The Kinsey Institute holds a diverse collection of records, media, and memorabilia that offer a rich resource for exploring the intersections of history, culture, and sexuality through primary sources and artifacts that document pivotal moments in human history. From ancient Greek and Roman depictions of sexuality to the Victorian medical renaissance to the 1980s HIV epidemic, the Institute’s holdings span multiple formats to enable research across key themes and periods.
Historical Moments
Selection of historical items in our collections
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