Our archival and print collections related to LGBTQ+ history, life, and experiences are available for researchers to use in the Ohio History Center Archives & Library. This guide provides a starting point for your research -- but know that there is more to be found by searching our online catalog and our archives catalog! Digitized materials from GOHI collections are available on Ohio Memory. Oral histories are available at GOHI.org.
Below, you'll find a list of archival collections to get your research started. These materials have been donated by individuals and organizations, and they include correspondence, photographs, video/audio recordings, fliers, and more. They are available to view and use in our research room.
This is just the beginning! Search our Archives Catalog to find more. Tip: use search terms like "GOHI" and "LGBTQ+"
Robert Berger Collection [MSS 1533]
Berwick Ball Collection [MSS 8710 AV]
Tim W. Brown Papers [MSS 8826 AV]
Deborah Chalfie Papers [MSS 8832]
Cincinnati LGBTQ+ Pride Collection [MSS 8778]
Columbus Community Pride Collection [MSS 8726]
Columbus Eagle Bar Staff [SC 5775]
Columbus Free Press Collection [MSS 1301 AV]
Laura Cunningham Photograph Collection [AV 298]
Sharon Deevey Collection [MSS 8945 AV]
Betty Eicher and Mary Parker Brown Papers [MSS 1699 AV]
First Baptist Church of Granville Collection [MSS 1469]
Flaggots Ohio, LLC Collection [AV 183]
Franklin County Marriage Checklist [VFM 6373]
Therese Frare Photograph Collection [AV 466]
GLBT Life in Central Ohio Panel Discussions [AV 199]
Christina Goddard Graves Papers [MSS 8543]
Lynn Greer Collection [AV 276]
H.I.S. Kings Records [MSS 1419]
Bryan Knedler Collection [MSS 8707 AV]
Deborah Kuzawa Collection [MSS 8820]
Michael O'Brien Collection [MSS 1669 AV]
Ohio State University Gay and Lesbian Alliance Records [MSS 898]
George Painter Collection [MSS 8944 AV]
Shepherd Initiative Records [MSS 8792 AV]
Stonewall Union Collection [MSS 1150 AV]
David Zimmer Photograph Collection [AV 306]
Bryan Knedler Collection, MSS 8707 AV
The Ohio History Connection maintains a rich collection of LGBTQ+ newsletters, newspapers, and magazines from across the state. In some cases, we hold the only known issue of a publication; other titles continued publication for decades. Browse our holdings below, and find even more by searching our online catalog!
Alliance Advisor (Bowling Green, 1983)
Bar Trash (Columbus, 1996-1997)
BRAVO Bulletin Board (Columbus, 1998)
Central Heat: A Guide to Gay Ohio (Columbus, 1995)
Central Ohio Gay Newsletter (Columbus)
Columbus Gay Activist (1972)
Dinah (Cincinnati, 1970s-1980s)
Gaybeat (Cincinnati, 1985-1995)
Gay People's Chronicle (Cleveland, 1985-2008)
GEAR Foundation Newsletter (Cleveland)
Gold (Akron-Canton, 1979-1981)
Good Times (Columbus, 1984-1988)
Greater Cincinnati GLBT News (2003-2006, 2008)
HeadLine (Columbus)
High Gear (Cleveland, 1976-1982)
In Your Pants (Westerville, 1995-1996)
Index of Gay and Lesbian News 1932-1979
Lambda (Athens, 1972)
Lavender Closet (Athens, 1984)
Lavender Starship (Columbus, 1972-1973)
Metro-nome (Columbus, 1993)
Midwest Roundup (Cincinnati, 1991-1992)
New Local Make-Up Magazine (Akron, 1996)
New Voice (Columbus, 1988)
News of the Columbus Gay and Lesbian Community (Columbus, 1979-1993)
Nouveau (Cincinnati, 1990-1991)
OFF (Columbus)
Off the Wall: Newsletter of the OSU Gay Alliance (Columbus)
Ohio Gay Guide (Columbus, 1985)
Ohio Gay Rights Coalition Newsletter (Columbus)
OUTlines (Cleveland, 1999-2001)
Outlook News (Columbus, 1999-2003)
Outlook Weekly (Columbus, 2004-2009)
Outlook (Columbus, 2009-2016)
Pride Magazine (Cleveland, 1983-1984)
PROgram/TAGALA (Toledo)
Purple Cow (Columbus, 1974-1976)
Rightfully Proud (Dayton, 1991-1992)
Santa Marian (Columbus, 1976)
Spectrum (Dayton, 1998)
Spirit: Official Newsletter of Dignity Central Ohio (Columbus, 1982)
Spotlight Magazine (Columbus, 1998-2001)
Stonewall Union Report (Columbus, 1989-1994)
Stonewall Union Journal (Columbus, 1994-2001)
Toledo's Pride Pages (1997-1998)
Tradewinds (Columbus, 1991-2000)
Valentine News (Cleveland, 1991-1992, 1996)
Wall (Columbus)
Waves (Athens)
Yellow page (Cincinnati, 1979-1985)
Browse our collection of print materials below and search the catalog to find more!
1993 Annual Miami Valley Lesbian & Gay Resource Guide
1999 Ohio Lesbian Festival: Celebrating Our 11th Year
Hari Ziyad, Black Boy Out of Time
Celebrating 30 Years of Baubles, Bangles, & Beads--A Costume Ball: Oct. 29, 1994
Converge, August 26-October 16, 2021: Artists Archive of the Western Reserve, Judson Manor, Lake Erie College, LGBT Community Center, MetroHealth Hospital (exhibition catalog)
Danny Pellegrino, How do I Un-Remember This?: Unfortunately True Stories
Lavender Listings (1984-2008)
Ken Schneck, LGBTQ Cincinnati
Ken Schneck, LGBTQ Cleveland
Ken Schneck, LGBTQ Columbus
Margaret A. Nash, Mad River, Marjorie Rowland, and the Quest for LGBTQ Teachers' Rights
Karen McClintock, My Father's Closet
Who's Who in GLBT Columbus (2011-2012)
Search our museum collections catalog to learn about GOHI objects, including political buttons, banners, clothing, and more. Note: while we prepare to move our museum collections into a new facility, objects in the GOHI Collections will not be accessible. We look forward to having you visit once the move is complete!
In the meantime, you can see images of some objects in the GOHI Collections online on Ohio Memory:
Dolly Divine silver handbag, H 99850