Abstract Charles "Chuck" F. Schoen was a US Navy veteran and activist for the rights of LGBTQ+ servicemembers and veterans. Schoen was active in a number of LGBTQ+ veterans groups, most notably Veterans CARE (Council for American Rights and Equality) Redwood Empire and AVER (American Veterans for Equal Rights). His collection contains personal papers and photographs; naval records and realia; letters, articles, and documents about the United States military and Department of Defense; records,...