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Phipps, Christopher, 1959-

Chris Phipps was born November 1, 1959 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was homeschooled until the age of 12, when he went to boarding school in New England. After graduating high school in 1977, he moved to California and came out as gay. Phipps stopped attending college for a few years to regain his social life, but he returned and received his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Utah in 1986.

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Dina Titus, Chris Giunchigliani, and David Parks attend the 45th anniversary celebration of the American Civil Liberties Union Nevada chapter at the Bali Hai Golf Club, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image

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2011-09-30

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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: This event celebrated the 45th anniversary of the founding of the American Civil Liberties Union - NV, and was the occasion for presenting Clark County Commissioner [District E, Democrat] Chris Giunchigliani with the 2011 Emilie Wanderer Civil Libertarian Award. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: Dina Titus [U. S. Representative - NV (Democrat)]; Chris Giunchigliani [Clark County Commissioner, District E, Democrat]; David Parks [Nevada State Senator, District 7, Democrat (gay)]; unidentified woman

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Dina Titus, Chris Giunchigliani, and David Parks attend the 45th anniversary celebration of the American Civil Liberties Union Nevada chapter at the Bali Hai Golf Club, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital image

Date

2011-09-30

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: This event celebrated the 45th anniversary of the founding of the American Civil Liberties Union - NV, and was the occasion for presenting Clark County Commissioner [District E, Democrat] Chris Giunchigliani with the 2011 Emilie Wanderer Civil Libertarian Award. Individuals identified by the donor, Dennis McBride: Dina Titus [U. S. Representative - NV (Democrat)]; Chris Giunchigliani [Clark County Commissioner, District E, Democrat]; David Parks [Nevada State Senator, District 7, Democrat (gay)]; unidentified woman

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May, Rick L.

Rick May is a gay activist and mental health advocate in and around Las Vegas. He was born on May 30, 1952 in Amherst, Texas. His family owned a ranch in Sudan, Texas. After graduating, he moved around Texas for some years before moving to Las Vegas in 1982. He then became an active member of the LGBTQ+ community in Las Vegas, organizing many Pride events and eventually opening his own business, R and R Sundries.

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