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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

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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Party Gras Las Vegas '99: photographic prints

Date

1999-05-08

Description

From the Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History (PH-00336). Party Gras Las Vegas '99, a Mardi Gras Ball at the Holiday Inn Emerald Springs (2-28-99). See photo #0098.

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

Date

1994 to 1995

Description

From the Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History (PH-00336). Lace Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada (aka Angles-n-Curves; Angles-n-Lace) 4633 Paradise Road, Las Vegas. 1994-95.

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Customers at Lock, Stock, and Leather store in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints

Date

1995

Description

From the Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History (PH-00336). Lock, Stock, and Leather (4640 Paradise Ro., Suite 10, Las Vegas). 1995. Images include Mary Rassmussen aka "Murphy"

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Ann Occhi (identified third from right) 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). Ann Occhi (2nd from right). (1994).

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Get Booked Financial Records

Identifier

MS-00473

Abstract

The Get Booked Financial Records (1993-1998) comprise the early business records of Get Booked, a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) bookstore located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The collection documents the initial purchase of the business as well as monthly financial records and promotional coupons.

Archival Collection

Cathy Scott oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02565

Abstract

Oral history interview with Cathy Scott conducted by Dennis McBride on December 12, 2006 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, Scott discusses reporting about the murder of Roger Jameson, a gay man who was found dead outside of a gay bar in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 25, 1995. Scott describes the scene upon her arrival and her initial reactions to the homicide. She talks about the issue of homophobia in Las Vegas at the time and explains that other newspaper publications would not want to cover this story because this was not seen as a serious issue. Lastly, Scott talks about the double life that Jameson lived and how the public reacted to his story.

Archival Collection

Mario Gutierrez-Lopez and Michael Lowey talking at a Lesbian and Gay Academic Union party, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic slide, 1984 November

Level of Description

Item

Archival Collection

Christie Young Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00350
Collection Name: Christie Young Papers
Box/Folder: Box 02

Archival Component

Members of the Lesbian and Gay Academic Union of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas at a pool party in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic slide, 1985 July

Level of Description

Item

Archival Collection

Christie Young Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00350
Collection Name: Christie Young Papers
Box/Folder: Box 02

Archival Component

Michael Loewy, Arlene, and Will Collins at a Christmas party for Lesbian and Gay Academic Union members, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic slide, 1983 December

Level of Description

Item

Archival Collection

Christie Young Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00350
Collection Name: Christie Young Papers
Box/Folder: Box 02

Archival Component