Background & History

The Chris Gonzalez Library and Archives began as the personal book and memorabilia collection of founder Michael Bohr, who serves as the library director today. When Diversity, Inc. had facilities as a community center, the Library and Archives found its home there, and eventually Michael donated the library to Diversity, Inc.

Donations of thousands of books and other historical items from the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community have helped the library grow to its present size.

The Diversity Center closed its doors, and the Library and Archives moved to its new location on Massachusetts Avenue in March of 2000. In the spring of 2001 the library was moved to its present location at the Central Christian Church at 701 N. Deleware.

In October 2002, financial difficulties forced Diversity, Inc. to return the library to Michael Bohr who is presently seeking funding to ensure the library's future.

Chris Gonzalez was a prominent member of the GLBT Indianapolis community and the founder of IYG which serves gay and lesbian youth. He was lost untimely, as so many others have been, to AIDS. The Library is dedicated to his memory.

Anyone interested in helping support this valuable community resource should contact Michael Bohr at the library during the facilitiy's open hours, which are Saturdays from 1 to 5 pm.