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Pat Spearman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02627

Abstract

Oral history interview with Pat Spearman conducted by Lisa McAllister on March 03, 2016 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview, Spearman discusses her experiences in the military and becoming a minister at United Methodist Church in Las Vegas, Nevada. She describes what it was like to serve in the military as a gay woman and telling church members about her sexuality. Spearman then talks about the African American gay community in Las Vegas and the intersectionality of race, class, religion, sexuality, and politics. Lastly, Spearman discusses her plans to get re-elected as a Nevada State Senator.

Archival Collection

Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada Records

Identifier

MS-00537

Abstract

The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada Records (1992-2023) and include news articles, institutional records such as bylaws, agendas, and meeting minutes, ephemera, and programs for the Center’s annual Honorarium fundraiser. Additional materials include materials relating the the wellness clinic.

Archival Collection

Darcelvis performing at Gay Pride, image 002: photographic print

Date

1998-04-25

Description

Gay Pride 1998 (Dennis McBride, photographer) Gay Pride 1998. Darcelvis, "The World's Only Female Elvis Impersonator".

Image

Multiple booths combined at Gay Pride: photographic print

Date

1999-05-08

Description

Gay Pride 1999 at Sunset Park; Photographer: Dennis McBride. Booth for the Imperial Royal Sovereign Court of the Desert Empire, Inc.; Backdoor Lounge; Eagle Bar; and the Spotlight Lounge. (5-8-99)

Image

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.

Archival Collection

Gay Info Nationwide booth at Gay Pride: photographic print, 1998

Level of Description

Item

Archival Collection

Dennis McBride Photograph Collection

Archival Component

Kitty Wright oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02568

Abstract

Oral history interview with Kitty Wright conducted by Dennis McBride on January 25, 2004 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, Wright discusses the life of her friend Suzanne Daly and the court cases that Daly faced. Wright recalls her memories with Daly, the court case regarding the custody of Daly's child, and her life after having a sex reassignment surgery.

Archival Collection

Four booths in one at Gay Pride: photographic print

Date

1999-05-08

Description

Gay Pride 1999 (Dennis McBride, photographer) Sunset Park. Booth for the Imperial Royal Sovereign Court of the Desert Empire, Inc.; the Backdoor Lounge; Eagle Bar; and the Spotlight Lounge. (5-8-99)

Image

Jonathan Sparer oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02812

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jonathan Sparer conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee D. White on August 29, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Sparer discusses his involvement in the Jewish, and LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) communites, and his career as an architect in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also talks about working on projects that included The Mirage Hotel and Casino, the Congregation Ner Tamid, and The Center (The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada).

Archival Collection

Rose Pry oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02563

Abstract

Oral history interview with Rose Pry conducted by Dennis McBride on August 24, 2008 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, Pry discusses arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in the 1980s and describes the lesbian community at the time. She talks about Women United of Nevada (WUN), a lesbian-identified organization founded in 1987, the events that they held around the community, and the women who were leaders in the organization. Lastly, Pry then discusses her employment writing for the Las Vegas Bugle under Rob Schlegel.

Archival Collection