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Gipsy Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints

Date

1995

Description

From the Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History (PH-00336). Gipsy (nightclub) - Las Vegas, (1995).

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Founding members (Christie Young, David Adams, Dennis McBride, Rick May, Mike Loewy, Julian Martin-Perez, and Wil Collins) of the Gay Academic Union of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas posed on the balcony of the Moyer Student Union over a marquee announcing "Gay Pride Week / May 6 & 14": photographic prints, 1983 May

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File

Archival Collection

Ron Lawrence Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00424
Collection Name: Ron Lawrence Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Box SH-049

Archival Component

Las Vegas, Nevada LGBTQ Collection

Identifier

MS-00251

Abstract

The Las Vegas, Nevada Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) Collection documents the social and political activities of Las Vegas, Nevada's LGBTQ community from 1955 to 2020. The collection includes hundreds of newspaper articles about LGBTQ issues, ranging from AIDS to Nevada legislation. The collection also documents the presence of the LGBTQ community in Las Vegas, including material from gay bars, nightclubs, social clubs, advocacy and political organizations, entertainers, and student groups. Previously known as the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Collection.

Archival Collection

Ken Christmas, "Mr. Las Vegas Leather, 2001": photographic prints

Date

2001

Description

From the Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History (PH-00336). Ken Christmas "Mr. Las Vegas Leather 2001"

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Transcript of interview with Kenny Kerr by Dennis McBride, May 29 & 30, 2001

Date

2001-05-29
2001-05-30

Archival Collection

Description

In the years following this interview, Kerr continued entertaining, although he never returned to the Las Vegas Strip. Kerr performed at OUTfest Phoenix, at Palm Springs’ Awesome August celebrations, Las Vegas’ National Coming Out Day event, and for the Gay and Lesbian Community Center’s Youth Service’s Division. Kerr also gave shows at small bars and restaurants such as Café Nicolle and DeStefano’s in Las Vegas, the Wilde Goose in Cathedral City, California, and the Plush Room in San Francisco. There were rumors that Kerr was set to replace emcee Joey Arias in Cirque du Soliel [2004] and Frank Marino in La Cage [2005], but neither turned out to be true. Instead, Kerr performed in such local gay nightclubs as Flex, Sasha’s, Krave, Suede, and, on July 31, 2012, at the Onyx Theatre in Commercial Center. In 2006, Kerr made peace with his former rival, Frank Marino. Kerr’s son, Kristin Vidal, made Kenny a grandfather with his own son, Alexander. It was clear during his July 2012 performan

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Get Booked Financial Records

Identifier

MS-00473

Abstract

The Get Booked Financial Records (1993-1998) comprise the early business records of Get Booked, a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) bookstore located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The collection documents the initial purchase of the business as well as monthly financial records and promotional coupons.

Archival Collection

Choices Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints

Date

1995

Description

From the Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History (PH-00336). Choices (nightclub) - 1729 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas. Includes Michelle Holiday tending bar.

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Flex Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints

Date

1995

Description

From the Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History (PH-00336). Images - Flex (nightclub) - 4371 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas. Two bartenders are also pictured.

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Dennis McBride and Deneen "Dee" Atwood protest the passage of Proposition 8 at the Gay and Lesbian Community Center, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image

Date

2008-11-15

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 first of two rallies based at the Center was called to protest passage of California's anti-same-sex marriage legislation, Proposition 8, in early November 2008. For details of the two rallies see Dennis McBride journal entries November 16, November 23, and December 21, 2008. McBride's thumb is wrapped from an accident he had the morning of November 15, 2008 when he severed his tendon on a broken wine glass. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: Dennis McBride; Deneen "Dee" Atwood

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Dennis McBride and Deneen "Dee" Atwood protest the passage of Proposition 8 at the Gay and Lesbian Community Center, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image

Date

2008-11-15

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 first of two rallies based at the Center was called to protest passage of California's anti-same-sex marriage legislation, Proposition 8, in early November 2008. For details of the two rallies see Dennis McBride journal entries November 16, November 23, and December 21, 2008. McBride's thumb is wrapped from an accident he had the morning of November 15, 2008 when he severed his tendon on a broken wine glass. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: Dennis McBride; Deneen "Dee" Atwood

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