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Oral History with Michael Sutphin, November 5, 2014

In this interview, Sutphin discusses his involvement on campus and on the Town Council, his activism in the LGBTQ community, and the current climate towards the LGBTQ community and the community's future. The interview was conducted at Michael Sutphin's residence in Blacksburg, VA. Molly Lash was the interviewer and Amanda Lilly was the technical assistant.

  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
  2. Virginia Tech LGBTQ Oral History Collection

Oral History with Shelli Fowler, November 13, 2014

In her oral history, Fowler discusses her upbringing in Southern California, her academic career, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors' refusal to approve her spousal hire and coming together with members of the Virginia Tech community to fight for equality and policy change. The interview was recorded on November 13, 2014 at the Graduate Life Center on the Virginia Tech campus. Samantha Shires was the interviewer and Carmen Bolt was the technical assistant.

  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
  2. Virginia Tech LGBTQ Oral History Collection

Oral History with Tom Brobson, November 6, 2014

In this oral history interview, Brobson discusses his life as an undergraduate student and work as a fundraiser at Virginia Tech. He recounts stories of discrimination and threats he felt while an out gay student, discrimination and challenges he's faced at the university, and his activism while an employee, including helping to found the LGBT Caucus and to support Lambda Horizons. The interview was recorded on November 6, 2014 in Major Williams Hall on the Virginia Tech campus. The interviewer was Sarah Evenson and the technical assistant was Laura Keith.

  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
  2. Virginia Tech LGBTQ Oral History Collection

Oral History with Tori Elmore, October 24, 2014

In this oral history interview, Elmore discusses her struggle with depression, the transition process, playing on a Roller Derby team, coming out at work and gaining acceptance in a blue collar Appalachian community. The interview was recorded on October 24, 2014 in Major Williams Hall on the Virginia Tech campus. Ellen Boggs was the interviewer and David Atkins was the technical assistant.

  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
  2. Virginia Tech LGBTQ Oral History Collection

Portrait of Edward Spencer 7.5 square feet 30x36 inch portrait (unframed)

This is a portrait of Edward Spencer, Vice President of Student Affairs from 2008-2012. Spencer worked in various positions in the Division of Student Affairs from 1983 until his retirement in 2012. The portrait is a framed oil painting, created by artist Christian M. Brahe, in 2014.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Portrait of James W. Dean 7.5 square feet 30x36 inch portrait (unframed)

This is a portrait of James W. Dean, Vice President of Student Affairs from 1968-1981. Dean worked in various positions with Student Affairs, beginning in 1959. The portrait is a framed oil painting, created by artist Christian M. Brahe, in 2014.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Portrait of Landrum Cross 7.5 square feet 30x36 inch portrait (unframed)

This is a portrait of Landrum Cross, Vice President of Student Affairs from 1995 to 2005. Cross was hired as assistant vice president of Student Affairs in 1983 and was promoted twice during his tenure. The portrait is a framed oil painting, created by artist Christian M. Brahe, in 2014.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Records of HokiePRIDE 3.5 Cubic Feet 4 boxes, 1 folder, 2 oversize folders

HokiePRIDE
The records of HokiePRIDE records include materials from the HokiePRIDE student group including items from all of its named iterations: Lambda Horizions; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Alliance; and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Alliance, including officer papers, office records, event planning information, resource pamphlets and directories, and copies of budgetary requests and accounting records.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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