This oral history interview with Norm Costa was conducted by Stephanie Munly and Ruben Reynaga from November 13-20, 2000, for the Gay and Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest (GLAPN). Costa came out as gay in 1947 and moved to Portland, Oregon, in 1958. He was a gay rights activist and worked with local health departments on HIV prevention efforts.

Oral history interview with Holly Hart conducted by Winter Drews and James Loos on November 14, 2000, for the Gay and Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest (GLAPN). Hart discusses her work as a gay rights activist, lawyer, and restaurant owner in Portland, Oregon.

Oral history interview with Connie McCready conducted by Clark Hansen from March 21-July 5, 1994, as part of the Oregon Legislature Oral History Series. McCready served as an Oregon state representative and as mayor of Portland.

Oral history interview with Joel Redon conducted by Rick Harmon from November 1, 1992, to February 18, 1994. Redon was a gay man who lived much of his life in Portland, Oregon, and was diagnosed with AIDS in 1986. He authored several novels, including his semi-autobiographical novel "Bloodstream."

Oral history interview with Susie Shepherd conducted by Erin Sexton and Jamie Walton on November 4, 2000, for the Gay and Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest (GLAPN). Shepherd talks about her involvement with the Portland Town Council, about coming out as a lesbian on the Portland television show "Town Hall," and about her involvement with the Leather community.

Oral history interview with Steve Suss conducted by Danita Doun and Lachelle Ogden on February 15, 2011, for the Gay and Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest (GLAPN). Suss was the owner of Embers, a gay bar in Portland, Oregon, from 1969 to 2017.