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Gay rights -- Oregon

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:

Oregon Speak Out Project records

 Collection
Identifier: Coll870
Abstract

Records of the Oregon Speak Out Project, as well as correspondence and ephemera relating to the No on 9 campaign and the related organization Northwest Speak Out Project. Oregon Speak Out Project was founded by Ed Reeves with the goal of teaching gays, lesbians, and their allies how to speak to people about sexual orientation nondiscrimination and inclusion, as a means of combating anti-LGBTQ ballot measures such as 1992's Measure 9.

Dates: 1992-1997; Majority of material found within 1992-1993

Right to Privacy Political Action Committee records

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 281
Abstract

Records of a lesbian and gay political action organization headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and active in fundraising in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Materials were collected by John E. Baker, who served as chair of the organization's board.

Dates: 1983-1991

Oral history interview with Edward B. Segel

 Collection
Identifier: SR 11121
Abstract

Oral history interview with Edward B. Segel conducted by Lisa Brandt Heckman on May 22, 2007, for the Gay and Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest. Segel discusses the history of LGBT organizations in Portland, including Basic Rights Oregon (BRO), Love Makes A Family, Right to Pride, and Portland Town Council, as well as the individuals involved.

Dates: 2007 May 22

Gail Shibley collection

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 285
Abstract

Collection of photographs, clippings, ephemera, and related materials documenting the career of Gail Shibley, who worked in local, state, and federal government, and was the first openly LGBTQ person to serve in the Oregon State Legislature.

Dates: 1990-2007

Oral history interview with Larry D. Smith

 Collection
Identifier: SR 11290
Abstract

Oral history interview with Larry D. Smith conducted by Tanesha Dawson and Halla Williams on February 12, 2009, for the Gay and Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest. Smith discusses his involvement with the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, a national organization dedicated to making school safe for LGBTQ youth.

Dates: 2009 February 12

Oral history interview with Jerry Weller

 Collection
Identifier: SR11124
Abstract

Oral history interview with Jerry Weller conducted by Libbey Austin on May 10, 2007, for the Gay and Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest (GLAPN). Weller was a gay and civil rights activist in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 2007 May 10