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  1. 10 Gay Activists Are Seized in City Hall

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Ranzal, Edward
    Date: May 1, 1973
    Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, City councils, Gay rights, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, LGBTQ+ discrimination
    Subject: Aileen B. Ryan, Bruce Voeller, Gay Activist Alliance, Sanford D. Garelik, Sylvia Rivera, Thomas J. Cuite
    Description: Newspaper article in The New York Times about the arrests of 10 members of the Gay Activist Alliance who were protesting the defeat of the gay rights bill in City Council. Sylvia Rivera is mentione...

  2. A Changing of Sex By Surgery Begun at Johns Hopkins

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Buckley, Thomas
    Date: Nov. 21, 1966
    Topics: Gender affirming surgery, Gender dysphoria, Homosexuality, LGBTQ+ people of color, Medicalization, MtFs, Transsexual people, Transvestites
    Subject: Christine Jorgensen, Harry Benjamin, Mental Health, Reed Erickson, The Transsexual Phenomenon
    Description: A clipping from the New York Times talking about early gender affirming surgery done at Johns Hopkins.

  3. At the Theatres: The Blacks by Jean Genet

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 13, 1961
    Topics: Actors, Black, LGBTQ+ theater, Transvestites
    Subject: Jean Genet
    Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to racist language.

  4. Christine Jorgensen Reveals: Interview 1957

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1957
    Topics: Interviewing on radio, Trans women
    Subject: Christine Jorgensen
    Description: An interview with Christine Jorgensen discussing her life and transition.

  5. County Woman Kills Herself

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Manistee News Advocate
    Date: Jan. 29, 1951
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Death and dying, FtMs, LGBTQ+ newspapers, Suicide
    Subject: Axel Pederson, John A. Dehorn, Melbourne Beebe, Myrtle Mapes, Thomas Oliver Mapes
    Description: Content Warning: This item contains potentially sensitive material related to suicide. The text reads: "COUNTY WOMAN KILLS HERSELF Muskegon, Mich- (U.P.) - Authorities reported today a 29-ye...

  6. Dear Abby Advice Column (August 1, 1969)

     
    Collection: Advice Columns
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Van Buren, Abigail
    Date: Aug. 1, 1969
    Topics: Acceptance, Advice columns, Clothing, Cosmetics, Crossdressing, Siblings, Transfeminine people

  7. From Man to Woman- Part I

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Newton, Delisa
    Date: Apr. 1966
    Topics: BIPOC, Black transgender people, Gender affirming surgery, Trans women, Transfeminine people, Transgender community
    Subject: Delisa Newton
    Description: An article written by Delisa Newton in which she discusses having gender affirming surgery, transitioning, and finally living as her true self.

  8. From Man to Woman- Part II

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Newton, Delisa
    Date: May 1966
    Topics: BIPOC, Black transgender people, Gender affirming surgery, Trans women, Transfeminine people, Transgender community
    Subject: Delisa Newton
    Description: An article written by Delisa Newton in which she discusses having gender affirming surgery, transitioning, and finally living as her true self.

  9. He Enjoys Being A Girl

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Flatley, Guy
    Date: Nov. 15, 1970
    Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, Detention of LGBTQ+ people, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Gender, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ films, Motion picture actors and actresses, Riots, Trans women, Transvestites
    Subject: Andy Warhol, Harold Danhakl, Holly Woodlawn, Larry Rivers, Paul Morrissey, Trash (Film)
    Description: Holly Woodlawn formerly known as Harold Danhakl is arrested at the U.N. for female impersonation. Holly Woodlawn starred in the Andy Warhol-Paul Morrissey film: "Trash". She is bailed out by Larry ...

  10. Man or Woman?

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Mr. Magazine
    Date: Mar. 1957
    Topics: Crossdressing, Halloween (LGBTQ+ culture)

  11. Memorial Obituary of Samuel Cohen

     
    Collection: Military
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: The Standard Star New Rochelle, New York
    Date: Sep. 14, 1964
    Topics: Crossdressing, Death and dying, Military, Soldiers
    Subject: Samuel Cohen

  12. Mrs. Mary Cooper

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Reddus, Luther
    Date: Jan. 28, 1950
    Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators
    Subject: Ritz Lounge, Valda Gray
    Description: An article in the Chicago World praising Black female impersonator Valda Gray's performance at the Ritz Lounge.

  13. Phyllis Frye in Eagle Scout Uniform

     
    Collection: Phyllis Frye Collection
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1962?
    Topics: Photography
    Subject: Phyllis Randolph Frye
    Description: Frye writes: "Many M to F TGs were also Eagles, trying desperately to be who they, in later life, came to realize that they were not. Me included."

  14. Phyllis Frye's Honorable Discharge Certificate from the United States Army

     
    Collection: Phyllis Frye Collection
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Segal, Matthew R.
    Date: Aug. 1972
    Topics: Army, Military discharge, United States--Armed Forces
    Subject: Phyllis Randolph Frye
    Description: Frye explains: "I had a Regular Army Commission and was forced out in 1972 for being trans."

  15. Phyllis Frye's Senior Picture from Texas A&M University

     
    Collection: Phyllis Frye Collection
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1971?
    Topics: Military, Photography
    Subject: Phyllis Randolph Frye
    Description: Frye writes: "Again trying to be the guy I was not, I went to military training in high school and in college. This is my senior picture at Texas A&M University. I have met many TG folks who are si...