GCAM

Gulf Coast Archive and Museum
of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender History, Inc.

GCAM

The Gulf Coast Archive and Museum of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender History, Inc. is a 501-c-3 organization that was formed in Houston, Texas, by a group of concerned activists so that our collective histories could be saved - as well as be available for educational uses - through the utilization of a museum or similar venue. Although we have had to close the museum space, our archives are still available by appointment. Appointments can be made for access to the archives through Judy by calling 713-692-8735. Additionally, we do have a few satellite exhibits throughout the city and arrangements can be made for temporary ones for special functions.

You are visitor 51,055 since our formation October 7, 1999.

Our meetings are held the first Monday of every month at the community center, 3400 Montrose #205 at 7:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome.

Mission Statement
Gulf Coast Archive and Museum of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender History, Inc. was created to collect, preserve and provide access to historical items from the GLBT community in the gulf coast area of Texas. The archive shall encourage education of and research by anyone (regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or religion), interested in learning about any aspects of the GLBT community. The museum shall sponsor meetings for the dissemination of information and display of collected materials.

You Can Help!
We are looking for new members. Dues have been set at $25 annually (apportioned quarterly), and will be necessary to vote in our regular meetings. To join, print out a membership application, fill it out and mail it in with your money! or you can now pay online using PayPal.

We are looking for people/groups who are interested in donating/loaning their collections to GCAM. Please let us know what you may have!

If you are interested in learning more, feel free to join our mailing list at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gcam/join. For more information, contact us!

GCAM has Opened Eartha's Closet

GCAM opened "EARTHA'S CLOSET" on Saturday, Sept. 22nd, 2007 at Mary's...Naturally. To learn more about the wonderful "Eartha Quake-Tony Wadford-Queen Kong Perpetual Closet for Desperate Drag Queens" contact Judy, Tim, or Jim for more information on how to borrow from the closet or to make donations to the closet.

Want to know more about GCAM?

We will attend your organizations meeting and do a short presentation for you. If you would like, we will bring a few items to show in order to give a better idea of what kinds of artifacts GCAM has collected. For more information or to schedule an Outreach date contact Judy or Tim or call 713 692-8735 between 11am and 11pm.

Books for Sale!

The following books are for sale at amazon. The proceeds (less shipping) go directly to GCAM. Once you select the link, please scroll down to judytroop.

Gaslight Carol Guess has composed, from glass-edged fragments of her life and her work as a creative artist, the mosaic of a woman who has fought to be her true self. A nonfiction collection wrapped around a novella called "Fat Rosie and Rose," it documents the impact of sexism and homophobia on her professional and personal lives, and uses fictional characters to play out the events.

Night Mare: A Mystery In this book by Franci McMahon, Jane Scott seems luckier than most. Inherited money and her profession as a journalist have placed her in a milieu she deeply loves, the world of championship horses. Yet she has reached a dark crossroads, one all too familiar: another lesbian relationship is coming to its predictable end. And the television images of the headline-making death of her parents continue, all these years later, to haunt her.

Bloodsong Karen Marie Christa Minns writes this vampiric novel set at Weston College, Manilla. The openly lesbian artist on campus finds her heart's desire realized when a stunning dancer, Ginny shows an interest. Their relationship thrives in spite of the dancer homophobic and powerful father, and the disapproval of many of their collegiates. But their relationship reaches a new challenge when a they meet a dark and sinister woman who shows an interest in Ginny. When Ginny starts to undergo a disturbing transformation, it seems unlikely that their love is enough. Perhaps they can gain strength from Manilla's equaally mysterious advisor.

Pelt Daphne Gottleib is actually a novelist for people with really short attention spans. Daphne lives in San Francisco, and was a member of the Mission District Slam Team at the 1998 National Poetry Slam.

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For more information, e-mail GCAM.

Gulf Coast Archive and Museum
P.O. Box 130192
Houston, TX 77219-0192
(713) 692-8735

Your webmaster is Bruce Reeves.
Last Modified: Feb 16, 2008 at 1:41