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Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada

Identifier

MS-00802

Abstract

This collection is comprised of research files dating from approximately 1980 to 2021 created by Boulder City Nevadan, Dennis McBride, primarily in support of his book, Out of the Neon Closet: A History of Gay Las Vegas on the history of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, gay, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community in Southern Nevada. Materials in this collection also include ephemera and clippings documenting LGBTQ establishments and organizations in Las Vegas, biographies of individuals, and other issues pertinent to the LGBTQ community. This collection also includes some materials about the LGBTQ community and their issues in Northern Nevada. The collection represents McBride's overall efforts to document and preserve the history of the LGBTQ community in Nevada.

Archival Collection

Marge Jacques Papers

Identifier

MS-00438

Abstract

The Marge Jacques Papers (1960-1990) comprise the personal papers of Marge Jacques, a prominent member of the Las Vegas, Nevada gay and lesbian community, and owner of the gay bar, Le Cafe. The papers contain correspondence, licensing records, financial statements, and artifacts from clubs that Jacques owned or managed. Also included are photographs, videotapes, audiotapes, newspaper clippings, and Gipsy Nightclub promotional material.

Archival Collection

Tony James at Goodtimes Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1995-07-25 (approximate)

Description

From the Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History (PH-00336). Tony James (right), drag performer at Goodtimes nightclub in Las Vegas. (1995). Stamped on verso: "Seattle Filmworks Print 13 Roll 52974445 25 JUL 95"

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Kenny Kerr birthday party at Gipsy 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). Kenny Kerr birthday party at Gipsy nightclub, Nov. 24, 1994. Includes Kenny Kerr, drag performers, strippers.

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Albert (Bert) Hood oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00884

Abstract

Oral history interview with Albert Hood conducted by Dennis McBride on June 16, 1998 for the Las Vegas Gay Archives Oral History Project. In this interview Bert Hood discusses his early life, getting married to a woman, joining the army, discovering his sexuality, and the various loves of his life. He also talks about coming to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1962, working at the Sands Hotel as a bartender, serving The Rat Pack, who tipped him generously, cruising at Squires Park, local gay landmarks, and the first drag shows in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

"The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love" film screening in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints

Date

2000-12-01

Description

From the Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History (PH-00336). Opening of the fim "The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love" at the Paradise Cinema. (July 21, 1995).

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Customers at Cave Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints

Date

1994-11

Description

From the Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History (PH-00336). Images from Cave nightclub -5740 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas. Kenny Kerr in beaded gown and star necklace. "Brian" in black jacket & white shirt.

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Hanford Searl oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01664

Abstract

Oral history interview with Hanford Searl conducted by Dennis McBride on November 02, 1996 for the Las Vegas Gay Archives Oral History Project. Searl discusses being gay and the struggles he faced in religion and university before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Imperial Royal Court of the Desert Empire, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints

Date

2002

Description

From the Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History (PH-00336). Imperial Royal Court of the Desert Empire - 2002. Tim Conway as Empror IV; Helen Twelvetrees as Empress IV.

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