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Collections Highlight: The Bullwinkle’s Mural

Posted 07/20/2023 by Kinsey Institute

Bullwinkle's mural which depicts abstract human figures participating in Bloomington activities including swimming in a rock quarry, dancing at Bullwinkle's nightclub, and standing in front of the County Courthouse.

This spring, we unveiled a new item in the Special Collections that preserves and celebrates the LGBTQ+ history in our local Bloomington community: the Bullwinkle’s mural.

Archival Collection Highlight: The Joanne E. Passet Collection

Posted 06/16/2022 by Kinsey Institute

Today we are highlighting an archival collection at the Kinsey Institute and its donor: Dr. Joanne E. Passet, Professor Emerita of History at Indiana University East. Dr. Passet has spent her career recovering the lost history of lesbian artists, academics, and activists, and celebrating their contributions to American culture and society.