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Finding Aid for the Niagara Frontier Chapter, American Civil Liberties Union, Records
Collection: Discovery Resources Institution: University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Creator: Cobb, Rebecca Date: Jun. 2018 Topics: African Americans--Civil rights, Civil disobedience, Civil rights, Conscientious objectors, Equal rights amendments, Police, Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Subject: International Alliance for Male Feminism (IAMF) Description: This collection contains materials related to the Niagara Frontier Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and its predecessor the Erie County Civil Liberties Committee (ECCL). The mat... -
Letter to The U.S. Immigration Service from Linda Stephens
Collection: Miscellaneous Correspondence Institution: University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Creator: Stephens, Linda Date: Oct. 20, 1977 Topics: Crossdressing, LGBTQ+ discrimination, LGBTQ+ immigration rights Subject: International Alliance for Male Feminism (IAMF), Linda Ann Stephens, Micheline Johnson Description: A letter in which Linda Stephens, board chairperson of The International Alliance For Male Feminism, informs the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service that an officer denied entry to an Allia... -
Confide Advertisement
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Date: 1978 Topics: Transgender activism Subject: Confide, Rupert Raj Description: Leaflet for the counseling service Confide, that states they do TS/TV counseling, both in private or for groups. They also add that they do referral counseling and newsletter speaking/writing. -
Letters to Rupert Raj from Physicians (1973-1976)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Armstrong, R.A., Hanker, Fred O., Dushoff, Ira M., Packman, Paul M., Laidlaw, Robert W., Firth, S. T., Zitrin, Aurthur Date: 1973 Topics: Gender affirming surgery, Transgender activism Subject: Rupert Raj Description: Letters to Rupert Raj (formerly known as Nicolas Ghosh) from various North American physicians expressing support for and discussing the a petition Rupert was endorsing that would include sex reass... -
Xmas Letter December 2000
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: Dec. 2000 Topics: Black transgender people, Cloning, Gay men, LGBTQ+ unhoused people, Substance use in LGBTQ+ communities, Trans women, Transfeminine people Subject: Cocoa Rodriguez, Randy Wicker, Sylvia Rivera, Uplift Lighting Description: The 2000 issue of an annual newsletter written by Marsha P. Johnson's roommate, Randy Wicker. Wicker explains that Sylvia Rivera has become his best friend and is helping to keep business afloat, a... -
1996 Xmas Letter
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: Dec. 25, 1996 Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, Black transgender people, Gay men, LGBTQ+ unhoused youth, Sex work, Trans women, Transfeminine people Subject: Cocoa Rodriguez, Ivan Valentin, Jack Nichols, Mother's March Against AIDS, Norma Johnson, Randy Wicker, Sylvia Rivera, Uplift Lighting Description: The 1996 issue of an annual newsletter written by Marsha P. Johnson's roommate, Randy Wicker, in which he provides updates on his life and business, the household, and close friends. In this letter... -
Stormé DeLarverie Memorial
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: May 29, 2014 Topics: BIPOC, Black lesbians, Butches, Drag kings, LGBTQ+ activists, LGBTQ+ memorials, LGBTQ+ visibility, Racially mixed people, Stonewall riots Subject: Stonewall Veterans' Association, Stormé DeLarverie Description: Footage from a memorial service held for Stormé DeLarverie on May 29, 2014. Several people offer tributes to DeLarverie by sharing personal stories and speaking about her activism. Photos of DeLarv... -
Letter from Vern L. Bullough to Rupert Raj
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Bullough, Vern L. Date: Unknown Topics: FtMs Subject: Rupert Raj, Vern L. Bullough Description: Letter from Vern L. Bullough to Rupert Raj stating that he had enclosed articles and one book for Raj to read and potentially cite/quote for his own writing. -
Letters from Vern L. Bullough to Rupert Raj (1983, 1984)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Bullough, Vern L. Date: Aug. 8, 1983 Topics: Crossdressing, Gender affirming surgery Subject: Rupert Raj, Vern L. Bullough Description: Letters from Vern L. Bullough to Rupert Raj informing Raj of surgeons performing gender affirming procedures in the Los Angeles area and asking Raj if he would like a brief summary of the cross dre... -
Letters From Roger E. Peo to Rupert Raj (1992)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Peo, Roger E. Date: Nov. 24, 1992 Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, LGBTQ+ health education, Sexologists, Sexology, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender activism, Transgender people's writings Subject: Alice Webb, Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association, IBM, International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), JoAnn Roberts, Leah Schaefer, Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj Description: Three letters of correspondence from Roger E. Peo to Rupert Raj. Peo discusses personal updates and updates from his work and interaction with trans and trans-related organizations. He discusses Ru... -
Letter from Kitty Carlisle Hart to Rupert Raj (July 20, 1988)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Hart, Kitty Carlisle Date: Jul. 20, 1988 Topics: Transgender activism, Transgender community Subject: Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Kitty Hart to Rupert Raj providing Governor Cuomo's review and update on the Council on the Arts. -
Letter from Leah Cahan Schaefer to Rupert Raj (August 5, 1988)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Schaefer, Leah Cahan Date: Aug. 5, 1988 Topics: Transgender activism, Transgender community, Transgender people's writings Subject: Gender Worker, Leah Cahan Schaefer, Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Leah Cahan Schaefer to Rupert Raj where Schaefer thanks Raj for an award from the Metamorphosis Medical Research Foundation. Schaefer also expresses disappointment about how Metamorphos... -
Letter from Leo Wollman to Rupert Raj (1988)
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Letter from Charles L. Ihlenfield to B. B. Rish (May 25, 1972)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Ihlenfield, Charles L. Date: May 25, 1972 Topics: Gender affirming surgery Subject: Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Charles L. Ihlenfield to B. B. Rish, discussing Rupert Raj's (formerly known as Nicholas Ghosh) recent surgery. -
Letter from Michelle Poll to Rupert Raj (April 24, 1986)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Poll, Michelle Date: Apr. 24, 1986 Topics: Transgender people's writings Subject: Metamorphosis, Michelle Poll, Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Michelle Poll to Rupert Raj thanking him for his letter and commenting on how it would be beneficial for both organizations to connect. -
Letter from Betty Steiner to Dr. Leonard Hughes (August 12, 1985)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Steiner, Betty W. Date: Aug. 12, 1985 Topics: Gender affirming surgery, MtFs, Trans women, Transgender community Subject: Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Betty Steiner to Dr. Leonard Hughes informing Hughes that Dr. Lindsay will no longer be performing vaginoplasties. Steiner notes that The Ontario Health Insurance Plan almost always onl... -
Renee Imperato Oral History
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: OUTWORDS Creator: Imperato, Renee, Kalin, Betsy Date: Jan. 23, 2021 Topics: Ball culture, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ veterans, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Racism against Black people, Sex work, Transfeminine people, Transgender disabled people, Transgender political activists, Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Subject: 220 Club, House of Sally, Leslie Feinberg, Paris Is Burning, SAGE Advisory Council, World Worker's Party Description: Renee Imperato was born on May 8, 1948 in the Hell’s Kitchen area of New York City. Renee describes the first 30 some years of life as living as an “unconscious male impersonator.” Renee fought in ... -
Letter from Roger E. Peo to Rupert Raj (March 19, 1985)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Peo, Roger E. Date: Mar. 19, 1985 Topics: FtMs, Transgender activism, Transsexual people Subject: Androgyny Unlimited, Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Roger E. Peo expressing feedback on the MMRF constitution and bylaws. -
Letter from Roger E. Peo to Rupert Raj (July 26, 1988)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Peo, Roger E. Date: Jul. 26, 1988 Topics: Transgender activism Subject: Androgyny Unlimited, Gender Networker, Gender Worker, International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), Roger Peo, Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Roger E. Peo to Rupert Raj providing personal updates, commending the first issue of Gender Networker, and recapping the International Foundation for Gender Education Open House. -
Letter from Roger E. Peo to Rupert Raj (May 12, 1988)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Peo, Roger E. Date: May 12, 1988 Topics: Transgender activism Subject: International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Roger E. Peo to Rupert Raj noting his disappointment in the dissolution of MMRF and providing updates on his life, as well as feedback and critiques on Rupert Raj's work regarding human... -
Letter from Roger E. Peo to Rupert Raj (April 6, 1986)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Peo, Roger E. Date: Apr. 6, 1986 Topics: Transgender activism Subject: Androgyny Unlimited, Metamorphosis, Roger Peo, Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Roger E. Peo to Rupert Raj discussing the Metamorphosis. Peo enjoyed the “Uninvited Dilemma: A Question of Gender,” and discusses the purpose of transgender organizations, and provides ... -
Letter from Roger E. Peo to Rupert Raj (November 27, 1985)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Peo, Roger E. Date: Nov. 27, 1985 Topics: FtMs, Transgender activism, Transsexual people Subject: Androgyny Unlimited, Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Roger E. Peo to Rupert Raj enclosing a check for $75 to cover a paper and reseach supplement and wishing Raj luck with his studies. -
Letter from Roger E. Peo to Rupert Raj (January 6, 1985)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Peo, Roger E. Date: Jan. 6, 1985 Topics: Transgender activism Subject: Androgyny Unlimited, Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Roger E. Peo to Rupert Raj discussing improvements that he thinks should be made to the Metamorphosis Draft of the Constitutions and By-Laws. -
Letter from Roger E. Peo to Rupert Raj (December 18, 1984)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Peo, Roger E. Date: Dec. 18, 1984 Topics: Transgender activism Subject: Androgyny Unlimited, Metamorphosis, Roger E. Peo, Rupert Raj, Tapestry Magazine Description: Letter from Roger E. Peo to Rupert Raj providing a brief update on his personal life, and discussing an article he wrote to summarize his research that he would like Rupert to put in Metamorphosis;... -
Letter from Roger E. Peo to Rupert Raj (May 2, 1984)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Peo, Roger E. Date: May 2, 1984 Topics: Transgender activism, Transgender people's writings, Transvestites Subject: Androgyny Unlimited, Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Roger E. Peo to Rupert Raj offering Raj poems written by a "transvestite," and informing Raj of his intent to write to The Kinsey Institute for Sex Research to request materials, and i... -
Set of Roger E. Peo Business Cards
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Peo, Roger E. Date: Unknown Topics: Counseling, Transgender activism Subject: Androgyny Unlimited, Roger E. Peo, Rupert Raj Description: Set of five business cards for Roger E. Peo, board certified sexologist for Androgyny Unlimited. -
Letter from Bill Ingram to Rupert Raj (January 19, 1984)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Ingram, Bill Date: Jan. 19, 1984 Topics: Subject: Rupert Raj Description: Brief letter from Bill Ingram to Rupert Raj giving Raj permission to print an article entitled "Fashion New Penises From Patients Own Tissue," if credit is given to the Medical Tribune. -
Letter from Charles Ihlenfeld to Rupert Raj (December 29, 1984)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Ihlenfeld, Charles Date: Dec. 29, 1984 Topics: Subject: Harry Benjamin, Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association (HBIGDA), Rupert Raj Description: A letter from Charles Ihlenfeld to Rupert Raj telling him why he wasn't invited to Harry Benjamin's reception. -
Letter from Wei-Li to Rupert Raj (September 1, 1989)
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Letter from Christian O'Neal to Rupert Raj (September 9, 1989)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: O'Neal, Christian M. Date: Sep. 9, 1989 Topics: FtMs, Trans men, Transgender people, Transgender people's writings Subject: Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Christian M. O'Neal to Rupert Raj asking for updates on Raj's newsletter and seeking information about how to locate other FtMs in O'Neal's area. -
Letter from Dr. Leah C. Schaefer to Rupert Raj (July 21, 1984)
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Letter from Michelle Poll to Rupert Raj (June 28, 1984)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Poll, Michelle Date: Jun. 28, 1984 Topics: Transgender activism Subject: Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Michelle Poll to Rupert Raj explaining that they can't send any brochures out at the moment, but they would still be interested in staying connected. -
Letter from Dr. Tom Mazur to Rupert Raj
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Mazur, Tom Date: Unknown Topics: FtMs, MtFs, Transgender activism, Transgender newsletters, Transgender people Subject: Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Dr. Tom Mazur, Director of Psychoendocrinlogy at the Children's Hospital of Buffalo, accepting Rupert Raj's invitation to join the Metamorphosis Board of Professional Advisors. -
Letter from Lee Brewster to Rupert Raj (January 26, 1982)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Brewster, Lee G. Date: Jan. 26, 1982 Topics: Drag, Drag performers Subject: DRAG Magazine, Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Lee Brewster to Rupert Raj granting him permission to use DRAG Magazine, Vol. 7, No. 26, published 1978. -
Letter from Leigh Hallingby to Rupert Raj (August 17, 1983)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Hallingby, Leigh Date: Aug. 17, 1983 Topics: Transgender newsletters Subject: Leigh Hallingby, Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Leigh Hallingby to Rupert Raj about exchanging Hallingby's periodical for Metamorphosis, and requesting volume 1, number 6 and any issues of volume 2 that have come out that year. -
Letter from Garrett Oppenheim to Rupert Raj (February 24, 1982)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Oppenheim, Garrett Date: Feb. 24, 1982 Topics: LGBTQ+ activism, Transgender activism, Transgender people Subject: Confide, Garrett Oppenheim, LGBTQ+ organizations, Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj, Transition Description: Letter from Garrett Oppenheim rejecting the request to reprint articles and informing Rupert that there is a transsexual counseling service in New York already named Metamorphosis. -
Letter from Neil G.L Masters to Rupert Raj (June 3, 1983)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Masters, Neil G.L. Date: Jun. 3, 1983 Topics: Transgender activism, Transgender people Subject: Metamorphosis, Neil G. L. Masters, Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Neil G.L Masters to Rupert Raj expressing interest in the board position for Metamorphosis and asking for more information regarding the responsibilities. Masters also answers questions... -
Letter from Deryck Calderwood to Rupert Raj (March 2, 1984)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Calderwood, Deryck Date: Mar. 2, 1984 Topics: LGBTQ+ movement, Transgender activism, Transgender people Subject: Community Sex Information Service, Deryck Calderwood, Metamorphosis, New York Mens Center, ONE Archives, Rupert Raj, Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States Description: Letter from Deryck Calderwood to Rupert Raj declining his invitation to join the board of professional advisors for Metamorphosis due to overcommitment to other boards. -
Letter from Heino F.L Meyer-Bahlburg to Rupert Raj (July 17, 1984)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Meyer-Bahlburg, Heino F.L Date: Jul. 17, 1984 Topics: Transgender activism, Transgender people Subject: Heino F.L Meyer-Bahlburg, Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Heino F.L Meyer-Bahlburg to Rupert Raj granting permission to reprint the book review "Cases of the Reincarnation Type" and declining his invitation to join the Metamorphosis board due ... -
Letter from Neil G.L. Masters to Rupert Raj (Sep. 3, 1983)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Masters, Neil G.L. Date: Sep. 3, 1983 Topics: Transgender activism, Transgender people Subject: Rupert Raj Description: A letter from Neil G.L. Masters to Rupert Raj accepting a position on Metamorphosis' Board of Advisors. Masters also provides contact information for Christian O'Neal. -
Letter from Dr. Ronald E. Hellman to Rupert Raj (December 14, 1982)
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Letter from Vern Bullough to Rupert Raj (November 2, 1982)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Bullough, Vern L. Date: Nov. 2, 1982 Topics: FtMs, Trans men, Transsexuality Subject: Rupert Raj Description: Vern Bullough writes to Rupert Raj offering to serve as a professional advisor and sponsor for a trans man, along with his wife. -
Ceyenne Doroshow Oral History
Collection: Oral Histories with People of Color Institution: OUTWORDS Creator: Doroshow, Ceyenne, Mukerjee, Lucy Date: Feb. 25, 2022 Topics: Black transgender people, LGBTQ+ sex workers, LGBTQ+ unhoused people, Trans women, Transgender activism, Transgender autobiographies, Transmisogynoir Subject: 96 West, Andre's, Ceyenne Doroshow, Cooking in Heels: A Memoir, Flawless Sabrina, Gays and Lesbians Living In A Transgender Society ( G.L.I.T.S.) Description: This item contains potentially sensitive material related to transphobic violence and transphobic language. -
Hoshina Seki Oral History
Collection: Oral Histories with People of Color Institution: OUTWORDS Creator: Seki, Hoshina, Funk, Mason Date: Jan. 21, 2020 Topics: Buddhism, Gender affirming surgery, Gender identity, HIV/AIDS, Japanese Americans, Partners of transgender people, Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Attack on, 1941, Transgender Buddhists, Transgender parents, Transitioning (Gender) Subject: American Buddhist Academy, Hoshina Seki, New York Buddhist Church Description: Hoshina Seki was born in 1941 in New York City. Her father founded the New York Buddhist Church in 1938 and Hoshina buried questions about her gender identity under the pressure to “set an example”... -
Letter from Roberto C. Granato (August 4, 1980)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Granato, Robert C. Date: Aug. 4, 1980 Topics: Gender affirming surgery, MtFs Description: Letter from Roberto C. Granato to undisclosed recipient answering questions on his program for sex reassignment surgery. It includes some provisions that must be met before a patient can be approve... -
Letter from Dr. Leo Wollman to Rupert Raj (July 24, 1978)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Wollman, Leo Date: Jul. 24, 1978 Topics: FtMs, Trans men, Transgender people Subject: Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Transsexuals (FACT), Gender Identity Clinic, Rupert Raj Description: Letter in which Dr. Leo Wollman thanks Rupert Raj for the copies of Gender Review and responds to Raj's questions from a previous letter. Wollman agrees to sit on the Board of Advisors for Foundati... -
Letter from Roger E. Peo to Rupert Raj (December 8, 1990)
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Letter from Jana Thompson to Rupert Raj (May 24, 1987)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Thompson, Jana Date: May 24, 1987 Topics: Transgender activism, Transgender people Subject: Jana Thompson, Metamorphosis, Passages, Rupert Raj, The Gathering Description: Letter from Jana Thompson to Rupert Raj concerning the June issue of Passages. -
A Photograph of Two People Posing Outside
Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: 1961? Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing Subject: Felicity Chandelle Photo Album, The Playgirl Club Description: Two people associated with the Playgirl Club posing together outside, standing in front of trees. -
A Photograph of Felicity Chandelle in a Pink Dress
Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jun. 6, 1962 Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing Subject: Felicity Chandelle, Felicity Chandelle Photo Album Description: A photograph of Felicity Chandelle posing in front of I. Miller Shoe Store on 5th Avenue. -
A Photograph of Felicity Chandelle in front of a Store Window
Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jun. 9, 1962 Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing Subject: Felicity Chandelle, Felicity Chandelle Photo Album Description: A photograph of Felicity Chandelle in front of a store window. A tile on the wall behind her reads "Tailored Women." -
A Photograph of Felicity Chandelle in front of Best & Co.
Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jun. 9, 1962 Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing Subject: Felicity Chandelle, Felicity Chandelle Photo Album Description: A photograph of Felicity Chandelle standing in front of a Best & Co. store window holding a parcel. -
A Photograph of Felicity Chandelle in a Fur Coat
Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jun. 9, 1962 Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing Subject: Felicity Chandelle, Felicity Chandelle Photo Album Description: A photograph of Felicity Chandelle modeling a fur coat in front of the Biltmore Theater. It is noted on the back of the photo that it was 85 degrees outside when the photo was taken. -
A Photograph of Felicity Chandelle in a Fur Neckpiece
Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jun. 9, 1962 Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing Subject: Felicity Chandelle, Felicity Chandelle Photo Album Description: A photograph of Felicity Chandelle modeling a Stone Marten fur neckpiece in front of the Biltmore Theater. -
A Notecard from The Playgirl Club
Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Parties Subject: Felicity Chandelle Photo Album, The Playgirl Club Description: A notecard listing the dates and participants from the first and second parties of The Playgirl Club. -
A Photograph of Playgirl Club Members at a Dining Table
Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Nov. 12, 1961 Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Parties Subject: Felicity Chandelle Photo Album, The Playgirl Club Description: A black and white photograph of Playgirl Club members arranged around a dining table at the first house party. Pictured from left to right: Felicity, Doctor, Karen, Suzanna, Lee, Marie, Ken, Pat. -
A Photograph of Vicki Seated
Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Nov. 12, 1961 Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Parties Subject: Felicity Chandelle Photo Album, The Playgirl Club Description: A photograph of Vicki posed sitting on the floor with her skirt fanned out around her. -
Photographs of Vicki and Suzanna
Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Nov. 12, 1961 Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Parties Subject: Felicity Chandelle Photo Album, The Playgirl Club Description: Photographs of Vicki and Suzanna standing by a staircase. Vicki is wearing a maid's outfit. -
A Photograph of Vicki
Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Nov. 12, 1961 Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Parties Subject: Felicity Chandelle Photo Album, The Playgirl Club Description: A photograph of Vicki standing by a fireplace in a black cocktail dress. -
A Photograph of Pamela, Karen, and Lee
Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Nov. 12, 1961 Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Parties Subject: Felicity Chandelle Photo Album, The Playgirl Club Description: A Photograph of Pamela, Karen, and Lee sitting at a dining table. The back someone's head is visible sitting across from them. -
A Photograph of Karen, Lee, Pamela, and Suzanna with Captain John Miller
Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Nov. 12, 1961 Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Parties Subject: Felicity Chandelle Photo Album, John MacDonald Miller, The Playgirl Club Description: A photograph of Karen, John Miller, Lee, and Pamela standing with their arms linked and Suzanna posed on the floor in front of them. Captain John Miller, who also went by Felicity Chandelle, is wea... -
A Photograph of Pamela Holding a Cigarette
Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Nov. 12, 1961 Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Parties Subject: Felicity Chandelle Photo Album, The Playgirl Club Description: A photograph of Pamela, a visitor from Montreal, standing in a black skirt, white blouse, and red belt, holding a cigarette at the first party of the Playgirl Club. -
Photographs of Playgirl Club Members at a Dining Table
Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Nov. 12, 1961 Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Parties Subject: Felicity Chandelle Photo Album, The Playgirl Club Description: Photographs of Playgirl Club members arranged around a dining table at the first house party. -
A Photograph of Playgirl Club Members Seated Together
Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Nov. 12, 1961 Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Parties Subject: Felicity Chandelle Photo Album, The Playgirl Club Description: A photograph of Playgirl Club members Felicity, Karen, Vicki, Pamela, Lee, Nick, Pat, Marie, and Suzanna (left to right) seated together at the first house party. -
Photographs of Felicity Chandelle in a Gold Dress
Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing Subject: Felicity Chandelle, Felicity Chandelle Photo Album Description: Photographs of Felicity Chandelle smiling in a gold, sequined dress and short, fur coat. -
A Photograph of Felicity Chandelle in a Blue Velvet Dress
Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Oct. 14, 1961 Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing Subject: Felicity Chandelle, Felicity Chandelle Photo Album Description: A photograph of Felicity Chandelle on stage, wearing a blue velvet dress, a beaded shawl, and gloves. -
A Photograph of Felicity Chandelle in a Blue Velvet Dress and Fur
Collection: Felicity Chandelle Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Oct. 14, 1961 Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing Subject: Felicity Chandelle, Felicity Chandelle Photo Album Description: A photograph of Felicity Chandelle on stage, wearing a blue velvet dress. a fur jacket, and gloves. -
Metamorphosis Foundation Resource Directory and Contact List
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Letter from Romeo Bliss to Rupert Raj
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Bliss, Romeo Date: Unknown Topics: FtMs, Transgender people, Transgender people's writings Subject: Johnny A Description: Letter from Romeo Bliss to Rupert Raj discussing how to tell more NYC trans men about a support group for trans men. Bliss attaches two poems for Raj to read. He also wrote under the names Johnny B... -
Gay Morning America Show Excerpt: Miss Fire Island 1985
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Gay Morning America Date: Nov. 9, 1985 Topics: Drag performers, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ events Subject: Gay Morning America, Miss Fire Island Description: Originally aired as part of Gay Morning America Season 3, Episode 3, this is a recording of the announcement of the Miss Fire Island 1985 winners. -
Letter from Dr. Angelo Tornabene to Friends (1975)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Tornabene, Angelo Date: 1975 Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Phalloplasty, Trans men Subject: Angelo Tornabene, Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association, International Symposium on Gender Dysphoria, Rupert Raj, The Erikson Foundation Description: Letter from Dr. Angelo (Tony) Tornabene to friends discussing what he learned from the Harry Benjamin Fourth International Symposium on Gender Dysphoria at Stanford University. He attached photos a... -
Letter from Angelo (Tony) Tornabene (March 14, 1978)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Tornabene, Angelo Date: Mar. 14, 1978 Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Phalloplasty Subject: Angelo Tornabene, Dorcas Tornabene, Milton Edgerton, Rev A. J. Schellas, Rupert Raj, Stanford University, The Labyrinth Foundation Counseling/Gender Service, Inc., Virginia Medical Center Description: Letter from Tony detailing Dr. Milton Edgerton's (of University of Virginia Medical Center) phalloplasty services. The letter provides details regarding the phalloplasty technique, as well as the c... -
Letter from Angelo Tornabene to Friends (1974)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Tornabene, Angelo Date: 1974 Topics: FtMs, Trans men, Transgender activism Subject: Angelo Tornabene, Mario Martino, Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Angelo Tornabene to possible phalloplasty patients regarding info on what the surgery looks like and easing fears that may be lingering about it. -
Letters from Dr. Angelo (Mario) Tornabene on Phalloplasty Steps (December 23, 1978)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Tornabene, Angelo Date: Dec. 23, 1978 Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Mastectomy, Phalloplasty, Trans men Subject: Angelo Tornabene, Mario Martino, Rupert Raj, The Labyrinth Foundation Counseling/Gender Service, Inc. Description: Letters from Angelo "Tony" Tornabene (Mario) discussing the steps of phalloplasty being performed at the University of Virginia by Dr. Edgerton as well as the costs and insurance information. The s... -
Letter from Dr. Angelo Tornabene to Rupert Raj (November 4, 1977)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Tornabene, Angelo Date: Nov. 4, 1977 Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Phalloplasty, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender activism Subject: Angelo Tornabene, Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Tony (Mario Martino) to Rupert Raj, discussing some life updates as well as updates on the accessibility of his book, Emergence: A Transsexual Autobiography. -
Letter from Dr. Angelo (Mario) Tornabene to Rupert Raj (May 13, 1977)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Martino, Mario Date: May 13, 1977 Topics: Transgender people's writings Subject: Mario Martino, Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Tony (Mario) to Rupert Raj giving a life update and touching base regarding some recent events. He discusses his surgery healing process and then asks Rupert to promote his book when it... -
Letter from Dr. Angelo Tornabene to Rupert Raj (Septemeber 22, 1972)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Tornabene, Angelo Date: Sep. 22, 1972 Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Phalloplasty, Trans men, Transgender activism Subject: Angelo Tornabene, Mario Martino, Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Angelo Tornabene (Mario Martino) to Rupert Raj (formerly known as Nicholas Ghosh), in which Tornabene reports on his recent trips to California and Florida. He provides information on h... -
Letter from Dr. Angelo (Mario) Tornabene to Rupert Raj (July 15, 1972)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Tornabene, Angelo Date: Jul. 15, 1972 Topics: Bottom surgery, FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender activism Subject: Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Tony to Rupert Raj, talking about the details of phalloplasty and the bottom surgery process, as well as letting him know the associated risks and costs. -
Letter from Dr. Charles Ilhenfeld to Rupert Raj (May 28, 1994)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Illhenfeld, Charles Date: May 28, 1994 Topics: Transgender community Subject: Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Charles Ilhenfeld to Rupert Raj, answering Raj's questions regarding Ilhenfeld's article "When a Woman Becomes a Man." -
Letter from Rupert Raj to Dr. Heino Meyer-Bahlburg (June 13, 1988)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Raj, Rupert Date: Jun. 13, 1988 Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men Subject: Gender Networker, Rupert Raj Description: Rupert Raj writes to Dr. Meyer-Bahlburg to announce his new newsletter "Gender Worker," aimed at helping professionals and resource providers, and asking for permission to reprint Dr. Meyer-Bahlbur... -
Letter from Rupert Raj to Governor Mario Matthew Cuomo (June 13, 1988)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Raj, Rupert Date: Jun. 13, 1988 Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men Subject: Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Rupert Raj to Governor Cuomo, in which he expresses support for a grant awarded to Mariette Pathy Allen by the New York State Council for the Arts, and argues in favor of protecting the... -
Letter from Rupert Raj to Editors of SIECUS (June 27, 1994)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Raj, Rupert Date: Jun. 27, 1994 Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender activism Subject: Rupert Raj Description: Letters from Rupert Raj to the editors of SIECUS Report and the Annals of Sex Research. Both letters introduce Raj and his work, and ask if either journal would be interested in publishing his book... -
Letter from Rupert Raj to Mariette Pathy Allen (May 12, 1994)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Raj, Rupert Date: May 12, 1994 Topics: Biography, Crossdressing, FtMs, Gender identity, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender people's writings Subject: Congress on Cross-Dressing, Mariette Pathy Allen, Rupert Raj, Sex and Gender Description: Letter from Rupert Raj to Mariette Pathy Allen, in which he explains he is currently writing two books, an autobiography and an anthology focusing on trans men. Raj writes that he is impressed by A... -
Letter from Rupert Raj to Renee Collins (September 12, 1988)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Raj, Rupert Date: Sep. 12, 1988 Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender relationships Subject: Dr. Leo Wollman, Gender Worker, Renee Collins, Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Rupert Raj to Renee Collins, where he includes the first issue of "Gender Networker" and provides general updates on his life, including the fact that he has met his life partner Michelle. -
Letter from Rupert Raj to Kitty Carlisle Hart (June 13, 1998)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Raj, Rupert Date: Jun. 13, 1988 Topics: Crossdressing, FtMs, Gender dysphoria, Hormones, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transsexual people, Transvestites Subject: New York Post, Rupert Raj Description: Ruper Raj writes to Ms. Kitty Carlise Hart, Director of the New York State Council on the Arts, concerning crossdressing. Includes a newspaper page with articles discussing surgery and hormones. -
Letter from Rupert Raj to Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer (May 20, 1988)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Raj, Rupert Date: May 20, 1988 Topics: Gender affirming surgery, Transgender people, Transsexual people, Transvestites Subject: Gender Worker, Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Rupert Raj to Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer, asking if Dr. Westheimer would have Raj on the doctor's TV show. -
Letter from Rupert Raj to Roger Peo (September 1, 1990)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Raj, Rupert Date: Sep. 1, 1990 Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transsexual people Subject: Roger Peo, Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Rupert Raj to Roger Peo presenting him with the "Gender Worker Award" plaque for his work and requesting a black and white headshot and a brief description of the work he has done so th... -
Letter from Rupert Raj to David (April 25, 1990)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Raj, Rupert Date: Apr. 25, 1990 Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transsexual people Subject: Rupert Raj, The Gathering Description: Letter from Rupert Raj to Mr. David, President of the Gathering informing them of the referral lists he is compiling for trans people. He inquires about whether The Gathering has a newsletter or su... -
Letter from Rupert Raj to James (September 15, 1988)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Raj, Rupert Date: Sep. 15, 1988 Topics: FtMs, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender relationships Subject: Gender Networker, Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Rupert Raj to James about his resignation as Executive Director of Metamorphosis Magazine, and also discusses his latest newsletter, "Gender Networker." He also talks about seeking a ne... -
Letter from Rupert Raj to the New York Post Editor (June 13, 1988)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Raj, Rupert Date: Jun. 13, 1988 Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender people's writings Subject: Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Rupert Raj to the Editor of a New York Post article detailing his disappointment with how male crossdressers were described in their work. -
Letter from Rupert Raj to Dr. Peter Fries (April 20, 1990)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Raj, Rupert Date: Apr. 20, 1990 Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men Subject: Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Rupert Raj to Dr. Peter Fries requesting information on various cosmetic surgical procedures including facial reconstruction and breast augmentation. -
Letter from Rupert Raj to Dr. Felix Schiffman (April 20, 1990)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Raj, Rupert Date: Apr. 20, 1990 Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men Subject: Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Rupert Raj to Felix Schiffman to request information on the various cosmetic surgical procedures that they perform on transgender patients. Raj also requests any related literature, par... -
Letter From Rupert Raj to Dr. Roberto C. Granato (April 20, 1990)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Raj, Rupert Date: Apr. 20, 1990 Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, MtFs, Orchiectomy, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Vaginoplasty Subject: Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Rupert Raj to Dr. Granato requesting information on their gender-affirming surgery program. -
Letter from Rupert Raj to Dr. Leah C. Schaefer (June 20, 1994)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Raj, Rupert Date: Jun. 20, 1994 Topics: Bisexual people, FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, Homosexuals, Lesbians, MtFs, Transgender people Subject: Leah C. Schaefer, Rupert Raj, Stanford University Gender Dysphoria Program Description: Letter from Rupert Raj to Dr. Schaefer about discriminatory issues within the Stanford Gender Dysphoria Program. -
Letter from Rupert Raj to Rev. Canon Jones (March 16, 1987)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Raj, Rupert Date: Mar. 16, 1987 Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender activism, Transgender people's writings Subject: Canon Jones, Dr. Benjamin Memorial, IFGE International Convention, Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj, Transition Support and Transsexuals in Prison (TIP) Description: Letter from Rupert Raj to Rev. Canon Jones concerning a conversation about the Dr. Benjamin memorial. Raj also updates Rev. Jones about happenings at the IFGE convention. -
Letter from Rupert Raj to Simon & Schuster Book Review Editor (December 27, 1989)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Raj, Rupert Date: Dec. 27, 1989 Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men Subject: Richard Docter, Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Rupert Raj to Simon and Schuster requesting a complimentary copy of Dr. Richard Docter's scholarly book on "Transvestites and Transsexuals." He also includes promotional materials for h... -
Letter from Rupert Raj to Jennifer Wells (October 23, 1989)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Raj, Rupert Date: Oct. 23, 1989 Topics: FtMs, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men Subject: Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Rupert Raj to Jennifer Wells, informing Wells that due to computer connectivity issues he is unable to access Wells' "Gender Journal" publication. -
Letter from Rupert Raj to Dr. Susan B. Coates (October 20, 1989)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Raj, Rupert Date: Oct. 20, 1989 Topics: FtMs, Gender dysphoria, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men Subject: Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association, Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Rupert Raj-Gauthier requesting materials relating to Dr. Coates' work with trans people. He also asks Dr. Coates to refer individuals to Rupert's organizations. -
Local Drag Bar Sparks a Queer-Rock Renaissance
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: The History Project Creator: Muther, Christopher Date: Apr. 1996 Topics: Bisexual artists, Drag, Drag bars, LGBTQ+ musicians, MtFs, Performance art, Pre-operative, Transsexual people Subject: Jacque's, Limelight, Rikki Bates, Ryan Landry, Space Pussy, Women of Sodom Description: This item is an article entitled "Local drag bar sparks a queer-rock renaissance" from the Supplement to the Boston Phoenix. It features several "gender bending" rock bands. -
Letter from Rupert Raj to Dr. Walter Futterweit (January 26, 1987)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Raj, Rupert Date: Jan. 26, 1987 Topics: FtMs, Gender affirming surgery, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender activism, Transgender people's writings Subject: Metamorphosis, Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Rupert Raj to Dr. Walter Futterweit requesting information and photos of gender-affirming surgeries and inviting Dr. Futterweit to join the Board of Professional Consultants for Metamor... -
Letter from Rupert Raj to Joanne Cone (January 24, 1987)
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Raj, Rupert Date: Jan. 24, 1987 Topics: Gender affirming surgery, South Asian bisexual people, South Asian transgender people, Trans men, Transgender activism, Transgender people's writings Subject: Canon Jones, Garrett Oppenheim, Joanne Cone, Metamorphosis, Michel Seghers, Renee Richards, Roger Peo, Rupert Raj Description: Letter from Rupert Raj to Joanne Cone updating her about the Dr. Benjamin memorial, upcoming events in the transgender community, and personal life events. -
1982 Was a Great Year! Can 1983 Be Any Better?
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: 1982 Topics: Black transgender people, Christmas, Drag queens, Gay men, LGBTQ+ sex workers, QTPOC, Roommates, Transfeminine people Subject: David Combs, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, Uplift Lighting, Willie Brashears Description: The 1982 issue of an annual newsletter written by Marsha P. Johnson's roommate, Randy Wicker, in which he provides updates on his life and business, the household, and close friends. The author des... -
Season's Greetings 1998
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: Dec. 26, 1998 Topics: Black transgender people, Gay men, Indian LGBTQ+ people, Indigenous transgender people, Latino/a/x transgender people, Mexicans, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Ashok Kavi, Cloning, Cocoa Rodriguez, Melissa, Stonewall Veterans' Association, Sylvia Rivera, Uplift Lighting Description: The 1998 issue of an annual newsletter written by Marsha P. Johnson's roommate, Randy Wicker, in which he provides updates on his life, including cloning advocacy and his mother's move to Arizona. -
1995 Xmas Letter
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: Dec. 23, 1995 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay men, Gay pride, Indigenous transgender people, Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Transfeminine people, Venezuelan Americans Subject: AIDS Memorial Candlelight Parade, Bob Hooker, Christopher Street Festival, Cocoa Rodriguez, Edward Lacey, Marsha P. Johnson, Mothers March Against AIDS, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Sylvia Rivera, Uplift Lighting, Willie Brashears Description: The handwritten draft of the 1995 issue of an annual newsletter written by Marsha P. Johnson's roommate, Randy Wicker, in which he provides updates on his life and business, including obituary note... -
Xmas Letter 1994
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: 1994 Topics: Black transgender people, Gay men, Gay pride, QTPOC, Roommates, Transfeminine people Subject: ACT UP, Bill Dobbs, Cocoa Rodriguez, George Flimlin, Harry Hay, Joe McGrath, Marsha P. Johnson, Mattachine Society, Nelson Woodrow Anderson III, Prescott Townsend, Stonewall 25, Uplift Lighting Description: The 1994 issue of an annual newsletter written by Marsha P. Johnson's roommate, Randy Wicker, in which he provides updates on his life and business, the household, and close friends. The letter inc... -
Update & Report to All Concerned from Randy Wicker on Marsha's Death
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: Jul. 12, 1992 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Roommates, Transfeminine people Subject: Bill Dobbs, Jeremiah Newton, John Gray, Marsha P. Johnson, Queer Nation, Randy Wicker, Sergeant John Mullally Description: Content Warning: This item contains homophobic language. -
Pride Parade Letter from Peter Dvarackas to Randy Wicker
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Dvarackas, Peter Date: Jul. 6, 1987 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay pride, HIV/AIDS, QTPOC, Roommates, Transfeminine people Subject: ACT UP, Harvey Fierstein, Hell Fire, Man Hole, Marsha P. Johnson, Peter Dvarackas, Randy Wicker, Rev. John McNeill, Sybil Bruncheon Description: Content Warning: This item contains racist and transphobic language. -
Being Trans in the 1980s - Nightlife
Collection: Ephemera Institution: The History Project Creator: Petra Date: Unknown Topics: Clocking (Gender), Drag bars, LGBTQ+ night life, Nightclubs, Passing (Gender), Pre-operative, Trans women, Transsexual people Subject: Combat Zone (Location) Description: This item contains Petra's reflections on nightlife as a trans woman in Boston in the '80s. -
A Letter Written by Randy Wicker to Ali
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: Nov. 3, 1982 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay men, QTPOC, Roommates, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, Willie Brashears Description: A Thanksgiving letter from Randy Wicker to Ali based in Cairo, Egypt. Wicker discusses how he first became roommates with Marsha P. Johnson through Willie Brashears. -
Gay Asian Party: A Benefit Event for HIV/AIDS Education
Collection: Ephemera Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: Korean Lesbian and Gay Organization Date: May 1991 Topics: AIDS awareness, AIDS education, Asian LGBTQ+ people, Drag queens, Entertainers, LGBTQ+ theater, QTPOC, Singers Description: An event program for a HIV/AIDS education benefit hosted by the Korean Lesbian and Gay Organization. -
Here's to Marsha
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Ballard, Roland Date: Nov. 25, 1995 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay men, Gay pride, QTPOC, Roommates, Transfeminine people Subject: Gay Liberation Front Description: A letter from Roland Ballard to Randy Wicker containing a photograph of Marsha P. Johnson at the New York City 1987 Pride Parade. -
A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera Surrounded by a Large Crowd at Weinstein Hall Demonstration
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: New York University (NYU), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: Sylvia Rivera framed by fellow demonstrators outside of a casino in New York City during Weinstein Hall Demonstration. -
A Nighttime Photograph of Protestors Talking as Sylvia Rivera Holds a Sign in the Background
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: New York University (NYU), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: Black and white photograph of many protestors at Weinstein Hall Demonstration. Sylvia Rivera holds sign and looks onto a group of protestors conversing. -
Death of a Drag Queen Follow-up
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Newman, Andy Date: Oct. 20, 1992 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay men, QTPOC, Roommates, Transfeminine people Description: A short follow-up article that conveys new information about the circumstances surrounding Marsha P. Johnson's death. -
Sylvia Rivera Walking with the Gay Liberation Front
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: circa 1969 to 1972 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ activists, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Gay Liberation Front, Sylvia Rivera Description: A collection of photos of Gay Liberation Front demonstrators — including Sylvia Rivera (third from right) — walking down the street, circa 1969-1972. -
Sylvia Rivera Linking Arms at New York University Weinstein Hall Demonstration
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: New York University (NYU), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: Sylvia Rivera linking arms with other protesters at the New York University Weinstein Hall Demonstration in 1970. -
Marsha P. Johnson Stands with Weinstein Hall Demonstrators
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, New York University (NYU), Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: Marsha P. Johnson stands alongside protesters marching at Weinstein Hall holding a pro-gay sign. -
A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera Gathered with Other Protesters
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: New York University (NYU), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: A black and white photograph of Sylvia Rivera and other protesters holding signs at the Weinstein Hall Demonstration. Sylvia's sign reads: "Power to The People." -
A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera and Other Protesters with Fists Raised at Weinstein Hall Demonstration
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: New York University (NYU), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: A black and white photograph of Sylvia Rivera standing among protestors with their fists raised in the air at the Weinstein Hall Demonstration. -
Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera in Crowd at New York City Hall Demonstration
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: circa 1969 to 1972 Topics: Black transgender people, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ activists, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Gay Liberation Front, Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera Description: Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson are featured in the back left of the crowd at the Gay Liberation Front demonstration at New York City Hall, circa 1969-1972. -
Sylvia Rivera Holds "Power to the People" Sign at Weinstein Hall Demonstration
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: New York University (NYU), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: A black and white photo of Sylvia Rivera protesting at the Weinstein Hall Demonstration with other demonstrators. She is holding a sign that states "Power to the People." -
Photograph of Sylvia Rivera Carrying a Sign at Weinstein Hall Demonstration
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: New York University (NYU), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: Black and white photograph of Sylvia Rivera holding a sign that reads "Power to The People" at the Weinstein Hall Demonstration. -
Sylvia Rivera with Protestors at NYU Weinstein Hall Demonstration
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: Black and white photograph of Sylvia Rivera and protestors holding pro-gay signs at Weinstein Hall. -
Photographs of Sylvia Rivera and Protesters Gathered in Front of Building
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: New York University (NYU), Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: Black and white photographs of protesters, including Sylvia Rivera, gathered in front of a building at Weinstein Hall Demonstration. -
A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera and Other Protesters Marching
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: A black and white photograph of a protester holding a sign that reads "support gay demands at NYU" marching with Sylvia Rivera and others at the Weinstein Hall Demonstration. -
Sylvia Rivera, Marsha P. Johnson, and Gay Liberation Front Demonstrators at City Hall in New York
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1969 to 1972 Topics: Black transgender people, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Transfeminine people, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera Description: Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson walking near the front of a group of demonstrators outside of City Hall in New York. -
Photographs of Sylvia Rivera and Other Protesters Marching with Signs
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: New York University (NYU), Occupation, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: Black and white photographs of Sylvia Rivera and protesters holding signs. One protester's sign reads, "Our Goal is to Love in Peace." -
Photographs of Sylvia Rivera at the Front of a Group of Clapping Protesters
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: New York University (NYU), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: Black and white photograph of Sylvia Rivera standing at the front of a group of protesters who are clapping. -
Sylvia Rivera at New York City Hall Demonstration
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: circa 1969 to 1972 Topics: Black transgender people, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ activists, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Gay Liberation Front, Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera Description: Photographs featuring Sylvia Rivera participating in a Gay Liberation Front demonstration in front of New York City Hall, circa 1969-1972. March P. Johnson can be seen in a similar photo in "Relate... -
Sylvia Rivera and Gay Liberation Front Demonstrators at City Hall, New York
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1969 to 1972 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Sylvia Rivera Description: A photo of demonstrators outside City Hall. Sylvia Rivera is in the center of the frame, looking down. -
Photograph of Sylvia Rivera and Others Protesting while People in Lab Coats Walk Past
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: New York University (NYU), Occupation, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: Black and white photograph of Sylvia Rivera and others holding signs in protest while people in white lab coats walk past them during the Weinstein Hall Demonstration. Sylvia's sign reads, "Communi... -
Sylvia Rivera Holds Sign With Protesters Against Brick Wall
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: New York University (NYU), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: Sylvia Rivera and fellow protesters hold signs with pro-gay messages at the Weinstein Hall demonstration. -
1993 Xmas Letter and George Flimlin Memorial
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: 1993 Topics: Birthday cakes, Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay men, HIV/AIDS, Indigenous transgender people, QTPOC, Roommates, Trans women, Transfeminine people Subject: Cocoa Rodriguez, David Combs, George Flimlin, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, The Anvil, Uplift Lighting, Willie Brashears Description: Content Warning: This item contains homophobic language. -
Sylvia Rivera with Gay Liberation Front Demonstrators Holding a Banner at City Hall, New York
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1969 to 1972 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Gay Liberation Front, Sylvia Rivera Description: A photo of demonstrators outside New York City Hall. Sylvia Rivera is among them, and behind her are two individuals holding a banner that reads "Gay Liberation Front Women." -
Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Walking Arm in Arm with Another Protester
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, New York University (NYU), Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: A black and white photograph of Marsha P. Johnson walking arm in arm with another protester followed by a large group at the Weinstein Hall Demonstration. -
Marsha P. Johnson Marching with Gay Liberation Front Demonstrators at City Hall, New York
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1969 to 1972 Topics: Black transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Gay Liberation Front, Marsha P. Johnson Description: A photo of Gay Liberation Front demonstrators marching outside of City Hall. Marsha P. Johnson is among them, standing in the back left of the frame. -
Sylvia Rivera with "Gay Power Now" Sign at Gay Liberation Front Demonstration at City Hall, New York
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1969 to 1972 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Sylvia Rivera Description: A photo of Sylvia Rivera at a Gay Liberation Front demonstration. She is standing outside New York City Hall and holding a sign that reads "Gay Power Now" and wearing a dark button down shirt. -
Sylvia Rivera Stands Listening with Group of Protestors at Weinstein Hall Demonstration
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Sylvia Rivera Description: Black and white photographs of Sylvia Rivera gathered at the Weinstein Hall Demonstration at night time. -
Photographs of Sylvia Rivera Seated and Surrounded by Protestors at the Weinstein Hall Demonstration
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: New York University (NYU), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: Black and white photographs of Sylvia Rivera seated on a step outdoors surrounded by other protesters at the Weinstein Hall Demonstration. -
A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera and Protesters with Signs, Standing Outside of a Building Entrance
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Gay rights, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Venezuelan Americans Subject: New York University (NYU), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: A black and white photograph of Sylvia Rivera and a large group of protesters with gay activism signs at Weinstein Hall Demonstration. -
A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera and Three Protesters Standing Together with Signs
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Gay rights, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Queer men, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: New York University (NYU), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: A black and white photograph of Sylvia Rivera and other protesters gathered together at the Weinstein Hall Demonstration. -
Photograph of Sylvia Rivera and Other Protesters in Front of Weinstein Hall
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: New York University (NYU), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: Black and white photograph of Sylvia Rivera and other protesters standing with their first in the air in front of Weinstein Hall. -
A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera and Other Protestors Listening to a Speaker
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: New York University (NYU), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: A black and white photograph of Sylvia Rivera and other protesters gathered together as one addresses the group at the Weinstein Hall Demonstration. -
Photograph of Sylvia Rivera at the Front of a Group of Protesters
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: New York University (NYU), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: A black and white photograph of Sylvia Rivera standing at the front of a group of protesters at the Weinstein Hall Demonstration -
1992 Good Riddance to You!
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: Dec. 1992 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay men, QTPOC, Roommates, Stonewall riots, Transfeminine people Subject: Christopher Street Liberation Day March, George Flimlin, Heritage of Pride, Irish Lesbian and Gay Organization (ILGO), John Klar, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Tom Duane, Willie Brashears Description: Content Warning: This item contains potentially sensitive material related to suicide. -
1991 Xmas Letter
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: Dec. 1991 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Fourth of July, Gay pride, Halloween, QTPOC, Saint Patrick's Day, Transfeminine people Subject: ACT UP, Annual AIDS Candlelight Memorial Service, Christopher Street Liberation Day March, David Combs, David Dinkins, John Heliker, Marsha P. Johnson, Montauk, PWA Coalition, Stonewall Inn Description: The 1991 issue of an annual newsletter written by Marsha P. Johnson's roommate, Randy Wicker, in which he provides updates on his life and business, the household, and close friends. The newsletter... -
1989 Happy Holidays 1990
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: 1990 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay men, HIV/AIDS, Medical care, QTPOC, Roommates, Transfeminine people, Weddings Subject: David Combs, Heritage of Pride, Marsha P. Johnson, Project AIDS Memorial Quilt, Randy Wicker Description: The 1990 issue of an annual newsletter written by Marsha P. Johnson's roommate, Randy Wicker, in which he provides updates on his life and business, the household, and close friends. This issue is ... -
1987 So Proud of You, Son Merry Christmas 1988
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: Dec. 21, 1988 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Lesbians, QTPOC, Roommates, Stealth (Transgender), Transfeminine people Subject: David Combs, Heritage of Pride, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, Uplift Lighting, Willie Brashears Description: Content warning: This item contains potentially sensitive material related to suicide. -
1985 Season's Greetings 1986
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: 1986 Topics: Black transgender people, Christmas, Drag queens, Gay men, QTPOC, Roommates, Trans women, Transfeminine people Subject: Christopher Street Liberation Day Committee (CSLDC), Christopher Street Liberation Day March, David Combs, Ed Koch, Malú, Marsha P. Johnson, People with AIDS Coalition, Randy Wicker, Willie Brashears Description: The 1986 issue of an annual newsletter written by Marsha P. Johnson's roommate, Randy Wicker, in which he provides updates on his life and business, the household, and close friends. The author exp... -
Simo Oral History
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Siobhan Meow Oral History
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: NYC Trans Oral History Project Creator: Meow, Siobhan Date: Unknown Topics: Squatter settlements, Suicidal behavior, Transgender community, Transgender people, Transitioning (Gender) Description: An interview with Siobhan Meow discussing it's life and experiences. -
K. Kerimian Oral History
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: NYC Trans Oral History Project Creator: Kiermian, K. Date: Aug. 3, 2023 Topics: Androgyny, Family members, Gender identity, Sexual orientation, Transgender people Description: An interview with K. Kerimian about their life and experiences. -
Eli Erlick Oral History
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: NYC Trans Oral History Project Creator: Erlick, Eli Date: Jul. 11, 2023 Topics: Educational planning, Gender studies, Transfeminine people, Transgender authors, Transgender literature Subject: Trans Student Educational Resources Description: Born in rural California, Eli Erlick recounts her experiences as one of the only trans kids in her area, which led her, at age 15, to co-found Trans Student Educational Resources, an organization t... -
Daphne Banks Oral History
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Qais Kamran Oral History
Collection: Oral Histories with People of Color Institution: NYC Trans Oral History Project Creator: Kamran, Qais Date: Mar. 14, 2023 Topics: Jewish transgender people, Nightlife, QTPOC, Transgender community, Transmasculine people Subject: Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions Movement Description: Qais Kamran describes his experiences growing up as a first generation Iranian Jew in Los Angeles, attending Jewish day school and discovering the importance of oral history to his family’s communi... -
Ayelet Hashachar Adelman Oral History
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: NYC Trans Oral History Project Creator: Adelman, Ayelet Hashachar Date: Mar. 11, 2023 Topics: Jewish transgender people, Medical care, Older transgender people, Teachers, Transfeminine people Description: Born in Long Island, Ayelet Hashachar Adelaman recounts growing up in Jerusalem, participating in an anarchist drum line group called Kasamba, and discovering a positive relationship between her an... -
Yves Bess Golden Oral History
Collection: Oral Histories with People of Color Institution: NYC Trans Oral History Project Creator: Golden, Yves BEss Date: Mar. 8, 2023 Topics: Art, Black transgender people, Dissociation, Spirituality, Transfeminine people Description: An interview with Yves Bess Golden about her life and experiences. -
Ita Segev Oral History
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: NYC Trans Oral History Project Creator: Segev, Ita Date: Feb. 22, 2023 Topics: Femininities, Jewish transgender people, Nationalism, Religion, Transfeminine people Description: An interview with Ita Segev about her life and experiences growing up in Jerusalem. -
Iman Le Caire Oral History
Collection: Oral Histories with People of Color Institution: NYC Trans Oral History Project Creator: Le Caire, Iman Date: Feb. 17, 2023 Topics: Artists, LGBTQ+ discrimination, Police harassment, QTPOC, Religion, Sexual violence, Trans women, Transfeminine people Description: An interview with Iman Le Caire a trans woman from Cairo, Egypt. Iman talks about her life and experiences. -
Ari Brostoff Oral History
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: NYC Trans Oral History Project Creator: Brostoff, Ari Date: Jan. 2, 2023 Topics: Jewish transgender people, Queer theory, Social advocacy, Transgender authors, Transgender community Subject: Beyond the Pale, Jewish Currents Description: Ari Brostoff is an author and editor at Jewish Currents magazine. In this interview, they recount reading Jewish historical fiction as a child growing up in California. After attending college on t... -
Mikail Khan Oral History
Collection: Oral Histories with People of Color Institution: NYC Trans Oral History Project Creator: Khan, Mikail Date: Dec. 19, 2022 Topics: Family violence, Gender non-conforming identity, Language, QTPOC, Queer community, Sexual orientation, South Asian transgender people Description: An interview with Mikail Khan, a trans identifying person from Dhaka, Bangladesh. They talk about their life and experiences. -
Gage Spex Oral History
Collection: Oral Histories with People of Color Institution: NYC Trans Oral History Project Creator: Spex, Gage Date: Dec. 2, 2022 Topics: Art schools, Fashion, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ artists, Nightlife, Non-binary people, Transgender community Subject: Dreamhouse, Spectrum Description: Gage Spex discusses growing up in Western Massachusetts, where, at a young age, they fell in love with fashion through older movies, like those of Judy Garland. Gage later moved to San Francisco to... -
Yva Las Vegass Oral History
Collection: Oral Histories with People of Color Institution: NYC Trans Oral History Project Creator: Las Vegass, Yva Date: Jul. 13, 2020 Topics: Folk music, Gender expression, Non-binary people, Performance art, QTPOC Subject: Chris Novoselic, Sweet 75 Description: Yva Las Vegas was born in Venezuela in 1963. They recount their early childhood memories of playing folk music on the cuatro and singing boleros with their mother. Yva moved to the US as a teenager... -
Aoife Oral History
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: NYC Trans Oral History Project Creator: Aoife Date: Jul. 26, 2020 Topics: Intergenerational relations, Nightlife, Older transgender people, Queer community, Transgender people, Women's colleges Description: Aoife recounts their experiences splitting time between New York City and a more suburban Connecticut setting as a child. They describe navigating their queer identity through high school and comin... -
Emmett Metier Oral History
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: NYC Trans Oral History Project Creator: Metier, Emmett Date: Jul. 14, 2020 Topics: Butches, Coming out, Family members, Lesbianism, Transmasculine people Description: An interview with Emmett Metier discussing their life and experiences as a trans person in NYC. -
Leopoldo Bloom Oral History
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: NYC Trans Oral History Project Creator: Bloom, Leopoldo Date: Dec. 1, 2021 Topics: Artists, Gender dysphoria, Trans men, Transgender community, Transitioning (Gender) Description: An interview with Leopoldo Bloom about his life and experiences as a trans person in NYC. -
Sandy Loam Oral History
Collection: Oral Histories with People of Color Institution: NYC Trans Oral History Project Creator: Loam, Sandy Date: Unknown Topics: Black transgender people, Family members, LGBTQ+ domestic violence, Pornography, Racism, Trans women Description: Interview with Sandy Loam about her life and experiences as a tran woman in NYC. -
Sydney Baloue Oral History
Collection: Oral Histories with People of Color Institution: NYC Trans Oral History Project Creator: Baloue, Sydney Date: Dec. 1, 2021 Topics: Ball culture, Black transgender people, Multiracial transgender people, South Asian transgender people, Transgender authors, Transmasculine people, Universities and colleges--Graduate work, Voguing Description: Sydney Baloue is a writer, producer, boxer, voguer, and the coordinator of events and programming at the Center for LGBTQ Studies at CUNY. In this interview, he takes us on a tour through the ballr... -
Macy Rodman Oral History
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: NYC Trans Oral History Project Creator: Rodman, Macy Date: May 29, 2020 Topics: Dance music, Nightlife, Performance art, Trans women, Transgender artists Subject: Nymphowars Description: Macy Rodman was born in Juneau, Alaska. During her early life she describes visits to the local sex shop where she learned about gay life, including NYC’s glam scene which featured images of modifi... -
Denne Michele Norris Oral History
Collection: Oral Histories with People of Color Institution: NYC Trans Oral History Project Creator: Norris, Denne Michele Date: Dec. 1, 2021 Topics: Authors, Black transgender people, Trans women, Transgender community Description: Denne Michele Norris is a writer, figure skater and musician. In this interview she discusses her writing practice, how figure skating relates to writing, nonlinear time, and growing up in Clevelan... -
Season's Greetings 1984
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: 1984 Topics: Black transgender people, Burlesque (Theater), Christmas, Drag queens, Gay men, HIV/AIDS, New Year, QTPOC, Roommates, Sex work, Transfeminine people Subject: David Combs, George Flimlin, Jack Nichols, Jim Kepner, Marsha P. Johnson, Michael Toy, Randy Wicker, Uplift Lighting Description: The 1984 issue of an annual newsletter written by Marsha P. Johnson's roommate, Randy Wicker, in which he provides updates on his life and business, the household, and close friends. This issue inc... -
Here's Laughing with You - 1983
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: Dec. 21, 1983 Topics: Black transgender people, Christmas, Drag queens, Gay men, New Year, QTPOC, Sex work, Transfeminine people Subject: David Combs, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, Willie Brashears Description: Content warning: This item contains nudity and racist language. -
Photographs of Cocoa Rodriguez with Randy Wicker and Others
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jun. 25, 1995 Topics: Black transgender people, Gay men, Indigenous transgender people, QTPOC, Trans women, Transfeminine people Subject: Cocoa Rodriguez, Randy Wicker, Uplift Lighting Description: Photographs of Cocoa Rodriguez standing with Randy Wicker and three others in front of a store window. -
A Photograph of Stormé DeLarverie and the Stonewall Panel Members in "The Stonewall Car"
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jun. 25, 1995 Topics: Black lesbians, Butches, Drag kings, Gay men, QTPOC, Racially mixed people, Singers Subject: Randy Wicker, Stormé DeLarverie Description: A photograph of Stormé DeLarverie sitting on the back of a convertible waving out at a crowd wearing a multicored hard hat, purple shirt, and a sash that reads "Stonewall Vet." Randy Wicker holds a... -
A Collage of Six Polaroids of Melissa Posing with Friends
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Mexicans, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Melissa, Sylvia Rivera, Uplift Lighting Description: A collage of six polaroids. In each, Melissa poses with a different friend at Randy Wicker's store, Uplift Lighting. The names of the people pictured are visible in black marker on four of the pola... -
A Polaroid of Cocoa Rodriguez Holding a Small Dog
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Black transgender people, Indigenous transgender people, QTPOC, Trans women, Transfeminine people Subject: Cocoa Rodriguez Description: A polaroid of Cocoa Rodriguez holding Kooee, a dog that belongs to Randy Wicker and his partner, David Combs. -
Photographs of Cocoa Rodriquez with George Flimlin and a Birthday Cake
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: 1993 Topics: Birthdays, Black transgender people, Gay men, Indigenous transgender people, QTPOC, Trans women, Transfeminine people Subject: Cocoa Rodriguez, George Flimlin Description: Photographs of Coca Rodriguez with George Flimlin holding her birthday cake. The first photo includes a caption by Randy Wicker that says "George & I gave Coco the first birthday party that she'dd ... -
A Photograph of Cocoa Rodriguez Smiling while another Person Poses
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jun. 25, 1995 Topics: Black transgender people, Indigenous transgender people, QTPOC, Trans women, Transfeminine people Subject: Cocoa Rodriguez Description: A photograph of Cocoa Rodriguez smile off to the side while a person in a white shirt poses with their hand on their hip. -
A Photograph of Cocoa Rodriguez in a Peach Dress Posing with Another Person
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jun. 25, 1995 Topics: Black transgender people, Indigenous transgender people, QTPOC, Trans women, Transfeminine people Subject: Cocoa Rodriguez Description: A photograph of Cocoa Rodriguez wearing a peach dress posing with one arm in the air and another around the shoulders of a person in a blue t-shirt. -
A Photograph of Cocoa Rodriguez Posing with Two Friends
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jun. 25, 1995 Topics: Black transgender people, Gay pride, Indigenous transgender people, QTPOC, Trans women, Transfeminine people Subject: Cocoa Rodriguez Description: A photograph of Cocoa Rodriguez wearing a peach dress standing between two other people with her arms around them. -
A Photograph of Cocoa Rodriguez Being Lifted Up by Two Friends
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jun. 25, 1995 Topics: Black transgender people, Gay pride, Indigenous transgender people, QTPOC, Trans women, Transfeminine people Subject: Cocoa Rodriguez Description: A photograph of Cocoa Rodriguez wearing a peach dress being lifted up between two friends in front of a store window. -
A Photograph of Cocoa Rodriguez and Queen Allyson Posing with a "Justice for Marsha" Sign
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jun. 25, 1995 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay pride, Indigenous transgender people, QTPOC, Trans women, Transfeminine people Subject: Cocoa Rodriguez, Queen Allyson Description: A photograph of Cocoa Rodriguez and Queen Allyson standing together at the 1995 Pride Parade. Cocoa wears a yellow button that says "Justice for Marsha" in red letters and holds a multicolored umbr... -
Close-up Photographs of Cocoa Rodriguez Looking at the Camera
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Weine, Seth Joseph Date: Jun. 25, 1995 Topics: Black transgender people, Gay pride, Indigenous transgender people, QTPOC, Trans women, Transfeminine people Subject: Cocoa Rodriguez, Uplift Lighting Description: Close-up photographs of Cocoa Rodriguez wearing a peach dress, a shell necklace, and gold earrings while looking into the camera. She is standing in front of Randy Wicker's store, Uplift Lighting. -
A Photograph of Cocoa Rodriguez in a Black Dress
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: 1996 Topics: Black transgender people, Indigenous transgender people, QTPOC, Trans women, Transfeminine people Subject: Cocoa Rodriguez, Uplift Lighting Description: A photograph of Cocoa Rodriguez in a black dress posing with another person on a sidewalk. -
A Polaroid of Cocoa Rodriguez with Her Arm Around Another Person
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: 1996 Topics: Black transgender people, Indigenous transgender people, QTPOC, Trans women, Transfeminine people Subject: Cocoa Rodriguez Description: A polaroid of Cocoa Rodriguez wearing a blue sequined dress with her arm draped across the shoulders of another person. -
A Photograph of Cocoa Rodriguez Carrying a Floral Wreath in a Parade
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: 1996 Topics: Black transgender people, Gay pride, Indigenous transgender people, QTPOC, Trans women, Transfeminine people Subject: Cocoa Rodriguez Description: A photograph of Cocoa Rodriguez wearing a purple and blue gown and carrying a floral AIDS Vigil wreath while walking down Christopher Street in the 1995 Pride Parade with Randy Wicker. A banner tha... -
A Photograph of Cocoa Rodriguez Wearing a Peach Fitted Dress
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jun. 25, 1995 Topics: Black transgender people, Gay pride, Indigenous transgender people, QTPOC, Trans women, Transfeminine people Subject: Cocoa Rodriguez Description: A photograph of Cocoa Rodriguez wearing a peach fitted dress, smiling and waving a garmet in front of her. She is walking in the 1995 Pride Parade on her birthday. -
A Photograph of Cocoa Rodriguez Walking in the 1995 Pride Parade
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jun. 25, 1995 Topics: Black transgender people, Gay pride, Indigenous transgender people, QTPOC, Trans women, Transfeminine people Subject: Cocoa Rodriguez Description: A photograph of Cocoa Rodriguez walking in the 1995 Pride Parade on her birthday. She is wearing a peach, fitted dress with a cape blowing in the wind behind her. -
A Photograph of Wayne H., Queen Allyson, and Randy Wicker at Pride
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jun. 25, 1995 Topics: Drag queens, Gay men, Gay pride Subject: Queen Allyson, Randy Wicker, Wayne H. Description: A Photograph of Wayne H., Queen Allyson, and Randy Wicker leaning against The Stonewall Car at the 1995 Pride Parade. -
A Photograph of Stormé DeLarverie in a Multicolored Hard Hat and Purple Shirt
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jun. 25, 1995 Topics: Black lesbians, Butches, Drag kings, Drag queens, Hispanic LGBTQ+ people, QTPOC, Racially mixed people, Singers Subject: Ivan Valentin, Stormé DeLarverie Description: A Photograph of Stormé DeLarverie in profile, wearing a multicolored hard hat and purple t-shirt, turned toward a person in a sequined dress holding an umbrella. -
A polaroid of Sylvia Rivera and Melissa with Their Arms around Each Other
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Mexicans, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Melissa, Sylvia Rivera, Uplift Lighting Description: A polaroid of Sylvia Rivera and Melissa standing cheek to cheek with their arms around each at Uplift Lighting. "Love Always Sylvia Rivera To Salvador" is written across the bottom in black ink. -
A Collage of Two Photographs Featuring Melissa and Friends
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Gay men, Latino/a/x transgender people, Mexicans, QTPOC, Trans women Subject: Melissa, Randy Wicker Description: A collage of two photographs with a short typed description between them. The top photograph shows Melissa with Randy Wicker. The bottom photograph depicts Melissa posing with two close friends. -
A Polaroid of Melissa Posing with a Person in a Striped Shirt
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Mexicans, QTPOC, Trans women Subject: Melissa Description: A polaroid of Melissa in a yellow tank top posing with a person in a striped shirt who has their arms around her. -
A Polaroid of Melissa Wearing a Baseball Hat
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Mexicans, QTPOC, Trans women Subject: Melissa Description: A polaroid of Melissa looking directly into the camera wearing a baseball hat and a sleeveless button down shirt. -
Photographs of Melissa Posing in Front of Pay Phones
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Sep. 26, 1999 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Mexicans, QTPOC, Trans women Subject: Melissa Description: Photographs of Melissa posting in front of a pay phone bank wearing a black top and jeans. The back of the first photo reads "Melissa takes N.Y.!" -
Polaroids of Melissa with Randy Wicker
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Gay men, Latino/a/x transgender people, Mexicans, QTPOC, Trans women Subject: Melissa, Randy Wicker Description: Polaroids of Melissa standing next to Randy Wicker in a red hooded sweatshirt. Randy wears a yellow and black patterned shirt and has his arm around Melissa. -
Photographs of Randy Wicker Holding a Farewell Sign for Melissa
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Mexicans, QTPOC, Trans women Subject: Melissa, Randy Wicker Description: Photographs of Randy Wicker holding a yellow farewell sign for his friend, Melissa, who also helped at this store, Uplift Lighting. The sign reads "Muchas Gracias!! Bueno Suerte Salud to 'Salvador.'" -
A Photograph of Melissa Posing Next to a Lamp
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Mexicans, QTPOC, Trans women Subject: Melissa, Uplift Lighting Description: A photograph of Melissa posing in a brown leather jacket and striped shirt next to a tall lamp with many different kinds of lamps in the background. -
A Photograph of Melissa Seated at a Table
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Mexicans, QTPOC, Trans women Subject: Melissa, Uplift Lighting Description: A photograph of Melissa seated at a table in a brown leather jacket and striped shirt with various lamps and antique items in the background. -
"Going Public" Event Footage
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center Date: May 20, 1997 Topics: AIDS awareness, Black LGBTQ+ people, Black people in mass media, Femininities, Masculinities, Queens (Gay culture), Sissies Subject: Committee for Black Gay Men, Gay Men of African Descent, OUT Magazine Description: A clip from The Center's event "Going Public," a panel discussion on popular images of LGBTQ+ people and how the public responds to them. At 0:21:10, Panelist Cary Alan Johnson speaks on the unique...