Faulkner Morgan Archive
@faulknermorgan.bsky.social
📁🗄📜 A Community-Based Non-Profit Archive
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️💚 We Share Kentucky’s LGBTQ History
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Jenny Shelton (short hair) was a major player in Lexington's fight for gay liberation and lesbian-feminist organizing. As Charlotte Vice put it, "she was committed to working for equality for years… establishing womyns groups and writing the womyns community paper, Take Back the Night, Amber Moon."
June 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Jenny Shelton (short hair) was a major player in Lexington's fight for gay liberation and lesbian-feminist organizing. As Charlotte Vice put it, "she was committed to working for equality for years… establishing womyns groups and writing the womyns community paper, Take Back the Night, Amber Moon."
All month long, Lussi Brown Coffee Bar will be celebrating their "Pride Fridays" and giving 10% of sales go to local LGBTQIA+ organizations! This Friday, June 20, that nonprofit is FMA!! We hope to see you all for a coffee date that day as you support Kentucky's LGBTQ History! ☕❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
June 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
All month long, Lussi Brown Coffee Bar will be celebrating their "Pride Fridays" and giving 10% of sales go to local LGBTQIA+ organizations! This Friday, June 20, that nonprofit is FMA!! We hope to see you all for a coffee date that day as you support Kentucky's LGBTQ History! ☕❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Have you grabbed your copy of @queerkentucky.bsky.social's newest print issue on LGBTQ art and performance?? We were proud contribute an article highlighting the long legacy of performers visiting queer spaces in Lexington!
June 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Have you grabbed your copy of @queerkentucky.bsky.social's newest print issue on LGBTQ art and performance?? We were proud contribute an article highlighting the long legacy of performers visiting queer spaces in Lexington!
Tomorrow, July 14 at 3pm, join us at Institute 193 for this incredible panel on queer Southern artists!
The John Burton Harter Foundation and Institute 193, in collaboration with the Faulkner Morgan Archive, proudly present Depicting Desire, a panel discussion.
The John Burton Harter Foundation and Institute 193, in collaboration with the Faulkner Morgan Archive, proudly present Depicting Desire, a panel discussion.
June 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Tomorrow, July 14 at 3pm, join us at Institute 193 for this incredible panel on queer Southern artists!
The John Burton Harter Foundation and Institute 193, in collaboration with the Faulkner Morgan Archive, proudly present Depicting Desire, a panel discussion.
The John Burton Harter Foundation and Institute 193, in collaboration with the Faulkner Morgan Archive, proudly present Depicting Desire, a panel discussion.
Join us this Sunday, June 8 at 2pm as we discuss the roots of Kentucky's LGBTQ History as part of FMA's traveling exhibit Queer, Here, & Everywhere! From revolutionary war veterans, Sweet Evening Breeze, and Henry Faulkner, this free presentation will showcase the long legacy of our history!
June 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Join us this Sunday, June 8 at 2pm as we discuss the roots of Kentucky's LGBTQ History as part of FMA's traveling exhibit Queer, Here, & Everywhere! From revolutionary war veterans, Sweet Evening Breeze, and Henry Faulkner, this free presentation will showcase the long legacy of our history!
Get up close and personal with some of the incredible imagery and important stories from our community. These images are just a quick glimpse at some of what you'll get to see! We hope that you and all of your friends join us as we celebrate over 200 years of Kentucky's LGBTQ history!
June 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Get up close and personal with some of the incredible imagery and important stories from our community. These images are just a quick glimpse at some of what you'll get to see! We hope that you and all of your friends join us as we celebrate over 200 years of Kentucky's LGBTQ history!
Missed the opening reception for "Queer, Here, & Everywhere: The Roots of Kentucky’s LGBTQ History?" No worries! It will be on display at the Lexington Public Library, Central Branch through June 26!
June 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Missed the opening reception for "Queer, Here, & Everywhere: The Roots of Kentucky’s LGBTQ History?" No worries! It will be on display at the Lexington Public Library, Central Branch through June 26!
Stories like these show us that queerness has always been a part of Kentucky's history, but sometimes you have to uncover what has often been hidden. Our Asst. Exec. Director got a chance to visit the graves last week in Bowling Green, KY. #LGBTQHistory
May 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Stories like these show us that queerness has always been a part of Kentucky's history, but sometimes you have to uncover what has often been hidden. Our Asst. Exec. Director got a chance to visit the graves last week in Bowling Green, KY. #LGBTQHistory
His endowment was still being used to fund the public schools as late as the 1920s. Also in the 1920s, Thomas Crittenden Cherry (Superintendent of Bowling Green Public Schools) published an article about the two men. In the article, he states that tradition holds the two men were "queer."
May 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
His endowment was still being used to fund the public schools as late as the 1920s. Also in the 1920s, Thomas Crittenden Cherry (Superintendent of Bowling Green Public Schools) published an article about the two men. In the article, he states that tradition holds the two men were "queer."
At their deaths, the two men were buried side by side. On Peter’s tombstone, in keeping with Robert’s wishes, it reads: "Peter Tardiveau: Comrade in arms and friend of Robert Craddock." Craddock’s fortune was left to the city of Bowling Green to fund schools for poor children.
May 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
At their deaths, the two men were buried side by side. On Peter’s tombstone, in keeping with Robert’s wishes, it reads: "Peter Tardiveau: Comrade in arms and friend of Robert Craddock." Craddock’s fortune was left to the city of Bowling Green to fund schools for poor children.
Robert Craddock and Peter (Pierre) Tardiveau are believed to be among the earliest queer settlers in Kentucky. Their story dates back to around 1775. They met while serving in the Virginia Continental Army in the Revolutionary War and remained close companions.
May 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Robert Craddock and Peter (Pierre) Tardiveau are believed to be among the earliest queer settlers in Kentucky. Their story dates back to around 1775. They met while serving in the Virginia Continental Army in the Revolutionary War and remained close companions.
"Queer, Here, & Everywhere: The Roots of Kentucky’s LGBTQ History" is the first comprehensive exhibition of Lexington’s LGBTQ history, showcasing the importance of the queer community in this city.
This exhibition was made possible by a generous 250Lex Cultural Grant!
This exhibition was made possible by a generous 250Lex Cultural Grant!
May 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"Queer, Here, & Everywhere: The Roots of Kentucky’s LGBTQ History" is the first comprehensive exhibition of Lexington’s LGBTQ history, showcasing the importance of the queer community in this city.
This exhibition was made possible by a generous 250Lex Cultural Grant!
This exhibition was made possible by a generous 250Lex Cultural Grant!
Tonight!!! Join us for the opening of "Queer, Here, & Everywhere: The Roots of Kentucky’s LGBTQ History!" 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
💚 "Queer, Here, & Everywhere" Opening Reception
📆 Tonight, Friday, May 30
🕗 5pm - 8pm (remarks at 6pm)
📍 @ Lexington Public Library, Central Branch
💚 "Queer, Here, & Everywhere" Opening Reception
📆 Tonight, Friday, May 30
🕗 5pm - 8pm (remarks at 6pm)
📍 @ Lexington Public Library, Central Branch
May 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Tonight!!! Join us for the opening of "Queer, Here, & Everywhere: The Roots of Kentucky’s LGBTQ History!" 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
💚 "Queer, Here, & Everywhere" Opening Reception
📆 Tonight, Friday, May 30
🕗 5pm - 8pm (remarks at 6pm)
📍 @ Lexington Public Library, Central Branch
💚 "Queer, Here, & Everywhere" Opening Reception
📆 Tonight, Friday, May 30
🕗 5pm - 8pm (remarks at 6pm)
📍 @ Lexington Public Library, Central Branch
We had such a great time presenting at the Kentucky Council on Archive's 2025 Spring Meeting at UK Special Collections last week! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Our panel, included four queer archivists focused on LGBTQ history and what collective solidarity and liberation look like within the world of archives.
Our panel, included four queer archivists focused on LGBTQ history and what collective solidarity and liberation look like within the world of archives.
May 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We had such a great time presenting at the Kentucky Council on Archive's 2025 Spring Meeting at UK Special Collections last week! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Our panel, included four queer archivists focused on LGBTQ history and what collective solidarity and liberation look like within the world of archives.
Our panel, included four queer archivists focused on LGBTQ history and what collective solidarity and liberation look like within the world of archives.
Have you ever considered donating material to the Faulkner Morgan Archive? 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
While we collect a wide range of items relating to LGBTQ Kentuckians, there are some topics, themes, groups, and locations that we have identified as needing more representation in our collections.
While we collect a wide range of items relating to LGBTQ Kentuckians, there are some topics, themes, groups, and locations that we have identified as needing more representation in our collections.
May 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Have you ever considered donating material to the Faulkner Morgan Archive? 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
While we collect a wide range of items relating to LGBTQ Kentuckians, there are some topics, themes, groups, and locations that we have identified as needing more representation in our collections.
While we collect a wide range of items relating to LGBTQ Kentuckians, there are some topics, themes, groups, and locations that we have identified as needing more representation in our collections.
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ 3 MORE DAYS!! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Join us for the opening of "Queer, Here, & Everywhere: The Roots of Kentucky’s LGBTQ History!" 🎉
💚 "Queer, Here, & Everywhere" Opening Reception
📆 Friday, May 30
🕗 5pm - 8pm (remarks at 6pm)
📍 @ Lexington Public Library, Central Branch
Join us for the opening of "Queer, Here, & Everywhere: The Roots of Kentucky’s LGBTQ History!" 🎉
💚 "Queer, Here, & Everywhere" Opening Reception
📆 Friday, May 30
🕗 5pm - 8pm (remarks at 6pm)
📍 @ Lexington Public Library, Central Branch
May 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ 3 MORE DAYS!! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Join us for the opening of "Queer, Here, & Everywhere: The Roots of Kentucky’s LGBTQ History!" 🎉
💚 "Queer, Here, & Everywhere" Opening Reception
📆 Friday, May 30
🕗 5pm - 8pm (remarks at 6pm)
📍 @ Lexington Public Library, Central Branch
Join us for the opening of "Queer, Here, & Everywhere: The Roots of Kentucky’s LGBTQ History!" 🎉
💚 "Queer, Here, & Everywhere" Opening Reception
📆 Friday, May 30
🕗 5pm - 8pm (remarks at 6pm)
📍 @ Lexington Public Library, Central Branch
Did you know that the first challenge to Kentucky's anti-gay "sodomy" law was made in Caldwell County by two Black defendants in 1909?
C. H. Poindexter and Frank Moore were initially sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to the sodomy charge.
C. H. Poindexter and Frank Moore were initially sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to the sodomy charge.
May 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Did you know that the first challenge to Kentucky's anti-gay "sodomy" law was made in Caldwell County by two Black defendants in 1909?
C. H. Poindexter and Frank Moore were initially sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to the sodomy charge.
C. H. Poindexter and Frank Moore were initially sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to the sodomy charge.
Join us for the opening of "Queer, Here, & Everywhere: The Roots of Kentucky’s LGBTQ History!" 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
💚 Opening Reception
📆 Friday, May 30
🕗 5pm - 8pm (remarks at 6pm)
📍 @ Lexington Public Library, Central Branch
This is the first comprehensive exhibition of Lexington’s LGBTQ history
💚 Opening Reception
📆 Friday, May 30
🕗 5pm - 8pm (remarks at 6pm)
📍 @ Lexington Public Library, Central Branch
This is the first comprehensive exhibition of Lexington’s LGBTQ history
May 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Join us for the opening of "Queer, Here, & Everywhere: The Roots of Kentucky’s LGBTQ History!" 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
💚 Opening Reception
📆 Friday, May 30
🕗 5pm - 8pm (remarks at 6pm)
📍 @ Lexington Public Library, Central Branch
This is the first comprehensive exhibition of Lexington’s LGBTQ history
💚 Opening Reception
📆 Friday, May 30
🕗 5pm - 8pm (remarks at 6pm)
📍 @ Lexington Public Library, Central Branch
This is the first comprehensive exhibition of Lexington’s LGBTQ history
At the 5th annual "March for Justice" in 1991, the Fairness Campaign launched their efforts in Louisville! This was reported in many publications including by Carla Wallace in "The Letter," Kentucky's gay and lesbian newspaper. "Fairness: No More, No Less" quickly became their rallying cry.
May 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
At the 5th annual "March for Justice" in 1991, the Fairness Campaign launched their efforts in Louisville! This was reported in many publications including by Carla Wallace in "The Letter," Kentucky's gay and lesbian newspaper. "Fairness: No More, No Less" quickly became their rallying cry.
And they’re off! 🐎
Take a look at this fabulous collection of photos featuring Bill Petrie and friends at the Kentucky Derby—likely from the 1980s! Each year, Bill and a close-knit group of gay friends made the Derby their own. 🏳️🌈 #LGBTQHistory
Take a look at this fabulous collection of photos featuring Bill Petrie and friends at the Kentucky Derby—likely from the 1980s! Each year, Bill and a close-knit group of gay friends made the Derby their own. 🏳️🌈 #LGBTQHistory
May 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
And they’re off! 🐎
Take a look at this fabulous collection of photos featuring Bill Petrie and friends at the Kentucky Derby—likely from the 1980s! Each year, Bill and a close-knit group of gay friends made the Derby their own. 🏳️🌈 #LGBTQHistory
Take a look at this fabulous collection of photos featuring Bill Petrie and friends at the Kentucky Derby—likely from the 1980s! Each year, Bill and a close-knit group of gay friends made the Derby their own. 🏳️🌈 #LGBTQHistory
Happy Derby Weekend! 🐎 While extravagant hats have become synonymous with the event, none, however, are quite as show-stopping as Robert Morgan's "Pegasus." Made in 2004, this hat is created in the same assemblage style as Morgan's other sculptures/
📰 Lexington Herald-Leader, April 29, 2004.
📰 Lexington Herald-Leader, April 29, 2004.
May 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Happy Derby Weekend! 🐎 While extravagant hats have become synonymous with the event, none, however, are quite as show-stopping as Robert Morgan's "Pegasus." Made in 2004, this hat is created in the same assemblage style as Morgan's other sculptures/
📰 Lexington Herald-Leader, April 29, 2004.
📰 Lexington Herald-Leader, April 29, 2004.
For decades, Derby Parties have been known as places for extravagance. They have also allowed space for LGBTQ Kentuckians to dress up, let loose, and celebrate this uniquely Kentucky tradition. This Derby Party hosted by Betty Ravel in 1979 was no different! 🏳️🌈🐎 #LGBTQHistory #kentuckyderby
May 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
For decades, Derby Parties have been known as places for extravagance. They have also allowed space for LGBTQ Kentuckians to dress up, let loose, and celebrate this uniquely Kentucky tradition. This Derby Party hosted by Betty Ravel in 1979 was no different! 🏳️🌈🐎 #LGBTQHistory #kentuckyderby
As they say in the article, we hope this work continues to show individuals "how to unsettle scholarly gatekeeping and expand public dialogue around the lived experiences of marginalized people."
April 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
As they say in the article, we hope this work continues to show individuals "how to unsettle scholarly gatekeeping and expand public dialogue around the lived experiences of marginalized people."
It's truly amazing to see community engagement, academic research, and LGBTQ history come together! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
We are so grateful to Kerri Hauman and Emily Goodman for writing this wonderful article on the powerful way that events like the Wikipedia Edit-a-thon can showcase queer stories!
We are so grateful to Kerri Hauman and Emily Goodman for writing this wonderful article on the powerful way that events like the Wikipedia Edit-a-thon can showcase queer stories!
April 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
It's truly amazing to see community engagement, academic research, and LGBTQ history come together! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
We are so grateful to Kerri Hauman and Emily Goodman for writing this wonderful article on the powerful way that events like the Wikipedia Edit-a-thon can showcase queer stories!
We are so grateful to Kerri Hauman and Emily Goodman for writing this wonderful article on the powerful way that events like the Wikipedia Edit-a-thon can showcase queer stories!