Lesbian Herstory Archives

During my time as a summer intern at the Lesbian Herstory Archives, I had the amazing opportunity of rehousing and processing numerous collections on-site. One that really piqued my interest and led me to research more at the archives was a collection on Northwoods Women’s Land in Alpine, NY. This collection was my first larger […]

On June 8th and June 29th, I hosted Lez Wiki, a series of Wikipedia edit-a-thons focused on improving and creating Wikipedia pages about Lesbians and Lesbian organizations.  I was inspired by my own experience editing Wikipedia, and used that to pull together resources on how to edit and some existing Wikipedia pages that needed improvements. […]

Are you an experienced writer, filmmaker, and/or moving image artist looking for ways to connect with others in your field(s), get feedback, and build your creative community? Lesbian Herstory Archives Coordinator Alexis Clements, a writer and filmmaker who has been making work for over two decades, is hosting a feedback group at the Archives. The […]

Founded in 1974 by a group of lesbians, including Deborah Edel and Joan Nestle, the Lesbian Herstory Archives (LHA) is the world’s largest collection of materials by and about lesbians. For more than 50 years, the LHA has thrived as a grassroots community archive — collections, staffing, and outreach are managed by a team of […]

In honor of the Lesbian Herstory Archives’ 50th Anniversary, and in the spirit of hot dates everywhere, Archives Coordinators Alexis Clements and Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz are organizing a 40 over 40 speed dating event.  The event will be held in-person on Wednesday, September 25th from 7 – 9pm at the Lesbian Herstory Archives (484 14th Street, […]

Lesbians AND crafts? What more could you want? In honor of the Lesbian Herstory Archives’ 50th anniversary some craft-loving volunteers began hosting weekly craft nights for folks to meet in small groups to gather, craft, and chat. Each night is assigned a theme to give everyone inspiration, but as far as crafting goes, there are […]

They’re here! Merchandise is now available online that will let you show your love for the Lesbian Herstory Archives and lesbians of all kinds in all their glory! Modeling our newest merch are models Joan Nestle (LHA Co-Founder and Coordinator) and her partner Di Otto, Maddie Provost (LHA Volunteer) and Rachel Corbman (LHA Coordinator), along with […]

In honor of the Lesbian Herstory Archives’ 50th Anniversary, Archives Coordinator Alexis Clements is organizing and facilitating an intimate series of conversations in the spirit of a consciousness raising group. Each week participants will be given a small set of readings to review in advance and then we’ll come together to talk about the readings […]

It’s June, and all kinds of Pride Celebrations are happening! Here is a sampling of events we are joining, associated with, or just simply love. Join for any or all! June 4: NewFest shows “Jewelle, a Just Vision.” And the Lesbian Herstory Archives is co-presenting it!  This personal and moving documentary illuminates the decades-spanning work of […]

The Lesbian Herstory Archives hosts three events that capture activism, memory, pictures, publishing and community in lesbian herstory.