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Christie Young oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02043

Abstract

Oral history interview with Christie Young conducted by Dennis McBride on October 18, 1998 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In the interview, Young talks about her early life in Reno, Nevada and her experiences with race and sexuality during this time. She then describes attending University of Nevada, Reno in 1974, getting pregnant, having an abortion, and the social implications of abortions. Young recalls moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1979 to study anthropology at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, learning about gay culture, and attending the Metropolitan Community Church. She then explains joining gay rights organizations as a straight woman, gay rights activism in the 1980s and 1990s, and stories of individuals within the Las Vegas gay community.

Archival Collection

Nevada Gay Rodeo Association in the third annual Gay Pride parade: photographic print

Date

1999-05-08

Description

The third annual Gay Pride parade at Sunset Park (5-8-99). Photographer: Dennis McBride; Nevada Gay Rodeo Association.

Image

David Parks oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-01433

Abstract

Oral history interviews with David Parks conducted by Dennis McBride on February 16 and 21, 2000 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In the interviews, Parks talks about his early life in Boston, Massachusetts, his education, and his service with the United States Air Force, where he was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1967. Parks then recalls understanding his sexuality during his military service and policies regarding gay military personnel. He remembers coming out as gay in 1972, when he attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and worked for the City of Las Vegas as a computer operator. He then talks about getting involved with politics, his involvement with gay support organizations including Aid for AIDS of Nevada, and his experiences running as the first openly gay Nevada State Assemblyman in 1996. Lastly, Parks discusses same sex rights legislation that was brought forward during his time in office.

Archival Collection

Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youth Group booth at Gay Pride: photographic print

Date

1997-05-10

Description

Gay Pride 1997 (Dennis McBride, photographer) Gay Pride 1997, Sunset Park. Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youth Group.

Image

3-D Migration Experiment, Report 4 - Stripa Project 87-22, 1987 November

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Yucca Mountain Site Characterization Office Collection

Archival Component

Las Vegas Gay and Lesbian Chorus performing at Gay Pride, image 002: photographic print

Date

1998-04-25

Description

Gay Pride 1998 at Sunset Park. Photographer: Dennis McBride. Las Vegas Gay and Lesbian Chorus

Image

Las Vegas Gay and Lesbian Chorus performing at Gay Pride, image 003: photographic print

Date

1998-04-25

Description

Gay Pride 1998 at Sunset Park. Photographer: Dennis McBride. Las Vegas Gay and Lesbian Chorus

Image

Gay and Lesbian Caucus of the Clark County Teachers' Association booth at Gay Pride: photographic print

Date

1997-05-10

Description

Gay Pride 1997 (Dennis McBride, photographer) Gay Pride 1997, Sunset Park. Gay and Lesbian Caucus of the Clark County Teachers' Association. (5-10-97)

Image

Nevada Women's Archives Records

Identifier

UA-00052

Abstract

Records (1994-1999) are comprised of planning documents, newspaper clippings, external communication, and memoranda documenting the establishment and operations of the Nevada Women's Archives at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The records primarily document collection materials from the first exhibit created using the Nevada Women's Archive.

Archival Collection

Rob Schlegel oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-01638

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Rob Schlegel conducted by Dennis McBride on various dates in March and April of 1998 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In the interviews, Schlegel recalls his early life in Port Angeles, Washington, his conservative Baptist upbringing, and his early experiences with literature. Schlegel then discusses working with newspaper publications in high school and college, understanding his sexuality during college, his first gay sexual experience, and his first trip to Las Vegas, Nevada. He recalls working with Robert Lloyd "Bob" Brown at the Valley Times during this visit. Schlegel talks about moving to Las Vegas and working full-time as the production manager for the Valley Times. Schlegel explains becoming active in politics through his newspaper work, meeting notable casino executives, and financial and political controversies the Valley Times experienced in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He then describes coming out as gay, and working at the Nevada Gay Times beginning in 1985. Schlegel also talks about opening and managing the Bright Pink Literature bookstore in 1987 and starting a separate publication Night Beat in 1992. He then recalls co-founding Las Vegas Gay Pride and Southern Nevada Association of Pride, Inc., conflicts he had within the Las Vegas gay community, and working at the Gipsy nightclub as a secretary. Lastly, Schlegel discusses the repeal of Nevada's sodomy laws, homophobia, and memories of individuals and organizations associated with the Las Vegas gay community.

Archival Collection