Living Histories: Archive Projects Empower LGBTQ Iowans To Share Stories

Talk of Iowa

English - February 16, 2021 00:18 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 82 ratings
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History has not always been kind to LGBTQ communities. Far too often, historical accounts of queer culture and individuals lean on writings and documents drafted from the outside, failing to authentically preserve the rich and diverse experiences of LGBTQ individuals. Aiden Bettine and AJ Lewis are working to help LGBTQ Iowans reclaim control of their legacies through two oral history and archive projects based out of Iowa City and Grinnell.