Anonymous Gay Boise Female, Interview #1
Biography
This interviewee reflects on her experiences within Idaho’s LGBTQ community from the 1970s onward. She discusses the social and political landscape for gay individuals during this period, describing LGBTQ+ organizations, such as Your Family Friends and Neighbors (YFFN); LGBTQ+ publications such as The Paper and Diversity; LGBTQ+ political activism, such as the No On One Campaign; and early safe spaces like the Metropolitan Community Church. She openly addresses challenges faced, especially her personal journey toward acceptance of her sexual orientation and family, religious, an social prejudices in Idaho. She also addresses the influence of the Boys of Boise scandal on the local LGBTQ population, and details the development of inclusive spaces and events. Her story highlights the role of community building, religious tension, political activism, and evolving social dynamics within Boise’s LGBTQ history.
Keywords
LGBTQ+, Boys of Boise, AIDS, No on One/Proposition One, The Paper/Diversity Magazine, YFFN, TCC, gay pride celebrations, gay bars, relationships, Metropolitan Community Church, activism, Idaho history, oral history
Interview Date
11-14-2021
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Interview Duration
01:55:00
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
Comments
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