Nino Testa Oral History Collection (The Dallas Way), 2019 - 2020
By Julie Judkins
Collection Overview
| Title: |
Nino Testa Oral History Collection (The Dallas Way), 2019 - 2020 |
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| Predominant Dates: | 2019 - 2020 |
| ID: | 01/ AR0938 |
| Extent: | 10.0 Items |
| Arrangement: | Arranged in two series to reflect the donor's original order: Duane Puryear and Other Interviews |
| Date Acquired: | 04/00/2020. More info below under Accruals. |
Abstract
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The audio recordings in this collection cover topics related to the Dallas LGBTQ community, notably Duane Puryear’s life and LGBTQ and AIDS related charities in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.Collection Historical Note
Access Information
Access Restrictions:
This collection is not restricted.
Use Restrictions:
Reproduction and publication of materials in this collection are subject to the policies of the UNT Special Collections department. Copyright restrictions may apply.
Physical Access Note:
This collection exists only in a digital format and must be viewed in The Portal to Texas History.
Technical Access Note:
This collection exists only in a digital format in The Portal to Texas History. An Internet connection is required to view this collection.
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Administrative Information
| Repository: | University of North Texas Special Collections |
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| Accruals: | 2020-021 |
| Acquisition Source: | Nino Testa/The Dallas Way |
| Acquisition Method: | Gift. |
| Related Materials: | The Dallas Way Oral History Collection, University of North Texas Special Collections |
| Preferred Citation: | Nino Testa Oral History Collection (The Dallas Way), University of North Texas Special Collections |
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Box and Folder Listing
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Series 1: Duane Puryear
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Item 1: Martha and Doug Puryear, part 1, 2019-07-30
Topics covered include: the couple's childhoods, how they met, and their careers and family life. The majority of the interview concerns Duane Puryear's life and legacy. -
Item 2: Martha and Doug Puryear, part 2, 2019-08-17
Topics covered include: making a NAMES Project Memorial AIDS Quilt square for Duane (a re-creation of the square he made for himself, which was lost on an airplane flight), the grief support group the Puryears attended, Marilyn Hollingsworth and her husband, the composition and style of Duane's art, Duane's career goal to be an art educator, Duane's legacy, and a timeline of Duane's life, including where he lived throughout his life. -
Item 3: Dan Reich, 2019-08
Topics covered include Reich's career in museums and his friendship with Duane Puryear. -
Item 4: Terry Carmody, 2020-02-14
Topics covered include Carmody's romantic relationship with Duane Puryear. -
Item 5: William Waybourn, 2019-10-27
Topics covered include: Waybourn's leadership roles with the Dallas Gay Alliance and the Resource Center Dallas, Gay Urban Truth Squad (GUTS) protests, the AIDS epidemic, and Waybourn's recollections of Resource Center Dallas volunteer Duane Puryear.
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Series 2: Other Interviews
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Item 6: Steven (Steve) Atkinson, 2019-02-17
Topics covered include: his childhood in Keller, Texas and his relationship with his family, his coming out as gay after a brief marriage to a woman, his views on religion and spirituality, and his volunteer work for Dallas LGBTQ organizations. -
Item 7: Mike Grossman, 2019-03-31
Topics covered include: Grossman's early life in Minneapolis, his failed marriage to a woman, his long term relationship with his late partner George and his coming out as gay, his involvement with fundraisers for services to support the gay and lesbian community in Dallas, his friendship with Lory Masters, and his work with The Dallas Way and EDUCARE. -
Item 8: Finnigan (Finn) Jones, 2019-04-28
Jones, who was assigned the sex of female at birth and lived as Stacy Jeanette Jones for 42 years, discusses his upbringing, his career in the Coast Guard, the discrimination he faced as a lesbian, especially as a service member under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," his membership of the Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) in Fort Worth, founding Trans-Cendence International, and being the first trans person to run for a position in the Texas House or any legislative election in Texas. -
Item 9: Betty King, 2019-06-30
Oral history interview with Betty King, born Betty Warren. She discusses her upbringing in a small, non-diverse town in Illinois, her educational and professional history, and her involvement with Gayline, the Resource Center, and the Coalition for Aging, LGBT. -
Item 10: David Hearn, 2019-10-27
Topics covered include Hearn's upbringing in Chattanooga, Tennessee, his coming out story, his career at J. C. Penney's, and his founding of the Greg Dollgener Memorial AIDS Fund.
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