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Rodney Sumpter oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02567

Abstract

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.

Archival Collection

Susanne E. Morrow oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01338

Abstract

Oral history interview with Susanne E. Morrow conducted by Dennis McBride on September 29, 2000 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. Morrow begins by discussing her childhood in a military family, her marriage and children, and her move to Genoa, Nevada in 1961. She then talks about her move to Carson City, Nevada in 1962 and her twenty-nine year career as a journalist and city editor for the Nevada Appeal newspaper. The remainder of the interview focuses on Morrow's memories of the 1965 assault on then Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court, Frank McManee, and the subsequent judicial actions and court decisions that reflected attitudes toward homosexuality prevalent in society at the time.

Archival Collection

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.

Archival Collection

Peter and female impersonator at Angles Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints

Date

1999-05-08

Description

From the Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History (PH-00336). Images of people at Angles [Nightclub], 4633 Paradise Road, Las Vegas. "Pewter" and female impersonator "Tausha".

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Animal Magic dog grooming shop in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints

Date

1995

Description

From the Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History (PH-00336). Animal Magic (dog grooming shop). Images including owner Lee Eberly (wearing purple shirt).

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Kenny Kerr birthday party at Gipsy Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints

Date

1999-05-08

Description

From the Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History (PH-00336). Kenny Kerr birthday party at Gipsy nightclub, Nov. 24, 1994. Includes Kenny Kerr, drag performers, strippers.

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Customers at Badlands Saloon in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints

Date

1995

Description

From the Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History (PH-00336). Images of customers at Badlands Saloon in Commercial Center, 953 E. Sahara, Las Vegas. Rafael Navarre, owner, identified on back.

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Bound for Pleasure Store in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints

Date

1995

Description

From the Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History (PH-00336). Bound for Pleasure (leather and S & M clothing and devices), 3430 E. Tropicana, Las Begas. Iimages including owner Peter Tadora.

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Bound for Pleasure AIDS Fashion Show in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints

Date

1995

Description

From the Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History (PH-00336). Bound for Pleasure fashion show sponsored by Aid for AIDS for Nevada and Lace. (Images - includes Anne Davis Mulford).

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Safer Sex Party at Angles-n-Lace Fundraiser in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints

Date

1995-08-04 to 1995-08-05

Description

From the Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History (PH-00336). Safer Sex Party at Angeles-n-Lace fundraiser for Aid for AIDS of Nevada. (Aug. 4-5, 1995) - see photo #0068.

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