Tara Rowe
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Biography
Tara Rowe, a lesbian historian from Twin Falls, Idaho, shares her experiences navigating rural life as a queer, disabled woman. Raised in an LDS (Mormon) family, Rowe discusses the challenges and acceptance she encountered in both conservative and progressive communities across Idaho, including her late coming out and subsequent activism. She reflects on community-building, changes in LGBTQ acceptance, and the intersection of disability and queer identity. Rowe’s story underscores both the isolation and resilience found in Idaho's small-town queer communities, shaped by complex layers of social, cultural, and religious dynamics.
Keywords
LGBTQ+, LDS/Mormon church, Twin Falls, rural, disability, Idaho history, oral history
Interview Date
2-16-2024
Files
Download Interview transcript (216 KB)
Interview Duration
1900-01-00
City
Twin Falls, ID
Rights Management
This material is copyrighted by Special Collections and Archives, Boise State University
Disciplines
Disability Studies | Gender and Sexuality | History of Gender | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies