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Seeking Stories of Queer California: A Hidden Histories Online ExhibitMain MenuIntroductionGalleriesA guide to each of the online galleries in this digital exhibit, grouped by topic or theme.ArtsAsian & AAPI LGBTQ+ peopleBisexual PeopleBlack LGBTQ+ PeopleCommunitiesDefying ExpectationsGay menHIV/AIDSLatino/a/x LGBTQ+ peopleLesbiansLGBTQ+ ActivismLGBTQ+ DiscriminationLGBTQ+ Life in CaliforniaMarriage and FamiliesPoliticsPrideTransgender People
Religion and Spirituality
1media/Adult Bar and Bat Mitzvahs 2000.jpg2024-04-24T18:31:04-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0449874gallery2024-04-30T14:26:53-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0Religion and spirituality are interwoven aspects that encompass beliefs, practices, rituals, and values related to the sacred and the divine. Religion refers to organized systems associated with specific faith traditions. The relationship between religion and the LGBTQ+ community has been complex and often harmful, but there are now several religious that are welcoming and inclusive of LGBTQ+ people, many of them started by members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Spirituality is more personal and subjective, reflecting an individual's search for meaning, purpose, and connection. LGBTQ+ spiritualism often encompasses beliefs, practices, and experiences that honor and celebrate LGBTQ+ identities and relationships.
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Philosophical Research Society Cover and Dedication from The Treasure of Heaven Letter from Marie Corelli to unknown recipient Portrait of Marie Corelli The Soul of Lilith
1media/lookingforlesbians.jpgmedia/ONE bookshelves.jpg2024-04-11T11:36:57-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0Seeking Stories in Queer CaliforniaBeth McDonald11book_splash15150512024-04-26T14:57:45-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0
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1media/PRS_Corelli,Marie_photograph_thumb.png2024-04-24T16:25:23-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0Portrait of Marie Corelli, 19083A prolific author, Corelli's works were largely concerned with Christianity, reincarnation, astral projection and mysticismmedia/PRS_Corelli,Marie_photograph.pngplain2024-04-25T10:33:01-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0
1media/Adult Bar and Bat Mitzvahs 2000_thumb.jpg2024-04-29T11:16:28-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0A celebration of adult Bar and Bat Mitvahs at Congregation Kol Ami, 20002Harley Shapiro Papers, Coll2022-004, ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.media/Adult Bar and Bat Mitzvahs 2000.jpgplain2024-04-29T11:18:18-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0
1media/Beth Chayim Chadashim_CSW_1979_thumb.jpg2024-04-29T12:03:42-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0Beth Chayim Chadashim at the Los Angeles Christopher Street West pride parade, 19792media/Beth Chayim Chadashim_CSW_1979.jpgplain2024-04-29T12:04:22-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0
1media/SHGA_2021_Alex Donis_ I Lied copy_thumb.jpg2024-04-19T13:11:01-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0I Lied, 20212Artist: Alex Donis. I Lied is the culmination of an unfinished work that began in the mid-1990s after completing a single lithography poster of the same image. The edition depicts the Virgin Mary in her iconic contemplative stare and delicate hand gestures but with the words, I Lied subtly placed before the sacred heart. Through these simple words, the artist forces the viewer to see Mary beyond her divinity, but her humanness. A human with faults who perhaps may have lied to protect her loved ones, or to hide a secret or a painful truth. However, the criticism here heavily lies on the religious institutions who through the prevalent imagery, authority, and doctrine, have exploited and harmed many with minimal accountability. Part of the exhibit "At the Heart of It: LGBT Representation at Self Help Graphics", curated by Ruben Esparza.media/SHGA_2021_Alex Donis_ I Lied copy.jpgplain2024-04-22T12:45:17-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0
1media/Church leaders at March on Washington1987_thumb.jpg2024-04-29T12:08:57-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0Church leaders at the March on Washinton, 19872Reverends Troy Perry and Freda Smith (right) and other church leaders at the March on Washington. October 11, 1987.media/Church leaders at March on Washington1987.jpgplain2024-04-29T12:09:25-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0
1media/MHL_70194609_Kenneth-Anger-photo_thumb.JPG2024-04-12T14:46:52-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0Kenneth Anger, undated2Portrait of short filmmaker, actor, and writer Kenneth Anger. Collection: Michael Childers photographsmedia/MHL_70194609_Kenneth-Anger-photo.JPGplain2024-04-12T15:03:02-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0
12024-04-24T16:30:53-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0Letter from Marie Corelli to unknown recipient, undated2A prolific author, Corelli's works were largely concerned with Christianity, reincarnation, astral projection and mysticismmedia/Corelli letter 2.pdfplain2024-04-24T18:32:56-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0
1media/PRS_treasure of heaven_thumb.jpg2024-04-24T16:47:26-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0Cover and Dedication from The Treasure of Heaven, 19062Written by Marie Corelli, published by Dodd, Mead, & Company, New York. Dedication reads: "To Bertha, A faithful friend is better than gold." Bertha Vyer was Corelli's lifetime partner and companion. A prolific author, Corelli's works were largely concerned with Christianity, reincarnation, astral projection and mysticism.media/PRS_treasure of heaven.jpgplain2024-04-24T18:34:05-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0
1media/PRS_Corelli,Marie051_thumb.jpg2024-04-24T16:38:03-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0The Soul of Lilith, 18922Written by Marie Corelli, published by Grosset and Dunlap, New York. A prolific author, Corelli's works were largely concerned with Christianity, reincarnation, astral projection and mysticism.media/PRS_Corelli,Marie051.jpgplain2024-04-24T18:34:42-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0
1media/capd_Prodigal_001_thumb.jpg2024-04-16T12:42:23-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0The Prodigal, Vol. II, No. 20, May 21, 19711Circulating Periodicals collectionmedia/capd_Prodigal_001.jpgplain2024-04-16T12:42:24-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0
1media/CSPG_3045_thumb.jpg2024-04-16T16:14:57-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0Every 10th Jesus is a Queer, circa 19901media/CSPG_3045.jpgplain2024-04-16T16:14:57-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0
1media/CSPG_4123_thumb.jpg2024-04-17T11:20:15-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0Holy Homophobia!, 19901A poster depicting a drawing of the Reverend Jesse Helms on top of an art palette with rainbow paint. The text reads Holy Homophobia!media/CSPG_4123.jpgplain2024-04-17T11:20:15-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0
1media/SHGA_2007_Miguel Angel Reyes_SKB-SHG copy_thumb.jpg2024-04-24T12:04:35-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0Sister Karen Boccalero, circa 19901SKB-SHG, Artist: Miguel Angel Reyes. Karen Boccalero was an American nun, fine artist, and founder and former director of Self-Help Graphics & Art. Courtesy of Self Help Graphics & Art Collection 3:18.media/SHGA_2007_Miguel Angel Reyes_SKB-SHG copy.jpgplain2024-04-24T12:04:35-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0
1media/MHL_72351226-70029879_Inauguration-of-Pleasure-Dome_thumb.jpg2024-04-12T15:13:57-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome, circa 19541Typed excerpts from Curtis Harrington's diaries, dated from February to June 1954, and a photograph from Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome. Collection: Curtis Harrington papers.media/MHL_72351226-70029879_Inauguration-of-Pleasure-Dome.jpgplain2024-04-12T15:13:57-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0
1media/capd_stacks_concern_V0001_n0001_front_cover_thumb.jpg2024-04-15T13:03:39-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0Concern magazine, Vol. 1, Nr. 1, 19661Periodicals Collectionmedia/capd_stacks_concern_V0001_n0001_front_cover.jpgplain2024-04-15T13:03:39-07:00Beth McDonald0fdc6d8696ca8ca12c571f0f59d3d5703e5e4ab0