LGBT2SQ+ History

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

The Canadian Centre for Gender & Sexual Diversity created the Our History Initiative to spread awareness about Canada’s queer and trans history.

The CLGA is the largest independent LGBT2SQ+ archives in the world. With a focus on Canadian content, the CLGA acquires, preserves and provides public access to information and archival materials in any medium.

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

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 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.