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Rick May oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Rick May conducted by Dennis McBride on December 29, 2001 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. May begins by discussing his upbringing in Texas, what it was like growing up knowing he was gay while living in a conservative area, and the moment he accepted his sexuality. May describes some of his early sexual experiences with other men and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada, so that he could contribute to the gay community. May details attending and organizing gay pride events in Las Vegas, participating in the gay community, and starting his own gay-friendly business, named "R & R Sorted Sundries." May also discusses his work as a nurse.
Archival Collection
Photograph of an aerial view of downtown Las Vegas (Nev.), January 22, 1947
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Archival Collection
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Jan Jones oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Jan Jones conducted by Dennis McBride on March 26, 1998 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, Jones discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1981 and describes the car dealership commercials she was involved in with Kenny Kerr in the 1980s. Jones recalls the No Hate rallies that were organized in Nevada to support gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. She then talks about the backlash she received as Mayor of Las Vegas because of her support for the gay community.
Archival Collection
Banquet, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1990s (folder 1 of 1), image 22
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#58808: Las Vegas Lean - Eating Right Event, 1991 January 22
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (1990s)
Box/Folder: N/A
Archival Component
Disabled American Veterans, North Las Vegas, Nevada, 1973 May 22
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: North Las Vegas Library Photograph Collection on North Las Vegas, Nevada
Box/Folder: Folder 19
Archival Component
Photograph of a building on Washington St, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 1960
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Archival Collection
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Letter from Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas) to H. H. Larson (Los Angeles), May 22, 1940
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Archival Collection
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Discussion of the necessity of keeping down weeds around the reservoirs and settling ponds at Las Vegas Springs to avoid fires.
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Las Vegas Gay and Lesbian Chorus in the Gay Pride parade: photographic print
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Archival Collection
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