This collection contains textual records relating to various issues and information on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Two-Spirit and Queer history including: Comprehensive Works, Bibliography, Reference; Gay/Lesbian Life, Lifestyles & Concerns; Literature & Language; Visual & Performing Arts; History & Gay/Lesbian Liberation Movement; Behavioral Sciences; Social Sciences; Philosophy & Religion; Physical & Natural Sciences; and AIDS-Related Information. It also includes an extensive moving image and sound collection, including oral histories and episodes of the cable access program "Coming Out."

The Walter Kaufmann fonds includes records from The Rose and the Ring (1949).

The Eric Wild fonds includes newspaper clippings (1950-1956) and biographical information from the souvenir programme (1951).

The Victor Duret fonds includes excerpts from souvenir programmes (1951-1952) and photographs (1951).

The Marsha Wardall fonds includes photographs (1957) and excerpts from the souvenir programme.

The Todd Bolender fonds includes biographical information (1968) and a photograph (1966).

The Eliot Feld fonds includes newspaper articles (1968-1987) and photographs (1968).

The Terry Thomas fonds includes the following series: newspaper articles (1971-1976); biographical information [1973]; alumni questionnaire (1990); photographs (1969-1973); and obituary (1992).

The Neal Kayan fonds includes the following series: newspaper articles (1971); biographical information (1973-1977); and photographs (1970 – 1978).

The Winthrop Corey fonds includes the following series: biographical information (1972); reminisces (1989); newspaper articles (1971); and photographs (1967-1969).