LGBT+ Archives Mission & Purpose

Mission

To promote and encourage the protection and preservation of materials that chronicle the culture and history of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Community in Louisiana

Purpose

• Educate the community on the importance of ensuring that LGBT+ historical materials are archived and made available for future generations to access, research, & study

• Promote the proper maintenance and preservation of historical LGBT+ materials

• Provide an information directory of archival resources where LGBT+ historical materials may be deposited or accessed for research and study

• Index, publish, and maintain a current list of locations of archived historical LGBT+ materials

• Develop financial resources to assist in the preservation and availability of certain LGBT+ collections