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Donaciano was born and raised in Colorado Springs. His family lived in an area which would later be torn down for "urban renewal" to make America the Beautiful Park. He grew up seeing signs which said things like "No dogs or Mexicans allowed." He…

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.

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

Ellis McFadden talks about his life in volunteering for the Denver Gay Men's Chorus, in numerous political campaigns, his life in college, and his family history in Denver.

Fran and Anna Simon talk about being jewish, finding love, and being among the first married same-sex couples in Colorado

Frankie Siebert talks about his work as a business owner, his work witht he Colorado AIDS Project, and living through the HIV/AIDS pandemic.

Gabbie talks about being a member of the Imperial Court of the Rocky Mountain Empire and growing up in Colorado

Gail Klock talks about her like in Colorado, being a teacher, and mother.

Gillian Edwards was born near Sheffield, England. As a young girl she remembered the end of the second world war, and traveling around the world as a high school student. She realized she fell in love, realized she was a lesbian after college, and…

Gregg Looker talks about his work in the International Court of the Rocky Mountain Empire, being in the military, and working in the city of Denver.