California
Queer History

A digital humanities organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and displaying California’s queer history.

What we do

Archival Collection

Visiting and consulting archives across the United States for information and records on California queer activism

Community Engagement

Working alongside of the California queer community to document and preserve queer history.

Educational Programs

Spreading the word about California queer history through speaking engagements and presentations.

Exhibits

Creating physical and digital exhibits on significant organizations, people, and events in California queer history.

Mapping & Timeline

Creating a digital map of important sites in California queer history and an interactive timeline of significant events in California queer history.

Oral History

Conducting oral history interviews with California queer activists in order to preserve their history. Transcribing these interviews and making content within them publicly available, with interviewee permission.

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Pride + History

Pride + History

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Trans + Latinx History

Trans + Latinx History

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Gay Bars + Activism

Gay Bars + Activism

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