Archivist as activist : lessons from three queer community archives in California
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Article Title | Archivist as activist : lessons from three queer community archives in California |
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ERA Journal ID | 39982 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Wakimoto, Diana Kiyo (Author), Bruce, Christine S. (Author) and Partridge, Helen (Author) |
Journal Title | Archival Science |
Journal Citation | 13 (4), pp. 293-316 |
Number of Pages | 24 |
Year | 2013 |
Place of Publication | Netherlands |
ISSN | 1389-0166 |
1573-7500 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10502-013-9201-1 |
Web Address (URL) | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10502-013-9201-1 |
Abstract | California is home to multiple queer community archives created by community members outside of government, academic, and public archives. These archives are maintained by the communities and are important spaces not only for the preservation of records, but also as safe spaces to study, gather, and learn about the communities’ histories. This article describes the histories of three such queer community archives (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Historical Society Lavender Library, Archives, and Cultural Exchange of Sacramento, Inc.; and ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives) in order to discuss the role of activism in the community archives and implications for re-examining the role of activism to incorporate communities into the heart of archival professional work. By understanding the impetus for creating and maintaining queer community archives, archivists can use this knowledge to foster more reflective practices to be more inclusive in their archival practices through outreach, collaboration, and descriptive practices. This article extends our knowledge of community archives and provides evidence for the need to include communities in archival professional practice. |
Keywords | Archival activism, Archives, Community engagement, GLBT, LGBT, Queer community archives |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 460999. Information systems not elsewhere classified |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Queensland University of Technology |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q4789/archivist-as-activist-lessons-from-three-queer-community-archives-in-california
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