Lincoln Memorial University Libraries: LGBTQ+ Resources: Archival Collections

Appalachia and The South

Digital Library of Georgia: Southern Voice Newspaper 1988-1995 This link opens in a new window
Southern Voice newspaper was a significant resource for the LGBT community in the Southeast from 1988 to 2010, providing in-depth information on topics such as the fight against AIDS, marriage equality, legal issues, workplace discrimination, and violence against gay individuals.
East Tennessee Voices OutLoud This link opens in a new window
East Tennessee Voices OutLoud is a project dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of LGBTQ communities in East Tennessee. Similar to other oral history projects, it focuses on collecting personal accounts, stories, and experiences from LGBTQ individuals and allies in the region. By documenting these narratives, East Tennessee Voices Outloud aims to shed light on the diverse experiences and contributions of LGBTQ people in East Tennessee, providing a platform for their voices to be heard and their stories to be remembered. This project helps to fill gaps in historical records and promotes understanding and acceptance of LGBTQ individuals and communities in the region.
OutSouth Oral History Project This link opens in a new window
The OutSouth Oral History Project is an initiative focused on documenting the history of LGBTQ communities in the Southern United States. It aims to collect and preserve oral histories, interviews, and personal accounts from LGBTQ individuals and allies in the region. The project seeks to highlight the diverse experiences, struggles, and triumphs of LGBTQ people in the South, which have often been marginalized or overlooked in mainstream historical narratives. By documenting these stories, the OutSouth Oral History Project aims to ensure that the rich and varied history of LGBTQ communities in the South is recognized, celebrated, and preserved for future generations.
Queer Appalachia Oral History Project This link opens in a new window
The Queer Appalachia Oral History Project captures the diverse stories of gay, lesbian, transgender, bisexual, and questioning individuals who grew up, and/or currently live in the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) designated Central Appalachian Region, especially Eastern Kentucky. The stories collected depict the conditions of growing up queer in Appalachia, starting with the 1960s onward. Interviews include a diverse group of subjects, including medical doctors, accomplished authors, journalists, hair dressers, public health professionals and artists. Topics covered include violence and discrimination, religion, rural to urban migration, health (including HIV/AIDS, drug abuse, mental health), sexual activity, education/carrer choices, public health, and art and humanities.

Video: Oral History in Practice

Stonewall Oral Histories

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General

ACT UP Oral History Project
The ACT UP Oral History Project is a comprehensive database documenting the history, activism, and impact of the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP), a prominent advocacy group formed in the 1980s in response to the HIV/AIDS crisis. The project aims to preserve the stories, experiences, and strategies of ACT UP members and allies who fought for awareness, treatment access, and social change during the height of the AIDS epidemic.
NYPL Digital Collection: LGBT Materials
The New York Public Library Digital Collection: LGBT Materials is an extensive database featuring a diverse range of resources related to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. This digital collection offers a comprehensive selection of materials that document the history, culture, and experiences of LGBT individuals, organizations, and movements.
Digital Transgender Archive
The Digital Transgender Archive (DTA) is an online collection of materials documenting the history, culture, and experiences of transgender people and communities. It serves as a centralized platform for preserving and sharing a wide range of resources related to transgender history, activism, art, literature, and more.
Empty Closet, The
The Empty Closet is a digital archive and database dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history, culture, and activism of the LGBTQ+ community through the lens of The Empty Closet newspaper. Originally founded in 1971, The Empty Closet is one of the oldest continuously published LGBTQ+ newspapers in the United States, serving the Rochester, New York, area.
GLBT Historical Society Digital Collection
The GLBT Historical Society Digital Collection is a comprehensive online archive dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history, culture, and experiences of LGBTQ+ communities. This digital collection offers a diverse array of materials, including documents, photographs, audio recordings, video footage, and ephemera, spanning a wide range of LGBTQ+ identities, movements, and historical periods.
Lesbian Herstory Archives
The Lesbian Herstory Archives (LHA) is both a physical collection and a digital database dedicated to preserving and documenting the history and culture of lesbians and lesbian activism. Founded in the 1970s in New York City, the LHA is one of the oldest and largest collections of materials related to lesbian history in the world.
LGBT Community Center National History Archive
The LGBT Community Center National History Archive is a comprehensive digital database dedicated to preserving, documenting, and celebrating the history, culture, and activism of the LGBTQ+ community in the United States. This archive is housed at the LGBT Community Center in New York City and serves as a vital resource for researchers, activists, educators, and community members interested in exploring LGBTQ+ history and heritage.
LGBTQ+ Studies Web Archive
The Library of Congress LGBTQ+ Studies Web Archive is a curated collection of online resources dedicated to preserving and documenting LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and others) studies, scholarship, activism, and cultural expression. This web archive serves as an important resource for researchers, scholars, activists, and the general public interested in exploring LGBTQ+ issues and experiences as represented on the internet.
LGBTQ Religious Archives Network
The LGBTQ Religious Archives Network (LGBTQ-RAN) is a specialized database dedicated to preserving and documenting the history, experiences, and contributions of LGBTQ individuals within religious and spiritual communities. This unique archive serves as a comprehensive resource for exploring the intersection of LGBTQ identity and religious belief, practice, and activism.
LGBTQ Video Game Archive
The LGBTQ Video Game Archive is a digital database dedicated to cataloging, preserving, and showcasing the history, representation, and cultural impact of LGBTQ+ themes and characters in video games. This archive serves as a valuable resource for researchers, gamers, developers, and LGBTQ+ communities interested in exploring the intersection of gaming and queer culture.
Queer Zine Archive Project (QZAP)
The Queer Zine Archive Project (QZAP) is a digital database dedicated to preserving, promoting, and sharing queer zinesself-published, do-it-yourself publications that explore LGBTQ+ experiences, identities, and communities. QZAP serves as a vital resource for researchers, activists, educators, and community members interested in exploring the diverse voices and perspectives within LGBTQ+ culture.
Serving in Silence: LGBTQ+ Veterans
The "Serving in Silence: LGBTQ+ Veterans" database at the New York Public Library (NYPL) is a curated collection of materials dedicated to documenting the experiences and contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals who have served in the military. This database offers a comprehensive range of resources, including oral histories, photographs, documents, and archival materials, providing insight into the lives, challenges, and achievements of LGBTQ+ veterans.
Wearing Gay History
The Digital Archive of Historical LGBT T-Shirts is a curated collection dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history, culture, and activism of the LGBTQ+ community through the medium of T-shirts. This digital archive serves as a valuable resource for researchers, historians, activists, and community members interested in exploring the visual and material culture of LGBTQ+ identity and activism.