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Raymond Wilmer at the same-sex marriage rally, Gay and Lesbian Community Center, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image

Date

2013-06-26

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 rally was called at the Center to celebrate the Supreme Court of the United States' overturning of the federal Defense of Marriage Act [DOMA] on June 26, 2013. … For a detailed description of this rally, see Dennis McBride journal entry for July 2, 2013. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: Raymond Wilmer [Center Board of Directors President]

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Arlene Cooper at the same-sex marriage rally, Gay and Lesbian Community Center, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image

Date

2013-06-26

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 rally was called at the Center to celebrate the Supreme Court of the United States' overturning of the federal Defense of Marriage Act [DOMA] on June 26, 2013. … For a detailed description of this rally, see Dennis McBride journal entry for July 2, 2013. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: Arlene Cooper [Center volunteer (1948-2018)]

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Transcript of interview with Ralph Vandersnick by Dennis McBride, October 18, 1997

Date

1997-10-18

Description

Ralph Vandersnick was interviewed on October 18, 1997. Ralph owns Snick's Place, the longest-operating gay bar in Las Vegas and whether he'd agree or not, he's one of the most respected members of the Las Vegas gay community.

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Various political figures and community members stand by the "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign with rainbow-colored lights in celebration of Las Vegas Gay Pride Week: digital image

Date

2013-08-30

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: In recognition of Gay Pride Week the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority changed the bulbs outlining the Welcome to Las Vegas sign from yellow to rainbow-colored. For a detailed description of this event, see Dennis McBride journal entry for September 8, 2013. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: unidentified man; Chris Giunchigliani [Clark County Commissioner, District E, Democrat]; Dina Titus [U. S. House of Representatives-NV, Democrat]; Ernie Yuen [Southern Nevada Association of Pride Board of Directors member]; unidentified show boy; Miss Gay Las Vegas [see Vegas Seven magazine, November 21, 2013, pp. 16-21]; Nelson Araujo [representative from U. S. Senator-NV Harry Reid's office; Democrat (gay)]; Teresa Benitez-Thompson [Nevada State Assemblywoman, District 27, Democrat]; James Healey [Nevada State Assemblyman, District 35, Democrat (gay)]; Heidi Swank [Nevada State Assemblywoman, District 16, Democrat]; unidentified man; David Parks [Nevada State Senator, District 7, Democrat (gay)]; unidentified man; unidentified man; Larry Edwards [African American female impersonator]; unidentified Asian man

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Various political figures and community members stand by the "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign with rainbow-colored lights in celebration of Las Vegas Gay Pride Week: digital image

Date

2013-08-30

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: In recognition of Gay Pride Week the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority changed the bulbs outlining the Welcome to Las Vegas sign from yellow to rainbow-colored. For a detailed description of this event, see Dennis McBride journal entry for September 8, 2013. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: unidentified man; Chris Giunchigliani [Clark County Commissioner, District E, Democrat]; Dina Titus [U. S. House of Representatives-NV, Democrat]; Ernie Yuen [Southern Nevada Association f Pride Board of Directors member]; unidentified show boy; Miss Gay Las Vegas [see Vegas Seven magazine, November 21, 2013, pp. 16-21]; Nelson Araujo [representative from U. S. Senator-NV Harry Reid's office; Democrat (gay)]; Teresa Benitez-Thompson [Nevada State Assemblywoman, District 27, Democrat]; James Healey [Nevada State Assemblyman, District 35, Democrat (gay)]; Heidi Swank [Nevada State Assemblywoman, District 16, Democrat]; unidentified man; David Parks [Nevada State Senator, District 7, Democrat (gay)]; unidentified man; unidentified man; Larry Edwards [African American female impersonator]; unidentified Asian man

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Rick May oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01232

Abstract

Oral history interview with Rick May conducted by Dennis McBride on December 29, 2001 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. May begins by discussing his upbringing in Texas, what it was like growing up knowing he was gay while living in a conservative area, and the moment he accepted his sexuality. May describes some of his early sexual experiences with other men and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada, so that he could contribute to the gay community. May details attending and organizing gay pride events in Las Vegas, participating in the gay community, and starting his own gay-friendly business, named "R & R Sorted Sundries." May also discusses his work as a nurse.

Archival Collection

Set of photographs including Doolittle Preschool & Easter, Voice staff, Sorority - Fitzgerald at Dunes, Aaron Williams' party at Penguin Club, A.M. & N. Alumni, and Jimmy Gay

Date

1970

Archival Collection

Description

Photographer's notations: Oct. 70, Doolittle Preschool & Easter, Voice staff, Sorority - Fitzgerald at Dunes, A. Williams' party at Penguin Club, A.M. &N. Alumni, Jimmy Gay.

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