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Unboxing Queer History

Gerber/Hart Library and Archives
Fortnightly podcast.

Unboxing Queer History is a podcast from Gerber/Hart Library and Archives, one of the largest LGBTQ libraries & archives in the world. Each episode in Unboxing Queer History focuses on a different story from inside Gerber/Hart’s collections and archives. The episodes range from discussions of the importance of collecting LGBTQ+ erotica to Chicago lesbian bar history and include interviews with community leaders, volunteers, researchers, and local historians.

SEASON TWO of Unboxing Queer History was co-created by Erin Bell and Jen Dentel; produced by Akaelah Flotho, Anna Mason, Quinn Rose, Hannah Viti, and Chijioke Williams; and edited by Bill Healy and Mara Lazer. Artwork by Mere Montgomery and Music by Mara Lazer. Major funding for Season Two of Unboxing Queer History is provided by the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, with additional meaningful funding from supporters of Gerber/Hart.

SEASON ONE of Unboxing Queer History was created by Ari Mejia, Jen Dentel, and Erin Bell. Produced by Ari Mejia with Hannah Viti. Artwork by Mere Montgomery & theme music by Danny Robles. Episode on People Like Us Books was co-written by Jules Gordon and episode on Lorrainne Sade Baskerville was co-produced by Alyssa Edes. Season One was funded by a "My Library Is... " grant from RAILS (Reaching Across Illinois Library System)

18 episodes  •  0 archived  •  
S2 E8·
Dec 16, 2025
Dec 16, 2025
27 mins
S2 E7·
Dec 2, 2025
Dec 2, 2025
54 mins
S2 E5·
Nov 18, 2025
Nov 18, 2025
28 mins
S2 E4·
Nov 4, 2025
Nov 4, 2025
51 mins
S2 E2·
Oct 7, 2025
Oct 7, 2025
35 mins
S2 E1·
Sep 23, 2025
Sep 23, 2025
46 mins

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