Tag Archives: LGBT

The Donald Vining Diaries – A Fifty Year Chronicle of a Gay Man’s Life

Posted on May 29, 2023 by ahcadmin

June is Pride Month, an opportune time to highlight the unique diaries of Donald Vining. Vining was a diarist from the very beginning. At the age of eight, he began documenting his day-to-day activities. He wrote one line, largely practical … Continue reading →

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Opening Chutes and Closets – Gay Rodeo

Posted on June 7, 2021 by ahcadmin

The chute flies open and out comes a bucking bronc, with a rugged cowboy astraddle, trying their best to stay mounted – this iconic image is associated with rodeos across the West. And since 1975, a similar scene has played … Continue reading →

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Celebrating LGBTQ Pride: The S.J. Moffat Collection

Posted on June 29, 2020 by ahcadmin

While Pride celebrations have changed to accommodate pandemic restrictions in June 2020, we are highlighting the AHC’s “Out West in the Rockies” LGBT collections. “Out West in the Rockies” seeks to preserve and highlight narratives of LGBTQ people and communities … Continue reading →

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Transitioning to Her True Self: S.J. Moffat’s Story

Posted on April 11, 2018 by ahcadmin

Shannon Moffat, born Samuel Johnston Moffat and known professionally as S. J. Moffat, transitioned in her 50s and had a long and storied career in her 82 years. She was born on August 23, 1927 in a small suburb of Pittsburgh. … Continue reading →

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Drag Queen Bingo, a Laramie tradition

Posted on April 29, 2016 by ahcadmin

Drag Queen Bingo evolved from a small function to become one of the most anticipated annual events in Laramie. The event began as the official after-party for the annual Wyoming AIDS Walk. It was hosted by The Stilletos, Laramie’s very own … Continue reading →

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A Very Short History of Drag Queens in Laramie, Wyoming – Part One

Posted on February 9, 2016 by

The history of drag performance in Laramie can be traced to the Cowboy Saloon on October 22, 2005. On that day Laramie’s homegrown drag troupe, the Stilettos, took the stage and entertained Laramie audiences for the first time. Although drag … Continue reading →

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From Journals to Journalism: S.J. Moffat’s Life and Work

Posted on November 16, 2015 by

Today is the first day of Transgender Awareness week, and today we at the AHC remember Shannon Moffat, a science and technical writer. Continue reading →

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