
Unboxing Queer History is a podcast from Gerber/Hart Library and Archives, one of the largest LGBTQ libraries & archives in the world. Each episode in Unboxing Queer History focuses on a different story from inside Gerber/Hart’s collections and archives. The episodes range from discussions of the importance of collecting LGBTQ+ erotica to Chicago lesbian bar history and include interviews with com... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 18 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | ||||

In 2024, Gerber/Hart Library and Archives partnered with DePaul University’s HumanitiesX fellowship program to run an undergraduate class. The goal: create an exhibit showcasing the ways members of Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community have historically fought ... more
Chicago has a rich history of queer religious groups. This episode explores the layered, often-hidden spiritual lives of queer and trans people with a special focus on voices from Chicago. Through oral histories and archival fragments, this episode c... more
Answering the call to fill the archives, several heroes take matters into their own hands to address the shortcomings of larger institutions. Interviewees include Frencia Stephenson (We Are Everywhere), Antonio Santos (Gage Park Latinx Council), Patr... more
Archives are meant to be places where history and facts are preserved for future generations – these records educate the community, remind us of our roots, and validate our existence. But there are gaps in the archives; a loss and a deafening silence... more
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This last episode was everything. I really enjoyed this topic and conversation. If you’re looking for a new queer erotica story to read. Check out ICY BLU VOL. 1 by Leda Rose on Amazon. It’s a great read
This is one of my favorite podcasts. It’s produced with such care and I enjoy listening to it, cannot recommend enough!
A great podcast for anyone who wants to learn some interesting stories and figures from queer history
I live in LA and am so grateful to learn more about queer life over time in the Midwest! Thank you for making this very well-done podcast!!! Hope to visit the archive one day!
Wonderful interviews and personalities…so much amazing queer history to uncover!
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Focusing on stories drawn from a rich LGBTQ+ archive, the content covers significant narratives and themes related to queer history and cultural representation. Episodes delve into various aspects of the LGBTQ+ experience, including the historical significance of erotic literature, the vibrant scene of lesbian bars in Chicago, and the importance of intergenerational dialogue among LGBTQ+ individuals. Each show typically features discussions with community leaders and experts, making it both informative and engaging for listeners interested in social history and activism within the LGBTQ+ community. Unique elements include an emphasis on storytelling through a historical lens, highlighting marginalized narratives that are often overlooked, a... more
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