C. Libby Oral History (They/Them)- February 3, 2023

The interview covers C Libby's background, upbringing, and experiences related to gender and sexuality. Libby discusses their Catholic and fundamentalist Christian family upbringing, coming out as queer and non-binary, and their academic and professional journey, including working at Penn State University. Libby describes their positive experiences in the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies department at Penn State, as well as some challenges navigating the local community and political climate. Libby also shares advice for current and future LGBTQIA+ students at Penn State, encouraging them to find community and supportive allies on campus.

The Queer and Trans Oral History Collection includes diverse narratives of past and present students and faculty at Penn State University. This compilation of oral history interviews illuminates the lived experiences of the LGBTQIA+ communities within the institution from the 1960s through the early 2020s. These personal accounts detail a range of LGBTQIA+ experiences including activism, survival, successes, and challenges.  These oral history recordings were created as part of The Queer and Trans oral history project in The Pennsylvania State's Special Collections Library, led by Cora Butcher-Spellman.  The Queer and Trans oral history project was made possible thanks to the Candace and Patrick E. Malloy Graduate Assistantship in the University Archives.  This project title reflects our current understanding of the interviews. We understand identities develop over time.