1 25 116 https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/bb6846b655a62ba5c2f2228f232863c0.pdf eb66126b17c59a534b7a54a63f396f36 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rainbow History Project Oral History Collection Description An account of the resource Eye-witness accounts of what we’ve seen and experienced provide a valuable resource to researchers and future generations to understand our past and how we arrived where we are today. Each interview in this collection has a narrator telling the story and a documenter guiding the process. Collected since the founding of the RHP, this collection is growing and is open to researchers. All interviews have been digitized and are described in the catalog; only some of them have transcripts available. None of the interviews stream online. To obtain access to an interview, you must request by contacting us directly, providing a brief description of your project and your research interests. Our email address is: info AT rainbowhistory DOT org One of our team will share the file from our Google Drive, and you can listen from home. Please be sure to have "Music Player for Google Drive" enabled on your machine to play the recording. www.driveplayer.com Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. To see all interviews in the collection, click on "Items in the Rainbow History Project Oral History Collection" link below. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rainbow History Project Various narrators per oral history Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Delaney Resweber Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Jay Fisette Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound. Available Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Audio, mp3 Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1:18:40 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Jay Fisette Description An account of the resource Would you like to listen to this audio? Please email <a href="mailto:oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org">oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org</a> to request access Abstract A summary of the resource. Jay Fisette discusses his path to political office and his experience as the first openly gay politician in Virginia. Jay first came to Washington D.C. after graduate school for a job with the federal government. While Jay mostly focuses on his political career, he also talks about gay life in Arlington and Northern Virginia. He got involved with the Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance in the 1980s. In the 1980s Jay began volunteering at the Whitman-Wlaker Clinic and would later become the director of the Northern Virginia clinic. Jay ran for the Arlington County Board in 1993 where he ran a close but unsuccessful campaign. In 1997 he ran again and became the first openly gay elected official in Virginia. Jay discusses how he ran his campaigns, including postcards and flyers that were distributed. Jay’s political career focused on environmental sustainability and economic development. Jay helped introduce the Capital Bikeshare program to Arlington; many of the facets of this program would later be adopted by Washington D.C. Jay decided not to run for Arlington County Board in 2017 and instead started a consulting firm with Roger Berliner called DMV Strategic Advisors. This consulting firm provided services to the private sector, nonprofits, and local governments in the region. In December 2025, Jay Fisette retired from DMV Strategic Advisors. ----- Jay was also interviewed by <a href="https://library.arlingtonva.us/2021/06/10/oral-history-arlingtons-first-openly-lgbtq-elected-official/">Arlington County Public Library </a> The library also has a collection of his <a href="https://libraryarchives.arlingtonva.us/Detail/collections/14557?_ga=2.134653938.2066443931.1779711011-894047673.1779711011&_gl=1*1m92k17*_ga*ODk0MDQ3NjczLjE3Nzk3MTEwMTE.*_ga_Z2ECWWH16V*czE3Nzk3MTEwMTEkbzEkZzEkdDE3Nzk3MTEwNjMkajgkbDAkaDA.">personal papers.</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/25/2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This oral history belongs to the Rainbow History Project 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s Academic organizations Activism Alexandria VA Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance (AGLA) Arlington VA Bars and clubs Capital Bikeshare Catholic Clear Channel Council of Governments County board Democrats Dillon's Rule Discrimination Equality NoVa Equality Virginia Fairfax VA Friends Gay rights Healthcare HIV/AIDS Land Use Local government Lost and Found Medical facilities Politics Rascals Religious facilities Tracks Unitarian Church Urban development Virginians for Justice Vote No campaign Washington Blade Washington D.C. Whitman-Walker Clinic https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/44a0a4748a2053c3ac84a4d75b63a18d.pdf dad5b0f64a002d2cd6a1ec10990f3a21 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rainbow History Project Oral History Collection Description An account of the resource Eye-witness accounts of what we’ve seen and experienced provide a valuable resource to researchers and future generations to understand our past and how we arrived where we are today. Each interview in this collection has a narrator telling the story and a documenter guiding the process. Collected since the founding of the RHP, this collection is growing and is open to researchers. All interviews have been digitized and are described in the catalog; only some of them have transcripts available. None of the interviews stream online. To obtain access to an interview, you must request by contacting us directly, providing a brief description of your project and your research interests. Our email address is: info AT rainbowhistory DOT org One of our team will share the file from our Google Drive, and you can listen from home. Please be sure to have "Music Player for Google Drive" enabled on your machine to play the recording. www.driveplayer.com Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. To see all interviews in the collection, click on "Items in the Rainbow History Project Oral History Collection" link below. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rainbow History Project Various narrators per oral history Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Julia Price Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Steve Weinberg Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound. Available Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1:17:52 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Steve Weinberg Description An account of the resource Would you like to listen to this audio? Please email <a href="mailto:oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org">oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org</a> to request access Abstract A summary of the resource. Steve Weinberg was born in 1952 in Brooklyn, NY, to a very sports-oriented family. While attending the University of Buffalo in the early 70s, he began grappling with his sexuality, and decided to see a psychiatrist. However, after an unhelpful experience with psychiatry, he abandoned this initial attempt to come out. Steve subsequently moved to DC in 1974 to attend law school, and was closeted and dating women for several years. However, in 1979 Steve noticed an ad in the Washington Blade for the Gay and Lesbian Switchboard, and decided to reach out to them for guidance. Steve joined their programs and social gatherings for gay men seeking to come out, and eventually began to enjoy living as a gay man in DC. However, he still yearned to find fellow sports enthusiasts in the gay community. Steve met law school acquaintance Cal Steinmetz at drag bar the Rogue. The two became best friends––bonding over their similar upbringings, and intense love of sports––and Steve eventually joined Cal’s law practice in Dupont Circle. Meanwhile, gay sports leagues began forming in DC in the early 80s with the creation of DC Sports, and Steve and Cal enthusiastically joined various gay leagues. Steve played softball, bowling, and tennis, finding the leagues a great way to meet other gay men, make friends, and engage in friendly competition. In 1993, after learning that the 1994 Gay Games were set to be in New York, Steve––an ice hockey fanatic––decided to create DC’s very own gay ice hockey team. His team competed in both the 1994 and 1998 Gay Games, winning the gold medal in 1994. In September of 2025, Steve currently splits his time between Florida and Silver Spring, and continues to bowl and play pickleball. He notes that the gay leagues are far less popular than they once were, and wonders how growing acceptance of LGBT people has affected their existence. He is nostalgic for the time when gay sports spaces were all the rage, where one could share a space with other gay people and be fully understood. Steve critiques the current political atmosphere in 2025 of LGBT repression and hate, and wonders how this will affect all the progress of acceptance that’s been made. He also muses that in recent times, he’s been more forthcoming with telling people he’s gay. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/11/2025 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This oral history belongs to the Rainbow History Project 1970s 1980s 1990s Athletic clubs Bars and clubs Communication systems Community Dance clubs Drag performances Gay Games Gay men HIV/AIDS Marches Nightlife Sports Switchboards Washington Blade Washington D.C. https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/5444be2ff9144af2cda34b6757df1f41.jpg 639cfc038dfd046e9469d3b4d4ae140b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tracks Scrapbook (Series XIV) Subject The topic of the resource Tracks DC (nightclub) Description An account of the resource A scrapbook of photos, flyers, and other ephemera associated with Tracks nightclub (1111 First SE, 1984-1999) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource David Strickland Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tracks flyer Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1984 Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. Reproduction and use of this material requires permission from the copyright holder. Please contact the Rainbow History Project for more information. Description An account of the resource A flyer for Tracks nightclub that reads: "Possibly the best Dance Bar you'll ever find. Tracks is America's complete club for the entire gay community. leaturing an unparalelled sound and light system. Tracks will let you escape into a world of high-tech energy that you won't find anywhere else. Also available for private parties and banquets. When you want to dance... when you want the best... Tracks Dance bars and Resorts coming soon to other major cities." 1980s Bars and clubs Ephemera Nightlife Tracks https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/5f12de5a201f88bcec2668048a63a5a0.jpg c912769f6c5599d03e5852115387a129 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tracks Scrapbook (Series XIV) Subject The topic of the resource Tracks DC (nightclub) Description An account of the resource A scrapbook of photos, flyers, and other ephemera associated with Tracks nightclub (1111 First SE, 1984-1999) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource David Strickland Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tracks TTY newspaper clipping Description An account of the resource Newspaper clipping featuring an article about Gallaudet students purchasing a TTY machine for Tracks nightclub Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Doug Hinckle, author, for the Blade Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1986 Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. Reproduction and use of this material requires permission from the copyright holder. Please contact the Rainbow History Project for more information. 1980s Bars and clubs Deaf people Nightlife Tracks https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/18b949fa7f00c0696e437f36d530f3a9.jpg ca7110351b7555cb8f7c6cfbbfad5c81 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tracks Scrapbook (Series XIV) Subject The topic of the resource Tracks DC (nightclub) Description An account of the resource A scrapbook of photos, flyers, and other ephemera associated with Tracks nightclub (1111 First SE, 1984-1999) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource David Strickland Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tracks fundraiser for the Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf poster Description An account of the resource A black-and-white poster advertising a fundraiser at Tracks nightclub for the Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf's 1985 convention in DC. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tracks Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource c. April 1985 Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. Reproduction and use of this material requires permission from the copyright holder. Please contact the Rainbow History Project for more information. 1980s Bars and clubs Deaf people Ephemera Nightlife Tracks https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/c5f167507bc01f59baed86b1f460b6ce.pdf 57a1339f9b7e3793c9831861adf48e29 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rainbow History Project Oral History Collection Description An account of the resource Eye-witness accounts of what we’ve seen and experienced provide a valuable resource to researchers and future generations to understand our past and how we arrived where we are today. Each interview in this collection has a narrator telling the story and a documenter guiding the process. Collected since the founding of the RHP, this collection is growing and is open to researchers. All interviews have been digitized and are described in the catalog; only some of them have transcripts available. None of the interviews stream online. To obtain access to an interview, you must request by contacting us directly, providing a brief description of your project and your research interests. Our email address is: info AT rainbowhistory DOT org One of our team will share the file from our Google Drive, and you can listen from home. Please be sure to have "Music Player for Google Drive" enabled on your machine to play the recording. www.driveplayer.com Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. To see all interviews in the collection, click on "Items in the Rainbow History Project Oral History Collection" link below. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rainbow History Project Various narrators per oral history Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Mark Meinke Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Nancy Tucker Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound. yes Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 46:18/33:15 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Nancy Tucker Description An account of the resource Would you like to listen to this audio? Please email <a href="mailto:oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org">oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org</a> to request access Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 8/1/2009 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This oral history belongs to the Rainbow History Project In this interview, Nancy discusses AA a few times in this interview. We have removed all mentions of AA in her public interview. Only AA members can access the uncensored version. For more information, please reach out to: <a href="mailto:oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org">oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org</a> Abstract A summary of the resource. Nancy Tucker moved with her family to the DC metro area in the late 1950s when her father was hired at the Pentagon. In 1966, while a student at Mary Washington University, Tucker learned of The Mattachine Society of Washington from gay newspapers coming out from San Francisco. Upon turning twenty-one, Tucker applied for membership. At the time, the Mattachine Society preached concepts of civil libertarianism, in which homosexuals would receive their civil rights upon proving they were assimilated, upstanding citizens. However, the 1969 Stonewall riots (and the birth of the gay liberation movement) quickly began changing the face of gay activism in DC. During this time, The Mattachine Society of Washington asked Tucker if she would be the co-editor of a community newspaper for the DC gay community. Tucker agreed, and thus the famous Washington Blade was born. Tucker ran the Blade for several years–often as an entirely self-funded endeavor–and provided an invaluable resource to the DC gay community in the early 1970s. Although Tucker was involved in various activist groups during this time (often through her role as editor of the Blade), she found it difficult to find her place in these burgeoning movements, as she was uncomfortable with both the radical separatism of the women’s liberation movement as well as the misogyny of majority-male groups such as the Gay Liberation Front. By the mid-70s, Tucker handed off the Blade to others in the community, and left the world of gay activism. Tucker became re-involved in the DC gay community in the late 1980s via the Gay Women’s Alternative (where she eventually became president), and helped organize their programming around the wildly popular topics of “sex and shrinks.” In her later years, Tucker moved to San Francisco with her partner, and ultimately retired in Albuquerque. 1960s 1970s 1980s Academic organizations Activism Bars and clubs Blackmail Bookstores Cade Ware Community Dupont Circle Eva Freund Frank Kameny Furies Gay Activist Alliance (GAA) Gay Liberation Front Gay Women's Alternative (GWA) Jo-Anna's Johnnie's Mattachine Society Nightlife Plus One Protests Publications Stonewall Riots Virginia Washington Blade Washington D.C. https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/3ec57b6bbaa35c2b9892957d2e2c1ff6.pdf bd701d7e5c77a724725a40640376a273 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Genny Beemyn Queer Capital Oral History Collection Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Sheila Alexander-Reid, September 11, 1998 Wanda Alston, September 11, 1998 Beverly F. Baker, September 10, 1998 Lawrence R. Banks, Jr., June 5, 1998 Joan E. Biren (JEB), June 2, 1998 Warren Blumenfeld, June 5, 1998 “Michael Borchert,” May 31, 1994 and June 15, 1998 Darren Buckner, June 13, 1998 Earline Budd, June 21, 1998 Donald Burch, III, June 22, 1999 Carlene Cheatam, June 4, 1998 Kwabena Rainey Cheeks, June 3, 1998 Lou Chibbaro, Jr., June 5, 1998 Countess Clarke, November 4, 2000 Tracey Conaty, May 27, 1998 Darryl Cooper, September 24, 1998 Ruby Corado, June 24, 2013 Mindy Daniels, May 22, 1998 Carol Anne Douglas, June 3, 1998 Larry Duckette, August 8, 1998 and October 5, 1999 Roy Eddey, September 6, 1998 Mary Farmer, August 6, 1998 Gideon Ferebee, Jr., October 9, 2000 Michael Ferri, June 20, 1998 “Haviland Ferris,” May 16, 1994 and May 21, 1998 Barney Frank, May 22, 1998 Jack Frey and Peter Morris, March 22, 1994 “Richard Galvin,” January 12, 1995 Gil Gerald, January 30, 2013 Theresa Gilchrist, June 15, 1999 Letitia Gomez, July 3, 1998 Jim Graham, May 26, 1998 Jaime Grant, June 2, 1998 Pat Hamilton, January 13, 1995 Reginald Harris, November 10, 2000 “Scott Harrison,” June 2, 1994 Diane Herz, June 27, 1998 Susan Hester, August 11, 1998 Leonard Hirsch, May 30, 1998 Meryl Hooker, June 2, 1998 Craig Howell, June 9, 1998 Chi Hughes, July 1, 1999 Louis Hughes, December 21, 2000 Loraine Hutchins, April 3, 1998 Sue Hyde, June 26, 1998 Edward James, May 25, 1994 Ralph Jarnagin, June 6, 1994 “Boots Johns,” July 14, 1997 Cary Alan Johnson, May 27, 1998 Sharen Shaw Johnson, August 7, 1998 ABilly S. Jones, June 15, 1999 Wayson Jones, June 27, 1998 “Andy Jordan,” May 29, 1998 Frank Kameny, March 20, 1994 and June 6, 1998 Kenneth Kero-Mentz, December 20, 2012 Thomas “Dusty” Keyes, May 30, 1994 and May 23, 1998 Kris Kleeberg, June 25, 1998 Deb Kolodny, May 26, 1998 Paul Kuntzler, August 5, 1998 Steve Langley, September 25, 1999 Barbara Lewis, June 12, 1998 Deacon Maccubbin, May 27, 1998 V. Papaya Mann, June 23, 1999 Lindsay McBride, August 7, 1998 Monique Meadows, September 1, 1998 Dennis Medina, July 8, 1998 Susan Messina, September 10, 1998 Deb Morris, September 25, 1998 Jack Nichols, May 20, 1995 and June 18, 1998 Diana Onley-Campbell, June 1, 1998 “Edith Parker,” June 9, 1994 and June 1, 1998 Michelle Parkerson, June 1, 1998 and June 29, 1999 Bruce Pennington, June 15, 1998 Isaiah J. Poole, May 31, 1998 Chris Prince, July 1, 1998 Ted Richards, May 24, 1995 and May 31, 1998 Robert Ricks, May 19, 1995 Colin Robinson, November 5, 2000 Rick Rosendall, August 8, 1998 Michael Sainte-Andress, June 21, 1999 Yolanda Santiago, June 9, 1998 Ron Simmons, June 3, 1998 Michael Singerman, June 1, 1998 Esther Smith, June 9, 1994 Sabrina Sojourner, June 12, 1998 Cheryl Ann Spector, May 26, 1998 James P. Theis, June 4, 1998 Thurlow Tibbs, May 24, 1994 “M. Tilden-Morgan,” May 23, 1994 and May 25, 1998 Jane Troxell, June 3, 1998 Nancy Tucker, June 19, 1998 Otto H. Ulrich, Jr., May 24, 1995 and May 23, 1998 Urvashi Vaid, December 17, 1998 Robert Michael Vanzant, May 25, 1998 Lilli Vincenz, June 6, 1998 Anne Vonhof, January 9, 2013 Ann Wachtel, May 30, 1998 “Ed Wallace,” May 25, 1994 and June 4, 1998 “Robert Wayne,” June 10, 1998 Courtney Williams, July 15, 1999 Jessica Xavier, April 2, 1998 and June 3, 1998 Michael Yarr, September 13, 1998 Bill Youngblood, June 1, 1994 and May 26, 1998 Amelie Zurn, May 28, 1998 Description An account of the resource Oral history interviews conducted while researching the 2014 publication "A Queer Capital: A History of Gay Life in Washington, D.C." Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Genny Beemyn, Ph.D. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No restrictions on access; no restrictions on use. Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. Interviews are digitized; some may have transcripts. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Genny Beemyn Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Cheryl Spector Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound. Yes Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 19:56 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Cheryl Spector (Queer Capital-Genny Beemyn) Subject The topic of the resource This is an Oral History interview taken by Genny Beemyn for their book "A Queer Capital: a History of Gay Life in Washington D.C." They have donated their interviews to the Rainbow History Project. Description An account of the resource Interested in listening to this audio? Email <a href="mailto:oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org">oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org</a> for access Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5/26/1998 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This interview was donated to RHP by Genny Beemyn Abstract A summary of the resource. In this interview, Jewish lesbian activist Cheryl Ann Spector talks about her involvement in queer and HIV/AIDS activism in DC throughout the 1980s and 1990s. She describes how her journey with queer organizing first began in 1987, when she was invited to plan and attend the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. Although Spector was a young lesbian involved in DC’s LGBT scene, she had not previously been involved in queer organizing before the march. However, her brother’s suicide in 1985 due to AIDS spurred her to become politically active and join the organizing committee for the 1987 March on Washington. The march, which she describes as a life-changing event, led to her co-founding OUT, (“Oppression Under Target”), a DC-based gay, lesbian, and AIDS direct action group. OUT led various creative and impactful actions around DC to protest discriminatory laws and attitudes towards LGBT people and bring awareness to the AIDS epidemic. Notably, in 1988 OUT joined forces with ACT UP chapters from around the country to take control of the FDA building (“Seize Control of the FDA”), and demand faster research and development of AIDS drugs. Spector, who worked in television, often videotaped and photographed these actions. As AIDS organizing grew in DC, Spector describes how she became involved with more queer activist groups, such as the new ACT UP DC chapter and Queer Nation. Some of these groups’ notable actions include “Storm the NIH” in 1990, “The 17th Street High Heel Race,” “Walk Without Fear,” and more. Spector points out that much of this activism was entirely grassroots and self-funded. For example, she describes how the activists would collect extra needles from diabetic friends to host needle exchanges, and buy the condoms and saran wrap themselves to create safe sex kits. Spector contrasts this culture of radical grassroots organizing with the professionalized, “assimilated” LGBT world of the late 90s. She expresses disappointment that she and many of her radical activist friends now cannot find employment at the LGBT centers that grew out of their activism. However, Spector describes her excitement to be a member of the renewed DC Lesbian Avenger chapter, and to be witnessing a new generation of activists leading the charge for the upcoming “Dyke March.” Although she acknowledges that the activism of the late 80s and early 90s has decreased, she declares her belief in the power of the DC LGBT community, as well as the power of DC activism itself—where the local and national can join together. 1980s 1990s Activism Adult movie theaters Advocacy groups AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) AIDS remembrance Bars and clubs Bookstores Capital Pride Capital Pride Alliance Community centers Drag kings Drag performances HIV/AIDS Jewish Lesbian Avengers Lesbians Marches Medical facilities National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) Nightlife Obscenity laws Phase One Pride Protests Queer Religion Religious facilities Washington D.C. Whitman-Walker Clinic https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/7207cbc3fe6f3f602142a138149bf476.pdf e70565e08fda16a0f74c6fb4eae0dd7c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Genny Beemyn Queer Capital Oral History Collection Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Sheila Alexander-Reid, September 11, 1998 Wanda Alston, September 11, 1998 Beverly F. Baker, September 10, 1998 Lawrence R. Banks, Jr., June 5, 1998 Joan E. Biren (JEB), June 2, 1998 Warren Blumenfeld, June 5, 1998 “Michael Borchert,” May 31, 1994 and June 15, 1998 Darren Buckner, June 13, 1998 Earline Budd, June 21, 1998 Donald Burch, III, June 22, 1999 Carlene Cheatam, June 4, 1998 Kwabena Rainey Cheeks, June 3, 1998 Lou Chibbaro, Jr., June 5, 1998 Countess Clarke, November 4, 2000 Tracey Conaty, May 27, 1998 Darryl Cooper, September 24, 1998 Ruby Corado, June 24, 2013 Mindy Daniels, May 22, 1998 Carol Anne Douglas, June 3, 1998 Larry Duckette, August 8, 1998 and October 5, 1999 Roy Eddey, September 6, 1998 Mary Farmer, August 6, 1998 Gideon Ferebee, Jr., October 9, 2000 Michael Ferri, June 20, 1998 “Haviland Ferris,” May 16, 1994 and May 21, 1998 Barney Frank, May 22, 1998 Jack Frey and Peter Morris, March 22, 1994 “Richard Galvin,” January 12, 1995 Gil Gerald, January 30, 2013 Theresa Gilchrist, June 15, 1999 Letitia Gomez, July 3, 1998 Jim Graham, May 26, 1998 Jaime Grant, June 2, 1998 Pat Hamilton, January 13, 1995 Reginald Harris, November 10, 2000 “Scott Harrison,” June 2, 1994 Diane Herz, June 27, 1998 Susan Hester, August 11, 1998 Leonard Hirsch, May 30, 1998 Meryl Hooker, June 2, 1998 Craig Howell, June 9, 1998 Chi Hughes, July 1, 1999 Louis Hughes, December 21, 2000 Loraine Hutchins, April 3, 1998 Sue Hyde, June 26, 1998 Edward James, May 25, 1994 Ralph Jarnagin, June 6, 1994 “Boots Johns,” July 14, 1997 Cary Alan Johnson, May 27, 1998 Sharen Shaw Johnson, August 7, 1998 ABilly S. Jones, June 15, 1999 Wayson Jones, June 27, 1998 “Andy Jordan,” May 29, 1998 Frank Kameny, March 20, 1994 and June 6, 1998 Kenneth Kero-Mentz, December 20, 2012 Thomas “Dusty” Keyes, May 30, 1994 and May 23, 1998 Kris Kleeberg, June 25, 1998 Deb Kolodny, May 26, 1998 Paul Kuntzler, August 5, 1998 Steve Langley, September 25, 1999 Barbara Lewis, June 12, 1998 Deacon Maccubbin, May 27, 1998 V. Papaya Mann, June 23, 1999 Lindsay McBride, August 7, 1998 Monique Meadows, September 1, 1998 Dennis Medina, July 8, 1998 Susan Messina, September 10, 1998 Deb Morris, September 25, 1998 Jack Nichols, May 20, 1995 and June 18, 1998 Diana Onley-Campbell, June 1, 1998 “Edith Parker,” June 9, 1994 and June 1, 1998 Michelle Parkerson, June 1, 1998 and June 29, 1999 Bruce Pennington, June 15, 1998 Isaiah J. Poole, May 31, 1998 Chris Prince, July 1, 1998 Ted Richards, May 24, 1995 and May 31, 1998 Robert Ricks, May 19, 1995 Colin Robinson, November 5, 2000 Rick Rosendall, August 8, 1998 Michael Sainte-Andress, June 21, 1999 Yolanda Santiago, June 9, 1998 Ron Simmons, June 3, 1998 Michael Singerman, June 1, 1998 Esther Smith, June 9, 1994 Sabrina Sojourner, June 12, 1998 Cheryl Ann Spector, May 26, 1998 James P. Theis, June 4, 1998 Thurlow Tibbs, May 24, 1994 “M. Tilden-Morgan,” May 23, 1994 and May 25, 1998 Jane Troxell, June 3, 1998 Nancy Tucker, June 19, 1998 Otto H. Ulrich, Jr., May 24, 1995 and May 23, 1998 Urvashi Vaid, December 17, 1998 Robert Michael Vanzant, May 25, 1998 Lilli Vincenz, June 6, 1998 Anne Vonhof, January 9, 2013 Ann Wachtel, May 30, 1998 “Ed Wallace,” May 25, 1994 and June 4, 1998 “Robert Wayne,” June 10, 1998 Courtney Williams, July 15, 1999 Jessica Xavier, April 2, 1998 and June 3, 1998 Michael Yarr, September 13, 1998 Bill Youngblood, June 1, 1994 and May 26, 1998 Amelie Zurn, May 28, 1998 Description An account of the resource Oral history interviews conducted while researching the 2014 publication "A Queer Capital: A History of Gay Life in Washington, D.C." Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Genny Beemyn, Ph.D. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No restrictions on access; no restrictions on use. Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. Interviews are digitized; some may have transcripts. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Genny Beemyn Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Yolanda Santiago Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound. Transcription available Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 37:06 Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 1 audio file (37:06) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Yolanda Santiago (Queer Capital-Genny Beemyn) Subject The topic of the resource Oral History with Yolanda Santiago by Genny Beemyn in 1998 for their book "A Queer Capital: a History of Gay Life in Washington D.C." Description An account of the resource Would you like to listen to this audio? Please email <a href="mailto:oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org">oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org</a> to request access Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6/9/1998 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This interview was donated to RHP by Genny Beemyn Abstract A summary of the resource. Yolanda Santiago is a Latina lesbian activist and the former president of ENLACE, an organization dedicated to supporting LGBT+ Latinos. In this interview, she reflects on her dual identity as both Latina and lesbian, and the ways that intersection shaped her experiences within the predominantly white LGBT+ community. She explains how the struggles and priorities of Latino LGBT+ people, such as immigration status, economic survival, and culturally rooted definitions of family, often differed significantly from those of white LGBT+ individuals. In this interview, she also discusses her leadership within ENLACE, including organizing community dances as acts of political power designed to demonstrate collective strength and demand recognition from both mainstream Latino institutions and the broader LGBTQ+ community. Under her guidance, ENLACE established critical services such as a national Latino gay and lesbian hotline and HIV/AIDS outreach programs. Santiago further reflects on the Mount Pleasant riots and the community response to the murder of Anna Marie Rosario, situating these events within broader struggles for justice and visibility. 1980s 1990s Advocacy groups Communication systems Community Dances Discrimination ENLACE Gay Pride HIV/AIDS Intersectionality Latine Lesbians Police Protests Racism Washington Blade Washington D.C. https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/311c960456608559634c49d113f2c64c.pdf 79f39c0e13b803fea7e7f4017c63cac5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Genny Beemyn Queer Capital Oral History Collection Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Sheila Alexander-Reid, September 11, 1998 Wanda Alston, September 11, 1998 Beverly F. Baker, September 10, 1998 Lawrence R. Banks, Jr., June 5, 1998 Joan E. Biren (JEB), June 2, 1998 Warren Blumenfeld, June 5, 1998 “Michael Borchert,” May 31, 1994 and June 15, 1998 Darren Buckner, June 13, 1998 Earline Budd, June 21, 1998 Donald Burch, III, June 22, 1999 Carlene Cheatam, June 4, 1998 Kwabena Rainey Cheeks, June 3, 1998 Lou Chibbaro, Jr., June 5, 1998 Countess Clarke, November 4, 2000 Tracey Conaty, May 27, 1998 Darryl Cooper, September 24, 1998 Ruby Corado, June 24, 2013 Mindy Daniels, May 22, 1998 Carol Anne Douglas, June 3, 1998 Larry Duckette, August 8, 1998 and October 5, 1999 Roy Eddey, September 6, 1998 Mary Farmer, August 6, 1998 Gideon Ferebee, Jr., October 9, 2000 Michael Ferri, June 20, 1998 “Haviland Ferris,” May 16, 1994 and May 21, 1998 Barney Frank, May 22, 1998 Jack Frey and Peter Morris, March 22, 1994 “Richard Galvin,” January 12, 1995 Gil Gerald, January 30, 2013 Theresa Gilchrist, June 15, 1999 Letitia Gomez, July 3, 1998 Jim Graham, May 26, 1998 Jaime Grant, June 2, 1998 Pat Hamilton, January 13, 1995 Reginald Harris, November 10, 2000 “Scott Harrison,” June 2, 1994 Diane Herz, June 27, 1998 Susan Hester, August 11, 1998 Leonard Hirsch, May 30, 1998 Meryl Hooker, June 2, 1998 Craig Howell, June 9, 1998 Chi Hughes, July 1, 1999 Louis Hughes, December 21, 2000 Loraine Hutchins, April 3, 1998 Sue Hyde, June 26, 1998 Edward James, May 25, 1994 Ralph Jarnagin, June 6, 1994 “Boots Johns,” July 14, 1997 Cary Alan Johnson, May 27, 1998 Sharen Shaw Johnson, August 7, 1998 ABilly S. Jones, June 15, 1999 Wayson Jones, June 27, 1998 “Andy Jordan,” May 29, 1998 Frank Kameny, March 20, 1994 and June 6, 1998 Kenneth Kero-Mentz, December 20, 2012 Thomas “Dusty” Keyes, May 30, 1994 and May 23, 1998 Kris Kleeberg, June 25, 1998 Deb Kolodny, May 26, 1998 Paul Kuntzler, August 5, 1998 Steve Langley, September 25, 1999 Barbara Lewis, June 12, 1998 Deacon Maccubbin, May 27, 1998 V. Papaya Mann, June 23, 1999 Lindsay McBride, August 7, 1998 Monique Meadows, September 1, 1998 Dennis Medina, July 8, 1998 Susan Messina, September 10, 1998 Deb Morris, September 25, 1998 Jack Nichols, May 20, 1995 and June 18, 1998 Diana Onley-Campbell, June 1, 1998 “Edith Parker,” June 9, 1994 and June 1, 1998 Michelle Parkerson, June 1, 1998 and June 29, 1999 Bruce Pennington, June 15, 1998 Isaiah J. Poole, May 31, 1998 Chris Prince, July 1, 1998 Ted Richards, May 24, 1995 and May 31, 1998 Robert Ricks, May 19, 1995 Colin Robinson, November 5, 2000 Rick Rosendall, August 8, 1998 Michael Sainte-Andress, June 21, 1999 Yolanda Santiago, June 9, 1998 Ron Simmons, June 3, 1998 Michael Singerman, June 1, 1998 Esther Smith, June 9, 1994 Sabrina Sojourner, June 12, 1998 Cheryl Ann Spector, May 26, 1998 James P. Theis, June 4, 1998 Thurlow Tibbs, May 24, 1994 “M. Tilden-Morgan,” May 23, 1994 and May 25, 1998 Jane Troxell, June 3, 1998 Nancy Tucker, June 19, 1998 Otto H. Ulrich, Jr., May 24, 1995 and May 23, 1998 Urvashi Vaid, December 17, 1998 Robert Michael Vanzant, May 25, 1998 Lilli Vincenz, June 6, 1998 Anne Vonhof, January 9, 2013 Ann Wachtel, May 30, 1998 “Ed Wallace,” May 25, 1994 and June 4, 1998 “Robert Wayne,” June 10, 1998 Courtney Williams, July 15, 1999 Jessica Xavier, April 2, 1998 and June 3, 1998 Michael Yarr, September 13, 1998 Bill Youngblood, June 1, 1994 and May 26, 1998 Amelie Zurn, May 28, 1998 Description An account of the resource Oral history interviews conducted while researching the 2014 publication "A Queer Capital: A History of Gay Life in Washington, D.C." Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Genny Beemyn, Ph.D. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No restrictions on access; no restrictions on use. Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. Interviews are digitized; some may have transcripts. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Genny Beemyn Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Louis Hughes Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound. Yes Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 46:35 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Louis Hughes (Queer Capital-Genny Beemyn) Subject The topic of the resource This is an Oral History interview taken by Genny Beemyn for their book "A Queer Capital: a History of Gay Life in Washington D.C." They have donated their interviews to the Rainbow History Project. Description An account of the resource Interested in listening to this audio? Email oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org for access Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/21/2000 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This interview was donated to RHP by Genny Beemyn Abstract A summary of the resource. In this interview, Louis Hughes, a native Baltimorean, recounts his experiences within DC’s African-American LGBTQ community during the 1970s and 1980s. Hughes, who came out in the mid-1970s, soon discovered Washington to be an exciting center of African-American gay life. Hughes joined many other Black Baltimoreans who were involved in gay activism and community life in DC. He routinely commuted to DC to dance at the famed ClubHouse, and discover innovative Black artists at the ENIKAlley Coffeehouse (such as Thurlow Tibbs and Essex Hemphill). He also served as co-chair of the National Black Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays, organized the 1979 Third World Lesbian and Gay Conference, and advised Howard University’s pioneering gay-rights student organization Lambda Alliance. Later, he refocused his activism within Baltimore, working on a gay rights bill at the Baltimore City Council, and serving as a peer advisor at Morgan State University. By the end of the interview, Hughes laments the loss of historic LGBTQ spots in DC, and wonders if DC culture is inherently more superficial and fleeting than the more deep-rooted community organizations that grow within Baltimore. 1970s 1980s ABilly Jones-Hennin Academic organizations Activism Advocacy groups African Americans Bachelor's Mill Baltimore MD Bars and clubs Brass Rail ClubHouse Coffee houses Conventions Drag performances Essex Hemphill Gay rights HIV/AIDS La Zambra Lost and Found Marches Melvin Boozer Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Michelle Parkerson Music Nightlife Nob Hill Publications Religious facilities Restaurants Student groups Tracks Washington Blade https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/9e45072f3a9030fb77d68d5dd45cdbbe.pdf 925cf89818225a1a8929c62bc0d76931 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gay Rights for the Free State Subject The topic of the resource September, 1982, primary election candidates questionnaire results--Montgomery and Prince George's Counties, MD. Description An account of the resource Page 27 of the Washington Blade, August 20, 1982, of SMGA questionnaire results of all primary candidates running in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties, MD. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Suburban Maryland Gay Alliance Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 20, 1982 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource one page of the Washington Blade, August 20, 1982 Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. Reproduction and use of this material requires permission from the copyright holder. Please contact the Rainbow History Project for more information. 1980s Maryland Politics Publications Suburban Maryland Gay Alliance (SMGA) Washington Blade https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/767c7f4773cbce41e297cdd9d858b68b.pdf 5a365d5aa51ffee195a9a1bd89df29e0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource S. 1432. To prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation, and for other purposes. Subject The topic of the resource Bill introduced by the Senate for the 1st Session of the 99th Congress. Description An account of the resource Text of S. 1432 introduced on July 15, 1985 to prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation, and for other purposes. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Senate, United States Congress Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July, 1985 Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. Reproduction and use of this material requires permission from the copyright holder. Please contact the Rainbow History Project for more information. 1980s Anti-discrimination laws Discrimination Legislation U.S. Congress https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/bed013be9bced28b9b3926b3a69cda7e.pdf 393736d637d2f4ac3a73bef48fe9e215 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource H. R. 230. To prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectational or sexual orientation, and for other purposes. Subject The topic of the resource Bill introduced by the House of Representatives for the 1st Session of the 99th Congress. Description An account of the resource Text of H. R. 230, a bill introduced on January 3, 1985 to prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectational or sexual orientation, and for other purposes Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource House of Representatives, United States Congress Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January, 1985 Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. Reproduction and use of this material requires permission from the copyright holder. Please contact the Rainbow History Project for more information. 1980s Anti-discrimination laws Discrimination Legislation U.S. Congress https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/a0296aaee0241907b011221cf5c21c2e.pdf c90c7859b8cdc62bfb465f22b5215c69 https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/6a5c4969a06ff70e4376e85b05cca696.jpg c14e394aec93e657d26deb5b10b82d8f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rainbow History Project Oral History Collection Description An account of the resource Eye-witness accounts of what we’ve seen and experienced provide a valuable resource to researchers and future generations to understand our past and how we arrived where we are today. Each interview in this collection has a narrator telling the story and a documenter guiding the process. Collected since the founding of the RHP, this collection is growing and is open to researchers. All interviews have been digitized and are described in the catalog; only some of them have transcripts available. None of the interviews stream online. To obtain access to an interview, you must request by contacting us directly, providing a brief description of your project and your research interests. Our email address is: info AT rainbowhistory DOT org One of our team will share the file from our Google Drive, and you can listen from home. Please be sure to have "Music Player for Google Drive" enabled on your machine to play the recording. www.driveplayer.com Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. To see all interviews in the collection, click on "Items in the Rainbow History Project Oral History Collection" link below. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rainbow History Project Various narrators per oral history Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Emma O'Niell-Dietel Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Ra Amin Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Recorded Zoom Meeting Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:14:29 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Ra Amin Description An account of the resource Want access to this audio file? Please email <a href="mailto:oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org">oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org</a> Abstract A summary of the resource. A lifelong DC resident, Ra Amin discovered D.C.’s LGBTQ community while a student at University of Maryland in the 1980s through bars like Tracks, Lost and Found, and Badlands. This led him to discover the city’s Black LGBTQ community at Bachelor’s Mill and he attended the first Black Pride in 1991 at Banneker Field. During the HIV-AIDS epidemic, Amin worked for the DC Department of Corrections and Department of Health working with communities most affected by HIV-AIDS. Through this work, he became a trained massage therapist and partnered with Whitman-Walker Health and Us Helping Us to provide massage therapy for people living with and treating HIV and AIDS. After a bicycle accident left him unable to work in 2015, he rededicated himself to community involvement and living authentically as part of the LGBTQ+ community. He became an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner and member of the ANC Rainbow Caucus and a volunteer with the Rainbow History Project. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5/31/2024 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This oral history belongs to the Rainbow History Project Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Attached photo provided by Ra Amin 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Activism Bachelor's Mill Badlands Bars and clubs Black Dance clubs HIV/AIDS Local government Lost and Found Medical facilities Native washingtonian Nightlife Pride Tracks Whitman-Walker Clinic https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/4249c74fc8f39f0eea7fb4b18c3cfae2.jpg b4b660ef26af661fb69d33b8be2530de Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buttons, Pins, Patches, and Tokens: RHP Ephemera Collection (Series XXII) Description An account of the resource This is a collection of loose items collected from several different donors. Primarily composed of buttons with political messages, it also includes pins and patches from several different groups as well as other 3D objects (like drink tokens, wooden nickels, and match books). Most of the pins have dates, locations, events, or organizational names that identify them. The bulk of these are from the 1980s onwards, yet also exist some from the Mattachine Society and the Gay Liberation Front, as well as the 1979 March on Washington. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSNALRJyF8SJGiKhKTyrsSH5xN8neR6rbNkqV8Z_BssJcZSFeDSSn5160y0Rsl4yWzH4KIXLFL5KU0q/pub" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">VIEW ONLINE FINDING AID</a> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rainbow History Project has collected these materials from various sources. Whenever possible, individual donors have been identified. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rainbow History Project Robert Coggin. Series VI. Mindy Daniels. Series XVI. Deacon Maccubbin and Jim Bennett. Series XXVII. Karen Pearson Brown. Bruce Pennington. Series IV. Catherine Tuerk. 2013. Series XXX. Tanner Wray and Karl Debus-Lopez. 2023 Jerry L. Wnuck, Estate. 2021. Michelle Zavos. 2015. Unknown Donors Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No restrictions on access; no restrictions on use. Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. Available to all researchers, by appointment, at the DC History Center. Collection is available for “fair use.” Material may be protected by copyright. Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. This sort of material was collected by RHP from various donors and other sources; materials were collected by some of the RHP founders, inspiring them to create the organization. These particular materials were transferred to the DC History Center in 2008. Items found in other collections or series at the DCHC have been transferred to this collection; other items will be transferred from incoming collections as well. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Woman Sound: 10th Anniversary Special Poster Description An account of the resource A photograph taken by JEB of Boden's hand operating sound equipment at the 1985 Womyn's Music Festival in Michigan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/28/1985 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Reproduction and use of this material requires permission from the copyright holder. Please contact the Rainbow History Project for more information. 1980s Boden Sandstrom Lesbians Music https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/5d76b9554ccb471cd1d12ca283ea0009.pdf 7e22e93336779496d2a20c36dfd350ae Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Genny Beemyn Queer Capital Oral History Collection Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Sheila Alexander-Reid, September 11, 1998 Wanda Alston, September 11, 1998 Beverly F. Baker, September 10, 1998 Lawrence R. Banks, Jr., June 5, 1998 Joan E. Biren (JEB), June 2, 1998 Warren Blumenfeld, June 5, 1998 “Michael Borchert,” May 31, 1994 and June 15, 1998 Darren Buckner, June 13, 1998 Earline Budd, June 21, 1998 Donald Burch, III, June 22, 1999 Carlene Cheatam, June 4, 1998 Kwabena Rainey Cheeks, June 3, 1998 Lou Chibbaro, Jr., June 5, 1998 Countess Clarke, November 4, 2000 Tracey Conaty, May 27, 1998 Darryl Cooper, September 24, 1998 Ruby Corado, June 24, 2013 Mindy Daniels, May 22, 1998 Carol Anne Douglas, June 3, 1998 Larry Duckette, August 8, 1998 and October 5, 1999 Roy Eddey, September 6, 1998 Mary Farmer, August 6, 1998 Gideon Ferebee, Jr., October 9, 2000 Michael Ferri, June 20, 1998 “Haviland Ferris,” May 16, 1994 and May 21, 1998 Barney Frank, May 22, 1998 Jack Frey and Peter Morris, March 22, 1994 “Richard Galvin,” January 12, 1995 Gil Gerald, January 30, 2013 Theresa Gilchrist, June 15, 1999 Letitia Gomez, July 3, 1998 Jim Graham, May 26, 1998 Jaime Grant, June 2, 1998 Pat Hamilton, January 13, 1995 Reginald Harris, November 10, 2000 “Scott Harrison,” June 2, 1994 Diane Herz, June 27, 1998 Susan Hester, August 11, 1998 Leonard Hirsch, May 30, 1998 Meryl Hooker, June 2, 1998 Craig Howell, June 9, 1998 Chi Hughes, July 1, 1999 Louis Hughes, December 21, 2000 Loraine Hutchins, April 3, 1998 Sue Hyde, June 26, 1998 Edward James, May 25, 1994 Ralph Jarnagin, June 6, 1994 “Boots Johns,” July 14, 1997 Cary Alan Johnson, May 27, 1998 Sharen Shaw Johnson, August 7, 1998 ABilly S. Jones, June 15, 1999 Wayson Jones, June 27, 1998 “Andy Jordan,” May 29, 1998 Frank Kameny, March 20, 1994 and June 6, 1998 Kenneth Kero-Mentz, December 20, 2012 Thomas “Dusty” Keyes, May 30, 1994 and May 23, 1998 Kris Kleeberg, June 25, 1998 Deb Kolodny, May 26, 1998 Paul Kuntzler, August 5, 1998 Steve Langley, September 25, 1999 Barbara Lewis, June 12, 1998 Deacon Maccubbin, May 27, 1998 V. Papaya Mann, June 23, 1999 Lindsay McBride, August 7, 1998 Monique Meadows, September 1, 1998 Dennis Medina, July 8, 1998 Susan Messina, September 10, 1998 Deb Morris, September 25, 1998 Jack Nichols, May 20, 1995 and June 18, 1998 Diana Onley-Campbell, June 1, 1998 “Edith Parker,” June 9, 1994 and June 1, 1998 Michelle Parkerson, June 1, 1998 and June 29, 1999 Bruce Pennington, June 15, 1998 Isaiah J. Poole, May 31, 1998 Chris Prince, July 1, 1998 Ted Richards, May 24, 1995 and May 31, 1998 Robert Ricks, May 19, 1995 Colin Robinson, November 5, 2000 Rick Rosendall, August 8, 1998 Michael Sainte-Andress, June 21, 1999 Yolanda Santiago, June 9, 1998 Ron Simmons, June 3, 1998 Michael Singerman, June 1, 1998 Esther Smith, June 9, 1994 Sabrina Sojourner, June 12, 1998 Cheryl Ann Spector, May 26, 1998 James P. Theis, June 4, 1998 Thurlow Tibbs, May 24, 1994 “M. Tilden-Morgan,” May 23, 1994 and May 25, 1998 Jane Troxell, June 3, 1998 Nancy Tucker, June 19, 1998 Otto H. Ulrich, Jr., May 24, 1995 and May 23, 1998 Urvashi Vaid, December 17, 1998 Robert Michael Vanzant, May 25, 1998 Lilli Vincenz, June 6, 1998 Anne Vonhof, January 9, 2013 Ann Wachtel, May 30, 1998 “Ed Wallace,” May 25, 1994 and June 4, 1998 “Robert Wayne,” June 10, 1998 Courtney Williams, July 15, 1999 Jessica Xavier, April 2, 1998 and June 3, 1998 Michael Yarr, September 13, 1998 Bill Youngblood, June 1, 1994 and May 26, 1998 Amelie Zurn, May 28, 1998 Description An account of the resource Oral history interviews conducted while researching the 2014 publication "A Queer Capital: A History of Gay Life in Washington, D.C." Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Genny Beemyn, Ph.D. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No restrictions on access; no restrictions on use. Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. Interviews are digitized; some may have transcripts. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Genny Beemyn Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Loraine Hutchins Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound. Yes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Loraine Hutchins (Queer Capital-Genny Beemyn) Subject The topic of the resource This is an Oral History interview taken by Genny Beemyn for their book "A Queer Capital: a History of Gay Life in Washington D.C." They have donated their interviews to the Rainbow History Project. Description An account of the resource LISTEN ONLINE <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_rmd0YNI039S0NQcjdhLVJPWVU/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-aF3dtcNBIqzvH5gLu2T2-g">1 of 1</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 3, 1998 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This interview was donated to RHP by Genny Beemyn 1970s 1980s Advocacy groups Bisexual people Feminism Loraine Hutchins Pride Racism Religious facilities Sexism https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/6c9c18e358701c65ca9809077d15bb4c.pdf 8e8a5b12435f3eb1d07959760130b753 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rainbow History Project Oral History Collection Description An account of the resource Eye-witness accounts of what we’ve seen and experienced provide a valuable resource to researchers and future generations to understand our past and how we arrived where we are today. Each interview in this collection has a narrator telling the story and a documenter guiding the process. Collected since the founding of the RHP, this collection is growing and is open to researchers. All interviews have been digitized and are described in the catalog; only some of them have transcripts available. None of the interviews stream online. To obtain access to an interview, you must request by contacting us directly, providing a brief description of your project and your research interests. Our email address is: info AT rainbowhistory DOT org One of our team will share the file from our Google Drive, and you can listen from home. Please be sure to have "Music Player for Google Drive" enabled on your machine to play the recording. www.driveplayer.com Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. To see all interviews in the collection, click on "Items in the Rainbow History Project Oral History Collection" link below. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rainbow History Project Various narrators per oral history Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Delan Ellington Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Gregory Adams Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound. Yes Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Audio available, (38:17), 8.8 MB Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Gregory Adams (Clubhouse Project) Description An account of the resource Interested in accessing the audio file? Fill out this <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScm76nkatHa6G4zBJS84vVWUMEtrSZha5NUE2cZeDJ7yOSMBQ/viewform">form</a> or email oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/20/2020 Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. This oral history interview is owned by the Rainbow History Project Abstract A summary of the resource. Gregory Adams discusses his experience socializing at The ClubHouse in Washington, D.C. in the late 70s, early 80s, the music, and who he saw at The Coffee House, another DC art space. 1970s 1980s Bars and clubs ClubHouse Coffee houses Nightlife https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/f9b9382f8e61221d89ed95e286b23c30.pdf 0d9f2f50739063cc13054bbcc1f7a7d0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rainbow History Project Oral History Collection Description An account of the resource Eye-witness accounts of what we’ve seen and experienced provide a valuable resource to researchers and future generations to understand our past and how we arrived where we are today. Each interview in this collection has a narrator telling the story and a documenter guiding the process. Collected since the founding of the RHP, this collection is growing and is open to researchers. All interviews have been digitized and are described in the catalog; only some of them have transcripts available. None of the interviews stream online. To obtain access to an interview, you must request by contacting us directly, providing a brief description of your project and your research interests. Our email address is: info AT rainbowhistory DOT org One of our team will share the file from our Google Drive, and you can listen from home. Please be sure to have "Music Player for Google Drive" enabled on your machine to play the recording. www.driveplayer.com Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. To see all interviews in the collection, click on "Items in the Rainbow History Project Oral History Collection" link below. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rainbow History Project Various narrators per oral history Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Jeff Donahue Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Peter Edwards Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound. Yes Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data 3 Audio Files, (01:09:11, 00:56:30, --- ), 34 MB, 27.8 MB, 16.9 MB Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Peter Edwards Abstract A summary of the resource. Audio 1 In this transcript, Peter Edwards shares his experiences of living as a member of the LGBTQ+ community in Washington DC. He discusses his journey of coming out as a gay man and finding a sense of community and acceptance in DC, while conversely sharing his experiences as an insecure gay teenager struggling with his sexuality in the 1980s. Despite the challenges, Edwards found community in the now-defunct gay rodeo, country western dancing, and the Lesbian and Gay chorus of Washington. The conversation also touches upon dating in DC. Overall, the transcript highlights the challenges and joys of living as a member of the LGBTQ+ community in Washington DC and the importance of finding a sense of community and acceptance. Audio 2 In this transcript, Peter Edwards discusses his involvement with Dignity DC, an organization for Catholic LGBTQ+ individuals. Edwards talks about the history of Dignity, including its origins and its move from Georgetown University to St. Margaret Episcopal Church. He shares his personal experiences attending Dignity, emphasizing the sense of belonging he felt and the importance of the organization for LGBTQ+ individuals who may feel alone or isolated. Edwards also discusses the activities and outreach efforts of Dignity, such as participating in local Pride events, organizing community dinners, and providing support during times of tragedy. Additionally, Edwards expresses commitment to the organization through his role as a leader within the community. Finally, Edwards mentions the challenges faced by Dignity in attracting younger members and diversifying the congregation, and emphasizes the ongoing need for a safe and welcoming space for LGBTQ+ individuals within the Catholic faith. Audio 3 In this transcript, Peter Edwards discusses his involvement with the gay switchboard in the 1980s. The gay switchboard provided information and support to the LGBTQ+ community at a time when resources like the internet and smartphones did not exist. They operated a phone line, offering information on bars, social opportunities, and roommate connections. The switchboard also focused on peer counseling, providing a safe space for people to talk about their feelings and struggles. Peter reflects on the importance of the switchboard in helping individuals who felt lost or isolated, as well as the impact it had on his own life as a gay man in Washington, D.C. Overall, the conversation highlights the vital role the gay switchboard played in the LGBTQ+ community during a time of limited resources and social acceptance. It provided a supportive and anonymous outlet for people to seek information, connection, and guidance. The transcript also underscores the shift in communication and support with the advent of the internet, while acknowledging the continued need for human connection and understanding in today's digital age. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7/10/2021 Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. Oral History interview belongs to the Rainbow History Project Description An account of the resource Interested in listening to this audio? Email <a href="mailto:oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org">oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org</a> for access 1980s 1990s Academic organizations African Americans Bars and clubs Bookstores Catholic Chorus groups Communication systems Dance clubs Dances Dupont Circle Faith Gay Community Center JRs Lambda Rising Marriage equality Maryland Medical conditions Nightlife Northern Virginia (NOVA) Publications Racism Religion Religious facilities Restaurants Social justice Sports Switchboards Virginia Washington Blade Washington D.C. https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/b26a6f9cdc31f739499563be60961dff.pdf 5916e8ee4fd73a6e2aea004f94a147ab Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rainbow History Project Oral History Collection Description An account of the resource Eye-witness accounts of what we’ve seen and experienced provide a valuable resource to researchers and future generations to understand our past and how we arrived where we are today. Each interview in this collection has a narrator telling the story and a documenter guiding the process. Collected since the founding of the RHP, this collection is growing and is open to researchers. All interviews have been digitized and are described in the catalog; only some of them have transcripts available. None of the interviews stream online. To obtain access to an interview, you must request by contacting us directly, providing a brief description of your project and your research interests. Our email address is: info AT rainbowhistory DOT org One of our team will share the file from our Google Drive, and you can listen from home. Please be sure to have "Music Player for Google Drive" enabled on your machine to play the recording. www.driveplayer.com Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. To see all interviews in the collection, click on "Items in the Rainbow History Project Oral History Collection" link below. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rainbow History Project Various narrators per oral history Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Marty Webb Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. John Hannay Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound. No Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Audio available, 2 files, (01:42:19/00:31:39), 93.2 MB/28.8 MB Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with John Hannay Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3/30/2021 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This Oral History belongs to the Rainbow History Project Abstract A summary of the resource. In these audio clips, John Hannay recounts his journey working in LGBTQ+ spaces in the D.C. metro area. Hailing from Rochester, New York with an educational background in theological studies, Hannay began his career working with the Coalition for the Homeless at the onset of the AIDS epidemic. He then held the first position devoted solely to combatting the AIDS epidemic at the community staple Whitman Walker clinic, where he focused on building relationships between government-based public health structures and non-profit organizations, as well as educating the gay community and public health community about each other. He then worked for SMYAL (Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders), serving as their first paid professional staff, where he focused on developing a volunteer core to run educational and support groups around health, mental health, and family and relationship issues. He then worked for the Maryland Department of Health’s AIDS program, focusing on developing educational programming to disseminate information about the AIDS virus to affected communities and the broader community. Following his time at the Maryland Department of Health, Hannay helped revive the Gay and Lesbian Community Center in Baltimore. He now works for the United States Department of Health and Human Services, where he continues to work on projects surrounding HIV and AIDS. While recounting his storied career, Hannay touches upon the influence of religion, family, and community in his life as both a professional and a gay man living through the AIDS epidemic. He interjects with anecdotes about other accomplishments in his storied career, always connecting them back to how it fits into the larger picture of the movement he was fighting for and the work he was doing. This 90-minute series of audio clips gives insight into one of LGBTQ D.C.’s pioneers during the turn of the 21st century. Description An account of the resource Interested in listening to this audio? Email <a href="mailto:oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org">oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org</a> for access 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Advocacy groups Baltimore MD Community centers Healthcare HIV/AIDS Maryland Parenthood Religion Religious facilities Whitman-Walker Clinic Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rainbow History Project Oral History Collection Description An account of the resource Eye-witness accounts of what we’ve seen and experienced provide a valuable resource to researchers and future generations to understand our past and how we arrived where we are today. Each interview in this collection has a narrator telling the story and a documenter guiding the process. Collected since the founding of the RHP, this collection is growing and is open to researchers. All interviews have been digitized and are described in the catalog; only some of them have transcripts available. None of the interviews stream online. To obtain access to an interview, you must request by contacting us directly, providing a brief description of your project and your research interests. Our email address is: info AT rainbowhistory DOT org One of our team will share the file from our Google Drive, and you can listen from home. Please be sure to have "Music Player for Google Drive" enabled on your machine to play the recording. www.driveplayer.com Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. To see all interviews in the collection, click on "Items in the Rainbow History Project Oral History Collection" link below. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rainbow History Project Various narrators per oral history Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Cara Gormally Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Regina Carlow Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound. No Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Yes, recording available ( 00:44:21) (audio mp4, 40.4 MB) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Regina Carlow Subject The topic of the resource D.C. social life, especial lesbian socializing in 1980s and 1990s. Lesbian and Gay Chorus of Washington, advocacy through arts. Her music education career. Abstract A summary of the resource. Cara Gormally interviewed Regina Carlow on July 19, 2022, via zoom. Topics discussed included gay life in the DC metro area from the late 1980s and 1990s, including experiences at bars and clubs; how she came to be the director of the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of Washington, and her experience with the chorus; the chorus as a movement for lesbian and gay people to come out and as an advocacy organization; her career trajectory from elementary and high school music teacher to dean at Towson University. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 19, 2022 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Not for Commercial Use Description An account of the resource Interested in listening to this audio? Email <a href="mailto:oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org">oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org</a> to request access 1980s 1990s Chorus groups Lesbians Music https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/7002ae64d5684c9fa9ceeff23ca29ac6.pdf 2eb99807286b36d5ef0574f5ecb64fea Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rainbow History Project Oral History Collection Description An account of the resource Eye-witness accounts of what we’ve seen and experienced provide a valuable resource to researchers and future generations to understand our past and how we arrived where we are today. Each interview in this collection has a narrator telling the story and a documenter guiding the process. Collected since the founding of the RHP, this collection is growing and is open to researchers. All interviews have been digitized and are described in the catalog; only some of them have transcripts available. None of the interviews stream online. To obtain access to an interview, you must request by contacting us directly, providing a brief description of your project and your research interests. Our email address is: info AT rainbowhistory DOT org One of our team will share the file from our Google Drive, and you can listen from home. Please be sure to have "Music Player for Google Drive" enabled on your machine to play the recording. www.driveplayer.com Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. To see all interviews in the collection, click on "Items in the Rainbow History Project Oral History Collection" link below. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rainbow History Project Various narrators per oral history Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Tania Abdulahad Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound. Yes Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Yes, recording available split between two files, ( 00:46:05, 00:22:12) (audio wav, 689.2 MB) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History Interview with Tania Abdulahad Abstract A summary of the resource. In her interview, Tania Abdulahad discusses her life in DC and the DC Gay and Lesbian community, particularly her work with the Sapphire Sapphos and later her more recent work with the DC school system. Arriving in Washington DC in 1978, Abdulahad recounts her contributions to various social activist groups and especially highlights her relations to artist and social developments in the city. Prodimently through the Sapphire Sapphos, Abdulahad made strides across multiple different organizations in the 80’s and 90’s. She also reflects on her life and the world today, and the loss of tolerance and acceptance that has grown in the past five years, setting back many social justice movements. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 20, 2004 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource "Not to be used for commercial gain or financial profit without my written permission" Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1978-2004 Subject The topic of the resource African American lesbians, Sapphire Sapphos, social work Description An account of the resource Want access to this oral history? Request it by filling out this <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScm76nkatHa6G4zBJS84vVWUMEtrSZha5NUE2cZeDJ7yOSMBQ/viewform">form</a> or emailing <a href="mailto:oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org" class="rcmContactAddress" title="oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org">oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org</a> 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s Activism African Americans Bars and clubs Black ClubHouse Coffee houses Dance clubs Drag performances HIV/AIDS La Zambra Lesbians Music Nightlife Publications Sapphire Sapphos Tracks Washington D.C. https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/a33f6e95dfe7ecb1e0b24c80ab9b4c68.pdf bbd6e071848a658569f6dadb73b41d5d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rainbow History Project Oral History Collection Description An account of the resource Eye-witness accounts of what we’ve seen and experienced provide a valuable resource to researchers and future generations to understand our past and how we arrived where we are today. Each interview in this collection has a narrator telling the story and a documenter guiding the process. Collected since the founding of the RHP, this collection is growing and is open to researchers. All interviews have been digitized and are described in the catalog; only some of them have transcripts available. None of the interviews stream online. To obtain access to an interview, you must request by contacting us directly, providing a brief description of your project and your research interests. Our email address is: info AT rainbowhistory DOT org One of our team will share the file from our Google Drive, and you can listen from home. Please be sure to have "Music Player for Google Drive" enabled on your machine to play the recording. www.driveplayer.com Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. To see all interviews in the collection, click on "Items in the Rainbow History Project Oral History Collection" link below. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rainbow History Project Various narrators per oral history Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Caitlin Ouano Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Sarah Marshall Location The location of the interview. Georgetown University Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound. Yes, transcript available Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Yes, recording available, 00:36:20 (audio .m4a, 17 MB) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History Interview with Sarah Marshall, 1955- Description An account of the resource LISTEN ONLINE <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ai5aup8MfLz9CdXj0HwlSEF8x68royT0/view?usp=sharing">Part 1 of 1</a> Georgetown University student Caitlin Ouano interviews Professor Sarah Marshall, a long-time resident of D.C who identifies as a lesbian woman and who works as a prominent D.C actress and acting professor. Abstract A summary of the resource. Sarah Marshall is interviewed by Caitlin Ouano. Sarah Marshall describes her family life in Alabama just prior to moving to D.C, which she did after college. She speaks about successfully pursuing a career as an actress in D.C in the 80s and becoming a part of the bourgeoning artistic community as well as the already well-established LGBT community. She talks about Mario Cooper, who she lived with, and Peggy Cooper Cafritz as well as getting her physicals at Whitman Walker. She also talks about gay pride parades, going to tea dances, the Phase, and mayor Marion Barry. She goes on to discuss how the city has changed since that time and been gentrified. Prompted by the interviewer, Professor Marshall discusses Donald Trump’s election and how it has personally and emotionally affected her and her friends in D.C, providing advice for a younger generation of marginalized youth. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 5, 2016 Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. The interview belongs to the Rainbow History Project. The RHP release form was used and all rights belong to RHP. 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s Bars and clubs Feminism Lesbians Nightlife Phase One Whitman-Walker Clinic https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/64a2bb3269e013de490ca00e20bf3d52.pdf a95a4a96b7608052f147a72f1ed26571 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rainbow History Project Oral History Collection Description An account of the resource Eye-witness accounts of what we’ve seen and experienced provide a valuable resource to researchers and future generations to understand our past and how we arrived where we are today. Each interview in this collection has a narrator telling the story and a documenter guiding the process. Collected since the founding of the RHP, this collection is growing and is open to researchers. All interviews have been digitized and are described in the catalog; only some of them have transcripts available. None of the interviews stream online. To obtain access to an interview, you must request by contacting us directly, providing a brief description of your project and your research interests. Our email address is: info AT rainbowhistory DOT org One of our team will share the file from our Google Drive, and you can listen from home. Please be sure to have "Music Player for Google Drive" enabled on your machine to play the recording. www.driveplayer.com Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. To see all interviews in the collection, click on "Items in the Rainbow History Project Oral History Collection" link below. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rainbow History Project Various narrators per oral history Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Marty Webb Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. T.J. Flavell Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound. Yes, transcript available Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Yes, recording available, 01:16:11 (audio .m4a, 69 MB) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History Interview with T.J. Flavell, 1965- Abstract A summary of the resource. T.J. Flavell grew up in Northern Minnesota, where he also attended community college. He then later came out shortly after graduation. His arrival to the DC area had been a luck strike while attending American University for his Masters Degree. T.J expresses the importance of education throughout this interview, emphasizing it is the only way to do right by your people (community). Upon his discovery of the Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance (AGLA) while in the DC area, he quickly made it his priority to contribute where and when needed. He had become a huge advocate for hosting events, saying that meeting in community spaces over a shared meal allows for special moments to occur. While volunteering with AGLA T.J mentions that the transgender community had impacted him the most because hadn't realized how under-appreciated they had been. He mentions that he is interested in starting a nonprofit organization himself, only in an attempt to support the already long-standing organizations he has grown to appreciate. Description An account of the resource Interested in listening to this audio? Email <a href="mailto:oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org">oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org</a> for access Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This oral history belongs to the Rainbow History Project 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s Activism Advocacy groups Arlington VA Communication systems Community Northern Virginia (NOVA) Politics Restaurants Transgender people Virginia https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/7d8a1401f3fa0db25924edd97ad80664.pdf 73f8e5bfc9ce86d70bd426ae0f501ba4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rainbow History Project Oral History Collection Description An account of the resource Eye-witness accounts of what we’ve seen and experienced provide a valuable resource to researchers and future generations to understand our past and how we arrived where we are today. Each interview in this collection has a narrator telling the story and a documenter guiding the process. Collected since the founding of the RHP, this collection is growing and is open to researchers. All interviews have been digitized and are described in the catalog; only some of them have transcripts available. None of the interviews stream online. To obtain access to an interview, you must request by contacting us directly, providing a brief description of your project and your research interests. Our email address is: info AT rainbowhistory DOT org One of our team will share the file from our Google Drive, and you can listen from home. Please be sure to have "Music Player for Google Drive" enabled on your machine to play the recording. www.driveplayer.com Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. To see all interviews in the collection, click on "Items in the Rainbow History Project Oral History Collection" link below. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rainbow History Project Various narrators per oral history Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Marty Webb Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Bernie Delia Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound. Yes, transcript available Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Yes, recording available, 01:05:15 (audio .m4a, 31 MB) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History Interview with Bernie Delia, 1956-2024 Abstract A summary of the resource. Bernie Delia, resident of Washington, DC since 1982, openly expressing as a gay man 3 years after. Two years after coming out, Bernie began serving the LBGTQ+ community in many different ways. Bernie took an interest in history and politics very early in life, remembering many moments with his parents discussing elections and such. From as long as he could remember, becoming a DC resident had always been the plan. He would make this possible after going to law school, which helped him develop many of the skills and connections that he would use to prevail later on. As a member of the Dignity Committee Chairs, member of the Justice Department for Clinton Administration, hostess of the Catholic Church, and other positions of influence, Bernie has managed to lead well. Bernie also shares a variety of different stories, ranging from his perception of the aids crisis and the overall growth of the LGBTQ+ community, to how he has been able to facilitate change even when there may have seemed to be no presidential hope for such. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 10, 2021 Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. The interview belongs to the Rainbow History Project. The RHP release form was used and all rights belong to RHP. Description An account of the resource Interested in accessing the audio file? Please email <a href="mailto:oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org">oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org</a> 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Activism Black Capital Pride Capital Pride Alliance Catholic Clinton Administration Coming out HIV/AIDS Medical conditions Poetry Politics Pride Religion Religious facilities Whitman-Walker Clinic https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/c77f2c52c1cbe71bffe047d4b7c58bc1.pdf 486b7ba3c6689e44af504b541caac144 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rainbow History Project Oral History Collection Description An account of the resource Eye-witness accounts of what we’ve seen and experienced provide a valuable resource to researchers and future generations to understand our past and how we arrived where we are today. Each interview in this collection has a narrator telling the story and a documenter guiding the process. Collected since the founding of the RHP, this collection is growing and is open to researchers. All interviews have been digitized and are described in the catalog; only some of them have transcripts available. None of the interviews stream online. To obtain access to an interview, you must request by contacting us directly, providing a brief description of your project and your research interests. Our email address is: info AT rainbowhistory DOT org One of our team will share the file from our Google Drive, and you can listen from home. Please be sure to have "Music Player for Google Drive" enabled on your machine to play the recording. www.driveplayer.com Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. To see all interviews in the collection, click on "Items in the Rainbow History Project Oral History Collection" link below. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rainbow History Project Various narrators per oral history Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Marty Webb Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Mary Jean Collins Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound. Yes, transcript available Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Yes, recording available, 01:05:28 (audio .mfa, 60 MB) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History Interview with Mary Jean Collins, 1939- Abstract A summary of the resource. Mary Jean Collins lead during the foundational years of the National Organization for Women (NOW) and as her time progressed in Washington, she found herself leading not just in the queer community, but in the city and the country as a whole. Motivated by her Catholic upbringing and her family’s strong values in grassroots activism, Collins grew up dedicated to working to better the community around her. Especially influenced by the Catholic nuns in her city, she came to NOW inspired by the fact that it was the first organization she had seen created and run by empowered women. Collins also talks about her experiences as a Lesbian during the late twentieth century, and the changes and developments she herself witnessed. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2/19/2021 Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. The interview belongs to the Rainbow History Project. The RHP release form was used and all rights belong to RHP. Description An account of the resource Interested in Listening to this audio? Email <a href="mailto:oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org">oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org</a> to request access 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s Activism Advocacy groups Bars and clubs Catholic Civil rights Democrats Faith Feminism Gay men Gay rights Gertrude Stein Democratic Club HIV/AIDS Lesbians Marches Marriage equality National Organization for Women (NOW) Nightlife Political organizations Politics Reagan Administration Religion Tracks U.S. Congress Women's rights https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/c385a525e452eeebafd33438a5fe310c.pdf 75a0d38bbde43aa0fc5c6d17f331c188 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Please be sure to have "Music Player for Google Drive" enabled on your machine to play the recording. www.driveplayer.com Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. To see all interviews in the collection, click on "Items in the Rainbow History Project Oral History Collection" link below. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rainbow History Project Various narrators per oral history Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Jerry Wei Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Jerry Anderson Location The location of the interview. Southern Illinois, via Zoom Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound. No, not yet transcribed Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Yes, recording available, 01:00:23 (audio .m4a, 55 MB) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History Interview with Jerry Anderson, 1942- Description An account of the resource Want access to this audio? Please fill out this <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScm76nkatHa6G4zBJS84vVWUMEtrSZha5NUE2cZeDJ7yOSMBQ/viewform">form</a> or email oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org The Reverend Jerry Anderson, an Episcopalian chaplain in DC during the HIV/AIDS crisis and one of the founders of The Episcopal Caring Response to AIDS, describes his late 1970s arrival in DC. After working for Senator Adlai Stevenson III for a couple years, he became the first openly gay priest in the Diocese of Washington. As the AIDS crisis progressed he helped found The Episcopal Care Response to AIDS, pushed for AIDS response at The General Convention of The Episocopal Church, participated in the Interfaith AIDS Retreats, helped organize Barbara Bush’s 1989 visit to Grandma’s House, and started an HIV support group. Abstract A summary of the resource. After seminary, Jerry Anderson served in parishes in Chicago and Mighican before moving to DC with his lover in 1976. At the time, he was in the process of coming out as a gay man. He found work with Illinois Senator Adlai Stevenson III, son of Ambassador Adlai Stevenson. Sooin, however, he realized his calling was pastoral work. He was hired as an assistant at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church in 1979, located in the Palisades neighborhood of DC. In 1981, he became the first openly gay priest in the Diocese of Washington, despite resistance from those who supported a woman priest and those who opposed him because he was gay. Episcopalin organizations such as the Virginia Theological Seminary refused to send him students for field training. His first friend died of AIDS in 1983 and by 1986, he helped found The Episcopal Caring Response to AIDS (ECRA), which provided prayer and healing services for those with AIDS or who have died of AIDS. ECRA also raised money from parishes to fund a residence for people with AIDS in coordination with Christ Church, Georgetown, and the Whitman-Walker Clinic. Jerry formed a coalition to successfully push Episcoplians to respond to the HIV/AIDS crisis at The General Convention of The Episocopal Church. Despite homophobic leadership at the Washignton National Cathedral in the late 1980s, Jerry recalls the the interfaith HIV/AIDS services the Cathedral held in 1988 and 1990 to coincide with the NAMES Project’s AIDS Memorial Quilt. He discusses the 1st Interfaith AIDS Retreat he attended and help organize. When President George H.W. Bush took office, Barbara Bush, an Episcopalian reached out to him regarding ways she could raise awareness about HIV/AIDS. Working with Debbie Tate and Joan McCarley of the residential care home for children with HIV/AIDS, Grandma’s House, Louis Tesconi at the Catholoci Damien Ministries, Jim Graham of Whitman-Walker, and other organizations, he arranged for Barbara Bush’s tour of Grandma’s House in 1989. He also founded an HIV support group in DC during this time. Jerry also discusses the progressive, accepting DC city leadership in the 1990s, homophobia and closeted staffers working on Capitol Hill, and the shift in his own life from the carefree gay social scene of the 1970s to the dark, all-consuming work of responding to the HIV/AIDS crisis. Other names and organizations mentioned: All Souls Church, The Color of Light: Daily Meditations For All of Us Living with AIDS, Metropolitan Community Church, Marion Barry, Food and Friends, the Carl Vogel Foundation (now MetroHealth), Friends Meeting House. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6/10/2021 Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. The interview belongs to the Rainbow History Project. The RHP release form was used and all rights belong to RHP. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1970s-1996 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s Advocacy groups AIDS remembrance Healthcare HIV/AIDS Local government Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Religion Religious facilities Washington D.C. Whitman-Walker Clinic