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.
GCAM
now proudly displays many pieces of art and artifacts on the
more than 4,000 feet of wall space at the GLBT Cultural
Center, 401 Branard St. inside the Montrose Counseling
Center building. Please contact Judy at
curator@gcam.org or
713-692-8735 for an appointment to view this exhibit.
Our meetings
are held the first Monday of every month at the Montrose
Counseling Center, 401 Brandard, 1st floor in room 117 at
7:00 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!
