Digital Transgender Archive

Woodhull in The Sun (NYC)

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A newspaper article detailing Frank Woodhull's arrival at Ellis Island, his physical description, and how the doctor who inspected him for tuberculosis prompted Woodhull to reveal that he is also known by his birth name. The article goes on to cite Woodhull's explanations for why he prefers to live as a man and intends to continue. Article sourced from the Library of Congress.

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Identifier
mk61rh348
Collection
Frank Woodhull Collection
Institution
Digital Transgender Archive
Publisher
The Sun
Date Issued
Oct. 5, 1908
Genre
Clippings
Subject(s)
Frank Woodhull
Places
New York
New Jersey > Hudson County > Ellis Island
Topic(s)
Crossdressing
LGBTQ+ immigrants
Trans men
Transgender people
Transmasculinity
Resource Type
Text
Language
English
Rights
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