Hidden Histories: Discovering Los Angeles' LGBTQ+ Collections

Historical Society of Long Beach

Through historical collections, exhibitions, and programs, the Historical Society of Long Beach (HSLB) seeks to present an inclusive community narrative and help create a greater understanding of Long Beach neighborhoods, the city, and its place in the larger world. 

Topics and themes represented in the collections held by the Historical Society of Long Beach include Black LGBTQ+ people, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, gay men, and lesbians; health, kink, religion, and politics. 

A Note on the Material

The LGBTQ+ collection at the Historical Society of Long Beach includes photographs, oral histories, print media, a brief historical timeline, Pride and other event ephemera, personal collections, "Coming Out in Long Beach" exhibition materials, and much more from the Long Beach community which has LGBTQ+ history going back to the beginnings of the city's founding.

Contact the Historical Society of Long Beach

For more information about the Historical Society of Long Beach's LGTBQ+ collections and holdings, including citation and copyright information, please contact Jen Malone.

✉ Email: archives@hslb.org
☎ Call: 562-424-2220

The Historical Society of Long Beach is an L.A. as Subject member. For more information about L.A. as Subject, visit their website here.

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