Colorful text spelling 'QUEST' with each letter in a different color on a black background.
A vintage black and white photograph of a large group of women protesting in the street, holding signs and banners, with one prominent banner reading 'Alice doesn't!' and references to Women's Strike Day, with scheduled events such as assembly, rally
Group of five diverse people standing outdoors at a festival or gathering, with many people and trees in the background.
A collection of black-and-white photographs depicting protest scenes, including people holding signs with messages like "No on 9" and "Stop Discrimination," with some individuals sitting on the ground and others marching in the streets.
A vintage black and white photo of a boy being lifted on the shoulders of a smiling man, with two girls on either side, all wearing 1950s-style clothing.
A group of young people holding hands and raising their hands during a public event or parade on a city street, with large columns and buildings in the background.
Woman with glasses and curly hair speaking passionately into a microphone, wearing a white jacket and black feather boa, with her fist raised.
Black and white photo of a large crowd of young people, many sitting or lying on the ground, some with mouths open, appearing to shout or sing, with a bus in the background.
Group of people participating in a march or demonstration on a rainy day, holding a banner that reads 'PSU Students, Staff & Faculty in support of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Rights,' with some holding umbrellas and standing on wet pavement near tall buil
Black and white community newspaper cover featuring six Portlanders celebrating Black History Month, with a large headline 'Local Color' and a message about building bridges across cultural gaps.
Group of people holding a Portland Lesbian Pride banner with rainbow flags in an outdoor setting
A woman standing behind a lectern with a microphone, speaking or giving a presentation, in a room with brick walls.
Two people holding a pink flag with a black, yellow, and red stripe at the top, and a black triangle with a white circle containing a black outline of the state of Oregon. The flag has Spanish text that reads 'Poder Latino de Oregon.'
Group of young people at a protest or rally, holding a flag with interconnected gender symbols, in front of a sign that says 'Special Sale.'
Two women standing close together, smiling. One woman is wearing a dark uniform and glasses, the other is dressed in a light-colored blouse and cardigan, holding a bouquet of flowers, with a backdrop of vertical curtains.
Group of people participating in a march or protest holding signs with anti-hate messages, including a large banner that reads "NO ON HATE."
Black and white historical photo of a women's rights march, with people holding signs, including one that reads 'Alice doesn’t!' and another promoting lesbian mothers and apple pie.
Protesters holding signs with messages such as "God is Gay," "Give Back the Column," and "Write O. Brian" in front of a brick building.
A black and white collage of vintage women, with the text "Gay and Lesbian of the Pacific Northwest" prominently featured.

Oregon Queer History Collective (OQHC) archives and preserves Oregon’s queer cultural history.

OQHC envisions a future where the lived experiences and stories of queer Oregonians are recognized and documented. Our collective stewardship strives to be intersectional, accessible, and visible.

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This weekend we’re so excited to publically share our new brand! We’ve worked with @unlockcollective the last several months to design a new logo (and website). Come get some of our new merch featuring our logo this weekend at Portland
DYK that Oregon Queer History Collective is the longest running grassroots historical society by and for queer Oregonians! Get to know us this Portland Pride at booth 74-75, check out our new website, & stay tuned for more history this weekend!
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