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Jun 19, 2024 Remembering Utah gay activist David Nelson

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On June 11th, 2024, David K. Nelson passed away at the age of 62 in Salt Lake City. Q Salt Lake has published a thorough obituary about Nelson’s life, activism and accomplishments. While his work for the LGBTQIA+ community is well documented, his archival contributions...

A collage of six book covers. Topics include LGBTQ history, medical themes, RuPaul's influence, and AIDS activism. Vibrant and historical tones.

Jun 03, 2024 We’ve Always Been Here, We’ve Always Been Queer: Selections to Celebrate Queer History This Pride Month

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June is national Pride Month, and to celebrate this joyous occasion, here are six selections to honor the lives and work of queer activists and individuals who paved the way for queer liberation. ...

Mar 21, 2024 Five Books to Read to Celebrate Pride Week 2024

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The theme for this year’s Pride Week at the University of Utah is Here & Queer: The Pride Renaissance. The J. Willard Marriott Library will be displaying some book selections and materials from our Special Collections to reflect that theme on April 2, from 11:00...