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Peter and female impersonator at Angles Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints

Date

1999-05-08

Description

From the Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History (PH-00336). Images of people at Angles [Nightclub], 4633 Paradise Road, Las Vegas. "Pewter" and female impersonator "Tausha".

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Marlon Tinana and the Mariposa Café float: photographic print

Date

1997-05-10

Description

Gay Pride 1997. First annual parade; lining up behind Flex Lounge at Charleston Boulevard and Arville. Marlon Tinana and the Mariposa Café float. (5-10-97)

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Lori Lipman Brown oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02537

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lori Lipman Brown conducted by Dennis McBride on September 12, 2005 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, Brown discusses Question 2 in the Nevada state elections of 2000 and 2002, which added an amendment to the Nevada constitution that banned same-sex marriage. Brown describes the process of introducing legislation that advocated for equal rights for the gay community and an incident where parties opposing her efforts hired a spy to observe her work. Lastly, Brown talks about the involvement of the Church of Latter-Day Saints and their opposition to same-sex marriage.

Archival Collection

Unidentified bartender, Spotlight Lounge in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1998 (year approximate)

Description

From the Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History (PH-00336). Unidentified Spotlight Lounge bartender, c. 1998.

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Anthony M. Valentino Erotica Collection

Identifier

MS-00568

Abstract

The Anthony M. Valentino Erotica Collection (1950s-1990s) contains homoerotic drawings, stories, photographs, ephemera, and magazine articles collected and created by Valentino. This collection provides insight into gay erotica and pornography dating from the mid- to late- twentieth century.

Archival Collection

Giovanni at the Goodtimes Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints

Date

1994

Description

From the Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History (PH-00336). Goodtimes nightclub - 1775 E. Tropicana Ave. in the Liberace Plaza, Las Vegas. (1994). Two views of Giovanni. Stamp on verso of both images: "Donna Michelle Porter Photography Las Vegas NV (702) 222-8306"

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Dennis Myers oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02559

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dennis Myers conducted by Dennis McBride on March 23, 2005 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, Myers discusses meeting former Lieutenant Governor of Nevada, Fred S. Alward. Myers talks about the public's speculation surrounding Alward's sexual orientation and the impact that had on his career.

Archival Collection

Rodney Sumpter oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02567

Abstract

Oral history interview with Rodney Sumpter conducted by Dennis McBride on January 20, 2004 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, Sumpter discusses Fred Schoonmaker, a Reno, Nevada gay activist, and his efforts to create Stonewall Park, a town for LGBTQ members in Nevada that was never realized. Sumpter describes his professional relationship with Schoonmaker as his attorney. He also recalls the early stages for Stonewall Park, including finding a location and struggling to find financial and local support for the town. Lastly, Sumpter talks about Schoonmaker's HIV health issues and his personal thoughts on the LGBTQ community.

Archival Collection

Wendell Jackson at the Cave Nightclub, Las Vegas, Nevada: photograpic prints

Date

1994

Description

From the Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History (PH-00336). Cave nightclub - 5740 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas. Views of Wendell Jackson, female impersonator.

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