Ned Brewer, Part 2 of 2

Interviewed By

Lisa McClain, Boise State UniversityFollow
Rachel Taylor, Boise State UniversityFollow

Biography

Part two (Feb 25, 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

Interview Date

2-25-2022

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Interview Duration

02:27:00

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