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Memorial Library Hosts Exhibit: Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals, 1933-1945
Posted 10/10/2008
MADISON, Wis. –The General Library System and Gay Straight Alliance for Safe Schools are co-sponsoring the exhibition Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals, 1933-1945. This traveling exhibit from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is making its first appearance in Wisconsin.
The exhibition is made up of more than 200 reproductions of photographs, documents, and artwork that examine the Nazi regime’s efforts to eradicate homosexuality and the devastating effects the regime had on the gay community. The exhibition includes the Nazi racial and social ideals that were the basis for the persecution.
The exhibition is on display through December 10 in the lobby of Memorial Library, 728 State Street. There will be an opening reception on October 18 in the Pyle Center.
The exhibition is free to the public during library hours (bring driver’s license or other photo ID).
For more information see: http://www.gsaforsafeschools.org/exhibition.html