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Kendall Stagg oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01754

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Kendall Stagg oral history interview conducted by Dennis McBride on January 11, 2002 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In the interview, Stagg discusses his early life in Utah, his religious upbringing, coming out as gay, and his involvement with the gay community in Reno, Nevada. He also talks about running for Nevada State Assembly District 32 in 2000 as one of Nevada's youngest openly gay politicians. Lastly, Stagg recalls his time as president of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Student Union in University of Nevada, Reno and co-founding Reno’s first Gay Pride parades in 1999.

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Wes Aldridge, unidentified, Charles Yelverton, unidentified, unidentified, Mark Strain, unidentified, unidentified, unidentified, Michael Loewy, and Ralph Conrad attending 1984 Los Angeles Gay Pride Parade, Los Angeles, California (identified from left to right): photographic print, 1984 July 01

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Dennis McBride Collection on Las Vegas, Nevada LGBTQ Organizations
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Collection Number: MS-01114
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Collection on Las Vegas, Nevada LGBTQ Organizations
Box/Folder: Box 01

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Wes Aldridge, unidentified, Charles Yelverton, unidentified, unidentified, Mark Strain, unidentified, unidentified, unidentified, Michael Loewy, and Ralph Conrad attending 1984 Los Angeles Gay Pride Parade, Los Angeles, California (identified from left to right): photographic print, 1984 July 01

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Dennis McBride Collection on Las Vegas, Nevada LGBTQ Organizations
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Collection Number: MS-01114
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Collection on Las Vegas, Nevada LGBTQ Organizations
Box/Folder: Box 01

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Lee Martin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02557

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lee Martin conducted by Dennis McBride on May 01, 2013 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, Martin discusses his involvement with the Nevada Gay Action League and the Pacifica Hotel, an effort to open a gay resort in Las Vegas, Nevada during the mid 1980s. He describes managing Paradise Bookstore, a bookstore for gay literature, in downtown Las Vegas. Lastly, Martin discusses other gay businesses that he was involved with in Las Vegas.

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Members of the Lesbian and Gay Academic Union gathered on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus. Back row: Debbie Vasquez, Cory Chaney, Sue Chaney, front row: John Snoddy, Alan Wells, David Adams, Will Collins (identified from left to right): photographic slide, 1983 September

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Christie Young Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00350
Collection Name: Christie Young Papers
Box/Folder: Box 02

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George Smith oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02566

Abstract

Oral history interview with George Smith conducted by Dennis McBride on June 28, 2002 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, Smith discusses his life as a priest of the Christian Orthodox church and a gay man. He describes his experiences living in an Orthodox monastery, his interactions with the gay community of Las Vegas, Nevada since the 1960s, and other gay priests Smith has known. Smith also details bringing in speakers for talks with his gay congregation to provide information on topics including sexually transmitted diseases and careers. He concludes by discussing his involvement with gay student groups at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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Ron Lawrence oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01070

Abstract

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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Rick May oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01232

Abstract

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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Many of the original members of the Valley View Golf Club. From left to right: Willie "Punch" Hughes, Marshall Branch, Mr. Caperton, unknown, Jonas Geran (Barber), Henry Moore, Willie Brewster, Jim Roberts, unknown, Andy Breuner, James B. McMillan, unknown, Lorenzo Calhoun, and Jimmie Gay, 1958

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Marie and James B. McMillan Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00334
Collection Name: Marie and James B. McMillan Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 01

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