Gay and lesbian miscellaneous manuscripts collection, 1972-2002.

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Gay and lesbian miscellaneous manuscripts collection, 1972-2002.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/94688169

The Gay and Lesbian Miscellaneous Manuscripts Collection documents some of the history of the gay and lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community of Bellingham and Whatcom County, Washington.

3 linear feet.

Western Washington University

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SNAC Resource ID: 8356895

Western Washington University

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