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The Open Archive: Queer Collections
8th June, 2019, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Explore the history of LGBTQ women from the 1920s to the present day in our Open Archive this Summer!
The Open Archive, Saturday 8th June, 1pm to 3pm
Explore the history of LGBTQ women from the 1920s to the present day. From the rare journal ‘Urania’ published from 1916 to Pride badges, t-shirts and our growing collection of LGBTQ zines. Meet the archivists and researchers, have a chat and enjoy a tour of the stores. This is the first event in an exciting new project with the Lesbian Archive.
Booking
This event is drop-in but there will be an introduction to the materials near the beginning of the session. It is free to attend, open to all, and there is no need to book.
Accessibility
Glasgow Women’s Library is wheelchair accessible, with lifts to the first floor and the Mezzanine Floor. We have accessible toilets and all the bathrooms are individual closed stalls and are gender neutral. Our larger Events Space is fitted with an induction loop. A portable induction loop is also available. For paid events free companion tickets are available.
Find more information on Accessibility at GWL or contact us and we will be very happy to offer assistance.