a gay little history page

Maryland LGBTQ+ history with Ben

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About Gay Little Histories

Gay little history zines are a project started by librarian and historian Ben Egerman in 2025. They are based on papers and resources linked here.

About Ben

Ben Egerman is a public librarian and historian living in Baltimore, Maryland. He travels to libraries throughout the state (or at least most of it) speaking about Maryland’s LGBTQ+ history. He’s trying this new thing out. We’ll see how it works.

This website is a place for Ben Egerman’s LGBTQ+ mid-atlantic history writings and events. From trans horse thieves to lesbian millionaires to important protests, Maryland’s history is far from straight-laced. Enjoy learning about the queer past!

Demonstrators from the organization ACT UP protest the lack of response to the AIDS crisis in front of the headquarters of the Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland

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