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[2021] Nancy McDonald Interview
In 2021, Anna Puhl of the OkEq staff did a short interview with Nancy McDonald in her home. The interview focused on Nancy’s work on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community as a founder of PFLAG in Tulsa, her testimony before Congress concerning the Defense…
[2026] John Orsulak and Pat Hobbs Interview
This interview with Pat Hobbs and John Orsulak explores their 36-year relationship following a chance encounter at a church, their careers and longtime involvement in theater and music. They also highlight their activism within the LGBTQ community in…
[2026] Jeremy Simmons Interview
Jeremy Simmons shares his journey of self-discovery and advocacy within the LGBTQ+ community. Growing up in a conservative, religious environment, he navigated the complexities of his sexual identity while facing societal expectations and bullying.…
[2026] Sue Welch and Marcy Smith Interview
Sue Welch and Marcy Smith share their personal journeys, highlighting their experiences growing up in Oklahoma and navigating their identities as members of the LGBTQ+ community. Marcy recounts her childhood in Tulsa, her education at Oklahoma…
[2025] Kent Harrell Interview
Video recording and transcription of Toby Jenkin’s December 23, 2025, interview. The interview explores his life and experiences focusing on his journey through early life, family dynamics, understanding his sexual orientation, and his career in drag…
[2006] Leslie Penrose Interview
Video recording and transcript of oral history interview with Laura Belmonte on March 31, 2006. Born in Amarillo, Texas in 1951, Leslie graduated from the University of Tulsa with a degree in Religion and then a Masters of Divinity at Phillips…
[2004] Anna Dodwell Interview
Video recording and transcript of oral history interview with Laura Belmonte on August 1, 2004. Anna was born on September 7th, 1963, in Tulsa. She attended public schools in Tulsa. Around 1983, she became aware of Oklahomans for Human Rights, Tulsa…
[2004] Nancy McDonald Interview
Video recording and transcript of oral history interview with Laura Belmonte on July 18, 2004. Nancy was born in Omaha, Nebraska and raised on a farm near Beemer, Nebraska. She graduated from the University of Nebraska School of Medical Technology.…
[2004] Janet Gearin Interview
Video recording and transcript of oral history interview with Laura Belmonte on February 22, 2004. Born in Vinita, Oklahoma on February 3, 1947, Janet lived in Duncan, Oklahoma and graduated High School in Lindsey, Oklahoma. She attended University…
[2003] Dennis Neill Interview
Video recording and transcript of oral history interview with Laura Belmonte on December 10, 2003. Dennis discusses his early life growing up in Ponca City, Oklahoma, experiences at Oklahoma State University and the University of Texas Law School. In…
[2003] Bob Inglish, Mike Green, and Dennis Neill Interview
Bob Inglish, Mike Green and Dennis Neill Oral History Interview with Kerry Lewis on May 5, 2003 - Discover the early days of Tulsa's LGBTQ+ activism through the personal stories of key founders. This episode explores how the community built a social,…
[2005] Pride Photos from Kelly Carter
Photos from the 2005 Pride celebration contributed by Kelly Carter.
[2013] OKEQ Weekly eNews, 13 March 2013
An email newsletter from Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) for the week of March 13, 2013, 9 pages. Primarily details upcoming events and programs.
[1999] Kathy Nelson's Legal Seminar
Three documents regarding the April 22, 1999 seminar by Kathy Nelson, Executive Coordinator, AIDS Legal Resource Project.
Document 1: Seminar announcement with time, date and location.
Document 2: A letter to Tom Neal from Kerry R. Lewis…
Document 1: Seminar announcement with time, date and location.
Document 2: A letter to Tom Neal from Kerry R. Lewis…