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California Awards $750K for LGBTQ+ History Preservation

07 June 2026 09:30

The California State Library has awarded $750,000 in grants to preserve and increase access to LGBTQ+ archives across the state. - Grants support seven organizations, including Fresno State, GLBT Historical Society, and Palm Springs Cultural Center.

- Projects include digitizing publications, oral histories, and processing HIV/AIDS collections. - The funds aim to make historical materials freely accessible online and through community events.

- Deputy State Librarian Rebecca Wendt highlighted the importance of expanding awareness of California's LGBTQ+ history.

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