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LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert Celebrates Palm Springs Pride’s Legacy at Historic Villa Gathering

Link: https://hollywoodtimes.net/lgbtq-history-archives-of-the-desert-celebrates-palm-springs-prides-legacy-historic-villa-gathering/


The LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert is seeking nominations for individuals to interview as part of its effort to preserve the community’s history and experiences. (Feb 18, 2025)

Link: https://valleyvoicemedia.activehosted.com/


PS Life –  History of Drag (Mar 29, 2024)

Link: https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-past-present-and-future-of-drag-culture-in-greater-palm-springs/


PS Post – HRC Service Award (Feb. 13, 2024)

Link: https://thepalmspringspost.com/feb-13-daily-briefing-service-awards-a-new-way-to-enjoy-citys-airport-pshs-band-needs-help-and-more/


MyNewsLA (Oct. 11, 2023) – Out on the Walk

Link: https://mynewsla.com/crime/2023/10/11/palm-springs-chamber-hosts-opening-ceremony-for-out-on-the-walk-exhibition/


PS Pride.org (Oct. 11, 2023) – Out on the Walk

Link: https://www.pspride.org/event-details-registration/out-on-the-walk-art-exhibit


NBC Palm Springs (Oct. 9, 2023) – Out on the Walk

Link: https://nbcpalmsprings.com/2023/10/09/palm-springs-chamber-to-open-out-on-the-walk-exhibition/


October 6, 2022 – DAP Health News, “October is LGBTQ+ History Month”

Link: https://www.daphealth.org/october-is-lgbtq-history-month/


June 30, 2022 – Promo Homo TV, “The Power of Story: How Local Media Put Gay Palm Springs on the Map” A Panel Discussion with local journalists.

Video Link: https://www.facebook.com/nicholas.snow/videos/1117089785830955


April 4, 2022 – Palm Springs Life, “LGBTQ+ History: Why We Went to Cathedral City”

Link: https://www.palmspringslife.com/lgbtq-history-cathedral-city/


March 3, 2022 – Palm Springs Life, “LGBTQ+ History: First Lesbian Hotel in Palm Springs”

Link: https://www.palmspringslife.com/lgbtq-history-palm-springs/


November 4, 2021 – Eye on the Desert – KESQ TV, “Check out a new exhibit at the Wellwood Murray Memorial Library on the history of the LGBTQ+ community within the Coachella Valley”

Video Link:

https://kesq.com/lifestyle/eye-on-the-desert/2021/11/04/check-out-a-new-exhibit-at-the-wellwood-murray-memorial-library-on-the-history-of-the-lgbtq-community-within-the-coachella-valley/


November 4, 2021 – Promo Homo TV, “Sharing the Desert’s LGBTQ+ History: An Inaugural Exhibition”

Video Link: https://promohomo.tv/lgbtqhistorypalmsprings/


November 3, 2021 – Palm Springs Life, “Preserving History”

Link: https://www.palmspringslife.com/palm-springs-gay-history/


November 2, 2021 – The Desert Sun, “New exhibit tells multilayered story of LGBTQ history in Palm Springs”

Link: https://www.desertsun.com/story/life/2021/11/02/new-exhibit-tells-multilayered-story-lgbtq-history-palm-springs/8528569002/


October 27, 2021 – Locale Magazine, “Celebrate the Desert’s LGBTQ+ History During Palm Springs Pride This November”

Link:  https://localemagazine.com/celebrate-the-deserts-lgbtq-history-during-palm-springs-pride-this-november/


PRESS RELEASES

June 24, 2026 – Media Advocate Nicholas Snow Announces Future Legacy Gift to the LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert

Nicholas Snow, left, with Archives Co-Founders and President David Gray & Vice President Julie Warren


October 10, 2025 – MEDIA ALERT: LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert Present: UNBRIDLED SPIRIT: Celebrating 35 Years of Leather in Palm Springs


April 28, 2025 – Presenting “Home Movies Out of the Closet: LGBTQ+, Hollywood, Palm Springs, and You” in Celebration of Pride Month


July 11, 2025 – Oral Histories Project Launched for LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert


June 3, 2024 – Display to Celebrate for Pride Month


Feb. 5, 2024 – Press Release from City Announcing the HRC Award to LGBTQ+ History & Archives


September 6, 2023 – Announcing partnership with City & Walk of Stars to add new LGBT category to the Palm Springs Walk of Stars App


August 31, 2023 – Press Release about Cinema Diverse partnership and presentation of the film Nelly & Nadine.  


May 8, 2023 – Announcing Out on the Walk Exhibit


October 20, 2022 – The LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert announces that it will present its 2nd Annual Exhibition, Telling Their Stories – Celebrating Their Legacy, during Greater Palm Springs Pride weekend, November 4-7, 2022.


June 22, 2022 – LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert Celebrates National Pride Month with Exhibitions and Special Event


March 17, 2022 – LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert Receives Donation of Two Publication Collections


March 3, 2022 – LGBTQ+ History Archives of the Desert Receives Donation


October 27, 2021 – LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert to Hold Inaugural Exhibition During Pride


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