Gerber/Hart Library, LGBT archive and library in Edgewater, US.
The Gerber/Hart Library is an LGBT archive and research center in Chicago that collects books, periodicals, and historical documents on LGBTQ topics. The collection spans decades of material that people can access and study on site.
The library was founded in 1981 and grew from a small collection in shared office space into a dedicated institution. Its relocation to a permanent home in 2012 allowed the collection to expand and serve more researchers.
The library serves as a gathering place where people can discover and connect with LGBTQ history and stories that shaped communities. Walking through, you sense how vital it is to preserve these narratives for future generations.
The reading room welcomes visitors and researchers who want to browse or study materials on site. It helps to check opening times in advance and ask staff about accessing specific resources or archives.
The collection includes personal papers and rare publications donated by community members over the decades. These materials offer intimate glimpses into individual lives and experiences that might otherwise go unrecorded.
Location: Edgewater
Inception: 1981
Website: http://gerberhart.org
GPS coordinates: 42.00004,-87.67148
Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:01
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