Gary Leeson interviewed by James Waites in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras oral history project [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 6154055
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Leeson, Gary, 1957-, interviewee
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- Access open for research and personal copies; written permission required for public use.
- Description:
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- 2012
- 1 sound file (ca. 83 min.)
- Series:
- Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras oral history project.
- Summary:
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Gary Leeson speaks about his involvement with the Mardi Gras; his background and upbringing; his marriage; being gay in the late 1980s; meeting Richard Cobden; the relationship between the Mardi Gras parade and party; David Wilkins' contribution to Mardi Gras; his goals as Party Director; working with Katrina Martin; leaving Mardi Gras; becoming an advisor; becoming a creative director and stylist; the importance of Mardi Gras and its future.
- Notes:
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- Recorded on 8 November 2012 in Sydney, N.S.W.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary (2 p.)
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Waites, James, 1955-2014, interviewer
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras oral history project.
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- Published status:
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- Creation date:
- 2012
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