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Rodney Sumpter oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Rodney Sumpter conducted by Dennis McBride on January 20, 2004 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, Sumpter discusses Fred Schoonmaker, a Reno, Nevada gay activist, and his efforts to create Stonewall Park, a town for LGBTQ members in Nevada that was never realized. Sumpter describes his professional relationship with Schoonmaker as his attorney. He also recalls the early stages for Stonewall Park, including finding a location and struggling to find financial and local support for the town. Lastly, Sumpter talks about Schoonmaker's HIV health issues and his personal thoughts on the LGBTQ community.
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Photograph of Francis X. Brownhofer in front of the Gay Nineties Bar at the Last Frontier Village, 1944
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Francis X. Brownhofer on a horse in front of the Gay Nineties Bar in the Las Frontier Village at the Last Frontier Hotel. Transcribed from original: "Francis X. Brownhofer, purchasing agent and catering manager of Brown Derby, Hollywood. Set up food operations for Last Frontier." Next door is the 21 Club.
Site Name: Frontier
Address: 3120 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Gipsy Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print
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Photograph of the Gay Nineties Bar and stagecoach at the Last Frontier Village (Las Vegas), 1950s
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The Gay Nineties Bar and the stagecoach used to pick up guests at the Last Frontier Village at the New Frontier Hotel. Stamp on back of photo: "Please credit Union Pacific Railroad Photo, Public Relations Department, 422 West 6th St., Los Angeles 14, Calif, File Print Stock, Los Angeles Neg."
Site Name: Frontier
Address: 3120 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Snick's Place in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints
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Animal Magic dog grooming shop in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints
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Gipsy Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints
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Gipsy Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints
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Lesbian and Gay Academic Union, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, correspondence, 1985
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Michael Loewy Papers
Box/Folder: Box 01
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Bylaws: Nevada State Democratic Party Gay and Lesbian Caucus, 2001-2006
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Daniel Hinkley Papers
Box/Folder: Box 03
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