Gulf Coast Archive and Museum
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The Gulf Coast Archive and Museum of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender History (GCAM) is an LGBT history
organization located in Neartown, Houston, Texas (United States).
While the museum is no longer open to the public, the archives continue to be available for viewing by appointment. The office and an ongoing exhibit of artwork are on display at the GLBT Cultural Center at 401 Branard inside the Montrose Counseling Center
building.
GCAM was created to collect, preserve and provide access to historical items from the LGBT community of the Gulf Coast
area of Texas.
The archive encourages education of and research by anyone interested in learning about any aspects of the LGBT community. The organization sponsors meetings for the dissemination of information and display of collected materials.
By June 2001, the museum had moved into an apartment on West Main Street.
In May 2005, GCAM officially closed its museum to focus on preserving the history of the community.
LGBT history
LGBT history refers to the history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender peoples and cultures around the world, dating back to the first recorded instances of same-sex love and sexuality of ancient civilizations. What survives of many centuries' persecution– resulting in shame, suppression,...
organization located in Neartown, Houston, Texas (United States).
While the museum is no longer open to the public, the archives continue to be available for viewing by appointment. The office and an ongoing exhibit of artwork are on display at the GLBT Cultural Center at 401 Branard inside the Montrose Counseling Center
building.
GCAM was created to collect, preserve and provide access to historical items from the LGBT community of the Gulf Coast
Gulf Coast of the United States
The Gulf Coast of the United States, sometimes referred to as the Gulf South, South Coast, or 3rd Coast, comprises the coasts of American states that are on the Gulf of Mexico, which includes Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida and are known as the Gulf States...
area of Texas.
The archive encourages education of and research by anyone interested in learning about any aspects of the LGBT community. The organization sponsors meetings for the dissemination of information and display of collected materials.
History
GCAM began meeting in July 1999 and officially incorporated in May 2000. The initial opening of the museum doors occurred Friday, June 16, 2000, in a small shared warehouse space on Capitol Street.By June 2001, the museum had moved into an apartment on West Main Street.
In May 2005, GCAM officially closed its museum to focus on preserving the history of the community.
Exhibits
June through September 2004, GCAM was proud to be able to assist the Holocaust Museum Houston to present Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals 1933–1945.See also
- ONE National Gay & Lesbian ArchivesOne National Gay & Lesbian ArchivesONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives is the oldest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender organization in the United States and the largest repository of LGBT materials in the world. Since 2010 ONE Archives has been a part of the University of Southern California Libraries. ONE Archives...
– LGBT Archive based in Los Angeles - Houston Gay and Lesbian Film FestivalHouston gay and lesbian film festivalThe Houston Gay & Lesbian Film Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the media arts as a powerful tool for communication and cooperation among diverse communities by presenting films, videos, and programs by, about, or of interest to the LGBT community.-History of the...
- LGBT rights in TexasLGBT rights in TexasFew rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender residents exist in Texas at the state level. LGBT persons in Texas face legal challenges and discrimination not experienced by non-LGBT residents.-Laws regarding same-sex sexual activity:...
External links
- Gulf Coast Archive and Museum of GLBT History, Inc. — official website
- "Museum Shares History of Diversity", Houston Chronicle, June 30, 2002
- "To Life – World AIDS Day", OutSmart Magazine, November 2003
- "Museum on a mission to save local gay history / Collection shows long fight to gain rights in Houston", Houston Chronicle, August 24, 2004
- "Finding Jade", OutSmart Magazine, June 2005
- "Houston Area Rainbow Collective History (Houston ARCH)"