
Ned Brewer, Part 1 of 2
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Biography
Part one (Feb 7, 2022) of a two-part interview with Ned Brewer: offers an in-depth look at LGBTQ life and community in Boise from the mid-20th century to the present. Born in Boise, Brewer recounts his experiences growing up as a gay man in Idaho, touching on family history, the impact of the Boys of Boise scandal, and his struggles with acceptance in both religious and public life. He also discusses his involvement with LGBTQ advocacy, bar culture, and the Idaho AIDS Foundation, highlighting the evolution of Boise’s gay community and the challenges faced in creating safe, affirming spaces.
Keywords
LGBTQ+, Boys of Boise, AIDS, No on One/Proposition One, aging, gay pride celebrations, gay bars, relationships, gay marriage, religion, activism, YFFN, TCC, Idaho History, Oral History
Interview Date
2-7-2022
Files
Download Interview transcript (303 KB)
Interview Duration
02:25:00
City
Boise, ID
Rights Management
This material is copyrighted by Special Collections and Archives, Boise State University.
Disciplines
Gender and Sexuality | History of Gender | History of Religion | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies
