 19, 1998 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, Jacques discusses her friendship with the former Governor of Nevada Grant Sawyer. She talks about LGBTQ supporting policies that Sawyer contributed in, and his involvement with the progress of LGBTQ civil rights in Nevada. Lastly, Jacques describes Grant's social obligations during his time in office.

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