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Travis Kirchhefer oral history, 2016
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Kirchhefer, Travis
- Title
- Travis Kirchhefer oral history
- Dates
- 2016 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 100 MB
- Collection Number
- 300060
- Summary
- Travis Kirchhefer was a lawyer for the Wyoming Attorney General and a Wyoming drag queen. Collection contains an oral history interview with Travis Kirchhefer regarding his experiences as a gay man and drag queen in Wyoming.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Travis Kirchhefer was a lawyer for the Wyoming Attorney General and a Wyoming drag queen. Travis grew up in Douglas, Wyoming from a family that homesteaded the area. He was first exposed to drag when he moved to Laramie, Wyoming to attend the University of Wyoming, where he received his Bachelors of Arts in History in 2004 and his Doctor of Jurisprudence in 2007 from the University of Wyoming, College of Law. He also has been involved with Wyoming theatre groups and gay rights issues and organizations in the state, including Wyoming Aids Walk and the LGBTA (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Association) which later became Spectrum.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains an oral history interview with Travis Kirchhefer conducted by Irlanda Jacinto, University Archivist, American Heritage Center. Kirchhefer discusses his experiences as a gay man and drag queen in Wyoming.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Travis Kirchhefer at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Travis Kirchhefer in 2020.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in December 2020.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital | ahcdm_300060_001 | Oral history interview with Travis Kirchhefer | March 25, 2016 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Female impersonators -- Wyoming
- Sexual minorities -- Wyoming
Corporate Names
- University of Wyoming
Geographical Names
- Wyoming -- History -- 2000-
Form or Genre Terms
- Oral histories (document genres)
Processed by Jamie J. Greene
2020
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
