Jake La Fronz is a third-year PhD student in History at Temple. His research focuses on twentieth-century queer and trans history, exploring topics such as bar raids, female impersonation, and the broader social and cultural shifts within LGBTQ+ communities. Geographically, his work engages with archives from San Francisco, Chicago, Philadelphia, New Jersey, Long Island, London, and Italy, which reflects his wide-ranging interest in the intersections of place, identity, and resistance in the United States but also the world.
Research Areas: LGBTQ+ History, American History, Urban History, Suburban History
Selected Publications
- Un Nuovo Giorno - Revista Vaeranda
Courses Taught
- HIST 0831 - Immigration and the American Dream