Abstract Queer Nation was a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) grassroots local organization first established in New York, which then proliferated into many other chapters across the country including: Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Houston. The organization was well-known for its confrontational actions and public protests and was initially formed by former members of ACT UP, a non-profit organization that fought HIV/AIDS discrimination. The collection encompasses...

Abstract Cory Roberts-Auli (April 10, 1963 - March 10, 1996) was a gay artist of Puerto Rican and Irish descent. His artwork notably included medical supplies, and HIV-infected blood and other bodily fluids as pigments. His exhibition "The New Shrouds of Turin: The Plague Years" was created in collaboration with photographer Luz Calvo and features a series of portraits that represented the realities of living with AIDS and stigma surrounding HIV. The collection includes articles, printed materials,...