Gulf Coast Archive and Museum, LGBT museum and archive in Houston, Texas
The Gulf Coast Archive and Museum maintains collections of LGBT publications, artifacts, and historical materials spanning from the 1950s to present day.
Founded in July 1999, the museum initially opened on Capitol Street in 2000 before relocating to West Main Street in 2001 and later transitioning to archive-only operations.
The collection includes substantial documentation of Texas LGBT newspapers, including The Star, South Texas Community News, Montrose Star, and Bar Talk San Antonio.
Researchers and visitors can schedule appointments to access the archive materials by contacting the curator at 832-722-5785 for viewing arrangements.
Through collaboration with the University of Houston, numerous text collections including the Montrose Voice are digitally accessible for public research.
Location: Texas
Inception: July 1999
Website: http://gcam.org
GPS coordinates: 29.73710,-95.38450
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:03
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