Stone Walls of Idaho: Queer Inmates of the Idaho State Penitentiary, 1872–1973, by Micah Hetherington
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Title
Stone Walls of Idaho: Queer Inmates of the Idaho State Penitentiary, 1872–1973, by Micah Hetherington
Subject
Politics, Government, and Law
Sexuality / Sexual Behaviors
Description
An exhibit on the criminalization and medicalization of same-sex attraction and gender diversity through nine inmate stories from the Idaho State Penitentiary in Boise, Idaho. Published originally on OutHistory in May 2026.
Time Period
1800s
1900-1920
1920-1940
1940-1960
1960s
1970s
Person
Archuleta, Eleanor
Buffalo, William
Carlson, Jerry
Deavila, Gaylord
Draper, Ross
Hetherington, Micah
Larsen, Gordon
Pugmire, Virginia
Rickert, Emil
Walters, Alvin
Place
California
Idaho
Nebraska
Nevada
Oregon
Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Ontario, OR
Elko, NV
Grand Island, NE
St. Anthony, ID
Pocatello, ID
Eagle, ID
Boise, ID
Blackfoot, ID
San Diego, CA
Feature Exhibit Item Type Metadata
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stonewallsofidaho
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