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A historian reveals the hidden lives of LGBTQ+ people who shaped the American frontier.
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In this episode
- What queer life actually looked like in the frontier West
- How LGBTQ+ people navigated identity at the turn of the century
- Why this history was left out of mainstream American narratives
- Where to go deeper with primary research on the subject
About this episode
Today on PRIDE, we uncover the true history of the queer pioneers with Professor of American History at Washington State University Peter Boag. Having dedicated a large portion of his life to studying a broader American history in the West and its intersection with queerness, Peter has unique insight into the life and achievements of the various LGBTQ+ people during the turn of the century.Read Peter Boag's book, Re-Dressing America's Frontier Past.
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On Pride, host Caitlynn McDaniel deep dives into the LGBTQ+ stories lighting up our screens — and the people who bring them to life. Each week, she sits down with the stars we love, the creators behind the scenes, and the voices changing the way stories are told.
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