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The Wheel Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, December 22, 1976

Date

1976-12-22

Archival Collection

Description

Newsletter issued by the Las Vegas Rotary Club

Text

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

Gay Kauffman Nevada Test Site Papers

Identifier

MS-00535

Abstract

The collection includes materials from the Nevada Test Site (1955-1967) including newsletters published by the Reynolds Electrical & Engineering Co., Inc. and photographs of Southern Nevada flora, fauna, and archaeology. It also includes photographs of test explosions at the Nevada Test Site, as well as photographs documenting a visit from North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) officials and a visit from John F. Kennedy to the Nevada Test Site. The collection also contains an oversized poster of an atomic explosion and one of a nuclear rocket development station.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Chabad of Las Vegas Memoriam, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 2016

Date

2016-09-22

Description

Memoriam lights honoring those who have passed as seen in the sanctuary of the Chabad of Las Vegas at 1261 Arville Street.

Image

Photograph of Chabad of Las Vegas Memoriam, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 2016

Date

2016-09-22

Description

Memoriam lights honoring those who have passed as seen in the sanctuary of the Chabad of Las Vegas at 1261 Arville Street.

Image

Musical group performing at Gay Pride: photographic print

Date

1998-04-25

Description

Gay Pride 1998 at Sunset Park. Photographer: Dennis McBride. Musical Performer: Back Alley Sally. (4-25-98)

Image

Dorothy Frassmann oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00619

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dorothy Frassmann conducted by Dennis McBride on September 21, 1997 for the Las Vegas Gay Archives Oral History Project. Frassmann discusses her upbringing from New York, Canada, and Las Vegas, Nevada, notably as a lesbian.

Archival Collection

H. Edward (Eddie) Anderson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00035

Abstract

Oral history interview with Eddie Anderson conducted by Dennis McBride on October 11 and 14, 2000 for the Las Vegas Gay Archives Oral History Project. Anderson speaks about his role in advocating for LGBT rights, specifically his participation in the various political and social movements during previous decades. Additionally, Anderson speaks about his experiences and involvement with the Democratic Party and the various individuals and political figures who assisted with his cause.

Archival Collection

Las Vegas Mayor candidate Oscar Goodman on stage at Gay Pride, image 006: photographic print

Date

1999-05-08

Description

Gay Pride 1999 (Dennis McBride, photographer) (5-8-99) Las Vegas Mayor candidate Oscar Goodman at Sunset Park.

Image

Las Vegas Mayor candidate Oscar Goodman on stage at Gay Pride, image 007: photographic print

Date

1999-05-08

Description

Gay Pride 1999 (Dennis McBride, photographer) (5-8-99) Las Vegas Mayor candidate Oscar Goodman at Sunset Park.

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