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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 709 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History with Luther Brice, Interview 2, March 26, 2015, 2015-03-26

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Identifier: Ms2015-007_VTLGBTQ_BriceLuther_OralHistory2
Scope and Content

In this second oral history, Professor Brice discusses his approach to and ideas about teaching. He also explains some aspects of his chemical magic show. The interview was conducted by Tamara Kennelly on March 26, 2015 at Innovation Space on the Virginia Tech campus.

Dates: 2015-03-26

Oral History with Mark Weber, March 26, 2015

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Identifier: Ms2015-007_VTLGBTQ_WeberMark

Oral History with Mark Weber, March 26, 2015, 2015-03-26

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Identifier: Ms2015-007_VTLGBTQ_WeberMark
Scope and Content The interview tells about the beginning of Lambda Horizon on the Virginia Tech campus in the 1980s, the organization’s struggle to be treated equitably, and the work that the organization did. Weber discusses forming the AIDS Education Committee and organizing an AIDS Education Forum at Virginia Tech on March 3, 1986. Virginia Tech along with University of California Berkeley were recognized by the American College Health Association (ACHA) for their students’ AIDS education efforts, and the...
Dates: 2015-03-26

Oral History with Mary Beth Dunkenberger, November 6, 2014

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Identifier: Ms2015-007_VTLGBTQ_DunkenbergerMaryBeth

Oral History with Mary Beth Dunkenberger, November 6, 2014, 2014-11-06

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Identifier: Ms2015-007_VTLGBTQ_DunkenbergerMaryBeth
Scope and Content In this oral history interview, Dunkenberger discusses her first marriage and children before coming out to her family in her 30s. She also discusses being out in Virgina, her involvement in LGBTQ community, and issues related to LGBTQ and other minorities at Virginia Tech and in Virginia. In particular, she discusses issues surrounding being gay and religious, legal issues concerning gay marriage, and the LGBTQ climate survey at Virginia Tech. The interview was recorded on November 6, 2014...
Dates: 2014-11-06

Oral History with Michael Sutphin, November 5, 2014

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Identifier: Ms2015-007_VTLGBTQ_SutphinMichael

Oral History with Michael Sutphin, November 5, 2014, 2014-11-05

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Identifier: Ms2015-007_VTLGBTQ_SutphinMichael
Scope and Content

In this interview, Sutphin discusses his involvement on campus and on the Town Council, his activism in the LGBTQ community, and the current climate towards the LGBTQ community and the community's future. The interview was conducted at Michael Sutphin’s residence in Blacksburg, VA. Molly Lash was the interviewer and Amanda Lilly was the technical assistant.

Dates: 2014-11-05

Oral History with Shelli Fowler, November 13, 2014

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Identifier: Ms2015-007_VTLGBTQ_FowlerShelli

Oral History with Shelli Fowler, November 13, 2014, 2014-11-13

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Identifier: Ms2015-007_VTLGBTQ_FowlerShelli
Scope and Content

In her oral history, Fowler discusses her upbringing in Southern California, her academic career, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors' refusal to approve her spousal hire and coming together with members of the Virginia Tech community to fight for equality and policy change. The interview was recorded on November 13, 2014 at the Graduate Life Center on the Virginia Tech campus. Samantha Shires was the interviewer and Carmen Bolt was the technical assistant.

Dates: 2014-11-13

Oral History with Tom Brobson, November 6, 2014

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Identifier: Ms2015-007_VTLGBTQ_BrobsonTom