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GLBT Historical Society Archives

GLBT Historical Society Archives

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+1 415 777 54 55989 Market St, San Francisco, California 94103 · SoMa

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989 Market St, San Francisco, California 94103

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The GLBT Historical Society collects, preserves, exhibits and makes accessible to the public materials and knowledge to support and promote understanding of LGBTQ history, culture and arts in all their diversity. Founded in 1985, the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) Historical Society is recognized internationally as a leader in the field of LGBTQ public history. Our operations are centered around two sites: our GLBT Historical Society Museum, located since 2011 in the heart of San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood; and our Dr. John P. De Cecco Archives and Research Center, open to researchers in the Mid-Market district.

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  • Wheelchair accessible entrance

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