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Lesbian and Gay Academic Union (LGAU)

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File

Archival Collection

Las Vegas, Nevada LGBTQ Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00251
Collection Name: Las Vegas, Nevada LGBTQ Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

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Paul Velez oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03396

Abstract

Oral history interview with Paul Velez conducted by Barbara Tabach on February 22, 2018 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. In this interview, Paul Velez, a University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) campus officer, discusses his experience at the Thomas & Mack Center during the night of the October 1, 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. He shares his goal of creating a safe atmosphere for the survivors and providing them with all of their needs, including helping separated survivors find their loved ones and friends. Velez also describes his move to Las Vegas in 2008 and his time with the New York City police force, talking about his experience as a first responder at Ground Zero during the 9/11 attacks. He discusses the effect these attacks have had on general and campus security measures and on him as an individual.

Archival Collection

Mass holy union ceremony performed at Gay pride, image 001: photographic print

Date

1998-04-25

Description

Gay Pride at Sunset Park, 1998. Photographer: Dennis McBride. Mass holy union ceremony performed by Metropolitan Community Church Rev. Beau McDaniels. (4-25-98)

Image

Mass holy union ceremony performed at Gay pride, image 002: photographic print

Date

1998-04-25

Description

Gay Pride at Sunset Park, 1998. Photographer: Dennis McBride. Mass holy union ceremony performed by Metropolitan Community Church Rev. Beau McDaniels. (4-25-98).

Image

"Gay 90s Revue" booklet, 1960

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File

Archival Collection

Las Vegas Variety Club Records
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Collection Number: MS-00590
Collection Name: Las Vegas Variety Club Records
Box/Folder: N/A

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Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, 1993

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File

Archival Collection

Daniel Hinkley Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00525
Collection Name: Daniel Hinkley Papers
Box/Folder: Box 04

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Ruth Moore Weaver oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01932

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ruth Moore Weaver conducted by her grandson, Danny Weaver, on November 22, 1986 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Weaver begins by discussing her early life and family history. Weaver describes how Las Vegas, Nevada has developed and changed, as well her and her husband's participation in community organizations. She talks about her husband's jobs, how she prefers living in Southern Nevada compared to other areas, and segregation in the city. Weaver concludes by discussing why she prefers to live in Henderson, Nevada and the history of gambling in Nevada.

Archival Collection

Gay and lesbian rights, 1993-2002

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File

Archival Collection

Florence McClure Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00477
Collection Name: Florence McClure Papers
Box/Folder: Box 7

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Gay pride marches and celebrations, 1984

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File

Archival Collection

Rick L. May Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00446
Collection Name: Rick L. May Papers
Box/Folder: Box 01

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Gay Pride: mayoral proclamation, 1993

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File

Archival Collection

Lee Plotkin Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00518
Collection Name: Lee Plotkin Papers
Box/Folder: Box 01

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