GLBT Historical Society

This #GiveOutDay, you can help us continue connecting folks like Ziggy to the reality of their history. Make your tax-deductible contribution today at www.glbthistory.org/donate. Together, we will ensure that our vast queer past remains alive and accessible for generations to come!

These photos show an Asian contingent at the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in 1987. The march had several demands, including the repeal of anti-sodomy laws, increases in AIDS research and education funding, and an end to racism and apartheid. The march’s slogan, “for love and for life, we're not going back!” is as apt today as it was 37 years ago. This collection is one of several focusing on API LGBTQ communities that will be processed and digitized thanks to a grant from the National Archives' National Historical Publications and Records Commission. Photo: Photographer unknown; Daniel Bao Collection (2018-92), GLBT Historical Society. #apiheritagemonth #apiheritage #apiheritagestory #apilgbtqi #apilgbtq #gaysian #gaysians

How better to start #LesbianVisibilityWeek than with the Dykes on Bikes and a shout-out to the recently reopened Stud? Dykes on Bikes is an organization dedicated to supporting LGBTQ non-profit work, lesbian pride, and women’s motorcycle clubs. Since 1976, Dykes on Bikes has ridden at the start of the San Francisco Pride Parade. Today, Dykes on Bikes chapters are active throughout the United States and internationally. Lesbian Visibility Week 2024 celebrates the power of sisterhood by uplifting incredible LGBTQ+ women and nonbinary people from every generation, in every field and in every country around the world. One community, so many brilliant individuals. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/g9WKjAQ7. CC: The Curve Foundation Curve Magazine #LVW24 #LVWUSA24 #UnifiedNotUniform #lesbianhistory Photo Credits: Dykes on Bikes at the 1979 Gay Freedom Day Parade; photograph by Crawford Wayne Barton, Crawford Wayne Barton collection (1993-11), GLBT Historical Society.

39 year ago today, more than 60 people gathered at the old San Francisco Main Library to propose establishing an association to document and promote understanding of LGBTQ history. At the time, LGBTQ communities were facing a growing movement aimed at pushing us back into the closets–the same kinds of crusaders we face today. Our founders knew that understanding our history was–and is–vital to our future. Today, the GLBT Historical Society has grown into one of the largest repositories of LGBTQ historic materials ever assembled in human history. Our resources are used everywhere from classrooms to the U.S. Supreme Court, and we connect hundreds of thousands of people to their history every year. To join us on this vital mission, and help us keep our vast queer past alive, visit glbthistory.org/donate. Photo credits: 1985 International Lesbian & Gay Freedom Day Parade; photograph by Sandy Morris, used with permission. #lgbtq #lgbtqpride #LGBTQhistory #lgbthistory #queerhistory #lgbtqcommunity #LGBTQIA #queerhistorymatters #lgbtqhistory #LGBTQteachers

The GLBT Historical Society is looking for two people to join our team as we work to expand our impact. This is your chance to join a team dedicated to keeping our vast queer past alive for current and future generations! Our open positions include: - Director of Exhibitions & Public Programs - Marketing & Communications Manager Visit https://lnkd.in/gPDbfHhp to learn more and submit an application. Photo Credit: Women posing in San Francisco’s Castro district, ca. 1978; photo by Crawford Wayne Barton, Crawford Wayne Barton Photographs (1993-11), GLBT Historical Society.

Join us on Wednesday, April 3 for a fabulous night to celebrate two milestones: the GLBT Historical Society’s 39th anniversary, and the opening of "All the Nights We Got to Dance," a new piece of multimedia art by acclaimed artist Marcel Pardo Ariza. The event will include brief remarks, a raffle with rare prizes, as well as complimentary drinks and small bites provided by incredible team at the LINE San Francisco. Tickets start at $35 for non-members and $20 for members. All ticket levels provide full access to the event. Tickets at the Enthusiast level and above help to support discounted admission, as well as our work to preserve and share LGBTQ history. https://lnkd.in/gJHF7zE2 #lgbtq #lgbtqia #lgbtqpride #lgbtqhistory

On January 1, 1965, the Council on Religion and the Homosexual hosted a Mardi Gras-themed drag ball that attracted Christian ministers, LGBTQ activists, and drag performers. Despite speaking to the police in advance, the ball was raided and multiple people were arrested, including straight allies who attempted to block the police from entering the hall. Years before the riots at Stonewall or Comptons, straight allies and Christian ministers put their bodies on the line to fight for LGBTQ communities. This story reflects what historians refer to as contingency—the idea that history could have played out in many different ways, and that the present we inherited was never destined to happen. From the perspective of 1965, a future where religious leaders and LGBTQ communities would band together to end oppression seemed just as likely as a future in which conservative activists would weaponize religious congregations against us. There were many paths available that could have led to all sorts of different futures. Many other worlds were, and are, possible. There are innumerable stories in our museum and archives of people who fought for a better future. We keep their memories alive because we know that holding onto our history is vital as we continue to fight for a better future. You can learn more about the countless people who have fought for a better world by visiting our museum, or checking out our website at www.glbthistory.org. Thanks to the SF Bay Times for running a longer version of this story. Check it out at https://lnkd.in/gdtKnRvA. Photos from the Citizen’s News, in the Periodicals Collection of the GLBT Historical Society.

The Academy SF panel on #LGBTQ+ Rare Books and Ephemera is less than 2 weeks away! Join historian Gerard Koskovich, archivist Lisbet Tellefsen and community leader Gary Virginia to learn about the importance of rare and historic LGBTQ+ archives, books and ephemera. You’ll get an up-close look at historically significant materials and tips for starting your own collection. Seating is limited. This event is produced in partnership with the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America and the GLBT Historical Society. For tickets/more info: https://lnkd.in/grH9jTEb #RareBooks #LGBT #LGBTQIA

**We are now more than 90% towards our $50,000 donation match - make your contribution today to double your impact!** Our supporters help us connect people to the truth of our vast queer past, providing tools and hope to fight for a better future. Join us on this vital mission by making a donation today. Every gift made by December 31st will be doubled, thanks to matching funds from our Board of Directors. Visit www.glbthistory.org/donate to learn more and make your contribution today. Photo: A visitor to the GLBT Historical Society Museum listens intently to the recorded will of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, who was assassinated in 1978; photograph by Gerard Koskovich.

Applications are now open! The Allan Bérubé Research Stipend honors the legacy of Allan Bérubé (1946–2007), a queer historian and founding member of the GLBT Historical Society. The stipend enables researchers to consult the GLBT Historical Society’s archives in San Francisco. The stipend was created by the Allan Bérubé Memorial Trust for Historical Research, Preservation and Education and the GLBT Historical Society. Applications are due on January 26, 2024. https://lnkd.in/gms5Qbta