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Publications: Las Vegas (gay) history, 2017

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Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada
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Collection Number: MS-00802
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada
Box/Folder: Box 31

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History: Gay: Las Vegas, 1998-2015

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File

Archival Collection

Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00802
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada
Box/Folder: Box 11

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Ron Lawrence oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01070

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ron Lawrence conducted by Dennis McBride on 1997 June 22, July 11, and August 08 for the Las Vegas Gay Archives Oral History Project. In this interview Ron Lawrence discusses his early life, his career, and the gay community in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also discusses gay rights and the AIDs epidemic in the 1980s.

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History of Nursing in Southern Nevada Oral History Project Records

Identifier

MS-00784

Abstract

The History of Nursing in Southern Nevada Oral History Project Records (1965-2014) are comprised of material related to a volunteer project initiative at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Nursing to conduct oral history interviews with nurses who have practiced in Southern Nevada. The collection contains subject files related to the project, as well as audio, video, and transcript files for the interviews. The collection also includes general information on nursing in Southern Nevada such as research papers and documents from the Nevada Nurses Association.

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History of Blue Diamond in Nevada Oral History Project Public Event

Identifier

OH-03449

Abstract

History of Blue Diamond in Nevada Oral History Project Public Event conducted by the Blue Diamond History Committee from approximately 2005 to 2015 for the History of Blue Diamond Village in Nevada Oral History Project. During this event, multiple unidentified individuals narrate the history of Blue Diamond Village in a public event hosted by the Blue Diamond History Committee. Other individuals also share personal stories of their experiences in Blue Diamond Village.

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Gudrun Fonfa oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-02549

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Gudrun Fonfa conducted by Dennis McBride on June 15, 2008 and June 22, 2008 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In these interviews, Fonfa discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1981 and describes the lesbian community at the time. She talks about the founding of organizations to support the rights of the gay community. Fonfa discusses her contributions to Nevadans for Human Rights (NHR) and the development of the gay community. Lastly, Fonfa describes Women United of Nevada (WUN) and the organization's decision to change their mission statement.

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