This collection comprises minutes, reports, corporation papers, correspondence, legal papers, financial records, collections management records, publicity material, exhibition material, photographs, ephemera, audiocassettes, computer disks and exhibition displays from the International Gay and Lesbian Archives (IGLA), 1979-1994, an archive dedicated to collecting materials related to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community. It should be noted that the primary scope of this collection includes IGLA materials up until it merged with ONE Institute in the Fall of 1994. Some materials in this collection, however, extend beyond the 1994 merger.

The Incorporation and Board of Directors Series includes articles of incorporation, minutes, correspondence and other files pertaining to the activities of IGLA's board of directors.

The Administration Series includes materials relating to the on-going and day-to-day activities of IGLA's staff and volunteers, including--but not limited to--fundraising, membership, donor relations, newsletter publication, office maintenance, personnel and volunteer administration.

The Collections Management and Projects Series includes material documenting IGLA's archival collections, as well as the historical and educational manuscripts and projects that are produced from those collections.

The General Correspondence Series comprises correspondence between IGLA and its members, donors, researchers and others.

The Financial Records Series comprises budget and financial statements, as well as tax return documents.

The Promotional Material and Events Series comprises flyers, mailers, press releases and other material related to IGLA's special events and public programs. This series also includes extensive artists files related to IGLA's 1986 event, "Naked Eyes: A Celebration of Gay Men's Visual Art."

The Photographs Series comprises photographs, negatives and slides documenting IGLA and its activities.

The Audiotapes and Floppy Disks Series comprises audiocassettes with an interview with Jim Kepner and a lecture with board member, Ernie Potvin; and floppy disks, mostly with computer files of IGLA's catalog and database.

The Poster and Exhibition Panels and Displays Series includes promotional posters and signage for IGLA; as well as exhibition displays on gay and lesbian history.

The Awards and Realia Series comprises commendation certificates, an award plaque and buttons.