HISTORICAL ARCHIVES LINKS

Throughout researching of the LGBTQ history, there have been many “rabbit holes” or some say “deep diving” to find information. Here is a copulation of places that house documents, historical stories, books, photos and other historical data. We hope you find this useful.

Collection: International Imperial Court System collection | Archives at Yale 

Part of what is said about the archives: Files for the Rose Court include a guide to Portland's court system by Rose Emperor VI Tom Terrific.

LGBTQ Community Collections (ohs.org) The Oregon Historical Society’s research library holds an extensive collection of manuscripts, photographs, publications, and oral histories that document the experiences and achievements of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) communities in the Pacific Northwest. This guide highlights a selection of those materials by format. Researchers are also encouraged to search the library catalog and consult with reference librarians for additional resources related to their specific research topic.

Gay and lesbian history collection - Archives West (orbiscascade.org) Materials regarding a variety of community, religious, and social service organizations supporting the gay and lesbian community of the Pacific Northwest (particularly Portland and the State of Oregon.)

OSU Queer Archives: LGBTQ+ ARCHIVAL REPOSITORIES Archival collections and materials that document LGBTQ+ histories at Oregon State University, Corvallis, and Benton County.