2SLGBTQQIA+ History

The ArQuives, formerly known as the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives, is the largest independent LGBTQ2+ archives in the world. With a focus on Canadian content, The ArQuives acquire, preserve, and provide public access to information and archival materials in any medium.

A bibliography of books and resources on LGBTQ history around the world.

The Canadian Pride Historical Society is a non-profit organization focused on documenting and recording the history of the Pride Movement in Canada.

The purpose of the Digital Transgender Archive (DTA) is to increase the accessibility of transgender history by providing an online hub for digitized historical materials, born-digital materials, and information on archival holdings throughout the world.

An interactive guide through the history of the Pride parade, written by Meg Metcalf from the Library of Congress.

A resource hosted by the University of Manitoba Libraries documenting Manitoba LGBTTQ+ history and struggles.

16 collections of archival documents available for downloading, including British, American, and Canadian content. Source: Our World: Manitoba Research Gateway, made available to access anywhere in Manitoba. No library card necessary. You can narrow your search to the Archives of Sexuality and Gender.

A dynamic biographical reference source for the international LGBTQ community made available online.

The mission of the Two-Spirit Archives is to develop an internationally-renowned centre for research that supports the needs of the Two-Spirit community; makes Two-Spirit people visible in our documentary heritage; and supports the research, teaching, learning, and community mandates of the University. It is guided in its development by the Two-Spirit Archives Advisory Council, which ensures Two-Spirit people are central to preserving the history of their contributions to society and in strengthening their community.

The Transgender Archives at the University of Victoria Libraries is committed to the preservation of the history of pioneering activists, community leaders, and researchers who have contributed to the betterment of Trans+ people. Accessible to everyone.

The Lesbian Herstory Archives, located in Brooklyn New York, exists to gather and preserve records of Lesbian lives and activities. This ensures future generations will have ready access to materials relevant to their lives.

ONE Archives at the USC Libraries is the largest repository of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) materials in the world. Founded in 1952, ONE Archives houses millions of archival items including periodicals, books, films, videos, audio recordings, photographs, artworks, organizational records, and personal papers. ONE Archives has been a part of the University of Southern California Libraries since 2010.