John J. Wilcox, Jr. Archives

The John J. Wilcox, Jr. Archives is Philadelphia's most extensive collection of personal papers, organizations records, periodicals, audiovisual material and ephemera documenting the rich history of our LGBTQ community. For more information about the Archives or to schedule a visit, please email archives@waygay.org.

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About

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Visiting

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Donations

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Collections

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Exhibitions

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Programs & Projects

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Services

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Internships & Volunteering

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Forms & Documentation