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Archives Assistant (temporary/part-time) Lambda Archives of San Diego (LASD) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that holds a wealth of historical and contemporary materials documenting the…
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The mission of the Lambda Archives of San Diego is to collect, preserve, and share the history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people in San Diego, Northern Baja California and the Imperial County region.
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Pride + Gratitude: a Brief Reflection
Joyce Gabiola, Head Archivist June 7, 2021 *** Images from Lambda Archives of San Diego. Pride Photo Collection (L2013.63): San Diego LGBTQ Pride Festival, 1999 (left); San…
200 Years of Freedom for Whom?
200 Years of Freedom for Whom? Red Scare and the Depoliticization of San Diego Gay Pride 1976 by Gabrielle GarciaPublished May 17, 2021 While scanning…
Reflections on Working in a Community Archives During a Pandemic
by Gabrielle Garcia Published April 16, 2021** There’s something particularly chilling about handling memorial objects for local loved ones who had passed from HIV/AIDS while…
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A Reflection on Native American Intellectual Property Issues
by Gabrielle Garcia Published April 14, 2021 *** After watching the “Native American Intellectual Property Issues” webinar, the fourth in a five-part series regarding the…
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Whitewashing Stonewall: Reflections on Racism in the LGBTQ Community
by Gabrielle Garcia, Project Assistant Published April 12, 2021 [ Trigger warning for discussions of antisemitism, racism, ableism, and Nazism ] *** While inventorying materials…
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