Preservation and Place: Historic Preservation by and of LGBTQ Communities in the United States

Significant historic and archaeological sites affiliated with two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer history in the United States are examined in this unique volume. The importance of the preservation process in documenting and interpreting the lives and experiences of queer Americans is emphasized. The book features chapters on archaeology and interpretation, as well as several case studies focusing on queer preservation projects. The accessible text and associated activities create an interactive and collaborative process that encourages readers to apply the material in a hands-on setting.

Table of Contents:
List of Illustrations Preface Katherine Crawford-Lackey Acknowledgments Chapter 1. Invisibility and Representation: An Introduction to LGBTQ Historic Preservation Gail Dubrow Chapter 2. The History of Queer History: One Hundred Years of the Search for Shared Heritage Gerard Koskovich Chapter 3. Taking Action: An Overview of LGBTQ Preservation Initiatives Gail Dubrow Chapter 4. Beyond Identity: An LGBTQ Archaeological Context Megan E. Springate Chapter 5.Interpreting LGBTQ Historic Sites Susan Ferentinos Chapter 6. Teaching LGBTQ History and Heritage Leila J. Rupp Chapter 7. San Francisco: Placing LGBTQ Histories in the City by the Bay Donna J. Graves and Shayne E. Watson Chapter 8. Preservation of LGBTQ Historic and Cultural Sites: A New York City Perspective Jay Shockley Chapter 9. Tradition, Community, and Grungy Secret-ness: What Preservationists Can Learn from the Story of Phase One Ty Ginter Engaging LGBTQ Pasts and Preservation: Historic Preservation Activities Katherine Crawford-Lackey      Spotlight Local Historic Properties      Explore a Place      Identify LGBTQ Material Culture      Create a Toolkit for Interpreting LGBTQ History      Create a Mental Map      Preserve Oral Narratives      Explore Archaeological Context      Begin the Nomination Process (National Register of Historic Places) Index

About the Author :
Katherine Crawford-Lackey is a PhD candidate in public history at Middle Tennessee State University. She currently serves as a contractor with the National Park Service. Her research focuses on public commemoration and place-based history. She recently co-authored an article with Barbara Little, “Exploring American Places with the Discovery Journal: A Guide to Co-Creating Meaningful Interpretation” (The George Wright Forum).

Review :
“In addition to the accessibility of language and theory, the contributions are by authors from diverse educational and career backgrounds, and who provide unique insights that are not often presented or engaged with in academic publications. Edited volumes such as these should be commended and celebrated; we need more interdisciplinary, published works that engage with archaeologists, historians and historic preservationists working outside academia.” • Antiquity “…a critical volume for educators, students, practitioners, and activists interested in preserving LGBTQ history at the local, state, and national levels. It is well worth securing this volume in addition to accessing the online NPS study; the editors have expertly assembled an engaging mix of essays here by leading practitioners in the field. Preservation and Place now sets the standard for the emerging field of LGBTQ historic preservation and it further represents an important foundation for the queer history practices to come in the new decade.” • History News “Preservation and Place is a strong and much needed volume that brings together the scholarly, preservationist, architectural, and activist voices.” • Jack Gieseking, University of Kentucky