Other Resources

This page contains links to several resources with digital access, freely available to the public. Please let us know if you use any of these resources for academic research or other projects, as we like to track this and potentially share/promote your work.

History of the Quatrefoil Library

Read about the history of Quatrefoil Library in this 2009 book written by Adam Keim and published by the Friends of the Bill of Rights Foundation. It is available to read electronically, or freely download and print.

Discovering The Quatrefoil Library’s Lesbian Periodicals

This libguide was put together by current board member Nicole Olila to showcase our lesbian periodical collection. Note that this guide contains catalog links that do require you to be logged-in to our catalog. Stop by the library or contact us with any questions.

LGBTQ Activism & Rights in Minnesota: Overview

This guide was put together by Minnesota History Center about research materials related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) activism in Minnesota.

MN Gay Movement & MCLU

History of the Gay Movement in Minnesota and the Role of the Minnesota Civil Liberties Union by Dick Hewetson, co-founder of the Quatrefoil Library.

Seeds for Gay Marriage Equality

In 1970 in Minnesota two men, Jack Baker and Michael McConnell, attempted to marry each other. Here is their story.

A Quest For Full Equality

A Quest For Full Equality by Ken Bronson. An historical narrative of the gay equality movement in Minnesota.