Out in Chicago

"In this collection of essays, the history of Chicago's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities is explored by leading historians and scholars. Spanning the 1850s to the present, the essays chronicle how the dynamic forces that made Chicago the great American city also fostered the development of its diverse LGBT communities. Published in conjunction with the Chicago History Museum's exhibition 'Out in Chicago,' this book offers fresh insights on the history of the city and its residents."