Australian Queer Archives, LGBTIQ+ historical archive in St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia
The Australian Queer Archives holds over 200,000 items documenting LGBTIQ+ experiences through photographs, documents, periodicals, and personal collections of Australian communities.
The organization began operations in 1978 following the 4th National Homosexual Conference in Sydney, marking a turning point for LGBTIQ+ documentation in Australia.
The archives preserve records from organizations like Daughters of Bilitis and Society Five, along with materials about the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
Researchers and visitors can access the reading room at the Victorian Pride Centre by scheduling appointments to explore the extensive collection of historical materials.
The institution maintains over 2,100 periodical titles and awards an annual thesis prize for outstanding academic work in Australian LGBTIQ+ studies.
Inception: 1978
Website: http://alga.org.au
GPS coordinates: -37.85209,144.97991
Latest update: March 8, 2025 01:27
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