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Proud, Strong and United

Item is an audio cassette containing a recording of the song "Proud, Strong and United" written and produced by S.J. Nadolny and N. DeCaro and performed by the West Coast Singers, Los Angeles.

Youth 10 : Chris [and] George interview

Item is an audio reel containing an [episode of Youth 10] featuring an interview with a YouthCo board member and employee about how HIV/AIDS affects daily life.

Coming out' interviews

Item is an audio reel containing interviews with people sharing their stories of coming out. The episode also contains poetry and music.

Lesbian Show : interview of Ann Decter

Item is an audio reel containing an episode of the Lesbian Show featuring Editor, Ann Decter. Description on tape: "Ann Decter on her book 'Outrage: Dykes and Bi's resist homophobia'."

Lesbian Show : Gay Games

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of a segment from the Lesbian Show about the Gay Games.

Brown Bagger : Alcock, Stuart : gay rights in BC

Item is an audio reel containing an episode of Brown Bagger featuring a talk by Stuart Alcock. Description on tape case: "Part of the Fall 1984 Solidarity Coalition's People's Commission on Economic and Social Alternatives; The information on this reel correlates with the information on reel 69 - Cameron, Peter - Health Care in BC; Stuart Alcock spoke at the Solidarity People's Commission about issues affecting gay men in B.C."

[Interview with Colin Thomas]

Item is an audio reel containing a recording of an interview with Colin Thomas, writer of the play Flesh and Blood, talking about youth and AIDS/HIV.

Randall, Nora : sexplorations

Item is an audio reel containing a talk by Amanda White, Persimmon Blackbridge, Susan Stewart, Nora Randall, and Shaira Holman. Description on tape case: "Sexplorations, one of the workshops at International Lesbian Week, 1991. With Amanda White, Persimmon Blackbridge, Susan Stewart, Nora Randall, Shaira Holman. See also tape 284."

Various - confronting homophobia

Item is an audio reel containing talks by various speakers on the issue of homophobia. Description on tape case: "Strategizing for Confronting Homophobia in the Workplace, a group of women discuss problems & solutions - good, entertaining discussion. Part of the 6th Annual International Lesbian Week Forum, held in Van. See also tape 283."

Nkoli, Simon : being gay in South Africa

Item is an audio reel containing a talk by Simon Nkoli. Description on tape case: "South African gay activist Nkoli on a visit to Vancouver, talking on the problems of being black & gay in S. Africa."

Brown Bagger : Wolverton, T. : in violet ink - writing by gays and lesbians

Item is an audio reel containing an episode of Brown Bagger featuring Terry Wolverton and literature from members of the L.A. LGBTQ2+ community. Description on tape case: "Literary special featuring new poetry and short stories by 17 Los Angeles gay and lesbian writers. They discuss the creation and maintenance of gay and lesbian culture in a climate of increasing censorship of 'homoerotic' art, what it takes to nurture gay and lesbian writers, and why they write."

Goldsmith, [Penny] : gender bias [side A]

  • AM1549-S01-: 2009-116.0871-: 2009-116.0871.1
  • Part
  • Jan. 18, 1992
  • Part of Co-op Radio fonds

Part is an audio recording containing a talk by an unidentified speaker and from a speaker representing [GALLA] (Gay and Lesbian Law Association of the Faculty of Law at the University of British Columbia).

Goldsmith, [Penny] : gender bias [side B]

  • AM1549-S01-: 2009-116.0871-: 2009-116.0871.2
  • Part
  • Jan. 18, 1992
  • Part of Co-op Radio fonds

Part is an audio recording containing talks by Penny Goldsmith on behalf of the Lesbian Working Group, Diana Smith from the Gay and Lesbian Spousal Benefits Committee, and Victoria Grey on behalf of West Coast Leaf.

Goldsmith, [Penny] : gender bias

item is an audio cassette containing speakers from [GALLA] (Gay and Lesbian Law Association of the Faculty of Law at the University of British Columbia).

Gay Games II closing ceremonies

Item is a recording of a segment of the closing ceremonies of Gay Games II, "Triumph," at the Kezar Stadium in San Francisco. In this segment, Gay Games Founder and representative of the Federation of Gay Games' Site Selection Committee, Dr. Tom Waddell, announces that Gay Games III (1990) has been awarded to Vancouver, British Columbia, and Richard Dopson makes remarks of welcome and thanks.

We Are Here to Stay!!!

Item is a recording of a documentary of Celebration '90: Gay Games III and Cultural Festival in Vancouver (B.C.). The recording opens with the opening ceremonies of Celebration '90 in B.C. Place stadium on August 4th, 1990, including the parade of athletes; remarks from Master of Ceremonies Robin Tyler, Member of Parliament and honorary board member Svend Robinson; Metropolitan Vancouver Athletic & Arts Association (MVAAA) board member and Celebration '90 Director Richard Dopson, and MVAAA board member Betty Baxter. Following is an interview with Celebration '90 Office Manager Mary Brookes with shots of the registration process and volunteers in action as participants arrive at the airport, followed by footage of a men and womens' triathalon in English Bay/West End, the awarding of medals, and a game of water polo. The documentary then continues with remarks about Celebration '90 and gay pride from MP Svend Robinson, Sports Co-chair Mark Wilson, Mike Mealiffe, author Jane Rule, Betty Baxter, Celebration '90 Executive Director Mark Mees, Richard Dopson, and Team Auckland, as well as footage of Celebration '90 Gay Games III and Cultural Festival events: "Dancelebration" (at the Commodore Ballroom), men's wrestling, women's weightlifting, women's swimming, women's and men's volleyball, men's soccer, costumed swimming relays, the festival chorus (performing at the Plaza of Nations), Swing '90 (the San Francisco City Swing Band and Tap Troupe at the Commodore Ballroom), a dance party, ice hockey, and men's and women's physique competitions. The documentary ends with the closing ceremonies of Celebration '90 in B.C. Place stadium on August 11th, 1990, including remarks from Federation of Gay Games Co-President Rick Peterson and announcement of Gay Games IV being awarded to New York (N.Y.), followed by words from Manager of Volunteer Services Heather Williams and a montage of Gay Games III Celebration '90 events.

Celebration 90 Vancouver B.C. : [part 1 of 4]

Item part is part 1 (of 4) of a compilation of clips about Celebration '90 and live footage captured by David L. E. Miles during the opening and closing ceremonies of Celebration '90 in Vancouver (B.C.). The program opens with clips of CBC, CTV, and other news reports which touch on the backlash of Christian fundamentalists, their opposition to Gay Games III being held in Vancouver, and a controversial ad ran by a fundamentalist pastor in the Vancouver Sun; the news clips also contain comments from Celebration '90 Director Richard Dopson and Alderman Gordon Price. The recording then continues with live footage of fireworks, presumably those of the opening ceremonies of Celebration '90, followed by live footage of the opening ceremonies in B.C. Place stadium, including performances by Lesbian and Gay Bands of America, a welcome from committee chairs, staff, and the Board of Directors; the rainbow flag flown by Brent Nicholson Earle, and the parade of athetes.

Celebration 90 Vancouver B.C. : [part 2 of 4]

Item part is part 2 (of 4) of a compilation of clips about Celebration '90 and live footage captured by David L. E. Miles during the opening and closing ceremonies of Celebration '90 in Vancouver (B.C.). Part 2 opens with live footage of the opening ceremonies of Celebration '90 in B.C. Place stadium, continuing the parade of athletes from where part 1 ended, followed by the singing of the national anthem by the Vancouver Chorus; remarks from Master of Ceremonies Robin Tyler and political and sports representatives. Also included are performances by the Vancouver Chorus and Celebration '90 Festival Chorus, followed with the lighting of the torch to officially open the Games and Cultural Festival. Part 2 ends with a clip of a news report covering the events and speakers opening of the Games, as well as those protesting outside B.C. Place stadium.

Celebration 90 Vancouver B.C. : [part 3 of 4]

Item part is part 3 (of 4) of a compilation of clips about Celebration '90 and live footage captured by David L. E. Miles during the opening and closing ceremonies of Celebration '90 in Vancouver (B.C.). Part 3 opens with clips of news reports covering the opening of Celebration '90 and the Gay Pride Parade which was held in conjunction with Celebration '90, followed by live footage of the crowd outside of the closing ceremonies at B.C. Place stadium on August 11th, 1990. The program then continues with live footage of the closing ceremony proceedings, including remarks from MP Kim Campbell, performances by the Lesbian and Gay Bands of America and the Bay Area Raw Rahs cheerleaders, the parade of champions, remarks by Master of Ceremonies Robin Tyler, performances by the Celebration '90 Festival Chorus of "Esperanto" and "Never Turning Back," and presentation of the Tom Waddell Cup.

Celebration 90 Vancouver B.C. : [part 4 of 4]

Item part is part 4 (of 4) of a compilation of clips about Celebration '90 and live footage captured by David L. E. Miles during the opening and closing ceremonies of Celebration '90 in Vancouver (B.C.). Part 4 opens with live footage of the closing ceremonies of Celebration '90, continuing from where part 3 left off, including footage of a musical performance by Long John Baldry, closing remarks and thanks from Celebration '90 Executive Director Mark Mees, the passing of the Gay Games flag by Federation of Gay Games representative Rick Peterson and the official announcement of Gay Games IV (1994) in New York (N.Y.), a musical performance by The Nylons, and the closing Carnival! parade. The recording closes with live footage of the crowds departing from B.C. Place stadium after the closing ceremonies, followed by clips of news reports on the closing of Celebration '90, including comments fron Celebration '90 Director Richard Dopson.

The Dogwood Monarchist Society's Mr. Gay Pride Body Beautiful Contest

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of the first annual "Mr. Gay Pride Body Beautiful Contest" presented by the Dogwood Monarchist Society at Celebrities Nightclub. The video was produced by Amazing Video Productions and Jim DeYoung.

Contents index:
(1:36) Emperor Mr. Williams (MC) - audience prizes
(4:40) Crowning Prince Stuart
(8:09) 1st Contestant - Steven Grenier
(9:30) 2nd Contestant - Tyrone
(10:15) 3rd Contestant - [Kim]
(11:05) 4th Contestant - Ian Nelson
(12:05) 5th Contestant - Dan
(12:50) 6th Contestant - Andréas (?)
(14:40) [Patrick Burr] - song
(18:30) [Patrick Burr] - song
(23:18) New host/MC Stuart - audience prizes
(26:42) Casual wear - Steve
(28:00) Casual wear - Tyrone
(29:00) Casual wear - Kim
(30:00) Casual wear - Ian
(31:15) Casual wear - Dan
(32:15) Casual wear - Andréas
(34:10) Prize sponsors - Wet Products, Bady Body Wear, Metro Grill, Sunshine Candy, F212, and Software Co.
(35:00) Marcus Mosley - vocal interlude
(39:15) Marcus Mosley - vocal interlude
(42:40) Host/MC Emperor Williams
(43:05) Swimsuit - Steve
(43:40) Swimsuit - Tyrone
(44:05) Swimsuit - Kim
(44:35) Swimsuit - Ian
(45:10) Swimsuit - Dan
(45:30) Swimsuit - Andréas
(48:00) [Brynn] (vocals), Georgiana (keyboards) and David (percussion) - band setup
(53:00) [Brynn] (vocals), Georgiana (keyboards) and David (percussion) - song
(58:45) [Brynn] (vocals), Georgiana (keyboards) and David (percussion) - song
(1:03:40) [Brynn] (vocals), Georgiana (keyboards) and David (percussion) - song
(1:09:10) All contestants back on stage
(1:10:10) 6th place - Dan
(1:10:30) 5th place - Kim
(1:10:45) 4th place - Ian
(1:11:00) 3rd place - Andréas
(1:11:30) 2nd place - Steve
(1:11:40) 1st place - Tyrone

Mr. Number's Contest, Feb. 28, 1999 [part 2]

Item is a videocassette containing recording of the second half of the Mr. Numbers Contest (strip contest) from February 28, 1999 at Numbers Cabaret. The evening was sponsored by Numbers Cabaret, Club Vancouver, Joe's Clothing, Pacific Sun Tanning, Little Sisters, and F212°.

Contents index:
(01:20) Dance performance
(2:30) All contestants return to stage
(2:50) Winners announced
(4:30) Doug awarded Mr. Numbers 1999
(6:00) 50/50 draw
(11:05) Jamie - manager of Numbers on stage

Mr. Numbers Contest, Feb. 14, 1999/Mr. Number's Contest, Feb. 28, 1999 [part 1]

[Video contains nudity]
Item is a videocassette containing recordings of the Mr. Numbers Contest (strip contest) from February 14 ,1999 and the first half of the contest on February 28, 1999 at Numbers Cabaret. The events were sponsored by Numbers Cabaret, Club Vancouver, Joe's Clothing, Pacific Sun Tanning, Little Sisters, and F212°.
Contents index:

Mr. Numbers Contest - February 14, 1999
(0:00) Contestant 1 - Darcy
(1:55) Mr. BC Leather 1999 - John
(3:05) Contestant 2 - Bryan
(9:00) Contestant 2 - Doug
(12:10) All 3 contestants
(13:45) Introducing Judges: Mr. BC Leather 1998 [Jim Heaton], Mr. Gay Vancouver [Rob Waldon], Steve [Holtz], Al from Knights of Malta
(16:00) Winners announced
(19:00) 50/50 draw

Final Mr. Numbers Contest - February 28, 1999
(26:16) Footage of final Mr. Numbers Contest on Feb. 28, 1999
(26:25) Interview with Bryan in underwear/bathing suit
(28:35) Interview with Doug in bathing suit
(30:30) Interview with Joey in swim trunks
(32:10) Interview with David in swim trunks
(34:31) Bryan stripping
(39:45) Doug stripping
(44:35) Joey stripping
(49:35) David stripping
(55:35) Contestants back on stage before announcing winners

The Greater Vancouver Native Cultural Society's Passing of The Legacy 1998

Item is a videocassette containing a recording of the 21st Annual=Greater Vancouver Native Cultural Society's Passing of The Legacy 1998 at the Lotus Club. The title cards include the following information: 'Amazing Video Productions of Vancouver, B.C, Canada and Jim DeYoung present the following: The Greater Vancouver Native Cultural Society's Passing of The Legacy 1998.' The video also shows the event poster with the text 'The 21st Annual Passing of a Legacy, an evening with Two-Spirited People. Featuring the legacy celebration of Chief XX Longclaws and Princess XX, Bear II.'

Contents index:
(3:05) MC's Rochelle Rhinestone and Wanda Fuca
(4:00) Alisha Kitten
(11:20) Knights of Malta and Rob Wallace
(26:00) Byron Longclaws and Holly Bear
(28:00) Princess [Whitefeather Georgina]
(33:45) Ricki Starlight/Starlight 2
(38:25) Wally
(44:00) Mistress Night, Kat
(48:30) Ron [Nester] [Bird]
(55:20) Kayla
(1:08:30) Peter Storm
(1:11:55) Laurie MacDonald (founder of Vancouver Native Cultural Society)
(1:20:50) Hazel de Pontiac
(1:24:45) Sarah Blanket
(1:29:50) John Taylor
(1:34:35) Chief Byron Longclaws
(1:40:30) Fancy Dance contest
(1:47:45) Holly Bear
(1:53:15) Flo [Flowing] (Jamie Lee Hamilton)
(1:58:40) Lyle
(2:03:35) Laura Middler
(2:06:55) Wanda Fuca
(2:12:45) Iris
(2:17:30) [Ivan Jimmy LaFleur]
(2:20:25) BeBe
(2:25:35) Marty
(2:30:05) Rochelle Benoit Rhinestone and Co.
(2:39:30) Al Houston
(2:47:55) Stella Starlight
(2:53:30) Brad Neil and Paige Turner
(3:02:50) Byron Longclaws and Holly Bear
(3:08:35) Fancy Dance contest (male candidates)
(3:16:00) Donna [Thomason]
(3:18:40) Jordan Newman
(3:25:00) Holly Bear
(3:36:20) Milan
(3:43:10) Vivian Von Brokenhymen
(3:48:10) Misty Rivers
(3:52:55) Lady Windsor
(3:56:40) Kristy Krunt
(4:00:15) Holly Bear
(4:05:25) Byron Longclaws
(4:14:10) Passing of Legacy

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