Martha N. Patrick

Martha N. Patrick was interviewed by Brooke Studdard on April 30 and May 2, 2021. In this oral history, Martha N. Patrick reflects on her involvement with the queer community over time. Martha recalls her childhood and early queer identity, the experience of opening two LGBTQ giftstores, queer life in Northampton, and her work in LGBTQ university resource centers. Martha concludes by reflecting on family, parenting, the pandemic, and her relation to queerness today.

Click here for a full transcript of the interview.

Please note: this interview mentions homophobia, violence and threats of violence.