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| LGBTTQ Archives digitized by U of M Libraries | | Posted Thursday, June 7, 2012 10:54 AM |
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| The Manitoba Gay and Lesbian Archives acquired by U of M Libraries are now available in Archives and Special Collections.
The collection was accumulated and catalogued by the Winnipeg Gay and Lesbian Resource Centre which became the Rainbow Resource Centre in 1999. The new organization maintained custodial ownership over the Manitoba Gay and Lesbian Archives but in 2008 they were donated to the U of M, followed by a second accession in 2009 and a third in 2010.
The primary objective was to preserve the documentary, photographic and electronic heritage of gay and lesbian Manitobans and to support research and study by scholars and the public. This collection contains issues and information on gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit and queer (LGBTTQ) history including: comprehensive works, bibliography, reference; gay/lesbian life, lifestyles and concerns; literature and language; visual and performing arts; history and gay/lesbian liberation movement; behavioural sciences; social sciences; philosophy and religion; physical and natural sciences; and AIDS.
A selection of the digitized collection is available online. The digital exhibit gives electronic access to records that illustrate the collection’s historical significance and provides a rare glimpse into the Winnipeg LGBTTQ community from the 1960s to the late 1990s. The digital collection was officially launched and available for viewing at the 25th Annual Pride Winnipeg Festival at the The Forks on June 3.
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| | | For more information, contact:
Shelley Sweeney
Head
Archives & Special Collections/University
shelley_sweeney@umanitoba.ca
Phone: (204) 474-6350
Fax: (204) 474-7913
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