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Gay Pride 1999 at Sunset Park; Photographer: Dennis McBride. (5-8-99)
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Oral history interview with J. K. Russ conducted by Claytee D. White on December 22, 2017 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. In this interview, Russ discusses her early life in New Zealand and growing up on a tobacco farm. She remembers arriving to the United States and establishing a career as an artist. Russ talks about the 1 October shooting, creating an art exhibit using cards and letters received from people all over the world, and Las Vegas’ response to the tragedy. Lastly, Russ describes the art community in Las Vegas and the Arts District.
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Gay Pride 1999 at Sunset Park. Dennis McBride with boa.
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Gay Pride 1998 at Sunset Park. Photographer: Dennis McBride. (4-25-98)
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Oral history interview with D. D. (Ethel Dolores) Cotton conducted by Claytee White on February 14, 1997 and March 21, 1997 for the Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Las Vegas Women Oral History Project. In this interview, Cotton discusses the beginnings of her dance career in New York City, New York. Later in the interview, Cotton discusses working in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Cotton Club and her interactions with other African American entertainers. Cotton also discusses race relations and her experiences as an African American dancer in Las Vegas. Cotton later goes on to discuss her career change in the service industry.
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Gay Pride 1999 at Sunset Park; Photographer: Dennis McBride (5-8-99); Flex Lounge.
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Gay Pride 1999 at Sunset Park; Photographer: Dennis McBride. Pride Pageant Royalty.
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