These archives represent important aspects of LGBTQ life since the 1940s around the world.

There are hundreds of historical records of political and social organizations, publications by and for lesbians and gays including newspapers from over 35 countries, reports, policy statements, and other documents related to gay rights and health. There is also extensive coverage of government response to the AIDS crisis.

The archives highlight the experiences not just of the LGBTQ community as a whole, but of individuals of different races, ethnicities, ages, religions, political orientations, and geographical locations.