60+ years of activism. 120+ years of research. The Transgender Archives at the University of Victoria Libraries is committed to the preservation of the history of pioneering activists, community leaders, and researchers who have contributed to the betterment of Trans+ people. We are accessible to everyone, free of charge. Our collections comprise the largest Trans+ archives in the world.
Since 2007, we have been actively acquiring documents, rare publications, and memorabilia of persons and organizations associated with activism by and for Trans+ people. We officially launched in late Fall 2011. Our records:
- span over 160 meters or 530 linear feet (1.5 football fields long),
- go back over 120 years, and
- are in 15 languages from 23 countries on six continents.