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Oral History Interview with James E. Barrera, November 3, 2024

Description: Interview with James E. "Jimmy" Barrera, an archeologist based in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. Barrera is with the United States Department of Transportation's Cultural Resources Division in the Office of Environmental Program Management. He describes his childhood, background, and interest in becoming an archeologist. Barrera also details his work for the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), his experiences with national and international excavations, and his assistance with the De… more
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Date: November 3, 2024
Creator: Wilson, Sara & Barrera, James E.
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with Revathi Satyu, August 9, 2024

Description: Interview with Revathi Satyu, the pioneer of Indian classical dance in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex from Atlanta, Georgia. Satyu describes her active participation in dance since the age of six and also details her educational background. She recalls her initial days in Texas, highlighting the inauguration and expansion of her dance school. Satyu also outlines her involvement and contribution in several organizations focused on educating people about Indian art, heritage, and culture. … more
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Date: August 9, 2024
Creator: Joshi, Urja & Satyu, Revathi
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with Suma Kulkarni, July 24, 2024

Description: Interview with Suma Kulkarni, founder of the Indian Cultural Heritage Foundation, from Dallas, Texas. Kulkarni describes her childhood, early education, and experience of moving from India to the United States (US). Highlighting her jobs, higher education, experience of motherhood, immigration processes, and frequent relocation to different states, she recalls her initial years in the US. Kulkarni also underlines the establishment of various organizations and activities aimed at fostering India… more
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Date: July 24, 2024
Creator: Joshi, Urja & Kulkarni, Suma
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Oral History Interview with Padmakar Kulkarni, July 23, 2024

Description: Interview with Padmakar Kulkarni, the former president of the India Association of North Texas and overseer of the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Hindu Temple's construction, from Dallas, Texas. Describing his educational and professional background in nuclear chemistry and medical imaging technologies, Kulkarni details the reasons behind his immigration from India to the United States (US) and his experiences of relocation. Kulkarni also recollects his tenure as the president of the India Association… more
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Date: July 23, 2024
Creator: Joshi, Urja & Kulkarni, Padmakar
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with Mary Anne Somers, March 8, 2024

Description: Interview with Mary Anne Somers, a drag artist from Denton, Texas. Somers shares her personal experiences as a drag performer, particularly highlighting pageants and digital drag competitions. Interpreting the concepts of motherhood and sisterhood, she explains the functioning of a drag family and community. Somers reflects on self-learning the art of drag and recasting it into success. Comparing the queer space of Denton with other places, Somers also speaks about the potential impacts on the … more
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Date: March 8, 2024
Creator: Prater, Zachary & Somers, Mary Anne
Partner: UNT Oral History Program
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Dallas Voice Volume 40 Issue 43

Description: This document contains information about The Dallas Voice, an LGBTQ+ magazine, and their articles over Nex Benedict, Rachmad Tjachyadi, Betty Neal, and the DFW Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence "Be Someone You Love" Valentines fundraising event for the "Spice of Life" Resource Center Food Bank held at Alexandre's (and other places) in Dallas. Includes the poster advert, the Facebook post, and pictures of (and after) the event as well as names the attendees.The spelling of several sisters' names a… more
Date: February 23, 2024
Creator: The Dallas Voice
Location: 32.811796 -96.811601
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Oral History Interview with BellaDonna Patron, February 16, 2024

Description: Interview with BellaDonna Patron, a local drag performer in Denton, Texas. Patron provides an insight into the art, history, challenges, and significance of the drag industry. She talks about her early life, family, and experiences that gave rise to her persona and also highlights the features of a drag family and its importance to her. Putting forward the examples of different venues, events, and performances, as well as her business and podcast, she reflects on the backdrop of her work and al… more
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Date: February 16, 2024
Creator: Prater, Zachary & Patron, BellaDonna
Partner: UNT Oral History Program
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Dallas Voice Volume 40 Issue 38 Friday January 19, 2024

Description: This document contains information about The Dallas Voice, an LGBTQ+ magazine, and their article in the Scene section of this particular volume over the DFW Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Guardians of the Gayborhood event for training incoming Guards held at Alexandre's in Dallas. Includes the poster advert and pictures of the published newspaper article as well as names the attendees.The spelling of several sisters' names are inconsistent with other documents, and/or with the sisters' existin… more
Date: January 19, 2024
Creator: The Dallas Voice
Location: 32.811796 -96.811601
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Silver Sequined Dress

Description: This document contains information about Sister GrrrLee Fruitfly's silver sequined dress donated to the DFW archives. It details who gave it to her, why, what day, where she wore it to, and who was there to comment on the dress. It also contains information about the Tulsa Sisters Exequator party and the dress's importance. Some of the Sisters' names are inconsistent with correct spelling/known spelling, so their names have been recorded as both the proper and incorrect forms.
Date: January 14, 2024
Creator: Sr. Fruitfly, GrrrLee
Location: 36.158419 -95.992718
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Dallas Voice - Volume 40 Issue 34 - December 22 2023

Description: This document contains information about the Dallas Voice, an LGBTQ+ magazine, and their article in the Scene section of this particular volume over the DFW Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Biscuits and Gravy Cookoff held at the Hidden Door in Dallas for fundraising for the Resource Center of Dallas. Includes the poster advert and pictures of the published newspaper article as well as names the attendees.The spelling of several sisters' names are inconsistent with other documents, and/or with th… more
Date: December 22, 2023
Creator: The Dallas Voice
Location: 32.824657 -96.818846
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Thank You Postcard from Lupe Valdez]

Description: Thank You postcard from Lupe Valdez from the Coalition for Aging LGBT Records (The Dallas Way).
Date: December 21, 2023
Creator: The Lupe Valdez Campaign
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Dallas Voice - Volume 40, Issue 33 - December 15, 2023

Description: This document contains information (pictures of the newspaper, group photos, and a written blessing) about the Dallas Voice issue in which the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence DFW chapter 'manifested together' at the Dallas Eagle to party and present the blessing written for the establishment. The spelling of several sisters' names are inconsistent with other documents, and/or with the sisters' existing official spelling/current name online, so have been recorded as the other versions of their n… more
Date: December 15, 2023
Creator: The Dallas Voice
Location: 32.769323 -96.811173
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Dallas Voice Volume 40 Issue 31

Description: This document contains information about the Dallas Voice's coverage of the DFW Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence "Salvation Sisters" charity drive. It includes information about which sisters attended, what time, where, why, how much was raised, as well as pictures of the newspaper (images of the event, cover), and the poster advertising the event. The spelling of several sisters' names are inconsistent with other documents, and/or with the sisters' existing official spelling/current name onlin… more
Date: December 1, 2023
Creator: The Dallas Voice
Location: 32.810854 -96.811237
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Dallas Voice Volume 40 Issue 28 Friday November 10, 2023

Description: This document contains information about the volume of the Dallas Voice covering the DFW Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Day of the Dead celebration. It includes information about which sisters attended, what time, where, and why, as well as color photographs of the event, pictures of the newspaper (ads, word search, images of the event, cover featuring Julie Johnson), and the poster advertising the event. The spelling of several sisters' names are inconsistent with other documents, and/or with… more
Date: November 10, 2023
Creator: The Dallas Voice
Location: 32.811796 -96.811601
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Stuffed Pumpkins Trophy

Description: This document contains information about the DARE Duet event presented by the United Court of the Lone Star Empire that the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence was present for, including where it was held, at what time, who attended and performed, what prize was given, as well as pictures of the event and the poster advertising it. Some of the sister's names are inconsistent with ordinary spelling so both the proper spelling and the spelling in the document are recorded.
Date: October 14, 2023
Creator: United Court of the Lone Star Empire
Location: 32.824657 -96.818846
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Blow Up Unicorn from Sister Mary Katherine Gagher's Novice Project

Description: This document contains information about the Novice Project of Novice Sister Mary Katherine Gagher in the DFW Chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. It includes details about the performance at the Hidden Door, who organized it, who attended and performed, the amount of money raised for the Resource Center of Dallas, pictures of the event and the poster, as well as a donated blow-up unicorn inflatable doll. The spelling of several sisters' and performers' names are inconsistent with ot… more
Date: July 15, 2023
Creator: Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
Location: 32.824657 -96.818846
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Painted Sign Placard Prop

Description: This document contains information about the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence DFW chapter's donated painted sign placard prop (painted to look like a cassette tape) and its history, including who made it, what events it was used for, who was present or performed for these events, advertisements for both events, and the sign-up sheet for the Spring Fling event. Several of the names of the Sisters and performers in the document are inconsistent/misspelled and so have been recorded as both versions… more
Date: May 5, 2023
Creator: Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
Location: 32.811796 -96.811601
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[LGBT Siblings Called to Take Care of Aging Parents]

Description: Article by Robert Emery titled, "LGBT Siblings Called to Take Care of Aging Parents, or, When LGBT Siblings Are Called to Take Care of Aging Parents," with an accompanying check for Robert Emery from the Dallas Voice.
Date: November 5, 2022
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Oral History Interview with Dick Reavis, June 14, 2022

Description: Resumption of the interview with Dick Reavis, a political activist, author, and journalist from Dallas, Texas. The interview sets off with Reavis's narration of his motorcycle accident in 1978 and recovery experience. Linking to the accident, Reavis describes his visit to Mexico and the trip's influence on his political stance. He highlights his days as an inmate in a jail in Alabama to address distinct social affairs. Reavis also recounts his dad's sociopolitical ideologies and details his per… more
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Date: June 14, 2022
Creator: Phillips, Michael; Friauf, Betsy; Wilkison, Kyle & Reavis, Dick J.
Partner: UNT Oral History Program
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[NTX Legislative Town Hall Program/Agenda]

Description: NTX Legislative Town Hall program/agenda, February 17, 2022, from the Coalition for Aging LGBT Records (The Dallas Way).
Date: February 17, 2022
Creator: Coalition for Aging LGBT
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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