Gay and Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest

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The Gay and Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest (GLAPN) is an Oregon-based nonprofit dedicated to uncovering the history of sexual minorities in the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1994, GLAPN works to collect, document, preserve and share historical data, artifacts and materials as and when they become available.

As described by Portland State University, which collaborates with GLAPN, "GLAPN members are involved in many activities that promote a greater awareness and understanding of our long history - including processing collections and doing independent research." [1] GLAPN's archives are located at the Oregon Historical Society.

GLAPN's research is featured [2] in the media through, for example, a regular columns that features LGBT pioneers, scandals and issues, among other things. Its work is also part of some university collections. [3] [4] Its oral histories [5] [6] are available online, and its timelines and stories are often cited by media. [7] [8] [9] GLAPN also puts on history shows [10] that frequently feature queer leaders.

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References

  1. ↑ "Gay and Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest | Portland State University Studies: Senior Capstone". capstone.unst.pdx.edu. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
  2. ↑ "GLAPN Archives - Your #ProudQueer News Source CA+OR+WA". Your #ProudQueer News Source CA+OR+WA. Archived from the original on March 25, 2015. Retrieved 2017-07-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. ↑ "Gay and Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest". socialarchive.iath.virginia.edu. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
  4. ↑ Ridinger, Robert. "LibGuides: LGBT Studies Research Sources: Libraries and Archival Collections". libguides.niu.edu. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
  5. ↑ "GLAPN Archives - Your #ProudQueer News Source CA+OR+WA". Your #ProudQueer News Source CA+OR+WA. Archived from the original on March 25, 2015. Retrieved 2017-07-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  6. ↑ "GLAPN Oral History Archive". www.glapn.org. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
  7. ↑ "How a Classified Ad in an Underground Newspaper Ignited Portland's LGBTQ Rights Movement". Willamette Week. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
  8. ↑ Lynn, Logan. "Made in Oregon: Homophobia!". Portland Mercury. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
  9. ↑ Prager, Sarah (2015-09-25). "LGBT History Walking Tours for Every City". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
  10. ↑ "GLAPN Celebrates Black History Month with Q Center Exhibit". Your #ProudQueer News Source CA+OR+WA. Archived from the original on May 2, 2017. Retrieved 2017-07-08.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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