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Kenny Kerr birthday party at Gipsy Nightclub: photographic print, approximately 1994 November 24

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<em>Las Vegas Bugle</em> Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History
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Collection Number: PH-00336
Collection Name: Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History
Box/Folder: Folder 05

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National Coming Out Day at Wet 'n' Wild: photographic print, approximately 1995 October 01

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<em>Las Vegas Bugle</em> Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History
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Collection Number: PH-00336
Collection Name: Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History
Box/Folder: Folder 06

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The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love film screening: photographic print, approximately 1995 July 21

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<em>Las Vegas Bugle</em> Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History
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Collection Number: PH-00336
Collection Name: Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History
Box/Folder: Folder 06

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Safer Sex party at Angles-n-Lace fundraiser: photographic print, approximately 1995 August 05

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<em>Las Vegas Bugle</em> Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History
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Collection Number: PH-00336
Collection Name: Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History
Box/Folder: Folder 06

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Unidentified bartender, Spotlight Lounge: photographic print and negative, approximately 1998

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<em>Las Vegas Bugle</em> Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History
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Collection Number: PH-00336
Collection Name: Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History
Box/Folder: Folder 07, Box SH-033

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Dennis McBride Personal Papers

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MS-01099

Abstract

The Dennis McBride Personal Papers (approximately 1920-2023) contain the papers of local historian and activist Dennis McBride. Papers include correspondence between McBride and many prominent members of the Las Vegas, Nevada LGBTQ community; financial and employment records from McBride's time at University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Nevada State Museum; publications, press, and research surrounding McBride's numerous written works, unpublished and published; and family history, correspondence, and other personal documents. The collection also contains McBride's detailed personal date books and diaries that span multiple decades. Some audiovisual material and correspondence exist as digital files.

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McBride, Dennis

Dennis McBride grew up in Boulder City, Nevada, and received both his BA and MA from UNLV. He is well-known as an expert in the history of Hoover Dam and has done several histories of Boulder City. He has chronicled and collected the history of the LGBTQ community in Las Vegas since the late 1970s, and his work culminated in the manuscript "Life in the Neon Closet: A History of Gay Las Vegas" published in 2017.

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James Healey, Heidi Swank, Ruben Kihuen, Kelvin Atkinson, Tony Clark, and Mother Loosey Lust Bea Lady (Tracy Skinner) and others attend the Club Metro bar grand opening, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image

Date

2013-07-20

Description

From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Notes from the donor, Dennis McBride: Kelvin Atkinson came out on the floor of the Nevada Senate on April 22, 2013 while arguing against the state's proscription of same-sex marriage. On October 9, 2014 Atkinson and his partner, Sherwood Howard, became the first same-sex couple to marry in Nevada. Atkinson resigned his office on March 5, 2019 over accusations he misappropriated campaign funds for his personal use. He was convicted of fraud and sentenced to prison on July 18, 2019. ... Ruben Kihuen was later elected to the U. S. House of Representatives from Nevada's District 4. Accused of sexual misconduct he did not seek re-election in 2018. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: James Healey [Nevada State Assemblyman, District 35, Democrat (gay)]; Heidi Swank [Nevada State Assemblywoman, District 16, Democrat]; Ruben Kihuen [Nevada State Assemblyman, District 10, Democrat]; Kelvin Atkinson [Nevada State Senator, District 4, African American, Democrat (gay)]; unidentified Club Metro owner; Mother Loosey Lust Bea Lady [aka Tracy Skinner (Sin Sity Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence)]; unidentified man; Tony Clark; unidentified Sin Sity Sister

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James Healey, Heidi Swank, Ruben Kihuen, Kelvin Atkinson, Tony Clark, and Mother Loosey Lust Bea Lady (Tracy Skinner) and others attend the Club Metro bar grand opening, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image

Date

2013-07-20

Description

From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263) -- LGBTQ+ events and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada -- Digital images file. Notes from the donor, Dennis McBride: Kelvin Atkinson came out on the floor of the Nevada Senate on April 22, 2013 while arguing against the state's proscription of same-sex marriage. On October 9, 2014 Atkinson and his partner, Sherwood Howard, became the first same-sex couple to marry in Nevada. Atkinson resigned his office on March 5, 2019 over accusations he misappropriated campaign funds for his personal use. He was convicted of fraud and sentenced to prison on July 18, 2019. ... Ruben Kihuen was later elected to the U. S. House of Representatives from Nevada's District 4. Accused of sexual misconduct he did not seek re-election in 2018. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: James Healey [Nevada State Assemblyman, District 35, Democrat (gay)]; Heidi Swank [Nevada State Assemblywoman, District 16, Democrat]; Ruben Kihuen [Nevada State Assemblyman, District 10, Democrat]; Kelvin Atkinson [Nevada State Senator, District 4, African American, Democrat (gay)]; unidentified Club Metro owner; unidentified man; Mother Loosey Lust Bea Lady [aka Tracy Skinner (Sin Sity Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence)]; unidentified man; Tony Clark; unidentified Sin Sity Sister

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