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S. J. Johnson oral history interview
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Oral history interview with S. J. Johnson conducted by Claytee D. White on May 24, 2016 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview, Johnson discusses his early life in Indianapolis, Indiana and living on his family's farm. He recalls joining the United States Air Force, adjusting to life outside of the family farm, and experiencing discrimination while serving. Johnson talks about being stationed in Panama, joining the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), and becoming a military officer. Later, Johnson discusses his move to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1982, attending the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and obtaining his teaching license. Lastly, Johnson talks about the importance of education.
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Las Vegas Gay Guide, 1980-1983
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Las Vegas, Nevada LGBTQ Collection
Box/Folder: Box 04
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Gay Pride celebration, 1999
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Las Vegas Bugle Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History
Box/Folder: Box 03
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Parking lot at Gay Pride: photographic print
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Archival Collection
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Gay Pride 1997 (Dennis McBride, photographer) Gay Pride 1997 at Sunset Park; parking lot.
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Lock, Stock and Leather shop booth at Gay Pride: photographic print
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Archival Collection
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A used condom in the parking lot at Gay Pride: photographic print
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Archival Collection
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Organizations: Las Vegas Gay and Lesbian Chorus, 1999-2002
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada
Box/Folder: Box 20
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Organizations: Las Vegas Lesbian and Gay Pride Association, 1992
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada
Box/Folder: Box 20
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Publications: Las Vegas Gay Yellow Pages, 2003-2004
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada
Box/Folder: Box 22
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Entertainment: Parties: Gay Days and Nights Las Vegas, 2008
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada
Box/Folder: Box 09
Archival Component