Orange County
Queer History

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Oral History

We conduct oral history interviews with those involved in Orange County queer history and activism. If you would be interested in interviewing for the project, please contact us.

Robert (Bob) F. Gentry

Bob Gentry was one of the first openly gay mayors in the country, the first openly gay mayor in California, and the first openly gay elected official in Southern California. Gentry served the city of Laguna Beach while working in an administrative position at the University of California, Irvine. He was and is a champion for LGBTQIA+ rights.

Undergraduate intern Hunter Ung and Executive Director Haleigh Marcello interview Mr. Gentry for the first time on April 4, 2024.
Undergraduate intern Hunter Ung and Executive Director Haleigh Marcello interview Mr. Gentry again on April 18, 2024.
Undergraduate intern Hunter Ung and Executive Director Haleigh Marcello interview Mr. Gentry again on April 25, 2024.
Executive Director Haleigh Marcello interviews Mr. Gentry on May 2, 2024.
Executive Director Haleigh Marcello interviews Mr. Gentry on May 9, 2024.