Primary contact
34 Isabella Street
Toronto, Ontario
CA M4Y 1N1
Identity area
Identifier
ON00047
Authorized form of name
The ArQuives: Canada's LGBTQ2+ Archives
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
Type
- Community
Contact area
Type
Address
Street address
34 Isabella Street
Locality
Toronto
Region
Ontario
Country name
Kanada
Postal code
M4Y 1N1
Telephone
416-777-2755
Fax
Note
Description area
History
Geographical and cultural context
The ArQuives (formerly the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives) is the largest independent LGBTQ+ archives in the world. With a focus on Canadian content, The ArQuives acquires, preserves and provides public access to information and archival materials in any medium.
By collecting and caring for important historical records, personal papers, unpublished documents, publications, audio-visual material, works of art, photographs, posters, and other artifacts, The ArQuives is a trusted guardian of LGBTQ+ histories now and for generations to come.
Mission Statement: The ArQuives aspires to be a significant resource and catalyst for those who strive for a future world where lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people are accepted, valued, and celebrated.
Mandates/Sources of authority
Administrative structure
Records management and collecting policies
Buildings
Holdings
Finding aids, guides and publications
Access area
Opening times
Access conditions and requirements
Accessibility
The ArQuives regrets that at this time the basement and third floor levels are not wheelchair accessible. The ground and second floors are accessible via a ramp and lift.
Services area
Research services
All questions and inquiries should be directed to queeries@arquives.ca.