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[2026] Michael James Interview

Michael James Oral History Interview July 21, 2026.mp4

In this in-depth interview, Michael James, known as MJ in the community, shares his journey living with HIV for nearly 30 years, his activism, and his extensive involvement in LGBTQ+ advocacy, community service, and HIV awareness initiatives in…

[2021] Nancy McDonald Interview

Nancy McDonald Interview with Anna Puhl 2021.mp4

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…

[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…

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[2026] Val Bode and Doug Hartson Interview

Names Project (AIDS Quilt) with Val Bode and Doug Hartson Feb 12, 2026.mp4

Deed of gifts and informed consents available in person at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center.

[2026] Jeremy Simmons Interview

Jeremy Simmons Interview - Jan. 21, 2026.mp4

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 Oral History Interview Jan 16, 2026.mp4

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…

Tags: 2025, AIDS, AIDS/HIV, Dennis Neill, HIV, HIV/AIDs, interview, Kent Harrell, OKEQ Oral History Project, oral history, oral history interview, Oral History Project, oral history transcript, Toby Jenkins, transcript, video

[2009-2010; 2026] Carolyn Wiley Interview

Carolyn Wiley Oral History Interview 2009 or 2010 and May 26, 2026 (2).pdf

Transcript of oral history interview with Toby Jenkins in 2009 or 2010 as part of the Vintage Series of interviews, alongside an addendum interview recorded on May 26, 2026. Video available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for on-site…

[2006] Kelly Kirby Interview

Video recording and transcript of oral history interview with Laura Belmonte on May 6, 2006. Video and Transcript available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for on-site research. Born on November 25, 1953, he graduated from high school in 1971.…

[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…

[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…

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[2004] Anna Dodwell Interview

Anna Dodwell Oral History Interview Aug 1, 2004.mp4

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…

[2003] Bob Inglish, Mike Green, and Dennis Neill Interview

Bob Inglish, Mike Green, Dennis Neill oral history interview May 5, 2003.mp4

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,…

[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.

Tags: 2013, 6th Annual Turn About Show, AIDS, AIDS/HIV, Be Our Voice Give a Day, Coming Out Workshop, Creek Nation HIV/AIDS Project, DAOK, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, Dining Out for Life, Diversity and Dignity Group, DREAM ACT, DREAM ACT Oklahoma, DREAM ACT Oklahoma (DAOK), EBA, EBA Directory, email, eNews, Equality Business Alliance, Equality Business Alliance (EBA), Equality Center, Equality Gala, Equality Gala 2013, Family and Children's Services, H.E.A.R.T., H.O.P.E., HEART Native American Coalition of Green Country, HIV, HIV/AIDs, Homebuyer Education Class, HOPE, HOPE Testing, HOPE Testing Clinic, Know Your Rights, Lambda Al Anon, Lambda Al-Anon, Live Free, Live Free!, Live Free! Coming Out Workshop, Marriage Equality Week, MOREcolor, MOREcolor exhibition, MOREcolor Fine Arts, MOREcolor Fine Arts Exhibition, Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library, Native American Coalition of Green County, Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Native Americans, OkEq, OKEQ EBA, OKEQ Equality Business Alliance, OkEq Equality Center, OKEQ Weekly eNews, OKEQ weekly news, Oklahomans for Equality, Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ), OUTlaw, OUTlaw Legal Workshop, Pride Idol, Pride Store, Prime Timers, Rainbow Writers, SAGE, Service and Advocacy for Gay Elders, Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE), Services and Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Elders, Sexual Orientation and Diversity Alliance (SODA), Sexual Orientation Diversity Alliance, SODA, Spectrum Knits, Suzanne Westenhoefer, TAPT, TCC Center, TU Sexual Orientation and Diversity Alliance, TU SODA, Tulsa Area Prime Timers, Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT), Tulsa Community College, Tulsa Community College (TCC), Tulsa Growl, Tulsa Growl 2013, Tulsa LGBT Softball, Tulsa Metro Softball League, Tulsa Metro Softball League (TMSL), Tulsa Pride, Tulsa Pride 2013, Tulsa Pride Festival, Tulsa Two Spirits Society, Tulsa Two Spirits Society Gathering, Turn About Show, Volunteer Tulsa, Within Our Reach, Workforce Oklahoma Access Point

[1991] Impact of AIDS on American Cities

Photocopies of a comprehensive report conducted by the United States Conference of Mayors Task Force for AIDS detailing the trends of the spread and treatment of HIV/AIDS in urban areas, 36 pages. Their assessment covers how the surveyed cities…

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[1992-1997] Rural Gay Men Outreach

5 documents regarding the funding of, research for, and results of the Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) HIV Prevention and Outreach Project for Rural Gay and Bisexual Men, or Rural Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSMs). Services provided include…

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[2001] Tulsa Family News, October 2001; Volume 8, Issue 10

Tulsa Family News was a monthly newspaper; No. 1 issued December 1993-January 1994. The final issue available was published in September 0f 2001 (Volume 8, Issue 9).

The newspaper brings up important, evolving topics of marriage, Pride, TOHR,…

Tags: "Oliver!", 9/11, adoption, AIDS, AIDs Walk, American Red Cross, Bank of Oklahoma, Blood Donation, Boy Scouts, businesses, churches, Cirque Eloize, Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Cummins, Czech Republic, Domestic Partnership, Doug Dodd, Finland, gay-friendly businesses, hate crime, Helga's Horribles, HIV, HIV Education, HIV testing, House of the Holy Spirit, Houston, Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Kelly Kirby, Korea, Los Angeles, Maine, Massachusetts, Medicine Park Drum Fest, Metropolitan Community Church United, Michigan, Mr. Oklahoma Leather, Nebraska, OK Spoke, Openarms Youth Project, Osama Bin Laden, Partner Benefits, Pride Store, rape, Red Cross, Red Rock Tulsa, restaurants, Rigoleto, Rocky Horror, The Twilight of the Golds, Tom Neal, Transgender, Tulsa Family News, Tulsa Performing Arts Center, Tulsa Theater Arts, Webster High School

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