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The "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign with rainbow-colored lights in celebration of Las Vegas Gay Pride Week: digital image

Date

2013-08-30

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: In recognition of Gay Pride Week the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority changed the bulbs outlining the Welcome to Las Vegas sign from yellow to rainbow-colored. For a detailed description of this event, see Dennis McBride journal entry for September 8, 2013. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: unidentified man; Larry Edwards [African American female impersonator]

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Chris Saldana and Raymond Wilmer at the same-sex marriage rally, Gay and Lesbian Community Center, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image

Date

2013-06-26

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 rally was called at the Center to celebrate the Supreme Court of the United States' overturning of the federal Defense of Marriage Act [DOMA] on June 26, 2013. … For a detailed description of this rally, see Dennis McBride journal entry for July 2, 2013. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: Chris Saldaña [Latino newsman (gay)] on podium in the background; Raymond Wilmer [Center Board of Directors President] at the microphone

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Interior of Spotlight Lounge before demolition, Bill Schafer with Robet Gervasoni, 957 East Sahara Avenue in Commercial Center, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image

Date

2011-11-16

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. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: William "Bill" Schafer [editor/publisher of the Las Vegas Night Beat; bar owner Robert "Bob" Gervasoni; unidentified man

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David Parks campaign sign, Pecos Road south of East Sunset Road, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image

Date

2016-07-16

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: Democrat David Parks was elected to the Nevada State Assembly, 41st District, in 1996, where he termed out in 2008. He then served in the Nevada State Senate, 7th District, from 2008 until he termed out in 2020. This sign is from Parks' 2016 campaign for Nevada State Senate. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: David Parks

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David Parks campaign sign, Pecos Road south of East Sunset Road, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image

Date

2016-07-16

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: Democrat David Parks was elected to the Nevada State Assembly, 41st District, in 1996, where he termed out in 2008. He then served in the Nevada State Senate, 7th District, from 2008 until he termed out in 2020. This sign is from Parks' 2016 campaign for Nevada State Senate. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: David Parks

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David Parks campaign sign, Pecos Road south of East Sunset Road, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image

Date

2016-07-16

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: Democrat David Parks was elected to the Nevada State Assembly, 41st District, in 1996, where he termed out in 2008. He then served in the Nevada State Senate, 7th District, from 2008 until he termed out in 2020. This sign is from Parks' 2016 campaign for Nevada State Senate. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: David Parks

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David Parks campaign sign, Pecos Road south of East Sunset Road, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image

Date

2016-07-16

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: Democrat David Parks was elected to the Nevada State Assembly, 41st District, in 1996, where he termed out in 2008. He then served in the Nevada State Senate, 7th District, from 2008 until he termed out in 2020. This sign is from Parks' 2016 campaign for Nevada State Senate. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: David Parks

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Dina Titus and Phil Hooper attend 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

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: Dina Titus [U. S. Representative - NV (Democrat)]; Phil Hooper [ACLU-NV Administrative 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

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)]; Edward Uehling [gay]

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Chris Giunchigliani 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

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. This photograph pictures Giunchigliani receiving her award. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: Chris Giunchigliani [Clark County Commissioner, District E, Democrat]; unidentified man

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