Invisibility and representation : an introduction to LGBTQ historic preservation / Gail Dubrow -- The history of queer history : one hundred years of the search for shared heritage / Gerard Koskovich -- Taking action : an overview of LGBTQ preservation initiatives / Gail Dubrow -- Beyond identity : an LGBTQ archaeological context / Megan E. Springate -- Interpreting LGBTQ historic sites / Susan Ferentinos -- Teaching LGBTQ history and heritage / Leila J. Rupp -- San Francisco : placing LGBTQ histories in the city by the bay / Donna J. Graves and Shayne E. Watson -- Preservation of LGBTQ historic and cultural sites : a New York City perspective / Jay Shockley -- Tradition, community, and grungy secret-ness : what preservationists can learn from the story of phase one / Ty Ginter.
Summary:
"Significant historic and archaeological sites affiliated with two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer history in the United States are examined in this unique volume. The importance of the preservation process in documenting and interpreting the lives and experiences of queer Americans is emphasized. The book features chapters on archaeology and interpretation, as well as several case studies focusing on queer preservation projects. The accessible text and associated activities create an interactive and collaborative process that encourages readers to apply the material in a hands-on setting"-- Provided by publisher.
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