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  1. A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera Celebrating Her Release from Jail

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Distelhorst, David C.
    Date: Nov. 14, 2000
    Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ religious people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans
    Subject: Soulforce, Sylvia Rivera
    Description: A black-and-white photograph of Sylvia Rivera celebrating her release from jail following a demonstration by Soulforce, a Christian LGBTQ+ group. Sylvia is dressed in a white longsleeve t-shirt and...

  2. A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera Leaning In to Kiss Her Partner Julia Murray, Randy Wicker Sits in Front of Them

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Feb. 1999 to Feb. 2002
    Topics: Gay men, Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Transgender relationships, Venezuelan Americans
    Subject: Julia Murray, Randy Wicker, Sylvia Rivera, Uplift Lighting
    Description: A photograph of Sylvia Rivera leaning in to kiss her partner Julia Murray at Randy Wicker's store Uplift Lighting. Sylvia's wearing a white shirt and black pants, and Julia's wearing a red shirt an...

  3. Agusto Machado Shares Marsha P. Johnson Story

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Nov. 30, 2011
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ communities, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Agusto Machado, IFC Theater, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker
    Description: On a panel, Agusto Machado shares a story about Marsha P. Johnson at a premier of the documentary "Marsha P Johnson: Pay It No Mind" in the IFC Theater.

  4. Application for Social Security Account Number

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: U.S. Social Security Administation
    Date: Aug. 22, 1960
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Identification cards, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: John Kearns, Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A copy of an application for a social security account number for Marsha P. Johnson. A letter from the Social Security Administration to researcher John Kearns in response to his request for the ap...

  5. Bennie Toney Interview about Marsha P. Johnson

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 11, 2011
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ death and dying, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Bennie Toney, Christopher Street Pier, Hudson River
    Description: Bennie Toney is interviewed by Randy Wicker about Marsha P. Johnson's death and surrounding events. Toney identifies the place in the Hudson River where Marsha's body was discovered.

  6. Complaint Letter to U.S. Passport Service for Sylvia Rivera

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Wicker, Randy
    Date: May 30, 2002
    Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans
    Subject: Sylvia Rivera
    Description: Letter to the U.S. Passport Service advocating for Sylvia Rivera to obtain a passport.

  7. Footage of Marsha P. Johnson at Willie Brashear's Birthday Party

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 3, 1991
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ+ communities, LGBTQ+ death and dying, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Uplift Lighting, Willie Brashears
    Description: A video of Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, and friends celebrating Willie Brashears' birthday. Death and HIV/AIDS are discussed.

  8. Interview with Frank Constantino, Part I

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Kearns, John J., Constantino, Frank
    Date: Mar. 16, 2002
    Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ people with alcohol use disorders, LGBTQ+ unhoused people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Transgender activism, Transgender political activists, Venezuelan Americans
    Subject: Disney World, Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: An interview with Frank Constantino, Sylvia Rivera's long-time former partner. Constantino talks about their relationship and Rivera's life when they were together. (Part II can be accessed using t...

  9. Interview with Michael Lynch

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Kearns, John J., Lynch, Michael
    Date: Dec. 6, 2000
    Topics: Black queer people, Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gender expression, HIV/AIDS, Mental health care for LGBTQ+ people, Performance art, QTPOC, Stonewall riots, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Andy Warhol, Christopher Street Columbus Tour, Hot Peaches, Jimmy Camicia, Marsha P. Johnson, Spare Change for a Dying Queen, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Sylvia Rivera
    Description: An interview with Micheal Lynch. The two talk about Lynch's experience in the Hot Peaches, and provides stories about Marsha P. Johnson. Lynch describes the group's trip to London and Hambrug—speci...

  10. 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...

  11. Jimmy Camicia Sharing Marsha P. Johnson Story

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: May 30, 2012
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ communities, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Jimmy Camicia, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker
    Description: Jimmy Camicia, Randy Wicker, and other panelists recount stories of Marsha P. Johnson's life and accomplishments.

  12. Julia Murray and Randy Wicker Discuss Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Jan. 6, 2001
    Topics: Black transgender people, Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Sex work, Trans women, Transfeminine people, Transgender activism, Venezuelan Americans
    Subject: Julia Murray, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Sylvia Rivera
    Description: Content Warning: This item contains potentially sensitive content related to suicide.

  13. Letter of Condolence to Friend of Sylvia Rivera

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Lahusen, Kay Tobin
    Date: Mar. 9, 2002
    Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans
    Subject: New York Public Library, Randy Wicker, Sylvia Rivera
    Description: A letter from Kay Tobin Lahusen offering condolences to a friend of Sylvia's after her death.

  14. Marsha P. Johnson & Randy Wicker Video Compilation

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Black, Buron
    Date: Jul. 13, 2011
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ communities, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Buron Black, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker
    Description: A compilation of videos featuring Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker and others in 1987.

  15. 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...