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Gregg Vigil Oral History
Gregg Vigil talks about finding his growing up in Colorado, the Boetcher School for the disabled, founding the acting troupe Phamily, and being gay, Latino, and differently abled.
Joe Moore Oral History
Joe Moore talks about his life growing up in the midwest, the importance of his family and their home, coming out and moving to Denver, while also talking about meeting his husband Bob Vitalletti.
John Kelly Oral History
John Kelly talks about being gay in the military during the 1950s, growing up in upstate New York, nearly being discharged for being gay, and his work with American Veterans for Equal Rights (AVER) and work in the hospitality industry.
John Manchaca Oral History
John Manchaca talks about his life in Colorado, work with the International Court of the Rocky Mountain Empire, and other non-profits in Denver.
Joseph Bump Oral History
Joseph Bump talks about his life and coming out as a Christian while also having a family.
Tags: Christian, Denver, LGBTQ Elders, Marriage, Parenthood, Preacher
Judith Blair Oral History
Judith Blair talks about growing up in the midwest, living in California during the 1950s as well as her band Sweet Honey in 1970s Colorado, as well as her life with her partner and founding a business for brain health.
Danielle Badler Oral History
Danielle Badler’s oral history traces her life from suburban New York through college, marriage, corporate communications, international relocation, and transition in Colorado. She discusses early childhood awareness of gender difference, secrecy,…
David Ford Oral History
David Ford’s two-part oral history traces his life from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Colorado College and Colorado LGBTQ community life, centered on family, friendship, coming out, mental health, and self-acceptance. He discusses a supportive childhood,…
Donald Johnson Oral History
Don is a psychiatrist and former faculty member at CU Boulder. In this oral history he talks about his journey as a young man, coming to terms with his sexuality and his Mormon faith, and his coming out at CU Boulder.
Elisabeth McConnell Oral History
Elizabeth McConnell talks about discovering her sexuality late in life, growing up in privilege in Louisiana, moving to Colorado and finding her wife Gillian Edwards
