Exhibits

OutHistory’s exhibits collection consists of modules curated by scholars in the field of LGBTQ history in an effort to provide an indepth and authoritative look into certain aspects of queer histories. These exhibits are by no means inclusive of all types of queer people or histories and we are always looking to expand our exhibits. If you are interested in curating an exhibit for OutHistory.org, please email outhistory@gc.cuny.edu.

Lesbian Theatre

Curated by Mimi McGurl

This exhibit focuses on the lesbian theatre with an emphasis on the history of New York’s WOW Café and Theatre. This exhibit provides a wealth of primary sources from the personal papers of the founders of the theatre.

Queer Youth - On Campus and in the Media

Curated by Sharon Ullman

The queer youth exhibit focuses on activism on college and high school campuses as well as representations of queer youth in the media. This exhibit was researched by Bryn Mawr and Haverford students for a class on the History of Sexuality in America. Topics range from GSA’s to GLF to hate crimes perpetrated against at risk youth in the second half of the twentieth century.

Pre-Gay Movement/ONE Incorporated

Curated by C. Todd White

The Pre-Gay exhibit concentrates on homosexual activity in the U.S. mainly from the 1950’s to 1970’s. This exhibit provides exciting primary sources such as the complete run ONE and Tangent Magazines, images of covers of pulp novels, as well as a complete index of contents for ONE, Mattachine Review, and The Ladder.

Chicago

Curated by John D’Emilio

The first of (hopefully) many exhibits that concentrate on the history of a particular geographical area. This exhibit examines Chicago from (years).

People of African Descent

Curated by Tavia Nyong’o

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Colonial America

Curated by Jonathan Ned Katz

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Transgender

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Native Americans

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The Weeks Postcards

Donated by Marshall Weeks

A collection of forty colorful, amusing postcards dating to the early-twentieth-century that reflect concerns about "masculine" women, "feminine" men, "fairies" and "sissy boys." For a general viewer today the postcards are both immediately accessible, and entertaining, as well as complex in their implications.

Out and Elected in the U.S.A

Created by Ron Schlittler

Between April 1998 and November 2002, photographer Ron Shlittler traveled across the United States interviewing and photographing openly gay and lesbian people elected to public office. This exhibit showcases the extent of his work and provides information on 115 elected officials.