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Rev. Dr. Maureen Mackey oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01177

Abstract

Oral history interview with Maureen Mackey conducted by Dennis McBride on January 10, 1998 for the Las Vegas Gay Archives Oral History Project. Mackey discusses stories about her life and spiritual journey as a lesbian reverend and reveals her experiences of discriminatory treatment of gay people by traditional religion.

Archival Collection

Tamara Pickett Papers

Identifier

MS-00467

Abstract

The Tamara Pickett Papers (1977-1998) are comprised of materials related to the experiences of transgendered individuals in America. The collection includes transgender publications, scientific articles about sex reassignment surgery, and informational material provided to Pickett from various doctors as she planned her own sexual reassignment surgery.

Archival Collection

Cave Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1994

Description

From the Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History (PH-00336). Cave Nightclub -5740 West Charleston - Las Vegas (1994). Go-go boy Adam. Stamp on verso: "Donna Michelle Porter Photography Las Vegas NV (702) 222-8306"

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Get Booked Bookstore 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). Get Booked (bookstore - 4643 S. Paradise Rd. [Road], Las Vegas) June 27, 1995. Autograph reception for the book, Pink Highways, by the Mad Monks. Images include store owner Wes Miller, mgr. [manager]. Raul Mangubat; Mad Monks James Crotty and Minchael Lane.

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Christopher Phipps oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01481

Abstract

Oral history interview with Chris Phipps conducted by Dennis McBride on November 16, 1998 for the Las Vegas Gay Archives Oral History Project. Phipps talks about coming to terms being a gay man in California, being involved with the Apollo Spa and Health center, and becoming a lawyer.

Archival Collection

Ida Browder Kelley oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02554

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ida Browder Kelley conducted by Dennis McBride on April 21, 2004 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, Kelley discusses how she met the former Lieutenant Governor of Nevada, Fred S. Alward, through her mother, who was active in politics. Kelley talks about her own thoughts about Alward, including the type of person he was and how he carried himself. Kelley later describes her own experience in politics including attending session meetings and campaigning.

Archival Collection

"Tommy" oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02056

Abstract

Oral history interview with "Tommy" conducted by Dennis McBride on April 28, 1998 for the Las Vegas Gay Archives Oral History Project. Thompson discusses his life as a gay man, his parents’ acceptance despite being heavily religious, and writing poems for the Las Vegas Bugle for many years.

Archival Collection

Christie Young Papers

Identifier

MS-00350

Abstract

The Christie Young Papers are comprised of Young's personal papers and journals between 1982 and 2011. These journals document Young's arrival to Las Vegas, Nevada and her involvement in several nascent Las Vegas lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) organizations from 1982 to 1985 such as UNLV's Lesbian and Gay Academic Union (LGAU). The collection also includes materials related to her life in San Diego from 1985 to 1995. The collection also includes typed transcripts of all journal entries that relate to the Las Vegas LGBTQ community.

Archival Collection

Kevin M. Kelly oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-01003

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Kevin M. Kelly conducted by Dennis McBride on September 08 and 22; and November 10, 2000 for the Las Vegas Gay Archives Oral History Project. In the interviews, Kelly talks about his family and early life in Boston, Massachusetts with a focus on his Catholic upbringing. He recalls his law education, serving in the United States Army during the Vietnam War for eleven years, and discovering his sexuality in 1966 while working in the Boston City Hospital. Kelly then describes being discharged from the military due to allegations of being gay, and his family's reaction. He then recalls moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1978, where he was involved in a robbery and shooting incident with a male sex worker in 1982. Kelly goes on to recall the trial that proceed the incident and how it publicly outed him. He details how he was charged with felony sodomy and ultimately lost his job as a result of the trial. Finally, he talks about serving on a task force to investigate bias in Nevada's court system in 1992 and being honored in 1994 by the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada for his work.

Archival Collection