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  1. 1985 Xmas Letter

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Wicker, Randy
    Date: 1985
    Topics: Black transgender people, Christmas, Drag queens, Gay men, QTPOC, Roommates, Transfeminine people
    Subject: David Combs, George Flimlin, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, Willie Brashears
    Description: A partial draft of the 1985 issue of an annual newsletter written by Marsha P. Johnson's roommate, Randy Wicker, that was never completed or sent. The author mentions that it has been a difficult y...
  2. A Card From Marsha P. Johnson to Randy Wicker

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Johnson, Marsha P.
    Date: Jun. 5, 1984
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Roommates, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Randy Wicker
    Description: A card written by Marsha P. Johnson to her roommate, Randy Wicker. In the card, Marsha wishes Randy a happy summer.
  3. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Behind Ed Murphy in a Car at the 1985 Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 1985
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay liberation, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Christopher Street Liberation Day March, Ed Murphy, Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson sitting behind Ed Murphy in a car at the Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade in New York City in June 1985. Ed Murphy is standing in the front of the car wear...
  4. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Boarding a Carnival Cruise Ship

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 31, 1985
    Topics: Black transgender people, Cruise ships, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Carnival Cruise lines, Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson boarding a carnival cruise ship headed to the Caribbean on August 31st, 1985. Marsha is wearing all-white casual wear and carrying luggage.
  5. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Feeding an Easter Egg to Her Friend

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Apr. 22, 1984
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Easter, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson in a black, formal gown feeding a dyed Easter egg to a friend who is resting in her lap.
  6. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Holding a Platter of Colorful Easter Eggs with Peter Ogren

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Apr. 22, 1984
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Peter Ogren
    Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson with curly blonde hair, wearing a black sequined dress and a choker necklace. She's holding a platter of colorful Easter eggs. Her friend Peter Ogren is wearing gl...
  7. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Posing Poolside in a Blue Dress

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 5, 1984
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people, Vacations
    Subject: George Flimlin, Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A Polaroid photograph of Marsha P. Johnson posing poolside in a blue dress. Marsha is holding a bouquet of flowers. There is faded red writing that reads, "Form [sic] Marsha P. Johnson, To George W...
  8. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Sitting on the Ground Next to a Pool, Wearing a Black Dress with Fur Trimming

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 5, 1984
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Willie Brashears
    Description: A Polaroid of Marsha P. Johnson sitting on the ground next to a pool, wearing a black dress with fur trimming. She’s holding a bunched up dress in her hand. There’s also a hose on the ground. On th...
  9. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Waving from a Car at the 1985 Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade with Ed Murphy

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 1985
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay liberation, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Christopher Street Liberation Day March, Ed Murphy, Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson waving front a car at the Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade in New York City in 1985. She’s wearing a blazer and tan pants. Ed Murphy is at the front of the...
  10. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Wearing Yellow Tinsel in Her Hair and a Navy Blue Outfit, Standing Next to a Pool

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 5, 1984
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: David Combs, Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A Polaroid of Marsha P. Johnson wearing yellow tinsel on her head with a blonde wig and a navy blue outfit. She’s looking down, standing in a backyard with a pool. On the front of the Polaroid, it ...
  11. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson with a Painted White Face and Green Disco Ball Earrings

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 1984
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson with a painted white face, wearing green disco ball earrings and a white top. She is smiling at the camera and there are Christmas decorations in the background.
  12. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson with Curly Blonde Hair and a Black Sequined Jacket, Posing with Randy Wicker and Another Person

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Apr. 22, 1984
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay men, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker
    Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson with blonde hair, wearing a black and gold sequined jacket. She's posing outside with her roommate Randy Wicker, who's wearing a white striped button up shirt, and...
  13. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson With Curly Blonde Hair, Leaning Forward Posing Outside with Friends

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Apr. 22, 1984
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay men, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Peter Ogren, Randy Wicker, Willie Brashears
    Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson with curly blonde hair, leaning forward posing with a group of friends. This group includes her roommate Randy Wicker standing behind in her a white striped button...
  14. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson With Yellow Tinsel in Her Hair, Standing in a Backyard with a Pool

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 5, 1984
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker
    Description: A Polaroid of Marsha P. Johnson wearing yellow tinsel in her hair and a navy blue outfit. She’s standing in a backyard with a pool. On the front, the Polaroid reads "From Marsha Johnson, June 5, 19...
  15. 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.