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LGBTQ+ History Resources: Selected Resources by Format

A guide to information resources for the study of LGBTQ+ history

Introduction

These pages present a selection of resources, organised by format to help you find the material you need as easily and quickly as possible.

We welcome feedback and suggestions for additional resources.

Primary and Secondary Resources

Historical research often divides resources into 'Primary' and 'Secondary' sources.

Primary sources - are raw information, such as data, objects, or immediate first-hand accounts of events. These include resources like:

  • Archives and Special Collections: accounts, diaries, documents, letters, journals, etc.
  • Contemporary publications
  • Images and Objects
  • Legislation
  • Newspapers
  • Statistics

Secondary sources - provide second-hand information and often analyse or interpret other sources. These include resources like:

  • Biographies
  • Published academic research
  • Journals
  • Theses and Dissertations

These resources could contain a mixture of both:

  • Audio and Video
  • Books
  • Newspapers
  • Online Resources