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Gay and Lesbian Community Center Honorarium at Utopia Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints

Date

1996-04-28

Description

From the Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History (PH-00336). Gay and Lesbian Community Center Honorarium (April 28, 1996) at Utopia nightclub.

Image

Reika Sun oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03788

Abstract

Oral history interview with Reika Sun conducted by Kristel Peralta on June 21, 2021 for Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project.

Reika Sun discusses her childhood in Shanghai, China during the "one-child policy" and her upbringing by nannies while her parents worked. She shares how her family immmigrated to Las Vegas in 2009 to reunite with Reika's aunt and how Reika moved to Kansas to attend an English as a Second Language (ESL) program at Kansas State University. Reika also talks about her restaurant employment history after returning to Las Vegas, her membership in the Culinary Workers Union, and Chinese traditions and superstitions she grew up learning.

Archival Collection

Robert S. White oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01968

Archival Collection

Kochy Tang oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03772

Abstract

Oral history interview with Kochy Tang conducted by Kristel Peralta, Vanessa Concepcion, and Stefani Evans on May 26, 2021 for Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project.

Kochy gives a family history of her parents and how they both came to practice medicine; her father served in a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital during the Korean War and later practiced alternative medicine alongside Kochy's mother in San Francisco and Reno. Kochy shares her educational and employment path pursuing osteopathic medicine and how, with the help of Tony Marnell, she was able to open her pratice within the M Resort and Casino. She discusses her work as a Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) and the relationships she has built within the Las Vegas medical community.

Archival Collection

Randy Char oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03825

Abstract

Oral history interview with Randy Char conducted by Cecelia Winchell and Stefani Evans on December 15, 2021 for Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project.

Randy discusses his family history, his childhood growing up in California, and his undergraduate education. He shares his employment history that ranged from selling life insurance to trading stocks and finally selling luxury real estate. Randy talks about pursuing an MBA program at Pepperdine University during the 2008 financial crisis and how his capstone project idea of luxury real estate lounges helped him to open his own brokerage in Las Vegas in 2014 before becoming a real estate broker for Sotheby's. Randy also shares his thoughts on diversity within Asian cultures and different Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) organizations that helped him to "reclaim his Asian identity" including the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) and the Leaders Forum.

Archival Collection

Jean Munson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03818

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jean Munson conducted by Vanessa Concepcion, Cecilia Winchell, and Stefani Evans on November 30, 2021 for Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. Jean discusses her childhood growing up in Guam, the nursing career path of her parents, and her decision to pursue an "unconventional path" as a comic book artist. She talks about her education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, her passion for the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community within Las Vegas, and her roles in community activism and leadership. Jean also shares her current pursuits as a podcaster of Bruha Baddies, co-owner and printer of Plot Twist Publishing, and co-founder of the Comic and Zines Festival.

Archival Collection

A Very Gay Christmas Carol, script, 2002

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Center Stage, Inc. Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00551
Collection Name: Center Stage, Inc. Records
Box/Folder: Box 01

Archival Component

A Very Gay Christmas Carol, publicity, 2002

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Center Stage, Inc. Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00551
Collection Name: Center Stage, Inc. Records
Box/Folder: Box 01

Archival Component

A Very Gay Christmas Carol Program, 2002

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Center Stage, Inc. Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00551
Collection Name: Center Stage, Inc. Records
Box/Folder: Box 01

Archival Component

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, undated

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Nevada Political Buttons Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00302
Collection Name: Nevada Political Buttons Collection
Box/Folder: Box 01

Archival Component