1 25 10 https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/43b6d6aca2ac7a86216833c63d9aa4d2.pdf ac39829765dfedf22596423db117f95c 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 Donahoe Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Evi Torton Beck Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound. Yes Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 1:48:05 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 Evi Torton Beck (CJM) Subject The topic of the resource This oral history interview was conducted as a part of a partnership with the <a href="https://capitaljewishmuseum.org/">Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum</a> for their LGBTJews in the Federal City exhibit. 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 7/18/2024 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This oral history interview belongs to the Rainbow History Project and the Capital Jewish Museum. Academic organizations Activism Dances Discrimination Feminism Jewish Lesbians Performing arts Religion https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/758daefb06cdd74a538ed69c0f2923b4.pdf aeb506d5af552bace77fd46f1f19c693 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. Nancy Tucker Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound. Yes Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 46:13 / 3:08 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 (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 6/19/1998 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 1967, Nancy Tucker was a young college student in DC interested in meeting other openly gay people. Having heard about the Mattachine Society of Washington through gay newspapers coming out of San Francisco, she contacted the group and interviewed for membership. At the time, the Mattachine Society–led by pioneering LGBT activists such as Frank Kameny, Eva Freund, and Lilli Vincenz–preached concepts of civil libertarianism, in which homosexuals would receive their civil rights upon proving they were assimilated, upstanding citizens. However, Tucker describes how the mood began to change in 1969, when the Stonewall Riots kickstarted the Gay Liberation movement. This tension between liberationist and assimilationist politics led to The Mattachine Society of Washington starting a publication, initially with the intention of communicating civil libertarianism to the gay community in Washington. Tucker was chosen as one of the editors, and thus the famous Washington Blade was born. Tucker describes how the Blade soon became an important newspaper for the gay community. Distributed at various gay spots throughout DC, it communicated not only general news about the community, but also roommate referral services, warnings of police entrapment, and eventually news about even the more previously underground LGBT communities, such as the drag and leather communities. As the liberation movements of the late 60s and 70s grew in popularity, Tucker describes how it became increasingly difficult to find her own place in them. She was uncomfortable with both the misogyny of the overwhelmingly gay male Gay Liberation Front, as well as the radical feminism of lesbian separatist groups such as The Furies Collective. Tucker left the gay activist community in the mid-1970s, passed on the publishing of The Washington Blade to others, and subsequently became more involved with AA and gay AA groups. In the late 80s, however, Tucker re-entered the community via the Gay Women’s Alternative and OWLS (Older Wiser Lesbians), and enjoyed creating lesbian spaces with lectures, potlucks, dances, and other community programming. 1960s 1970s Advertisements Advocacy groups Arlington VA Bars and clubs Bookstores Community Dances Eva Freund Frank Kameny Furies Gay Activist Alliance (GAA) Gay Liberation Front Gay Women's Alternative (GWA) Lesbians Lilli Vincenz Mattachine Society Medical conditions Newsletters Nightlife Perrin Shaffer Plus One Politics Protests Publications Sexism Stonewall Riots Virginia Washington Blade 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/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. 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. Edward Benfield Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Richard Davis Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound. No. 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 Richard Davis, 1948-- 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 10/29/2015 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The interview belongs to the Rainbow History Project. The RHP release 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 to present. Richard Allen Davis was born in St. Paul Minnesota in 1948 and was raised in what he describes as a “nominally Methodist” family in the Twin Cities area. Davis accepted that he was a gay man in 1973 while he was attending law school at the University of Minnesota. By the summer of 1973 was publicly “out”. After completing law school Davis volunteered with Minnesota gay rights activist Stephen Endean and was active in the campaign to support a 1978 ordinance prohibiting discrimination against gays and lesbians in St. Paul. When the voters of St. Paul that ordinance in a referendum Endean became convinced that state level progress was no longer possible in Minnesota. Endean moved to DC to become the Director of the Gay Rights National Lobby (GRNL), hiring Davis to work for him as the head of Right to Privacy Foundation - an organization tasked with performing research and analysis in support of the Gay Rights National Lobby’s efforts. Steve Endean was forced out of the Directorship in 1983, and Davis left the Right to Privacy Foundation shortly afterward. He remained in Washington DC, working for the Library of Congress’ Congressional Research Service until his retirement in 2010. Davis was introduced to DC gay community by Endean, who had formed many connections with the community through his work as an activist. Davis quickly became an active participant in the community socially. Davis has been a member of several Washington-area gay social organizations, including The Washington Bridge (an Asian/Non-Asian gay men’s social club that later became Asians and Friends Washington) from 1983 to 1992, and DC Lambda Squares (a gay and lesbian Contra Dancing/ Country and Western Line Dancing group) from the late 1980s until 1999. Davis has also been an active member of Bet Mishpachah (an LGBT Synagogue in the Dupont Circle area) and All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church in Mount Pleasant. Davis was involved in competitive swimming from 1970 to 1999, starting in his junior year of college. After moving to Washington DC he joined the DC Aquatics Club (DCAC), an all gay US Masters Swimming team that competed in local and national events. With the DCAC, Davis competed in the Gay Games in 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, and 1998 winning two medals: a bronze medal in the 100 Yard Mixed Medley Relay in 1982 and a gold medal in the Individual 200 Yard Breaststroke in 1986. In 2007 Davis auditioned for and was accepted as a member of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington DC. He remains a part of the organization to this day. Davis relates a number of remembrances from his time in these groups, especially his experiences competing in the Gay Games where he met and befriended swimmer Jay Frisette who went on to be elected to the Arlington County Council. Davis shares his memories of gay bars and social centers in Washington DC in the 80s and 90s, including the Lambda Rising bookstore, Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse, The Lost and Found, Tracks, The Fraternity House (later Omega), and the Chesapeake House. Other topics discussed include the anxiety of the early days of the AIDS epidemic and how it affected every part of the gay community of the time and the ways that he believes the LGBT community of Washington DC has changed since the 1980s. Subject The topic of the resource Oral history with Richard Davis, who shares his remembrances from over thirty years of active participation in the Washington DC LGBT community, including his work with the Gay Rights National Lobby and the Right to Privacy Foundation, competing as a swimmer in five consecutive Gay Games, and singing in the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington DC. 1970s 1980s 1990s Activism Advocacy groups Dances Gay Games Law Nightlife The Fraternity House https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/972b81cc5f88cb45a255a75bbfec1489.pdf 8cfd196c9b04029d42911ce33796c1d7 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. Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound. Transcription available 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 (46:42) Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview. Genny Beemyn Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Michael Sainte-Andress 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 Michael "Micci" Sainte-Andress Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=40&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=2%2F19%2F2001">2/19/2001</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This interview belongs to the Rainbow History Project. The RHP release form was used and all rights belong to RHP. <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=47&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=No+restrictions+on+access%3B+no+restrictions+on+use."></a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 70s-90s African American gay experience, black gay clubs, theatre, DC Coalition, black gay politics 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. Michael Sainte-Andress is a Black gay artist, performer, and community figure who was born in Seattle, raised in Houston, Texas, and later moved to Washington, D.C., in the mid‑1970s after serving in the U.S. Navy. In this interview, he reflects on his experience being openly gay in the Navy during the early 1970s. He also discusses his involvement in Washington’s theater scene, where he performed primarily in musicals and drew on his background in dance. Beyond the stage, he offers a vivid account of Black gay culture in the 1970s and 1980s, recalling popular venues such as the Club House and the Coffee House—a Black gay artistic space where he performed introspective, theatrical poetry. He describes the Coffee House as a vital incubator for community, consciousness, and creative expression, a formative environment that helped cultivate a collective identity distinct from the mainstream white gay movement. 1970s 1980s Activism Awards Bars and clubs Black Brass Rail ClubHouse Coffee houses Community Pioneers D.C. Coalition Dance clubs Dances Gay men Michael "Micci" Sainte-Andress Michelle Parkerson Military Nightlife Performing arts Rainey Cheeks Religious facilities Restaurants Veterans Washington D.C. https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/e884acf6e20b7ab379107a3b582d703b.pdf e2b8c84792cabfe6a2d883d8dd885cb2 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. Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound. Yes, transcription 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 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 Dr. Kwabena Rainey Cheeks Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=47&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=%22Not+for+commercial+use+without+my+permission%22">"Not for commercial use without my permission"</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 70s-00s Native Washingtonian, African-American gay experience, the Clubhouse, AIDS support, faith communities Abstract A summary of the resource. Native Washingtonian Kwabena Rainey Cheeks, active in his community since childhood, tells the story of his life in activism, from helping those in his neighborhood as a child, to becoming a Minister and giving back well into adulthood. Cheeks grew up in martial arts, growing to be ranked top ten nationally. As one of the original founders of the Clubhouse, one of Washington’s most prominent Gay dance clubs in the 80’s, Cheeks interacted with many members of the community from famous ballet dancer Rudolf Nurevev to singer Patti LaBelle. Cheeks founded Us Helping Us, a nonprofit organization focused on helping those in the community affected with AIDS. Later in life he became a minister and founded the church Inner Light Unity Fellowship Church, which works to be an accepting community organization. Through the Church, Cheeks still to this day leads his community through mentorship, retreats, and activism, while continuing to create what he describes as heaven on Earth in the form of enjoying life. Description An account of the resource Want to listen to this audio? Email <a href="mailto:oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org">oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org</a> to request access 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s Activism African Americans Assassination of MLK Bars and clubs ClubHouse Coffee houses Community Community Pioneers Dance clubs Dances Faith Gay men HIV/AIDS Medical facilities Military Native washingtonian Nightlife Rainey Cheeks Religion Religious facilities Virginia https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/014118fbf08435ff274ae90307b57874.pdf 823602dbfc48e9f9522cfa2432bac7ce 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. Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound. Yes, transcription 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 Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Charles "Kip Turner Brice" Comedy 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 Charles Comedy ("Kip Turner Brice") Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6/27/2004 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No restrictions on access; no restrictions on use. This oral history belongs to the Rainbow History Project Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1963-00s African-American gay experience, drag scene, The Academy Abstract A summary of the resource. One of the icons of the Washington DC drag houses of the 80’s, Charles Comedy, also known as Kip Turner Brice, recounts details of life in the drag community. Comedy uniquely did most of his performances as a man, and because of his time in and out of the different houses he was able to provide firsthand knowledge on many different subcommunities in the city. Focussed on performances and the social aspects of queer life in DC, Comedy offers a fresh perspective on LGBTQ+ idenity in the city aside from the political fight of the time. 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 1832 House 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s Academic organizations Advocacy groups African Americans Assassination of MLK Awards Bachelor's Mill Bars and clubs Beulah/Jerry Buskirk Black Pearl Chicken Hut Cruising Dance clubs Dances Drag performances Fanny Brice/Alex Carlino Gay men Georgetown Grill Henry Street Ken White Liz Taylor/Alan Kress Maryland Military Music Nightlife Pageants Performing arts Restaurants Washington D.C. https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/3d55ac551c9ec62c78401009215bf012.pdf 7fd4046ed41a4880daef2e5c037587e4 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 Businesses and Venues Collection Description An account of the resource An artificial collection of advertisements, photographs, business cards, matchbooks, and flyers from gay businesses, religious organizations, and other spaces that created a safe haven for gay men, Lesbians, transgender people, and the drag community in Washington, D.C. from the 1950's to the 1980's. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Meinke, Mark Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data newsprint 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 Mama Setta's advertisement Subject The topic of the resource Gay business enterprises--Washington (D.C.) Gays--Social life and customs--Washington (D.C.) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=47&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Reproduction+and+use+of+this+material+requires+permission+from+the+copyright+holder.+Please+contact+the+Rainbow+History+Project+for+more+information.">Reproduction and use of this material requires permission from the copyright holder. Please contact the Rainbow History Project for more information.</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Washington (D.C.) Advertisements Bars and clubs Dances Gay bars and clubs https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/5fde135a1fb9d1f0b07ab0543079d52e.pdf 5e73124cf02d834e2f59d6339c915512 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 ENLACE : Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Latino Lesbian and Gay Coalition Records, 1991-1993, 14 Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. ENLACE Collection Enlace ENLACE : Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Latino Lesbian and Gay Coalition Records : Digital Collection, 1991-1993 Collection #14 Description An account of the resource The 1987 March on Washington brought Latino lesbians and gays together from around the country and inspired new local, regional, and national organizations. ENLACE: Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Latino Gay & Lesbian Coalition, DC's first political support organization for Latino gay men and Latina lesbians, had just been formed and the March gave it the impetus to grow as a force in the local community. Some of those who had come to Washington for the March stayed on in the city and helped organize ENLACE: Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area Latino Gay & Lesbian Coalition. Until 1987, Latinos had no special voice to speak for them as Latinos in the LGBT community and as gays and lesbians in the Latino community. Over the next eight years ENLACE spoke, acted, and created new standards in political and social representation of its members and in educating its community about HIV/AIDS. ENLACE members were the first gay men and lesbians to march in the city's annual Hispanic parade. They created HOLA GAY, the first Spanish language hotline. "Un grupo de apoyo para latinos gay ofrece la oportunidad para los que buscan discutir las preocupaciones que tenemos en comun incluyendo el SIDA, la familia, el auto-estima, las relaciones personales y la identidad gay. Juntos podemos trabajar para encontar soluciones saludables con la asistencia de un moderador entrenado." A peer support group allows gay Latinos to come together to discuss common issues of AIDS/HIV, family relationships, identity and self-esteem. Together, with the help of trained facilitators, we can find healthy solutions. ENLACE defined itself as a political organization but it used social events to identify Latino gays and lesbians and to deliver its message of support. In April 1988, ENLACE introduced itself to the community with a reception at the Office of Latino Affairs. From the outset, ENLACE (the word means "link") built coalitions and links to other organizations in both the gay and lesbian community and the Latino community. In the wake of disturbances in the Mount Pleasant area, ENLACE presented its own analysis and recommendations to the commission investigating the events. One of ENLACE's major contributions, of course, was its ground-breaking work in AIDS awareness and HIV education. With the DC Coalition of Black Lesbians, Gays, and Bisexuals, ENLACE sponsored social events. It worked with the Latin American Task Force, the Whitman-Walker Clinic, and other social, political, and health organizations to ensure recognition and satisfaction of Latino gays and lesbians' needs. ENLACE held its first social event, La Fiesta Tropical, at the popular straight disco Cities. Despite a slow start, the evening ended with a room packed with Latino men and women who learned for the first time of ENLACE's work. La Fiesta Tropical became an annual event. The group sponsored dances at Hill Haven, a lesbian club on Capitol Hill, at hotels in the Dupont area, and supported early Latino clubs such as El Faro. Noticias de Enlace, a monthly newsletter, chronicled much of ENLACE's organizational, political, and social development and is a primary source for ENLACE's activities and for insights into the concerns of Washington, D.C.'s Latino gay and lesbian population. The Rainbow History Project, through the kindness of former members of ENLACE presents many issues of the Noticias and event flyers (in .pdf format). Unfortunately, the file size of Noticias issues has meant that we have had to offer some of them page by page, rather than in their entirety. Also below are event flyers for ENLACE's social activities, as well as the group's report on the Mount Pleasant incidents. We are grateful to Ms. Letitia Gomez for the loan of Enlace documents and for permission to post them on the Rainbow History Project's website. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Gomez, Letitia. Owner 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. <a href="https://auislandora.wrlc.org/islandora/object/auislandora:98026" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">VIEW THE ENTIRE COLLECTION ONLINE</a> In 2021, Leti Gomez donated the entire collection of documents as a partnership with RHP and American University. RHP will preserve the paper documents (at the DC History Center as MS 0764 Series XXXIII); American University will digitize the entire collection and make it available through their website. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data printed flyer 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 Salsa night = Noche de salsa Subject The topic of the resource Hispanic American gays--Washington (D.C.) Gay and lesbian dance parties--Washington (D.C.) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=39&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=ENLACE+%3A+Washington%2C+D.C.+Metropolitan+Area+Latino+Lesbian+and+Gay+Coalition">ENLACE : Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Latino Lesbian and Gay Coalition</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=47&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Reproduction+and+use+of+this+material+requires+permission+from+the+copyright+holder.+Please+contact+the+Rainbow+History+Project+for+more+information.">Reproduction and use of this material requires permission from the copyright holder. Please contact the Rainbow History Project for more information.</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=47&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Gomez%2C+Letitia.+Collector">Gomez, Letitia. Collector</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource English Spanish Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Washington (D.C.) Advertisements Dances ENLACE Latine