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Welcome to the LGBTQIA+ Archives Wiki!

This wiki is a collaborative resource dedicated to documenting, preserving, and sharing LGBTQIA+ history. From pivotal moments in activism to community stories, this space is built to ensure queer history remains accessible, searchable, and discoverable.

What You’ll Find Here:

• Historical Events & Milestones – Explore key moments in LGBTQIA+ history.
• Notable Figures & Organizations – Learn about the people and groups that shaped the movement.
• Media & Publications – Discover zines, newspapers, and cultural artifacts.
• Legal & Policy History – Track the evolution of LGBTQIA+ rights and challenges.

Get Involved!

This wiki thrives on contributions! If you have historical materials, insights, or edits to share, consider submitting content, or contacting us to ensure content is featured.

Looking for the full LGBTQIA+ Archives? Visit archive.lgbt for our main searchable database and additional resources.

Current Archive Projects

• Archives By State (USA), compiling state and local archives and resources into a single directory
• LGBTQIA Calendar, a 365-day calendar of events, icons, and queer-related history.
• LGBTQIA History for the USA, finding and preserving historical media related to LGBTQIA+ communities, concepts, events, and experiences in the United States.
• LGBTQIA Glossary, an index of terms, an everything of everything.