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Lori Lipman Brown oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02537

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lori Lipman Brown conducted by Dennis McBride on September 12, 2005 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, Brown discusses Question 2 in the Nevada state elections of 2000 and 2002, which added an amendment to the Nevada constitution that banned same-sex marriage. Brown describes the process of introducing legislation that advocated for equal rights for the gay community and an incident where parties opposing her efforts hired a spy to observe her work. Lastly, Brown talks about the involvement of the Church of Latter-Day Saints and their opposition to same-sex marriage.

Archival Collection

George Smith oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02566

Abstract

Oral history interview with George Smith conducted by Dennis McBride on June 28, 2002 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, Smith discusses his life as a priest of the Christian Orthodox church and a gay man. He describes his experiences living in an Orthodox monastery, his interactions with the gay community of Las Vegas, Nevada since the 1960s, and other gay priests Smith has known. Smith also details bringing in speakers for talks with his gay congregation to provide information on topics including sexually transmitted diseases and careers. He concludes by discussing his involvement with gay student groups at the University of Nevada, 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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Las Vegas LGBTQ Community Center of Southern Nevada Audiovisual Collection

Identifier

MS-01098

Abstract

The Las Vegas LGBTQ Community Center of Southern Nevada Audiovisual Collection contains seventeen VHS tapes which contain recordings of "Beyond the Rainbow" a Gay and Lesbian Center of Southern Nevada Cable show; the LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada 1998 and 1999 Honorariums; and news program relating to "Pride Ride 2000." "Beyond the Rainbow" was a weekly cable show sponsored by the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada created not just to reach the LGBTQ+ community, but anyone interested in learning more about the community and the issues faced by its members. Programming explored a number of topics including employment, personal safety, families, relationships, diversity, and spirituality.

Archival Collection

Unidentified bartender, Spotlight Lounge in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1998 (year approximate)

Description

From the Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History (PH-00336). Unidentified Spotlight Lounge bartender, c. 1998.

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Vincent Frey (identified on the right) in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

2001 (year approximate) to 2002 (year approximate)

Description

From the Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History (PH-00336). Vincent Frey at right. (c. 2001-2002).

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David Parks oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02560

Abstract

Oral history interview with David Parks conducted by Dennis McBride on January 31, 2007 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, Parks, a member of the Nevada senate, discusses working on a Nevada anti-bullying bill and a family fairness bill, which stated that any two persons could have another person as a recipient beneficiary. Park describes dealing with opposition to the family fairness bill with some people arguing that it changes the traditional definition of family. Parks recalls running against a man with a similar name, David F. Parks, in a 2002 legislative assembly election.

Archival Collection

Buffalo Exchange Clothing Store in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints

Date

1993 to 2002

Description

From the Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History (PH-00336). Buffalo Exchange (used clothing sotre) - 4110 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas. Views of the staff.

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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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Eagle Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints

Date

1995

Description

From the Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual, and Transgender History (PH-00336). Eagle (nightclub) - 3430 E. Tropicana, LV. (1995). Includes Mark Baysa, John Smith (bartender). Images of customers.

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