Charlie Garretson’s oral history traces his life from Willmar, Minnesota, to Denver, centered on family, accounting, real estate, gay identity, business, and community. He discusses growing up in a supportive family, realizing his attraction to men,…
Chester MacQuary recounts a life rooted in rural Colorado, political conscience, and queer self-understanding. Born in Granby in 1936, he describes poverty, family resilience, school, early awareness of male attraction, and finding language through…
Chocolate Waters reflects on a life shaped by writing, rebellion, lesbian community, and artistic survival. Born in Maryland and raised largely in conservative Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, she describes feeling out of place before discovering lesbian…