Courtney Moser, 2016

File — Box: 2, Folder: 1

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Scope and Contents

Courtney Moser grew up in Franklin County, Idaho. Moser was raised in the LDS Church. After high school, he served a mission in Japan. Moser went on a mission because he wanted to get away from the family farm and also because he knew he was gay and he thought it would make him straight. When Moser returned, he went to Utah State University. He thought he could be straight and even attempted conversion therapy, which was provided through his church. In Logan, Utah, as well as Salt Lake City, Moser eventually became involved in the gay community. He discovered cruising spots in Salt Lake City and started cruising regularly. He worked with the Cache Valley AIDS Council and provided support and care for people with AIDS. He started a weekly picnic called Weenie World at The Fruit Loop, a cruising spot in Logan canyon. He also put up homemade condom dispensers along the trails. Moser was involved with the Metropolitan Community Church, a gay-friendly church in Salt Lake and in Logan. Moser also became involved in the drag community in Utah. He is now a part of the Matrons of Mayhem, who run a drag queen bingo for charity at the First Baptist Church of Salt Lake City.
Interviewed by Seth Anderson.

Dates

2016

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