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Ron Lawrence oral history interview
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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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Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youth Group booth at Gay Pride: photographic print
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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.
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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.
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Las Vegas Gay and Lesbian Chorus performing at Gay Pride, image 002: photographic print
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Las Vegas Gay and Lesbian Chorus performing at Gay Pride, image 003: photographic print
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"Tommy" oral history interview
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Oral history interview with "Tommy" conducted by Dennis McBride on April 28, 1998 for the Las Vegas Gay Archives Oral History Project. Thompson discusses his life as a gay man, his parents’ acceptance despite being heavily religious, and writing poems for the Las Vegas Bugle for many years.
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Gay and Lesbian Caucus of the Clark County Teachers' Association booth at Gay Pride: photographic print
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Las Vegas Gay and Lesbian Chorus performing at Gay Pride, image 001: photographic print
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Nevada Gay Rodeo Association float in the third annual Gay Pride parade: photographic print
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