Collections

Two-dimensional artwork created by UMKC and Kansas City Art Institute students.
Miscellaneous artifacts and memorabilia donated individually.
A selection of Kansas City LGBTQ periodicals drawn from various GLAMA collections.
Political yard signs, bumper stickers, and other memorabilia from various political campaigns, 2010 – .
Wide range of t-shirts from different events, businesses, and political campaigns.
Explore these videos from various GLAMA collections that provide a unique window into the history of Kansas City’s LGBT communities.
The Good Samaritan Project Collection was transferred from the Kansas City Museum in June 2011 (originally donated by David Schlomer); Gift of unknown donor in 2016; Gift of Sandy Woodson in May 2021. The collection consists of numerous publications including those chronicling GSP events, various public health and safety informational pamphlets, periodical organizational newsletters, organizational binders, scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings, and photographs. The collection is particularly strong in event and organizational publications, containing numerous event paraphernalia and periodical newsletters.
Small collection of newspaper clippings and document related to the Annie on My Mind censorship controversy, 2003.
Artifacts, memorabilia, and promotional materials from the Missouri Gay Rodeo Association.
Physique magazines, prints, and stills.