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Kelvin Atkinson at the LGBTQ African American community panel discussion at the Gay and Lesbian Community Center, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image
Date
2016-02-23
Archival Collection
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: 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: Kelvin Atkinson [Nevada State Senator, District 4, Democrat (gay)]
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Kelvin Atkinson at the LGBTQ African American community panel discussion at the Gay and Lesbian Community Center, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image
Date
2016-02-23
Archival Collection
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: 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: Kelvin Atkinson [Nevada State Senator, District 4, Democrat (gay)]
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Kelvin Atkinson at the LGBTQ African American community panel discussion at the Gay and Lesbian Community Center, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image
Date
2016-02-23
Archival Collection
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: 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: Kelvin Atkinson [Nevada State Senator, District 4, Democrat (gay)]
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Kelvin Atkinson at the LGBTQ African American community panel discussion at the Gay and Lesbian Community Center, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image
Date
2016-02-23
Archival Collection
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: 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: Kelvin Atkinson [Nevada State Senator, District 4, Democrat (gay)]
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Southern Nevada Gay & Lesbian Historical Society Quarterly Journal premiere issue, 1998 July
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Bill Schafer Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00874
Collection Name: Bill Schafer Papers
Box/Folder: Box 01
Collection Name: Bill Schafer Papers
Box/Folder: Box 01
Archival Component
Lesbians and lesbian issues: Rise 'n' Shine [club/retreat], 1999
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada
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Collection Number: MS-00802
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada
Box/Folder: Box 12
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada
Box/Folder: Box 12
Archival Component
Lesbians and lesbian issues: Womyn's Festival, UNLV, 1993-1994
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File
Archival Collection
Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada
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Collection Number: MS-00802
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada
Box/Folder: Box 12
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada
Box/Folder: Box 12
Archival Component
Nevada State Senator Pat Spearman at the Pulse Nightclub (Orlando, Florida) mass shooting vigil at the Gay and Lesbian Community Center, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image
Date
2016-06-12
Archival Collection
Description
From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: Pat Spearman [Nevada State Senator, District 1, Democrat (African American; lesbian)]; James Healey [former Nevada State Assemblyman, District 35, Democrat (gay)]
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Proclamation, City of Las Vegas, Nevada, Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada Day, 2014 October 15
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Las Vegas, Nevada LGBTQ Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00251
Collection Name: Las Vegas, Nevada LGBTQ Collection
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 14
Collection Name: Las Vegas, Nevada LGBTQ Collection
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 14
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Joshua Smithman and Dan Smithman at the protest of the passage of Proposition 8 at the Gay and Lesbian Community Center, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image
Date
2008-12-13
Archival Collection
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 second 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. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: Joshua Smithman and Dan Smithman
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