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: Atkinson came out on the floor of the Nevada Senate on April 22, 2013 while arguing against the state's proscription of same-sex marriage. On October 9, 2014 Atkinson and his partner, Sherwood Howard, became the first same-sex couple to marry in Nevada. Atkinson resigned his office on March 5, 2019 over accusations he misappropriated campaign funds for his personal use. He was convicted of fraud and sentenced to prison on July 18, 2019. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: Andre Wade [Center Director of Operations (gay)]; Kamora Jones [transgender artist]; Donya Monroe [Center Board of Directors member; President of MWA Wealth Management and Investment Advisory Group, LLC (lesbian)]; Kelvin Atkinson [Nevada State Senator, District 4, Democrat (gay)]
The files in this series are primarily comprised of digital images of neon signs around Las Vegas, Nevada and survey forms from the Neon Survey project conducted from 2002 to 2003. The files in this series are available in Microsoft Word, JPEG, and PSD file formats.
Archival Collection
Southern Nevada Neon Survey Records
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Collection Number: PH-00401 Collection Name: Southern Nevada Neon Survey Records Box/Folder: Digital File 00