Abstract

This article explores how an institution might work with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (GLBTQ) populations in collecting artifacts and narratives and interpreting history. The article discusses the Gay Ohio History Initiative (GOHI), part of the New Face of Ohio multicultural collecting initiative at the Ohio Historical Society (OHS) in Columbus, Ohio. Discussion includes a brief history of GOHI, challenges in collecting gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (GLBTQ) materials, further research, and recommendations for collecting initiatives that focus on underrepresented groups.

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