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UNLV Center for Social Justice Records

Identifier

UA-00033

Abstract

The UNLV Center for Social Justice (CSJ) Records (2015-2016) are primarily comprised of postcards and fliers advertising events hosted and sponsored by CSJ at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Events advertised include the Stand Up. Speak Out. event series. This series aligned with Latin heritage celebrations; LGBTQIAA student, staff, and faculty luncheon; Transvisible: The Bamby Salcedo Story documentary movie viewing; Pozole con MEChA, an educational event about issues affecting the Xicanx community; and Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), which the center styled as "Dia de lxs Muertxs." The collection also includes a promotional poster and participant manual for the 2016 Cultural Leadership Retreat hosted by CSJ.

Archival Collection

Collins, Will, 1953-

Entertainer Will Collins founded the Gay Academic Union [GAU] at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Collins is renowned today as the world's best Liberace impersonator. Collins came to Las Vegas in 1982 from Arizona State University in Tempe to pursue a degree in business. Dacoda Clayton Collins is Will Collins' child.

Person

Biography: Henry, Timothy, 2021

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00802
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada
Box/Folder: Box 35

Archival Component

Orr, William T., 1917-2002

Bio taken from Wiki: "William T. Orr (September 27, 1917 – December 25, 2002) was an American television producer associated with a series of western and detective programs of the 1950s-1970s. On most of his Warner Bros.series, he was billed as "Wm. T. Orr."  Orr began his career as an actor; his film credits included The Mortal Storm, The Gay Sisters, and The Big Street."

Person

National Coming Out Day Poster, 1998 October 10

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File

Archival Collection

Strutt Hurley Collection on the Southern Nevada Association of Pride, Inc. (SNAPI) and Las Vegas Gay Pride
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Collection Number: MS-00466
Collection Name: Strutt Hurley Collection on the Southern Nevada Association of Pride, Inc. (SNAPI) and Las Vegas Gay Pride
Box/Folder: Oversized Box SH-077

Archival Component

National Coming Out Day Poster, 1999 October 09

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Strutt Hurley Collection on the Southern Nevada Association of Pride, Inc. (SNAPI) and Las Vegas Gay Pride
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00466
Collection Name: Strutt Hurley Collection on the Southern Nevada Association of Pride, Inc. (SNAPI) and Las Vegas Gay Pride
Box/Folder: Oversized Box SH-077

Archival Component