The Gay and Lesbian Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection comprises an artificial collection of materials gathered and housed by the Center for Pacific Northwest Studies. During the Center’s Gay and Lesbian Archives Project in 2001-2002, Center staff solicited archival materials including photographs, publications, posters and other printed materials. A number of individuals from Bellingham and Whatcom County donated materials documenting the local gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities.

The Center hosted a workshop to discuss the history and experiences of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals in Whatcom County, and conducted oral history interviews with several members of the GLBT community.