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Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
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Interview with Randy Wicker
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Kearns, John J., Wicker, Randy Date: Feb. 1, 2003 Topics: Black transgender people, Detention of LGBTQ+ people under a hospital order, Drag queens, Gay men, HIV/AIDS, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ chosen families, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, LGBTQ+ unhoused people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Transfeminine people, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Gay Activists Alliance (GAA), Hot Peaches, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Uplift Lighting Description: An interview with Randy Wicker in which he talks about Marsha Johnson’s involvement with GAA and Heritage of Pride. He also discusses Marsha’s mental health, institutionalization, prostitution, and... -
Kady Vandeurs and Marsha P. Johnson at gay rights rally at City Hall
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1973 Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ activists, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, LGBTQ+ personal and family law, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Intro 475, Kady Vandeurs, Marsha P. Johnson Description: Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson protesting at City Hall in support of the gay rights bill "Intro 475." Kady Vandeurs is in the background holding a partially visible sign that reads "Gay Rights for... -
Legendary Transvestite Found Dead
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project Date: Unknown Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Family members of LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ death and dying, QTPOC, Sex workers, Transfeminine people Subject: Andy Warhol, George Flimlin, Hot Peaches, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, Stonewall Rebellion Description: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to graphic descriptions of death. -
Marsha P. Johnson - What Do You Think about Marsha's Death?
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Dinkinswatch Date: Unknown Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ communities, Police, QTPOC, Stonewall riots, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker Description: A flyer calling on community members to hold the police accountable for investigating Marsha P. Johnson's death. -
Marsha P. Johnson: "A Beloved Star!"
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jan. 22, 2007 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: La Mama Theater, Marsha P. Johnson Description: A compilation of videos featuring Marsha P. Johnson where she is hosting events, singing, or otherwise performing. The end of the video mentions a musical called "Sylvia So Far," screened at La Mam... -
Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera in a Crowd During Gay Rights Demonstration
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1971 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Transfeminine people, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Kate Millet, Marsha P. Johnson, Mattachine Society, Sylvia Rivera Description: A color photograph of a crowd at a gay rights demonstration in Albany, New York, where Kate Millett is speaking. Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera are among those in the crowd. Two individuals ar... -
Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera Walking at St. Patrick's Cathedral Demonstration
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1971 to 1975 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Transfeminine people, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Sylvia Rivera Description: A black and white picture of the St. Patrick's Cathedral Demonstration. Marsha P. Johnson is walking with demonstrators while Sylvia Rivera stands to the right. The date range that this photo was t... -
Marsha P. Johnson at the Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade 1977
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Decker, L. Date: Jun. 26, 1977 Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ activists, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Trans women, Transfeminine people, Transgender political activists Subject: Christopher Street Liberation Day March, Marsha P. Johnson, New York City Pride Description: Photograph of Marsha. P Johnson at the 1977 Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade. Front and back included. -
Marsha P. Johnson in a Crowd During Gay Rights Demonstration
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1971 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR) Description: A color photograph of Marsha P. Johnson at a gay rights demonstration in Albany, New York. She is among a crowd facing the camera and holding two signs that read "STAR People are Beautiful People" ... -
Marsha P. Johnson in a Group of Protestors with Signs during Gay Rights Demonstration
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1971 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR) Description: Three black and white photographs of Marsha P. Johnson at a gay rights demonstration in Albany, New York. Marsha smiles and holds a sign that says "STAR people are beautiful people." Others hold a ... -
Marsha P. Johnson Marching at St. Patrick's Cathedral Demonstration
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1971 to 1975 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, St. Patrick's Cathedral Description: A black and white photograph of Marsha P. Johnson standing outside with a group of people at the St. Patrick's Cathedral demonstration. She is holding a sign that says, "Jesus Loved John the Belove... -
Marsha P. Johnson Marching Down Sidewalk with Demonstrators
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1971 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: Color photograph of protestors marching down a sidewalk linking arms at a gay rights demonstration in Albany, New York. Marsha P. Johnson is seen in the background. A person in the front is holding... -
Marsha P. Johnson Marching with Demonstrators at St. Patrick's Cathedral
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1971 to 1975 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, St. Patrick's Cathedral Description: A black and white photography of Marsha P. Johnson standing with other individuals at the St. Patrick's Cathedral demonstration. She is holding a sign that says, "Jesus Loved John the Beloved." The... -
Marsha P. Johnson Memorial Service Program
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ memorials, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Bob Kohler, Heritage of Pride, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, Stonewall Description: This item is a memorial service program for Marsha P. Johnson held on July 26, 1992. The program includes musical notation for the service music and the order of the service activities. -
Marsha P. Johnson Obituary
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Hammond, John Date: Unknown Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ death and dying, LGBTQ+ death notices, LGBTQ+ sex workers, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Ed Murphy, Gay Liberation Front, George Flimlin, Hot Peaches, Kay Tobin, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, Stonewall Rebellion, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), The Gay Crusaders (Book) Description: This item is an obituary for Marsha P. Johnson written by John Hammond. The obituary begins by describing the circumstances surrounding Marsha's death and a call to action for anyone with more info...