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Dane S. Claussen attends the 45th anniversary celebration of the American Civil Liberties Union Nevada chapter at the Bali Hai Golf Club, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image
Date
2011-09-30
Archival Collection
Description
From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Notes from the donor, Dennis McBride: This event celebrated the 45th anniversary of the founding of the American Civil Liberties Union - NV, and was the occasion for presenting Clark County Commissioner [District E, Democrat] Chris Giunchigliani with the 2011 Emilie Wanderer Civil Libertarian Award. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: Dane S. Claussen [American Civil Liberties Union - NV Executive Director (gay)]
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Dane S. Claussen attends the 45th anniversary celebration of the American Civil Liberties Union Nevada chapter at the Bali Hai Golf Club, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image
Date
2011-09-30
Archival Collection
Description
From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Notes from the donor, Dennis McBride: This event celebrated the 45th anniversary of the founding of the American Civil Liberties Union - NV, and was the occasion for presenting Clark County Commissioner [District E, Democrat] Chris Giunchigliani with the 2011 Emilie Wanderer Civil Libertarian Award. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: Dane S. Claussen [American Civil Liberties Union - NV Executive Director (gay)]
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David Parks attends the 45th anniversary celebration of the American Civil Liberties Union Nevada chapter at the Bali Hai Golf Club, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image
Date
2011-09-30
Archival Collection
Description
From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Notes from the donor, Dennis McBride: This event celebrated the 45th anniversary of the founding of the American Civil Liberties Union - NV, and was the occasion for presenting Clark County Commissioner [District E, Democrat] Chris Giunchigliani with the 2011 Emilie Wanderer Civil Libertarian Award. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: David Parks [Nevada State Senator, District 7, Democrat (gay)]
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David Parks attends the 45th anniversary celebration of the American Civil Liberties Union Nevada chapter at the Bali Hai Golf Club, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image
Date
2011-09-30
Archival Collection
Description
From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Notes from the donor, Dennis McBride: This event celebrated the 45th anniversary of the founding of the American Civil Liberties Union - NV, and was the occasion for presenting Clark County Commissioner [District E, Democrat] Chris Giunchigliani with the 2011 Emilie Wanderer Civil Libertarian Award. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: David Parks [Nevada State Senator, District 7, Democrat (gay)]
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David Parks attends the 45th anniversary celebration of the American Civil Liberties Union Nevada chapter at the Bali Hai Golf Club, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image
Date
2011-09-30
Archival Collection
Description
From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Notes from the donor, Dennis McBride: This event celebrated the 45th anniversary of the founding of the American Civil Liberties Union - NV, and was the occasion for presenting Clark County Commissioner [District E, Democrat] Chris Giunchigliani with the 2011 Emilie Wanderer Civil Libertarian Award. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: David Parks [Nevada State Senator, District 7, Democrat (gay)]
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David Parks attends the 45th anniversary celebration of the American Civil Liberties Union Nevada chapter at the Bali Hai Golf Club, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image
Date
2011-09-30
Archival Collection
Description
From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Notes from the donor, Dennis McBride: This event celebrated the 45th anniversary of the founding of the American Civil Liberties Union - NV, and was the occasion for presenting Clark County Commissioner [District E, Democrat] Chris Giunchigliani with the 2011 Emilie Wanderer Civil Libertarian Award. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: David Parks [Nevada State Senator, District 7, Democrat (gay)]
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Rebuilding of Spotlight Lounge at new address and explicit sign on construction fence, 975 East Sahara Avenue in Commercial Center, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image
Date
2012-07-26
Archival Collection
Description
From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Notes from the donor, Dennis McBride: The Spotlight Lounge opened in April 1998, then was sold in 2011. There followed a major rebuilding of the bar, which reopened in 2012. The address was changed from 957 to 975 East Sahara Avenue. … The obscene sign pictured here reads, "Cowboy sucking cock at the southeast corner of the park!! So come give me ur cock!"
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Rebuilding of Spotlight Lounge at new address and explicit sign on construction fence, 975 East Sahara Avenue in Commercial Center, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image
Date
2012-07-26
Archival Collection
Description
From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Notes from the donor, Dennis McBride: The Spotlight Lounge opened in April 1998, then was sold in 2011. There followed a major rebuilding of the bar, which reopened in 2012. The address was changed from 957 to 975 East Sahara Avenue. … The obscene sign pictured here reads, "Cowboy sucking cock at the southeast corner of the park!! So come give me ur cock!"
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May, Rick L.
Rick May is a gay activist and mental health advocate in and around Las Vegas. He was born on May 30, 1952 in Amherst, Texas. His family owned a ranch in Sudan, Texas. After graduating, he moved around Texas for some years before moving to Las Vegas in 1982. He then became an active member of the LGBTQ+ community in Las Vegas, organizing many Pride events and eventually opening his own business, R and R Sundries.
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Interview of David Parks conducted by Dennis McBride about Parks' terming out of the Nevada state legislature, 2020 October 07
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This is an interview of David Parks conducted by Dennis McBride for an article he wrote about Parks' terming out of the Nevada state legislature in 2020. “Senator David Parks, Champion of Equality, Ends 24 Yrs. in Legislature,” was published in the Las Vegas Spectrum, November 2020, pp. 32-35.
Archival Collection
Las Vegas, Nevada LGBTQ Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00251
Collection Name: Las Vegas, Nevada LGBTQ Collection
Box/Folder: Box 19, Digital File 00
Collection Name: Las Vegas, Nevada LGBTQ Collection
Box/Folder: Box 19, Digital File 00
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