Interpreting LGBT history at museums and historic sites / by Susan Ferentinos.
| Author/creator | Ferentinos, Susan, 1969- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2015] |
| Description | x, 208 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Interpreting history Interpreting history. ^A1259120 |
| Contents | Part 1. Introduction. Introduction -- A pep talk for the faint of heart -- Part 2. Historical overview. Approaching LGBT history -- "The abominable sin" : European contact to the late nineteenth century -- Creating communities : late nineteenth century to the mid-1960s -- We're here, we're queer, get used to it : mid-1960s to United States v. Windsor (2013) -- History coda : what a strange year it's been -- Part 3. Interpreting LGBT history. Trends in LGBT historical interpretation -- Case study : displaying queer history at the Chicago History Museum : lessons from the curators of Out in Chicago / Jill Austin and Jennifer Brier -- Case study : the varied telling of queer history at historic New England sites / Kenneth C. Turino -- Case study : Interpreting for the next generation : the Summer History Immersion Program (Minnesota) / Kyle Parsons and Stewart Van Cleve -- Issues to consider when interpreting LGBT history -- Conclusion : some suggestions. |
| Abstract | LGBT individuals and families are increasingly visible in popular culture and local communities; their struggles for equality appear regularly in news media. If history museums and historic sites are to be inclusive and relevant, they must begin incorporating this community into their interpretation. Interpreting LGBT History at Museums and Historic Sites is straightforward, accessible guidebook for museum and history professionals as they embark on such worthy efforts. This book features: An examination of queer history in the United States. The rapid rate at which queer topics have entered the mainstream could conceivably give the impression that LGBT people have only quite recently begun to contribute to United States culture and this misconception ignores a rich history. A brief overview of significant events in LGBT history highlights variant sexuality and gender in U.S. history, from colonization to the first decades of the twenty-first century. Case studies on the inclusion and telling of LGBT history. These chapters detail how major institutions, such as the Chicago History Museum, have brought this topic to light in their interpretation. An extensive bibliography and reading list. LGBT history is a fascinating story, and the limited space in this volume can hardly do it justice. These features are provided to guide readers to more detailed information about the contributions of LGBT people to U.S. history and culture. This guide complements efforts to make museums and historic sites more inclusive, so they may tell a richer story for all people. -- Amazon.com. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-195) and index. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| LCCN | 2014036975 |
| ISBN | 9780759123724 (cloth ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0759123721 (cloth ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780759123731 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 075912373X (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | (electronic) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HQ76.2 .U5 F473 2015 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |