"Curt Shepard Interview" by Curt Shepard
 

In Their Own Words: Interviews

Curt Shepard Interview

Interviewee

Curt Shepard

Streaming Media

Interviewer

Ralston, Alyssa

Document Type

Video File

Duration

59 minutes 20 seconds

Publication Date

11-7-2024

Disciplines

Oral History

Abstract

This interview is with Curt Shepard, Linfield class of 1978. In this interview, Curt speaks about how he came to Linfield and his time here, as well as what prompted him to join the Linfield Board of Trustees.

Curt speaks about his wide-ranging career, including working with the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center, a stint as a TV writer, and time at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. He talks about coming to terms with his sexuality and becoming politicized to work on behalf of the LGBTQ+ population.

He also speaks about how Linfield has changed and the impact he hopes to have as a board member.

This interview was conducted by Alyssa Ralston in the Nicholson Library at Linfield University on November 7, 2024.

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