This exhibition in our fourth-floor Rosemary McKee Lanham Gallery highlights oral histories from the LGBT Collecting Initiative of the Indiana Historical Society. The interviews featured in the exhibit were all conducted by Indianapolis photographer Mark Lee. We invited visitors to listen to some unexpected stories as told by those who lived them. The visitor can listen to a variety of Hoosier perspectives spanning cities and towns throughout the state and as told by Hoosiers both young and old on audio listening stations.

Stories describe what life was like during the AIDS epidemic, for rural and black Hoosiers and about the importance of safe spaces in the early days before cultural acceptance. Indiana LGBT community members discussed marriage rights, coming out and transitioning. Also hear today's stories were told – from marriage lawsuits to growing up with gay parents and the role of LGBT allies.

Project Management: Eloise Batic

Curator: Mark Lee

Art Direction: Sarah Anderson

Graphic Design: Morgan Conner

Installation: Sarah Anderson, Morgan Wilson, Morgan Conner and Angela Wolfgram