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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 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 talks about his life in Colorado, work with the International Court of the Rocky Mountain Empire, and other non-profits in Denver.

Joseph Bump talks about his life and coming out as a Christian while also having a family.

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’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’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,…

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.