The inaugural event, A Journey in Pride: Reflections of Philadelphia's Black Gay History, took place during Philadelphia's Black Gay Pride celebrations (April 26-29, 2007). The best is yet to come. Be a part of history!
2008 Call for Submissions-Philly Black LGBT Historical Exhibition
The Mission of the Black LGBT Archivists Society of Philadelphia: To create, preserve and exhibit the rich and unedited history of Black lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities in Philadelphia—past and present.
When was the last time you received a handwritten letter (or note) from someone? In today's age of text and instant messages, the art of handwriting and the discipline of composing a handwritten letter are becoming things of the past. The Black LGBT Archivists Society of Philadelphia would like to exhibit your handwritten letters, particularly those that describe or highlight an aspect of your LGBT-historical experience, during Philadelphia's 2008 Black Gay Pride celebrations!
Letters are often personal and share meaningful experiences. In working with you, the Archivists Society can help maintain the confidentiality and anonymity of these letters (should this be a concern). Please contact the Archivists Society before March 1, 2008 to have your letters included in this exhibition. Letter topics might include:
Love letters
Coming out letters
Letters from a parent
Letters to a child
"You mean this much to me" letters
Break-up letters, etc.
In addition to submitting letters, please consider donating or loaning other items to the Philadelphia Black LGBT Archivists' Collection, the organization's standing collection. We are seeking photographs, organizational and conference t-shirts, pins and buttons, books and magazine articles, brochures, protest signs, historical clothing, audio and visual clips/recordings and other items of historical reflection.
In 2007, twenty-six individuals or organizations loaned over 950 items to the Philadelphia Black LGBT Archivists' Collection . Consider joining this group of Archivists by loaning or donating your items. For more information on making loans and donations to the Collection, for making monetary and other contributions, or on future events of The Black LGBT Archivists Society of Philadelphia, contact:
Kevin Trimell Jones, Founder and Curator
[email protected]
http://www.myspace.com/blacklgbtarchives
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