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[2026] Joe McDonald Obituary

Joseph (Joe) McDonald, MD, passed away on February 12, 2026 in Tulsa. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 66 years, Nancy McDonald. Joe and Nancy were long-time advocates for Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) and Tulsa PFLAG, serving both…

[2025] Kent Harrell Interview

Video recording and transcription of Toby Jenkin’s December 23, 2025, interview. The interview explores his life and experiences focusing on his journey through early life, family dynamics, understanding his sexual orientation, and his career in drag…

Tags: 2025, AIDS, AIDS/HIV, Dennis Neill, HIV, HIV/AIDs, Kent Harrell, oral history, Oral History Project, oral history transcript, Toby Jenkins, transcript, video

[2006] Terry Luce Interview

Video recording and transcript of oral history interview with Laura Belmonte on January 27, 2006. Video and Transcript available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for on-site research. Terry was born in New Jersey in 1933. Served in the 10…

[2005] Janie Reeves Interview

Video recording and transcription of Laura Belmonte’s interview with Janie Reeves on November 19, 2005. Video and Transcript restricted to on-site research. Janie was born in Denver in 1971. She attended the University of Tulsa and became involved…

Tags: 2005, available at Center, Board President Janie Reeves, Dennis Neill, interview, Janie Reeves, Laura Belmonte, oral history, Oral History Project, oral history transcript, TOHR, TOHR Board of Directors, transcript, TU, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR), Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights Board of Directors, University of Tulsa, video

[2005] Trish Spurgin Interview

Video recording and transcript of oral history interview with Laura Belmonte on November 18, 2005. Video and Transcript available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for on-site research. Trish was born in Tulsa in 1941. [Editor’s note – full name…

[2005] Murrel Wilmoth Interview

Video recording and transcript of oral history interview with Laura Belmonte on October 22, 2005 (Laura misspeaks at the beginning of the interview and says it is the 21st). Video and Transcript available at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for…

[2003] Bob Inglish, Mike Green, and Dennis Neill Interview

Bob Inglish, Mike Green, Dennis Neill oral history interview May 5, 2003.mp4

Bob Inglish, Mike Green and Dennis Neill Oral History Interview with Kerry Lewis on May 5, 2003 - Discover the early days of Tulsa's LGBTQ+ activism through the personal stories of key founders. This episode explores how the community built a social,…

[2004] Letter from Dennis R. Neill to Oklahoma Legislatures on Same-Gender Civil Unions

Letter to OK Legislatures on same gender cu Feb 2004.doc

Letter from Dennis R. Neill to Oklahoma Legislatures on Same-Gender Civil Unions. The letter is addressed to Oklahoma State Senator Penny Williams.

Tags: 2004, civil unions, Dennis Neill, Dennis R Neill, Oklahoma State Senator Penny Williams, Penny Williams, senator, Senator Penny Williams

[2010] Letter to City Councilors on Non-Discrimination Ordinance

Letter written by Dennis Neill to Bill Christiansen, City Councilor, District 8, regarding the city's non-discrimination ordinance.

Tags: 2010, Bill Christiansen, City Councilor, City Councilor Bill Christiansen, Dennis Neill, Dennis R Neill, District 8, non-discrimination policies

[2003] Dennis Neill Remarks at Gala

2 pages of a transcript of Dennis Neill's remarks at Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights' (TOHR) annual gala in 2003. Includes mentions of United State Ambassador James Hormel's presence and the importance of community contribution to the center.

Tags: 2003, 2003 Gala, Ambassador Hormel, Ambassador James Hormel, Dennis Neill, Dennis R. Neill, gala, James Hormel, TOHR, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR)

[2007] Dennis Neill Gala Comments on Lifetime Achievement Award

An incomplete copy of Dennis Neill's comments on the Lifetime Achievement Award

Tags: 2007, comments, Dennis Neill, Dennis R Neill, gala, Lifetime Achievement Award, Michelle Hoffman, OkEq, Oklahomans for Equality, Rene Potter

[2005] TOHR eNews

Five newsletter emails from Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR) from February 8, 2005, to March 24, 2005.

[2020] OKEQ Weekly eNews, 30 January 2020

2020-01-30 enews Get Your Ruby Red Slippers Ready.pdf

An email newsletter from Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) sent on January 30, 2020, 5 pages. Primarily focuses on the upcoming 40th Anniversary Equality Gala planned for April 18, 2020.

[2007] Lifetime Achievement Award Dennis Neill Acceptance Speech

2007GalaLifetimeAchievementAwardDennisNeillAcceptanceSpeach.pdf

A transcript of Dennis Neill's acceptance speech for the Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2007 Equality Gala, 2 pages.

Tags: 2007, 2007 Gala, Dennis Neill, Dennis R. Neill, Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, Equality Center, Equality Gala, Equality Gala 2007, gala, Lifetime Achievement Award, OkEq, OkEq Equality Center, Oklahomans for Equality, Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ), speech

[2007] Diversity Gala Tulsa World May 23, 2007

2007DiversityDinnerTulsaWorldMay23,2007-1.pdf

A scanned copy of page D2 from the Tulsa World, May 23, 2007, featuring an article regarding the Equality Gala taking place on June 9, 2007, 1 page. Also includes a list of sponsors organized by donation rank.

[2003] Diversity Gala Dennis Neill Remarks

A transcript of a speech given by Dennis Neill at the 2003 Diversity Gala on June 13, 2003, 2 pages. Mainly regards the importance of donations and volunteer work.

Tags: 2003, 2003 Gala, Ambassador Hormel, Ambassador James Hormel, Dennis Neill, Dennis R. Neill, Diversity Gala, Diversity Gala 2003, donations, fundraising, gala, James Hormel, speech, TOHR, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights, Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR)

[2007] Diversity Gala Poster

OFE-003 Diversity Gala Poster_LR (2).pdf

A digital copy of a poster advertising the Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) 2007 Diversity Gala themed "A Night in the City" on June 9, 2007 at DoubleTree Warren Place, 1 page.

[2005] Pride Photos

42 photos from the 2005 Tulsa Pride Parade and other Pride related activities.

Tags: 2005, 2005 Gala, 2005 Pride, ALL SOULS UNITARIAN CHURCH, Club Maverick, Club Renegade, Community Hero Award, Dennis Neill, Dennis R. Neill, Diversity celebration, Diversity Celebration 2005, Diversity Gala, Diversity Gala 2005, Dr. Lynne Moyers, Dwight Kealiher, Families First, Fellowship Congregational Church, gala, GLBT Community Center, John Madigan, Lynne Moyers, Maverick Bar, Mavericks, Michael Shackelford, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma State University (OSU), Open Arms, Open Arms Project, Open Arms Youth Project, Open Arms Youth Project (OYP), OpenArms, OpenArms Project, Openarms Youth Project, Openarms Youth Project (OYP), OSU SODA, OYP, Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), PFLAG, PFLAG Green Country, PFLAG Stillwater, police, Pride 2005, pride festival, pride Parade, Pride Parade and festival, pride protestors, Pride Store, protestors, Pyramid Project, Pyramid Project campaign, Pyramid Project Capital Campaign, Red Ribbon Revue, Renegade, Sexual Orientation and Diversity Alliance (SODA), Sexual Orientation Diversity Alliance, SODA, SODA OSU, Tim Williams, Tulsa Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Community Center, Tulsa GLBT Community Center, Tulsa Leather, Tulsa Police Department, Tulsa Pride, Tulsa Pride 2005, Tulsa Pride Events, Tulsa Pride Festival, Tulsa Rough Riders, Tulsa Roughriders, Women of Council Oak

[2015] Pride Photos

7 photos from the 2015 Tulsa Pride Parade and Festival.

[2007] OKEQ Weekly eNews, 22 January 2007

11 pages of an email newsletter from Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) for the week of January 22, 2007 (printed the following day on January 23, 2007), primarily regarding the opening of the new Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, and 2 pages of a press…

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