Collections
The Project collects rare artifacts that are housed for research and restoration at partner archival institutions. Pictured: Costume donated by Lee Maynard (Gypsy Lee). Photo by Philip Hitchcock.
Types of items sought:
- Artifacts (t-shirts, banners, buttons, etc.)
- Audio Recordings
- Film/Video
- Papers/Manuscripts
- Letters/Scrapbooks
- Photographs
How can I access current LGBT collections in the region?:
- LGBT items at the State Historical Society of Missouri's Research Center at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (some items stored in St. Louis, MO, and others at the main office in Columbia, MO. - but you can request items to be sent to St. Louis, usually within a week)
- LGBT items at the Missouri History Museum's Library and Research Center on Skinker
- Exhibits at events such as St. Louis Pride
- On-line via www.stlouislgbthistory.com