Technical Sergeant Leonard Philip Matlovich was a Vietnam War veteran, race relations instructor, and recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He was a fierce advocate of LGBT rights and fought to end discrimination of sexuality. Matlovich was … Read the rest here

In 1923, after the death of both her parents, prominent Salt Lake lesbian, Edith Mary Chapman opened her home just across the street from Liberty Park (615 South 900 East) as a boarding house for other lesbians, most of whom … Read the rest here

If today were 1946 (and you were a high profile Latter-day Saint), coming out and confessing your infidelity to the prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints would secure you a vacation (and eventual residency) to the … Read the rest here

William McCleery, later known as Eva McCleery, is the earliest known transgender person in the state of Utah. Born in Liverpool, England on October 11, 1850, William and his parents converted as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of … Read the rest here

Sarah Louise “Louie” Bouton Felt was the first general president of the children’s Primary organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a calling she faithfully served and dedicated her time with from 1880 to 1925. She was … Read the rest here

Brigham Morris Young, commonly known as Morris, was the son of Brigham Young, polygamous Mormon Church president, and his 35th wife, Margaret Pierce. In 1875, Morris Young served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in … Read the rest here