Rainbow flags are at half-staff tonight as we mourn the death of Darcelle/Walter Cole – March 23, 2023, at the age of 92. Follow this link to read more about this Portland icon on KOIN-TV's website.
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Since 1994, we have been working to discover and publicize the history of sexual minorities in the Pacific Northwest.
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.
![]() GLAPN is working with other community organizations to produce a six-month series of programs remembering the good and bad parts of our response to Ballot Measure 9, and assessing the future of LGBTQ+ civil rights in light of recent legal and political developments. Click on the logo at left or follow this link to explore the history and see our Calendar of Events. Come back often – we'll be adding updates as planning matures and more groups step up to offer programming. |
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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! | ||
GLAPN depends on memberships and donations. A click on the button below will take you to PayPal, |
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