Our Past Matters @ Heritage Park
Calgary Gay History
by Kevin Allen
2d ago
Mark your calendars for a free Calgary Gay History Project lecture on March 12th. Heritage Park invited research lead Kevin Allen as part of its Culturally Speaking lecture series. {Note: the amazing Suzette Mayr is booked for Feb 26th: Uncovering ..read more
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Gay Bar: Why We Went Out
Calgary Gay History
by Kevin Allen
1w ago
So, in December, I entreated people to read queer history for the holidays on this blog. I took my own good advice and picked up a copy of Gay Bar: Why We Went Out at the library by Jeremy Atherton ..read more
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Anita Bryant’s legacy—up for grabs?
Calgary Gay History
by Kevin Allen
2w ago
Anita Bryant, a famous and outspoken anti-LGBTQ+ crusader, died last month at the age of 84. In the 70s, Anita was a former American beauty pageant winner and minor pop star. In 1977, her campaign coined “Save Our Children,” led ..read more
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Read Queer History over the holidays!
Calgary Gay History
by Kevin Allen
2M ago
{The Calgary Gay History Project is on hiatus in December. Look for new queer history content in 2025!} Stories connect us to community. Having a shared narrative increases a sense of belonging—especially in minority communities. For 2SLGBTQ+ people, the holidays ..read more
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World AIDS Day in #YYC
Calgary Gay History
by Kevin Allen
2M ago
Sunday, December 1st, is World AIDS Day. Safe Link Alberta (formerly known as AIDS Calgary) Calgary Queer Arts Society and Contemporary Calgary have come together to present an afternoon called ARTS and HIV. Reflections, Joy & Hope. Hosted by drag performer Misty Meadows, the celebration will feature a recorded interview with Joe Average, an acclaimed ..read more
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Flashback at CUFF.Docs
Calgary Gay History
by Kevin Allen
3M ago
The Calgary Underground Film Festival loves queer history! This year, their documentary festival running November 20-24, is featuring the Canadian Premiere of Flashback about the legendary gay bar in Edmonton that existed between 1974 and 1991. Flashback is the story of a defiant ..read more
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Another queer archive in #YYC!
Calgary Gay History
by Kevin Allen
3M ago
This week, the Archives and Special Collections at Mount Royal University announced the online finding aid to the Aveline-Vázquez LGBTQ+ collection. The work is an accomplishment because the collection is remarkably extensive. Peter Houston, the Archivist and Special Collections Librarian ..read more
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Launch Party for the YYCGayHistory Collection
Calgary Gay History
by Kevin Allen
4M ago
Yahoo—it’s queer history month! On Tuesday, October 22nd, from 5-8 PM, we will celebrate the accession of the Calgary Gay History Project Collection into the University of Calgary Archives. Please join us for a wine & cheese reception, with short speeches at 6 PM and collection tours throughout. Presented by Archives and Special Collections, Libraries ..read more
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Be your own queer historian!
Calgary Gay History
by Kevin Allen
4M ago
October is queer history month in Canada. We want to highlight some local and digital queer history resources that are public and accessible. Curious historians take note! The new Calgary Gay History Project Collection at the University of Calgary launched ..read more
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YYC Pride Roundup
Calgary Gay History
by Kevin Allen
5M ago
Phew. Queer history was popular during Calgary Pride 2024! The Calgary Gay History Project was featured in The Scene (twice) and on CityTV. A couple of podcasts dropped featuring interviews with Kevin Allen: Late in ’88 and Passing Time With ..read more
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