LGBTQ+ History in Hudson

In June 2024 the Hudson Area Library and OutHudson began the development of a new archive, the LGBTQ+ Hudson Area History Collection. This community-sourced archive will include oral histories of LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies as well as donations from the community of video, photographs, memorabilia, art, documents, and ephemera related to Hudson’s vital queer history. The collection will focus on LGBTQ+ history in Hudson, Greenport, and Stockport (the library service area) but will extend to all of Columbia County.

Anyone with materials related to Hudson’s annual Pride Parade and other events, the participation of individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ in our civic, social, religious, governmental, and family life, or any other items related to queer history are encouraged to email history@hudsonarealibrary.org to donate or lend these materials. We are happy to answer questions about how the archive is being developed and how items donated or offered on loan will be handled.

This archive project is funded in part by the Spark of Hudson, in partnership with the Eutopia Foundation, and through the proceeds of this year’s Poke the Bear fundraiser in honor of Trixie Starr, founder of Hudson’s Pride Celebration.