Historical documents and other primary source materials focused on social, political, health, and legal issues impacting LGBTQ communities around the world since the 1940s, including the gay rights movement, activism, and the HIV/AIDS crisis.
SCA materials are available for research by students, staff, and faculty, as well as the general public. We highly encourage scheduling a research appointment 1-week in advance, but walk-ins may be accommodated depending on the materials requested. There are currently three ways to search for SCA materials:
Use a Keyword search then limit your search in the Refine my Results section located on the right-hand side of the webpage.
Scroll down to Location and select Special Collections.
In the list of results, you will notice the format type of materials located in SCA such as Books and Archival Materials. Archival materials refer to manuscript items, which include unpublished materials suck as letters, photographs, scrapbooks, slides, textiles, ephemera, etc.
OAC is a database that makes primary source materials accessible such as manuscripts, photographs, and works held in libraries, museums, archives, and other institutions across California.
The digital archive collects and provides access to the research and resources for students, faculty, and staff of the Cal State LA Community.
As part of our commitment to research, teaching, and creative scholarship, Cal State LA SCA offers a series of academic support services ranging from research appointments and consultations to instruction sessions and tours.