[Series] Oral Histories Project > Interviews
Title
[Series] Oral Histories Project > Interviews
Description
Physical Media:
Box 7, Folder 7 - Dr. Leisa Meyer Program
Box 7, Folder 8 - Interviewees Materials, Original Series 2003-2007
Digital Media:
Box 7, Folder 7 - Dr. Leisa Meyer Program
Box 7, Folder 8 - Interviewees Materials, Original Series 2003-2007
Digital Media:
Collection Items
[2004] Steve Aberson and Brent Ortolani Interview
Video recording and transcript of oral history interview with Laura Belmonte on July 25, 2004. Video and Transcript available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for on-site research. Steve was born in Okemah, Oklahoma on July 1, 1959. At age 5,…
[2026] Laura Arrowsmith Interview
In this compelling interview, Dr. Laura Arrowsmith shares her personal journey of living as a transgender woman, her medical transition, and her advocacy work in Oklahoma. Her story highlights resilience, medical insights, and the importance of…
[2004] Rex Ball Interview
Video recording and transcript of oral history interview with Laura Belmonte on January 30, 2004. Video and Transcript available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for on-site research. Born in Oklahoma City in 1934, he attended Oklahoma State…
[2019] Laura Belmonte Interview
Laura was interviewed on February 13, 2019, by Oklahoma State University as part of its Diverse Sexuality and Gender Oral History Project. A copy of the OSU transcript is on file at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for on-site research. Born in…
[2005] Bill Bissey Interview
Video recording and transcription of Laura Belmonte’s November 19, 2025, interview. Video and Transcript available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for on-site research. Bill was born on July 6, 1932, in Clay County, Illinois and passed on…
[2026] Alyssa Bryant Interview
Alyssa Bryant shares her life journey, from growing up in Oklahoma to her transition and advocacy for transgender rights. This interview covers her personal experiences, her legal practice, challenges, and contributions to the LGBTQ+ community.…
[2019] Al Carlozzi Interview
Al was interviewed on June 6, 2019, by Oklahoma State University as part of its Diverse Sexuality and Gender in Oklahoma Oral History Project. In the interview, Al discusses his early life, service in the Air Force and early outreach to the LGBTQ+…
[2019] Tommy Chesbro Interview
Tommy was interviewed on April 24, 2019, by Oklahoma StateUniversity as part of its Diverse Gender and Sexuality in Oklahoma Oral History Project. In this interview, Tommy discusses his early life in Blackwell and Stillwater, Oklahoma, his…
[2005] Bob Cisar and Kirk Holt Interview
Video recording and transcript of oral history interview with Laura Belmonte April 9, 2005. Video and Transcript available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for on-site research. Bob Cisar was born on February 18, 1942, and grew up in Oklahoma…
[2005] Tay Clare Interview
Video recording and transcript of oral history interview with Laura Belmonte on April 13, 2005. Video and Transcript available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for on-site research. Tay was born on September 5, 1932. She lived in New York City…
[2005] Glenna Cooper Interview
Transcript of oral history interview with Laura Belmonte on January 31, 2005. Transcript available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for on-site research. In the inteview, Glenna discusses the challenges facing the deaf community and their…
[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…
[2026] Warren Duvall Interview
This interview with Warren explores his life story, from growing up on a family farm in Oklahoma to his military service and his journey as a gay man. Warren shares personal insights into his experiences with sexuality, military service during…
[2012] Charles Faudree Oral History Interview
Video recording and transcript of oral history interview with Toby Jenkins on December 4, 2012. Born on February 27, 1938, in Ada, Oklahoma, Charles spent his early years in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He graduated from Northeastern State University in…
[c. 2000] The Jimmy Flowers Story
From Julie Tucker - Trainum, August 2019 - Jimmy Flowers was one of the very first members of the AIDS Coalition in Tulsa. He was a young man when he was part of Stonewall and in his interview he talks about Stonewall. Jimmy died in the mid 2000s. He…
[2011] Bill Francisco Interview
Video recording and transcription of Toby Jenkin’s September 13th, 2011 Vintage Series Interview. Bill was born on September 5th, 1931, on a dirt farm outside of Catoosa, Oklahoma. He passed on December 25, 2024, in Tulsa. He made his first stage…
[2020] Donald Fruechting Interview
Video recording and transcript of oral history interview with Morgan Allen on November 20, 2020. Video and Transcript available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for on-site research. Donald discusses his early life, family background, military…
[2026] Greg Gatewood Interview
In this engaging conversation, Greg Gatewood shares his life story, beginning with his upbringing in rural Wyandotte, Oklahoma. He reflects on his childhood experiences, including his education at Oklahoma State University, where he pursued…
[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…
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