Chicago Metro History Fair

Following are links to documents that will help you in identifying resources for your research. You do not need to make an appointment to do your research at Gerber/Hart Library and Archives.

The theme for 2021 is “Communication in History: The Key to Understanding.” Newspapers and newsletters would be a strong component in LGBTQ history, as well as cable access shows.

Chicago LGBTQ History Research Guide

Gerber/Hart has resumed its regular hours of operation for walk-in patrons and for viewing exhibits.

Gerber/Hart is located in the Howard Brown Health Clark building, which is a healthcare facility. Face masks are required to enter the building, in Howard Brown spaces, and common spaces like the hallways and bathrooms. Face masks are optional in Gerber/Hart spaces.

You do not need to make an appointment to browse the library collection or view exhibits. It is helpful for researchers (those making use of archives collections, periodicals, or items from Special Collections and making use of a researcher's table) to let us know ahead of time that they will be coming to do research (please email info@gerberhart.org)