Author Archives: fernandn

OSQA and History Course Collaboration: A Continuation of the OSQA Oral History Project

Posted on June 14, 2017 by fernandn

This spring term, the OSU Queer Archives (OSQA) once again collaborated with the history class HST 368 Lesbian and Gay Movements in Modern America with Professor Mina Carson. In the Spring of 2016, Dr. Carson, along with OSQA co-founders Natalia … Continue reading →

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Social Justice Tour of Corvallis III

Posted on June 9, 2017 by fernandn

For the third time, the OMA once again collaborated with the class Ethnic Studies 553: Ethnohistory Methodology taught by Professor Natchee Barnd. The course’s six students came to the OMA, and took a trip to the archives at the Benton … Continue reading →

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OSQA featured in Archival Practice

Posted on May 19, 2017 by fernandn

Ever wondered how OSQA got started and the process behind establishing a new archive? Now you can learn! OSQA co-founders Natalia Fernandez and Bradley Boovy co-wrote the article “Co-Founding a Queer Archives: a collaboration between an archivist and a professor” published in … Continue reading →

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OMA Intern ~ Karen Tockman

Posted on May 17, 2017 by fernandn

Winter term 2017 I had the opportunity to fulfill my MLIS internship at the Special Collections and Archives Research Center (SCARC). I decided that instead of focusing my time in one particular area, I would do more of a general … Continue reading →

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The OMA Featured in the OLA Quarterly

Posted on May 8, 2017 by fernandn

The Oregon Library Association’s quarterly journal, the OLAQ, just published a fantastic issue featuring the work of various members from REFORMA OR – and the OMA is a member! REFORMA OR is the state branch of the National REFORMA Organization. REFORMA Oregon is … Continue reading →

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Consent is A-sexy and Required: Healthy Relationships with Asexual and Aromantic People (Panel)

Posted on April 25, 2017 by fernandn

This panel was part of  the line-up of Pride Week 2017 events, and considers what healthy relationships look like when centering asexual and aromantic identities. The ace and aro community face high levels of sexual violence and corrective rape, and … Continue reading →

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Latinx Heritage Month Display: ES 212 Winter 2017

Posted on April 8, 2017 by fernandn

Latinx Heritage Month 2017 an Exhibit by the Students of Ethnic Studies 212 Survey of Chicano/a – Latino/a Studies Professor Marta Maldonado This winter 2017 course was a survey of key concepts and ideas in Latinx Studies, with a focus … Continue reading →

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RG 272 Native American Longhouse Eena Haws

Posted on March 11, 2017 by fernandn

The collection RG 272 Native American Longhouse Eena Haws (NAL) is now available! The Native American Longhouse Eena Haws, the oldest of the university’s cultural centers, was established in 1971 to honor the cultures of those of Native American descent. It moved … Continue reading →

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OSU Hui o Hawai’i Albums

Posted on March 4, 2017 by fernandn

The OSU Hui o Hawai’i is one of the university’s oldest student organizations and the OMA is excited to share that we can now provide you access to electronic copies of a collection of its photo albums. Oregon State University Hui … Continue reading →

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Remembering the Past, Queering the Present

Posted on February 28, 2017 by fernandn

Today, OSQA was in the spotlight for a Collections at the Center event. Students, faculty, and staff of Oregon State, as well as local community members, joined us in an exploration of local activist histories as queer inspiration for contemporary … Continue reading →

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