This volume lists 611 main entries, describing approximately 4,500 items. Dates of creation range from 1927 to 1987, with the bulk dating from 1974 to 1985. Places of origin range from San Francisco to Helsinki -- but most material comes from Canadian sources, with Toronto, and Ontario, predominating.
Over half the materials (461 of the 611 entries) consist of photo files from The Body Politic. The rest consists primarily of items donated by individuals and other organizations, and promotional materials from publishers, and film and threatre companies.
Subjects depicted include: lesbian and gay activists, artists, authors, and celebrities; other members of lesbian and gay communities in Toronto, Halifax, Montreal, Saskatoon, and Vancouver during the 1970s and early 1980s; cultural and political events; demonstrations and conferences; theatrical productions; and places of community interest, including bars, restaurants, and clubs.
A significant effort has been made to identify all of the individuals, places, and events depicted. The inventory has six indexes:
The inventory was financed by a $10,395 grant from the Canadian Council of Archives. Matching funds were provided by the Canadian Gay Archives itself, assisted by a $1,250 grant from the Lesbian and Gay Community Appeal of Toronto.