Description
The Palm Center is a think tank which promotes the study of LGBTQ people in the armed forces. This collection focuses on the
Palm Center's role in repealing the Clinton-era "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT) policy on LGBTQ servicepeople, allowing them
to come out and serve openly; some material also concerns the military service of transgender people.
Background
The Palm Center is a think tank which promotes the study of LGBTQ people in the armed forces. Founded in 1998 as the Center
for the Study of Sexual Minorities in the Military, it was renamed in 2006 to honor donor Michael Palm. The research of scholars
from the Palm Center has been extensively published, both in the scholarly and popular press, and the organization played
a role in the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
Extent
5 feet (4 cartons)
Restrictions
Copyright to material has been transferred to the GLBT Historical Society. All requests for reproductions and/or permission
to publish or quote from material must be submitted in writing to the GLBT Historical Society Archivist.
Availability
Collection is open for research.