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[Paul J. Williams aka Sister Helen Holy, Outrageous Oral: Four Dallas Icons] captions transcript

[Paul J. Williams aka Sister Helen Holy, Outrageous Oral: Four Dallas Icons]

A recording of Paul J. Williams in character as Sister Helen Holy speaking at the "Four Dallas Icons" edition of Outrageous Oral held on May 21, 2015 in the Rose Room at S4 in Dallas. Williams shares the story of how he created the character of Sister Helen Holy, inspired by Dana Carvey's "Church Lady" character on Saturday Night Live. Williams walks out into the audience and interacts with audience members. Robert James Jeffress, Jr., pastor of First Baptist Church in Dallas, is the target of ridicule. Outrageous Oral is a quarterly evening of GLBT storytelling hosted by The Dallas Way, a GLBT history organization.
Date: May 21, 2015
Creator: The Dallas Way
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Michael Doughman aka Michael Lee, Outrageous Oral: Four Dallas Icons] captions transcript

[Michael Doughman aka Michael Lee, Outrageous Oral: Four Dallas Icons]

A recording of Michael Doughman (aka Michael Lee) speaking at the "Four Dallas Icons" edition of Outrageous Oral held on May 21, 2015 in the Rose Room at S4 in Dallas. Doughman speaks about his "journey" as his drag persona, Michael Lee, particularly as a performer in AIDS benefit concerts in the early 1980s in Dallas. Doughman also talks about the aging process. At the end of the recording Doughman sings what appear to be two original compositions: "Part Time Woman" and "Streetwalker's Daughter" (sung to the tune of Loretta Lynn's "Coalminer's Daughter.") Doughman states this is his final performance as Michael Lee. Outrageous Oral is a quarterly evening of GLBT storytelling hosted by The Dallas Way, a GLBT history organization.
Date: May 21, 2015
Creator: The Dallas Way
System: The UNT Digital Library
Black Tie Dinner - Dallas Legal Hospice, Aids Interfaith Network, AIDS Services of North Texas, Legacy Founders Cottage, and GLSEN captions transcript

Black Tie Dinner - Dallas Legal Hospice, Aids Interfaith Network, AIDS Services of North Texas, Legacy Founders Cottage, and GLSEN

Video recording from the Black Tie Dinner Collection recorded during an interview with various individuals involved with communities helping the LGBT community, and people with HIV/AIDS such as Barry Helot from Dallas Legal Hospice, Mary Marshall from AIDS Interfaith Network, Gerald Young from AIDS Services of North Texas, Robert Mapes from Legacy Founders Cottage, and Tessa Golden from GLSEN.
Date: May 30, 2002
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Black Tie Dinner - Photo and Video Shoots, and Tours captions transcript

Black Tie Dinner - Photo and Video Shoots, and Tours

Video recording from the Black Tie Dinner Collection recorded during a photo and video shoot for Black Tie Dinner, including housing services, food and pantry, counseling, etc. for the people in North Texas.
Date: May 5, 2007
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Michael Doughman, Outrageous Oral] captions transcript

[Michael Doughman, Outrageous Oral]

Michael Doughman tells the story of the International LGBT Press Tour at Volume 21 of Outrageous Oral, held on May 12, 2016 at the Round Up Saloon in Dallas. Outrageous Oral is a quarterly evening of GLBT storytelling hosted by The Dallas Way, a GLBT history organization. Robert Emery introduces Doughman.
Date: May 12, 2016
Creator: The Dallas Way
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Rodd Gray aka Patti Le Plae Safe, Outrageous Oral: Four Dallas Icons] captions transcript

[Rodd Gray aka Patti Le Plae Safe, Outrageous Oral: Four Dallas Icons]

A recording of Rodd Gray (aka Patti Le Plae Safe) speaking at the "Four Dallas Icons" edition of Outrageous Oral held on May 21, 2015 in the Rose Room at S4 in Dallas. On the 30th anniversary of his move to Dallas, Gray reflects on how his life "really came together" when he moved to Dallas. During the height of the AIDS crisis, Gray wrote a column called "Dear Patti" for The AIDS Update and participated in benefit concerts like the Dallas Gay Alliance's War on AIDS. Gray talks about the severe grief he experienced in the 1980s when many friends died from AIDS, as well as the fulfillment he found raising money for charity. At the end of the video Patti Le Plae Safe performs "From A Distance" as sung by Bette Midler. Outrageous Oral is a quarterly evening of GLBT storytelling hosted by The Dallas Way, a GLBT history organization.
Date: May 21, 2015
Creator: The Dallas Way
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Richard D. Curtin aka Edna Jean Robinson, Outrageous Oral: Four Dallas Icons] captions transcript

[Richard D. Curtin aka Edna Jean Robinson, Outrageous Oral: Four Dallas Icons]

A recording of Richard D. Curtin in character as his drag persona Edna Jean Robinson speaking at the "Four Dallas Icons" edition of Outrageous Oral held on May 21, 2015 in the Rose Room at S4 in Dallas. Curtin expresses outrage about Governor Rick Perry's opposition to gay marriage. Curtin credits Donna Day as his mentor. Fellow drag queen Pitiful Bitch and Todd Savell, Curtin's frequent collaborators, are mentioned. Curtin talks about his other drag personas, Elizabeth "Betty" Bliss and Heather Hardin. The story of Edna Jean Robinson's creation at a Turtle Creek Chorale retreat is told. A few times Curtin pauses his monologue while footage of pageant highlights are projected on the screen behind him. Curtin talks about his work as a "charity girl" (drag queen who raises money) and his work as a TCC (Turtle Creek Chorale) Angel, assisting those who contracted AIDS in the early 1990s. Curtin discusses the stigmas and prejudices he witnessed against those ill with HIV/AIDS when he visited AIDS patients in Dallas hospitals. Curtin's husband, Jack Bliss, is remembered. A video parody of the "Mary Tyler Moore Show" opening credits is shown, with Edna Jean Robinson walking through downtown Dallas. Outrageous Oral is …
Date: May 21, 2015
Creator: The Dallas Way
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Dickie Weaver and Mary Mallory, Outrageous Oral] captions transcript

[Dickie Weaver and Mary Mallory, Outrageous Oral]

Dickie Weaver and Mary Mallory tell the story of the Black Tie Dinner at Volume 21 of Outrageous Oral, held on May 12, 2016 at the Round Up Saloon in Dallas. Outrageous Oral is a quarterly evening of GLBT storytelling hosted by The Dallas Way, a GLBT history organization. Robert Emery introduces Weaver and Mallory.
Date: May 12, 2016
Creator: The Dallas Way
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Opening musical number, Outrageous Oral: Four Dallas Icons] captions transcript

[Opening musical number, Outrageous Oral: Four Dallas Icons]

A recording of the opening musical number of the "Four Dallas Icons" edition of Outrageous Oral held on May 21, 2015 in the Rose Room at S4 in Dallas. Four men in drag (Paul J. Williams, Michael Doughman, Richard Curtin, and Rodd Gray) lip sync the song "If You Don't See What You Want Up Here" from the 1963 Broadway show, Jackie Barnett's Playgirls. The voices of Cara Williams, Kay Stevens, Julie Wilson and Connie Russell can be heard. Outrageous Oral is a quarterly evening of GLBT storytelling hosted by The Dallas Way, a GLBT history organization.
Date: May 21, 2015
Creator: The Dallas Way
System: The UNT Digital Library
Black Tie Dinner - AIDS Arms, PFLAG, Leadership Lambda, Turtle Creek Chorale, DGLA, and Cathedral of Hope captions transcript

Black Tie Dinner - AIDS Arms, PFLAG, Leadership Lambda, Turtle Creek Chorale, DGLA, and Cathedral of Hope

Video recording from the Black Tie Dinner Collection recorded during an interview of various people from different organizations supporting the LGBT community, such as Pat Stone and Dave Gleason from PFLAG, David Henry from Leadership Lambda, Time Seelig from Turtle Creek Chorale, Cece Cox from the DGLA, and Rev. Dr. Mona West from the Cathedral of Hope.
Date: May 29, 2002
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Black Tie Dinner - Resource Center of Dallas, AIDS Services of Dallas, AIDS Outreach Center, LGRL, and Dallas Legal Hospice captions transcript

Black Tie Dinner - Resource Center of Dallas, AIDS Services of Dallas, AIDS Outreach Center, LGRL, and Dallas Legal Hospice

Video recording from the Black Tie Dinner Collection recorded during an interview with individuals involved in various community services and organizations such as Rick Dishman from the Resource Center of Dallas, Sean Harper from the AIDS services of Dallas, Biren LeMasters from the LGRL, Gil Flores from the Resource Center of Dallas, and Barry Helot from Dallas Legal Hospice.
Date: May 29, 2002
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Black Tie Dinner - Stories Untold, Lambda Legal, & Youths First Texas captions transcript

Black Tie Dinner - Stories Untold, Lambda Legal, & Youths First Texas

Video recording from the Black Tie Dinner Collection recorded during an interview with individuals involved in various organizations working with the Black Tie Dinner, such as Youths First Texas, Lambda Legal, and Stories Untold.
Date: May 17, 2008
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library