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A Leaflet Inquiring for Information on Marsha P. Johnson's Death
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, LGBTQ+ death and dying, Police, QTPOC, Sex workers, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project, Stonewall Rebellion Description: This item is a leaflet created by the New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project which is a call to action to contact the organization or the police and offering a $5000 award for anyone ... -
A Letter from John Kearns to Professor Martin Duberman
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Kearns, John J. Date: Apr. 24, 1999 Topics: LGBTQ+ books, Research, Transgender history Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Martin Duberman, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Sylvia Rivera Description: A Letter from John Kearns, a doctoral student, asking Professor Martin Duberman for guidance regarding research he would like to conduct about Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and STAR. -
A Letter from John Kearns to Randy Wicker
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Kearns, John J. Date: Unknown Topics: Research, Transgender history Subject: John Kearns, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker Description: A letter from John Kearns to Randy Wicker following up on an earlier conversation in which Wicker agreed to share materials related to Marsha P. Johnson with Kearns. -
A Letter from John Kearns to Sylvia Rivera
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Kearns, John J. Date: Unknown Topics: LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ communities, Research, Transgender history Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Sylvia Rivera Description: A letter from John Kearns to Sylvia Rivera following up on an earlier conversation in which Sylvia Rivera agreed to help Kearns in his research related to Marsha P. Johnson, STAR, and herself. -
A Letter from Randy Wicker to Lieutenant Fahey
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: Oct. 14, 1992 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Petitions, Police interactions with LGBTQ+ people, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Bennie Toney, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker Description: A letter from Randy Wicker to Lieutenant Fahey of the Sixth Precinct of the NYPD asking that the police investigate Marsha P. Johnson's death as a murder case. Wicker references community support a... -
A Letter from Randy Wicker to Mayor David Dinkins
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: Jul. 22, 1992 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ communities, LGBTQ+ memorials, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, Uplift Lighting Description: A letter from Randy Wicker inviting New York City Mayor David Dinkins to speak at a memorial service for Marsha P. Johnson. Wicker describes Marsha's role as a beloved member of her community who b... -
A Letter to Commander Kennedy from Randy Wicker
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: Oct. 3, 1992 Topics: Attitudes of LGBTQ+ people toward police , Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ communities, LGBTQ+ death and dying, Police interactions with LGBTQ+ people, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Bennie Toney, Marsha P. Johnson Description: A letter from Randy Wicker to the commander of the sixth precinct of the New York Police Department explaining how the investigation into Marsha P. Johnson's death was mishandled, demanding that of... -
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. -
A Masquerader Sent to the Workhouse
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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. -
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 Featuring Marsha P. Johnson and other Gay Liberation Front Members Walking at New York City Hall
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1969 to circa 1972 Topics: Gay rights, Lesbian rights, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ civil rights, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC Subject: Gay Liberation Front, Marsha P. Johnson Description: A photograph of Gay Liberation Front members walking in front of New York City Hall. This photo features Marsha P. Johnson. -
A Photograph Featuring Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and other Gay Liberation Front Members Holding Up Their Fists at New York City Hall
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1969 to circa 1972 Topics: Gay rights, Lesbian rights, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ civil rights, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC Subject: Gay Liberation Front, Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera Description: A photograph featuring Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and other Gay Liberation Front Members holding up their fists at New York City Hall. -
A Photograph Featuring Marsha P. Johnson with Friends at Bar for Her Birthday Party
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Birthday parties, Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson with her friends at a bar for her birthday. She’s toasting towards the camera with a drink in her hand, and some others do the same. She’s wearing a floral and pea... -
A Photograph From Marsha P. Johnson's Birthday Party Featuring Her Wearing a White and Gold Sequined Dress, Wearing a Floral and Pearl Headpiece, Smiling with Friends
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: George Flimlin, Marsha P. Johnson Description: A photograph from Marsha P. Johnson's birthday party featuring Marsha wearing a white and gold sequined dress, wearing a floral and pearl headpiece, and a pearl necklace. George Flimlin sits to the...