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Magenta, Frankenfurter, and Columbia from Rocky Horror Picture Show in the Gay Pride parade: photographic print
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Wendy M. Starkweather oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Wendy Starkweather conducted by Claytee White on June 16, 2010 and June 22, 2010 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Starkweather discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1978 when her husband Peter L. Starkweather accepted a teaching position in the biology department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). She also discusses working in several types of libraries in Las Vegas before being offered the head of reference position at the UNLV library in 1985. She talks about her experiences working under six deans and retiring in 2010.
Archival Collection
Photograph of Sheriff Sam Gay, Las Vegas, circa 1906-1920s
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First annual Gay Pride parade lining up behind Flex Lounge, image 002: photographic print
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Gay and Lesbian Caucus of the Clark County Teachers' Association booth at Gay Pride: photographic print, 1997 May 10
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 037
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Las Vegas Gay and Lesbian Chorus performing at Gay Pride, image 001: photographic print, 1998 April 25
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 038
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Mike Spadoni at the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association booth at Gay Pride: photographic print, 1998 April 25
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 039
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Nevada Gay Rodeo Association float in the third annual Gay Pride parade: photographic print, 1999 May 08
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 040
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Helen and Thomas Taney oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Thomas Taney and his wife, Helen Taney, conducted by Anthony Foley on October 22, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Mr. Taney discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada to work in the factories and Mrs. Taney discusses moving to Las Vegas for adventure. Mrs. Taney talks about her music career and Mr. Taney talks about the importance of the railroad and the mining industry in Nevada. Lastly, Mr. Taney describes the changing water levels in Las Vegas as well as the growth of the city.
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