We have changed our name!
We were founded in 1994 as Gay & Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest (GLAPN). Over our 30 years of existence, it has become increasing clear that (1) we're not just an archive, (2) we are not – never have been – limited to the Gay and Lesbian portions of the LGBTQ2SIA+ community, and (3) we work primarily within the boundaries of the State of Oregon.
Hence the name change. Please bear with us as we undo thirty years of naming convention, and grow into our new name.
We're celebrating Queer Heroes NW during LGBTQ+ History MonthFor the past dozen years, we have celebrated our local Queer Heroes – queer folks and allies who once made history, are making history right now, or are part of that enormous group of folks doing the sort of vital work that history usually overlooks.
Our Queer Heroes are acknowledged on social media. Their pictures and stories are preserved on GLAPN.org. Posters are displayed during the year at local venues. And we'll be recognizing this year's Heroes at our Holiday Party on December 7, 2024 (details TBA). Visit our Queer Heroes pages (link below) to review the 270+ profiles of people we have already honored, or click on the Nomination Link at right to open the nomination form and get started. Nominations for this year will close on October 31, 2024. |
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| We collect, preserve, document, and share as much as we are able. We help individuals and groups preserve their own historical data. We try to find a home for historically significant materials when they become available. We also gladly partner with organizations in the community to publicize and celebrate the history of all LGBTQ-identified minorities in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. | ||
| We are proud to provide a forum for activists and scholars. Visit these pages to see what's in our online archive. | ||
| See what's coming up, and what GLAPN has been up to in the recent past. | ||
| QUEER HEROES NORTHWEST |
Follow this link to read more about, and see previous year's Heroes. In 2012, GLAPN started naming a Queer Hero for every day in June, as part of our celebration of Pride. It has been a great way to recognize the history-makers of our community. |
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| We're pleased to promote these historic texts by GLAPN members and friends, along with information on how to purchase them. | ||
| Follow this link to see GLAPN's growing collection of videos. | ||
| Since January, 2008, GLAPN has produced, or helped to produce, a number of events of historic interest to the LGBTIQQ community. Some programs mark significant anniversaries, some, such as the Our Stories Series, involve community activists and elders sharing personal reminiscences around significant issues. | ||
| COLLECTIONS AT OREGON HISTORICAL SOCIETY |
Our physical collections are part of the library at Oregon Historical Society. Visit this page to see what's in the GLAPN archive at OHS, and to review finding guides. | |
| Learn about our organization, our history, our community affiliations, and our ongoing activities. | ||
| Do you need help with a history project? Can we provide a speaker for an event you're planning? Do you have information for us? Do you want to donate items or an entire collection that's relevant to northwest Queer history? Do you want to give us money? Are you interested in volunteer opportunities? Visit this page for our Wish List, and contact information. | ||
| Many of our friends have kindly shared links with us. If you visit their pages, tell them that GLAPN sent you! | ||
Oregon Queer History Collective depends on memberships and donations. A click on the button below will take you to PayPal, |
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