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[1980-2006] Logo History and History Timeline for Oklahomans for Human Rights; Tulsa Chapter and Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights

[1995] Tulsa Family News, January 15-February 14, 1995; Volume 2, Issue 2

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

The newspaper brings up important, evolving topics of marriage, military, law,…

[2007] Thousands celebrate pride

Newspaper article covering Tulsa Pride 2007. 2007 was the 25th anniversary of pride. Between 15,000 and 18,000 people attended the parade and festivities held at Veterans Park. Tim Williams, OKEQ public relations coordinator, is quoted about the…

[2006] THE EMERGENCE AND EVOLUTION OF THE GAY
AND BISEXUAL MALE SUBCULTURE IN
OKLAHOMA CITY,OKLAHOMA,
1889-2005

Tags: Aaron Bachhofer, Oklahoma City Gay Male History, Oklahoma State University

[2004] Episcopal church joins splinter group

Episcopal church joins splinter group.jpg

Newspaper article covering the Church of the Holy Spirit and their defection to a splinter Episcopal group over the approval of an openly gay bishop.

[2004] Out of the closet, into a parade

Newspaper article covering pride 2004. Protestors were present but outnumbered by supporters. An important issue was a proposed statewide ban on same-sex marriage. Contains photos of marchers.

[2015] OKEQ Audit from Briscoe, Burke, and Grigsby

2015 Audit Statement Briscoe Burke Grigsby LLP.pdf

4 pages of audited financial statements from public accountants Briscoe, Burke, and Grigsby LLP, including an annual trial balance from a period ending on August 30, 2014. Independent audit sent September 1, 2015.

Tags: 2015, annual balance, audit, Briscoe Burke & Grigsby, Briscoe Burke & Grigsby LLP, Briscoe Burke and Grigsby, Briscoe Burke and Grigsby LLP, OkEq, OKEQ Board, OKEQ Board of Directors, OKEQ financials, Oklahomans for Equality, Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ), Oklahomans for Equality Board

[2017] Bruces' Wedding

Documents and items relating to the first wedding after Oklahoma's adult adoption statute was modified.

[2024] Vernon Jones Obituary

Vernon Leon Jones - Butler-Stumpff & Dyer Funeral Home & Crematory.pdf

Four pages of an obituary for Vernon Leon Jones, who lived May 3, 1935 to February 5, 2024, published by Butler-Stumpff & Dyer Funeral Home. A service was planned for March 1, 2024 at Butler-Stumpff & Dyer Funeral Home.

Tags: 2024, Butler-Stumpff & Dyer Funeral Home, Butler-Stumpff and Dyer, Butler-Stumpff and Dyer Funeral Home, in memoriam, memoriam, Obituaries, Obituary, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma State University (OSU), Oklahoma State University Archives, OSU, OSU Archives, Phil Wiley, Vernon Jones, Vernon Leon Jones

[2022] Agnes Spurgin Obituary

Carrie Fleharty - Agnes Patricia Spurgin was born on January 6,... _ Facebook.pdf

One page of a Facebook post of an obituary for Agnes Patricia "Trish" Spurgin, by Carrie Fleharty, Trish's partner, on April 15, 2022. Trish lived from January 6, 1941, to June 27, 2021.

[2006] Gay Pride Show with Ron Mangum, Channel 41 Tulsa - February 2006

Discussion of activities in the Tulsa area related to the LGBTQ community

Tags: Channel 41, Cherokee tribe, Dawn McKinley, Families First, Gay Guardian, Gay Pride Show, Jim Scuder, Kathy Reynolds, Laura Belmonte, Leslie Puncatello, Open Arms Youth Project, Ron Mangum, same-sex marriage, Tim Gillean, Tulsa Uniform & Leather Seekers Association

[1976] Sexual Preference Study, Community Relations Commission, City of Tulsa, November 1976

On March 19, 1976, Mr. John Faires, of the Tulsa Gay Community Caucus, appeared before the city's Board of Commissioners to speak on the matter of gay civil rights. Mr. Faires said "on behalf of the gay population of Tulsa (we) respectfully ask that…

[2024] Mike Green Obituary

Six pages of an obituary for Michael Herbert Green, who lived November 20, 1946 to February 17, 2024, published by Crawford Family Funeral and Cremation Service. A service was planned for February 23, 2024 at Crawford Family Funeral and Cremation…

[2007] Diversity Gala Tulsa World May 23, 2007

2007DiversityDinnerTulsaWorldMay23,2007-1.pdf

A scanned copy of page D2 from the Tulsa World, May 23, 2007, featuring an article regarding the Equality Gala taking place on June 9, 2007, 1 page. Also includes a list of sponsors organized by donation rank.

[2017] Edith Windsor Obituary

Marriage equality plaintiff Edith Windsor dies at 88 (John Madagin).jpg

1 photocopy of a newspaper clipping of the obituary for Edith Windsor (20 June 1929 - 12 September 2017), a LGBTQ rights advocate whose lawsuit challenging the federal Defense of Marriage act lead to nationwide legal reforms raising same-sex marriage…

Tags: 2017, Associated Press, Deepti Hajela, Defense of Marriage Act, Edith Windsor, Gay marriage, gay marriage ban, Jennifer Peltz, marriage equality, newspaper, Obituaries, Obituary, partner and marriage rights, Supreme Court

[2003] Diversity Gala Dennis Neill Remarks

A transcript of a speech given by Dennis Neill at the 2003 Diversity Gala on June 13, 2003, 2 pages. Mainly regards the importance of donations and volunteer work.

Tags: 2003, 2003 Gala, Ambassador Hormel, Ambassador James Hormel, Dennis Neill, Dennis R. Neill, Diversity Gala, Diversity Gala 2003, donations, fundraising, gala, James Hormel, speech, TOHR, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR)

[2007] Lifetime Achievement Award Dennis Neill Acceptance Speech

2007GalaLifetimeAchievementAwardDennisNeillAcceptanceSpeach.pdf

A transcript of Dennis Neill's acceptance speech for the Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2007 Equality Gala, 2 pages.

Tags: 2007, 2007 Gala, Dennis Neill, Dennis R. Neill, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, Equality Center, Equality Gala, Equality Gala 2007, gala, Lifetime Achievement Award, OkEq, OkEq Equality Center, Oklahomans for Equality, Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ), speech

Tags: 2001, American Red Cross, Barney Frank, Boston Alliance of Gay and Lesbian Youth, Bridges Project, Constitutional Rights, Dannette McIntosh, Delta Youth Alliance, Doe Lockwood, Equal Access Laws, Gary Blaine, Gay Rights, Gay Rights Laws, hate crime laws, Hate crime legislation, Hetrick Martin Institute, Hetrick-Martin Institute, HIV testing, Hope Haven, Kay Stauss, Kerry Lewis, Lisa Potoroff, Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library, National Youth Advocacy Coalition, Open Arms, Open Arms Project, Open Arms Youth Project, Open Arms Youth Project (OYP), OpenArms, OpenArms Project, Openarms Youth Project, Openarms Youth Project (OYP), OYP, Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), Patty Jones, PFLAG, Phil Gill Foundation, Pride Center, Rainbow Library, Red Cross, Red Rock, Red Rock Behavioral Health Services, Sarah Allison, Title IX, TOHR, tort laws, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR), United Way, Youth Services of Tulsa, Youth Services of Tulsa (YST), YST

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