1 25 20 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/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/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/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/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/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/9d9c1da752da90059fdc27ad9f8931fc.pdf 320c3151057fdbf5d9cfb214115e57d2 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. Anne Halbert Brooks Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. Ryan Bos Location The location of the interview. Capital Pride Office at the DC Center 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 (audio .m4a) 26 MB, 00:55:53 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 Ryan Bos, 1974- Abstract A summary of the resource. Executive Director of Capital Pride Alliance, Ryan Bos discusses his experiences concerning the attendance and planning of LGBTQ pride parades. Drawing inspiration from when he was a young boy attending music festivals in Indiana or when he competed in Washington DC’s LGBTQ sports leagues, Bos shows deep appreciation for the sense of community surrounding larger pride events. Joining Capital Pride in the early 2010s, Bos works with organizations such as InterPride, NERP (Northeastern Regional Prides) and POSE (Prides of the Southeast) to orchestrate large-scale pride parades. In this discussion, Bos also tackles issues such as the No Justice No Pride protest, the necessity to promote diverse voices in the community, and the question of whether ‘Pride’ itself is still needed in the present day. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 30, 2017 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 Want access to this audio? Email <a href="mailto:oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org">oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org</a> to request access Academic organizations AIDS remembrance Athletic clubs Badlands Baltimore MD Bars and clubs Black Capital Pride Capital Pride Alliance Community Community centers Dance clubs Frank Kameny Gay Games HIV/AIDS Latine Maryland Nightlife Pride Pride events Protests Sports Student groups Tracks Washington D.C. Youth advocacy https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/d6001e7fa72160f45e8fedc9bf554cf0.pdf 6cfe99d31aaaab9c3e2934f83cf7d1b4 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. Ed Bailey Location The location of the interview. Number Nine, 1435 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005 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 (audio .m4a) Part 1: 24 MB, 00:49:40, Part 2: 28 MB, 00:59:27 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 Ed Bailey, 1966- Abstract A summary of the resource. From what started as a college kid seeking out the thrills of LGBTQ nightlife, to what transformed into a flourishing lifetime career, Ed Bailey details the intricacies of running a gay bar in Washington DC. Beginning with his first job DJ-ing at Tracks in the early ‘90s, Bailey explains how the super-nightclub became a massively influential safe space for the community. Bailey goes on to discuss his own business ventures, spanning the late ‘90s up to present day 2022, as the owner of many gay bars with business partner John Guggenmos. In the second half of his interview, Bailey talks extensively on the “Death of the Gay Bar” both in the physical and philosophical sense. With the declining need for exclusively LGBTQ spaces, Bailey insists that gay bars must adapt to the constant evolution of the community. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2/8/2022 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 Want to access this audio file? Send an email to <a href="mailto:oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org">oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org</a> 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Bars and clubs Nightlife Tracks Washington D.C. https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/5ad22fd33214a545a215781920c7eec1.tiff 0acb6e7e349b56b32ece74cd4e3351e9 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 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 Spring Break: New Beginnings! Description An account of the resource The invitation to a fundraiser benefiting Brother Help Thyself, held April 15, 1989, at Tracks. Hosted by Brandon, Ed, Fred, Gary, and Larry; DJ's were David Anthony and Michael Jorba . 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. Series X, Community Newsletters, Tracks. 1980s Bars and clubs Dance clubs Ephemera Gay bars and clubs Nightlife Tracks 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 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 NightClub Scrapbook Description An account of the resource A one-of-a kind scrapbook dedicated to the beloved Tracks NightClub. Includes photographs of places and spaces at the club; information about people and events; related documents and flyers. 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 unique item is available to all people, by appointment, at the DC History Center as MS 0764 RHP, Series XIV. There is no finding aid. Materials are available for "fair use" and may be protected by copyright. Bars and clubs Ephemera Gay bars and clubs Nightlife Tracks https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/53e59f077b50f08e582fd70fc3b91df3.pdf 08e7cca9d781dd302aefcdee1e9e1e54 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 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 New Years 1993/94 palm card Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 31, 1993 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. Original copies available at the DC History Center, MS 076 RHP, Series X Community Newsletters. 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. Donated by Cheryl Spector Description An account of the resource This is a promotional flyer for the New Years Eve party at Tracks on December 31, 1993. 1990s Bars and clubs Ephemera Gay bars and clubs Nightlife Tracks https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/3ba2e4ea42adb089418ba3a633d162bf.pdf 2e0561c2e142f61bec94c342dd7300d1 https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/c402b6b94a9beb0e266800bd52fece91.pdf b25dbd9ca3addc1d2ae65ac089264295 https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/60342686817b866a8d39c64750d83baf.pdf 8ebb425661bd632c728112f20bbe6a4c 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 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 DC Women's Events Flyers Description An account of the resource Several flyers for Womens events held at Tracks club. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Year unknown Tuesday, 30 June Sunday, 19 July 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. Original copies available at the DC History Center, MS 076 RHP, Series X Community Newsletters. 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. Donated by Cheryl Spector Bars and clubs Ephemera Nightlife Parties Publications Tracks Women https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/a0cf4e5a4161b3ca242c7811dc645353.jpg 172789e66214ec54d7eb6a9bf118815f https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/ae0a316f472324b0d447aa66eee36a0c.jpg be5645c942e33f2ee97f6926abf96983 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 T-shirts, Textiles, Posters and Banners: Ephemera Collection Description An account of the resource T-Shirts and textiles were collected from various donors. Items were photographed, cataloged, and placed online by RHP board member Eric N. Gonzaba in 2018. Physical items remain in the custody of RHP. Posters and banners have been collected from various sources. Some are at the DC History Center; others remain in the custody of RHP. 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 D.C. Subject The topic of the resource Gay bars Description An account of the resource Black t-shirt. "Tracks D.C." 1111 First St. Washington DC Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="http://rainbowhistory.org/">Rainbow History Project</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=%3Cspan%3EReproduction+and+use+of+this+material+may+require+permission+from+the+copyright+holder.+Please+contact+the%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fspan%3E%3Ca+href%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Frainbowhistory.org%2F%22%3ERainbow+History+Project%3C%2Fa%3E%3Cspan%3E%26nbsp%3Bor+Wearing+Gay+History+for+more+information.%3C%2Fspan%3E">Reproduction and use of this material may require permission from the copyright holder. Please contact the <a href="http://rainbowhistory.org/">Rainbow History Project</a> or Wearing Gay History for more information.</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Rainbow History Project T-shirts Box 2 Bars and clubs Ephemera Nightlife Tracks 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. Diane Barnes Location The location of the interview. Washington, DC Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound. No, not yet 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 Lynne Brown, 1955 - Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9 December 2014 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No restrictions on access; no restrictions on use. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1974- 2014 Brown focuses on her business career at the Washington Blade newspaper, and begins with a description of her ancestral ties to North America's early European settlers. She came out as a lesbian in 1974 at Syracuse University, where she found strong acceptance partly rooted in the period's feminist politics. Brown moved to DC in 1977 in search of a local lesbian community she had started to discover through a college girlfriend and the publication "off our backs." She joined a car dealership and met the local activist Mary-Helen Mautner as a customer; Mautner introduced the young saleswoman to lesbian gathering places including the Owl and Tortoise, the Bachelor's Mill and Phase 1, and to several feminist theorists behind the journal,"Quest: A Feminist Quarterly." Brown became involved with groups that included the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of Washington, the DC Area Feminist Chorus (later renamed Bread and Roses), and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, where she served as treasurer on the board of directors. The Blade hired Brown for an advertising sales role in 1984, after she had returned to DC from a costly one-year stay in San Diego with another girlfriend. Shannon Rodes, the sales manager who recruited Brown, soon resigned from her position so the women could begin a relationship that remains ongoing. Brown discusses the Blade office's culture; the classified section's critical role in connecting readers over the 1980s and 1990s; and the struggle to sustain revenue as Craigslist and social media applications gained prominence. She touches intermittently on subjects that include local Pride celebrations in the 1980s; the prominent gay nightclub Tracks; ambivalence over her business career as an avowed critic of capitalist institutions; and business disruptions linked to the 2001 anthrax mailings. The firm Window Media purchased the Blade from the newspaper's employees in May 2001, and Brown details an intensive staff and community campaign to save the newspaper after the company moved to halt its publication in November 2009. They published as the "D.C. Agenda" until April 2010, when staff members retook ownership of the "Blade" brand. She concludes by considering the future of newspapers and of "the gay community," and by describing efforts to digitize the Blade's sizable archive. Description An account of the resource Want access to this audio? Email <a href="mailto:oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org">oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org</a> to request access 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s Bachelor's Mill Bars and clubs Chorus groups Feminism Nightlife Phase One Pride Publications Restaurants Tracks Washington Blade https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/4fd282eb7c09f517b491abe1ad30a503.pdf b9a1f24f966182d60a0c934c3a8bb007 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. No, not yet transcribed. Summary, courtesy Anne Patricia Lafferty, 2017. 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 Sheila Alexander-Reid Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5/2/2001 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No restrictions on access; no restrictions on use. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant African American lesbian experience, Roadwork, social events, 80s-90s Abstract A summary of the resource. This is an interview focuses largely on Ms. Alexander-Reid’s work in putting on parties for members of the lesbian and gay community, especially people of color. A precursor to this work was her experience throwing parties with her brother while her parents were out of town, during her teenage years. Later, after she came out, she attended and held house parties within the community. She also attended dances at black gay and lesbian clubs Eventually, Ms. Alexander-Reid, along with Lisa Thornhill and Chris Viera, formed VTR Productions, a business which organized parties. They started out specifically holding women’s parties, but eventually also put on parties for mixed groups. Their first co-ed party, around 1989-90, was a fundraiser for an owner of a bar (Encore) who, as result of a car accident, needed to have her house made handicapped-accessible. They also put on parties at Tracks, a predominantly male black gay and lesbian bar. Because Ms. Alexander-Reid has a marketing background, she took on all that part of the business’s work and burned out. After a break of a year, she started her own organization, Women in the Life, in 1993. She is, by preference, the sole head of the organization, but has a few employees. Women in the Life came to the attention of the community when it threw a big, unofficial party for the March on Washington in April 1993 which attracted about 1300 women. Later, she started a newsletter, also called Women in the Life, which eventually became a magazine. Ms. Alexander-Reid has national ambitions for the publication and wants to add editorial staff. She is trying to transition the business from profit-making to non-profit status, because it has been doing a lot of charity work. Since she finds, as she grows older, that she is less interested in partying, she also wants the organization to become less event-oriented and more focused on other approaches, such as the magazine, being a health resource, doing advocacy, etc. The interview also touches on a number of topics only indirectly related to VTR Productions or Women in the Life. One of those topics is local bars, including Hill Haven, The Phase, the Encore, Tracks, the Mill, the Delta, the Hung Jury, the Blue Penguin, and Chaos. Part of the discussion focuses on which bars had Ladies’ Nights or Drag King Nights, as well as the fighting and police involvement (associated with a decline in patron age) at some venues which eventually led to the end of some of the events. The interviewee also expresses her desire to do a mixed-race women’s Pride, as she thinks that Pride events are segregated racially. Ms. Alexander-Reid believes that her experience growing up of first attending a majority-white, but integrated, school, and then belonging to the only African-American family in her neighborhood and attending other, almost entirely white, schools left her with a sensitivity to divisions between different groups of people and an interest in coalition building. Ms. Alexander-Reid also comments on other groups in the community, including DC Black Gay Pride, whose board she was once on; BLSG, for which she has done fundraising and with which she has co-sponsored events; the Coalition; and the Maunter Project. She discusses being part of an ongoing tradition of black women doing work and putting out publications in the community. Finally, the interview includes some information about Alexander-Reid’s personal background. For instance, there is brief mention of her childhood, her college career, her coming out in both black and white lesbian communities, her Catholic background, and her current participation in non-homophobic churches. She discusses her marriage to Lois Alexander at somewhat greater length. Description An account of the resource Do you want to access this audio? Fill out this <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScm76nkatHa6G4zBJS84vVWUMEtrSZha5NUE2cZeDJ7yOSMBQ/viewform">form</a> or email oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org Relation A related resource In 2007 Sheila Alexander-Reid was named a Community Pioneer. <a href="https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/exhibits/show/pioneers/alexander-reid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Read her online biography</a>. 1980s 1990s Advocacy groups Bachelor's Mill Bars and clubs Black Community Pioneers Intersectionality Lesbian bars and clubs Lesbians Nightlife Phase One Pride Religion Religious facilities Sheila Alexander-Reid Social justice The Hung Jury Tracks https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/b759b06f5c530c04e4b0369c4d09440b.pdf f6b48aff4710ace26402846946e7b7b9 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. <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=2&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Mark+Meinke">Mark Meinke</a> Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=3&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Cheryl+Spector">Cheryl Spector</a> 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. Must have <a href="http://www.driveplayer.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Music Player for Google Drive</a> enabled. <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_rmd0YNI039dC1kT092anBBd1E" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click here to listen to recording.</a> 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 Cheryl Ann Spector, 1958-2007 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=12%2F30%2F2002">12/30/2002</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=No+restrictions+on+access%3B+no+restrictions+on+use.">No restrictions on access; no restrictions on use.</a> References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. In 2009, Cheryl was named a Community Pioneer. <a href="https://rainbowhistory.omeka.net/exhibits/show/pioneers/2009awardees/spector" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">You can read her online biography</a>. Consult her public <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheryl_Spector" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wikipedia page</a>. [external link] Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 80s-90s Jewish lesbian experience, lesbian activism, AIDS activism, Lesbian Avengers, OUT, ACT UP, Dyke March Abstract A summary of the resource. Spector, originally from Toms River, New Jersey, moved to DC in 1976 to attend American University. Although Spector was a self-described “straight girl” during her college years, she nonetheless enjoyed going out to LGBT clubs such as The Pier and The Clubhouse for the disco and funk music. During this time Spector also learned that her brother Stan was gay, and enjoyed spending time with him and his long-distance boyfriend when Stan would visit them in DC. After college, Spector began working at DC’s Channel Five. It was during this time that Spector was first introduced to the lesbian community by coworkers and friends, and began to realize her own attraction to women. Spector came out in 1983, and threw herself into the DC LGBT scene, spending her weekends partying and DJing at clubs such as The Phase, Hung Jury, Tracks, and The Other Side, and involving herself in lesbian groups such as The Gay Women’s Alternative and Roadwork. In 1984, Cheryl’s brother Stan was diagnosed with AIDS, and took his life a year later. Her brother’s death spurred Spector to become involved in queer and HIV/AIDS activism in DC, and in 1987 Spector joined the local planning committee for The Second National March on Washington for Gay and Lesbian Rights. After the march, Spector helped co-found OUT (“Oppression Under Target”), and subsequently participated in various actions around DC protesting anti-LGBT discrimination and demanding the government acknowledge the AIDS crisis. Spector later also became involved with the DC chapters of ACT UP and Queer Nation, and continued finding new and creative ways to protest the government’s inaction, spread awareness about safe sex, and criticize anti-LGBT legislation. Spector often used her public relations and media expertise to document and promote these actions. Description An account of the resource <div class="element-text five columns omega"> Want access to this audio file? Please email <a href="mailto:oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org">oralhistories@rainbowhistory.org</a> </div> 1980s 1990s Academic organizations Activism Advocacy groups AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) AIDS remembrance Bachelor's Mill Baltimore MD Bars and clubs Bookstores ClubHouse Community centers Dance clubs Discrimination Drag performances Gay Women's Alternative (GWA) HIV/AIDS Jewish Lambda Rising Lesbians Marches Medical facilities Music National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) Nightlife Phase One Pride Pride events Protests Religious facilities Restaurants The Hung Jury Tracks Washington Blade Washington D.C. Whitman-Walker Clinic https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/aa5224953aee44cf210a8874f157e196.pdf 6390b252a71efb1d28dc5c8b76babc6b https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/1ddfd81047d34036f87a95370a69e95f.pdf c791471e1eb907e3eeaf110cb40f9ba8 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 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 5th Birthday Party Invitation Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1989 September 23 Description An account of the resource These are invitations to the 1989 Fifth Anniversary Birthday Party for Tracks Nightclub. 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. Original copies available at the DC History Center, MS 076 RHP, Series X Community Newsletters. 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. Donated by Cheryl Spector 1980s Bars and clubs Ephemera Gay bars and clubs Nightlife Parties Tracks https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/63784948600ef3c616051a30b0c31f4d.pdf 424720d7239069439c99e777d181fd83 https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/a76bddbd76ad74a37c9f0a105c19d077.pdf 32b63c3f0f25b28943fabd27454aad19 https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/0b1804382d05bb343775aa0fc2b38f8b.pdf 07206e17e91b6f01fee0db152e15ec5f https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/c764409d274341dbec12f245a3aea321.pdf 1c099249369b1aff4704955fdbbf9524 https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/f9b21f9be7cb915d36dd2ee856275182.pdf 254a80660e6e0b735971650e8e78fa18 https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/066fbc60e1c3bf4ad0e26b0c4a41ec6c.pdf 90f3bd34a73a9b710d1415823aefeb9b https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/469cc62bdedb25dbcd993b966a053f6d.pdf 965d5e85c55aa7005d1cb23e4485f32a https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/6eeb0ad49a41056492ca567ccbd2858b.pdf 9ce938237a9e385e6ed33a1d670096a4 https://archives.rainbowhistory.org/files/original/cddf91cefdd9079c96cb277b45937f4c.pdf 0f9eabc065bc4afa1e937512b83e6976 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 Community Newsletters Collection (Series X) Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Newsletters and Fliers of the LGBTQ Communities (Eaton-Kessinger, Series 2) Description An account of the resource Includes newsletters collected from various sources related to the activities of many community organizations. Fliers, advertisements, brochures and pamphlets related to these groups are also held with the newsletters. Some material related to non-DC groups and activities are also present and were most likely sent to people at the Center from contacts outside the city. This newsletter collection was created originally by the Gay Community Center of Washington, DC, during the 1980s, when it created a Gay and Lesbian Archives Project. After the Center closed, these materials were part of the Eaton-Kesinger Research Service, which transferred them to the Rainbow History Project, in December 2013. Exemplary issues from the collection are scanned and presented online; all original materials are available as "MS 0764 RHP, Series X" at the DC History Center. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTSAQmDeO6UOSC01t4xQ4S1poenQWwCL5E7k5rWoMGWBKCekUQiqu8q85AgEmPHd9j37MPrkImQ5gZD/pub" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">VIEW ONLINE FINDING AID</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource The Gay Community Center of Washington DC [1980s] The Gay and Lesbian Archive Project [1980s-1990] The Eaton-Kesinger Research Service [1990-2013] Rainbow History Project [2014-] 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 <a href="http://www.dchistory.org/research/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DC History Center</a>. Collection is available for “fair use.” Material may be protected by copyright. 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 Express: Newsletters Subject The topic of the resource Gay clubs--Washington (D.C.) Description An account of the resource Newsletters from Tracks D.C. bar/nightclub Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1984 September vol 1 no 2 1986 December vol 3 no 5 1987 April vol 3 no 9 1989 December vol 6 no 9 1991 February vol 8 no 2 1991 May vol 8 no 5 1991 September vol 8 no 9 1991 October vol 8 no 10 1991 December vol 9 no 12 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tracks D.C. 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. 9 issues digitized available online. Original copies available at the DC History Center, MS 076 RHP, Series X Community Newsletters. 1980s 1990s Bars and clubs Gay bars and clubs Newsletters Nightlife Publications Tracks