Description
The LGBTQ Publications Collection (1935-2022, undated; bulk 1970-2000) contains newspapers, magazines, newsletters, reports,
and other publications devoted to the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) community.
Background
Publications dedicated to LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) communities and issues have been in existence
since the early twentieth century, but started to become more prevalent in the 1960s-1970s when there was an increase of activism
and visability in regards to the LGBTQ community. This collection, which spans decades, contains a wide variety of material
devoted to the LGBTQ community, from more prominent and bestselling publications, to lesser known and more obscure publications.
Some of the publications in this collection include:
Restrictions
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives
and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical
materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Availability
Most publications in this collection do not have access restrictions. However, some publications are restricted, are hidden
from view in this finding aid, and are not accessible for public viewing for the forseeable future. If you have questions
or concerns, please email us at archives@csudh.edu.