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My Strange life
Collection: April Ashley Collection Institution: Transgender Archives, University of Victoria Creator: Ashley, April Date: May 20, 1962 Topics: Coming out, Crossdressing, Drag balls, LGBTQ+ people who use substances, MtFs, Self-acceptance, Transitioning (Gender), Transsexual people, Weddings Description: Clipping originally collected by Richard Ekins (from The University of Ulster Trans-Gender Archives/Richard Ekins collection at the Transgender Archives, University of Victoria) -
My Transsexual Manifesto Part VIII
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: LGBTQ+ Collection, University of Southern Maine Libraries Creator: Maxwell, Daralyn S Date: Nov. 1996 Topics: Coming out, LGBTQ+ discrimination, Outing (LGBTQ+ culture) Description: A clipping from the November 1996 issue of "Community Pride Reporter," titled: "My Transsexual Manifesto Part VIII" discussing the concept of being "outed." -
Mylo Mendez Oral History
Collection: Oral Histories with People of Color Institution: NYC Trans Oral History Project Creator: Mendez, Mylo Date: Jun. 11, 2019 Topics: Anarchism, Arts, Childhood, Coming out, Education, Family members, Gender, Gender diversity, Gender role, Gender studies, Gentrification, Health care, Jiu-jitsu, Machismo, Martial arts, Marxism, Masculinities, Politics, Pronoun, Punk, Self-defence, Sexual identity, Thai boxing, Transgender identity, Transgender people, Vegans, Women's studies, Zines Subject: Bancho MMA, Florence Johnston Collective, Otion Front Studios, Parsons School of Design, Physical Culture Collective, Queer Fight School, Silent Barn, Silvia Federici, Students Against Cruelty to Animals (SACA), The New School, Unity and Struggle, University of Texas - Austin (UT Austin), We're Hir, We're Queer Description: In this interview Mylo Mendez shares hir ongoing work with creating queer and trans self-defense. Ze discusses hir evolution as an artist, currently working in zines, as well as hir involvement wit... -
Nala Simone Oral History
Collection: Oral Histories with People of Color Institution: NYC Trans Oral History Project Creator: Simone, Nala, Calou, Yana Date: May 9, 2017 Topics: Acceptance, Activists, Anti-transgender violence, Childhood, Clergy, Colleges, Coming out, Drag balls, Employment discrimination, Ethnic groups, Families, Femininities, Gender realignment surgery, Harassment, Hormones, Masculinities, Oppression, Racism, Religions, Representation, Solidarity, Trade unions, Transgender community, Transgender people, Transitioning (Gender), Transphobia, Workshops Subject: Aaryn Lang, Janet Mock, Laverne Cox, Lourdes Ashley Hunter, Miss Major, Nala Simone Description: Nala Simone is an activist who was born and raised in Brooklyn. Nala begins with her childhood in Bushwick, her time as a fashion design student at the Fashion Institute of Design, and her process ... -
Nancy Nangeroni Oral History
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: OUTWORDS Creator: Nangeroni, Nancy Date: Feb. 8, 2018 Topics: Anti-transgender violence, Bathroom bans, Coming out, Conservatives, Family members, Feminism, Gender dysphoria, Genderqueer people, HIV/AIDS, Homophobia, Lesbians, LGBTQ+ chosen families, LGBTQ+ radio, Medicalization, Motorcycling accidents, Murders of LGBTQ+ people, Trans women, Transgender activism, Transgender people, Transgender political activists, Transgenderism, Transitioning (Gender), Transphobia, Transsexual people Subject: Adrienne Lynch, Barack Obama, Barney Frank, Bathroom Act, Bay Windows, Black Lives Matter (BLM), Brandon Teena, Caitlyn Jenner, Chanelle Pickett, Christine Jorgensen, Deborah Forte, Donald Trump, Emily Rooney, Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), GenderTalk, Gordene Olga Mackenzie, Gunner Scott, Gwendolyn Ann Smith, Holly Boswell, Human Rights Campaign (HRC), International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), Kate Bornstein, Lynn Conway, Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC), Merissa Sherrill Lynn, Michigan Womyn's Music Festival, Nancy Nangeroni, Napoleon Hills, Renee Richards, Riki Anne Wilchins, Rita Hester, Senior Action in a Gay Environment (SAGE), The Village Voice, Think and Grow Rich, Transgender Day of Remembrance, Transgender Nation, Transgender Tapestry, Transsexual Menace, Virginia Stephenson, Yvonne Cook-Riley Description: Content Warning: This item contains potentially sensitive material related to transphobic violence. -
Naomi Clark Oral History
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: NYC Trans Oral History Project Creator: O'Brien, Michelle Esther, Clark, Naomi Date: Mar. 3, 2017 Topics: Activists, Bathrooms, Beauty standards, Change of name, Childhood, Coming out, Dating, Discrimination, Educators, HIV/AIDS, Homophobia, Internet forums, Isolation, LGBTI community, LGBTQ+ parents, MtFs, Oppression, Politics, Representation, Social networking websites, Transgender people, Transitioning (Gender), Video games--Design, Work situation Subject: Judith Butler, Lambda Legal, Naomi Clark, Sylvia Rivera Description: Naomi Clark describes her work with the Sylvia Rivera Law Project, the on-line trans and queer community Strap-On.org, and her career in video game design. She begins her oral history with her chil... -
Newspaper Clipping: "Sex-Change Shock for Dad! 2 Sons Turn Into Daughters"
Collection: Rupert Raj Collection Institution: The ArQuives Creator: Date: Jun. 7, 1988 Topics: Coming out, MtFs, Trans women, Transgender families, Transsexual people Subject: Alix Jegous, Dominique Jegous, Rupert Raj Description: Clipping of a newspaper article profiling a family with two transsexual daughters. -
Nogga Schwartz Oral History
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: NYC Trans Oral History Project Creator: Adorian, Kristen, Schwartz, Nogga Date: May 26, 2018 Topics: Atheism, Coming out, FtMs, Gender diversity, Homophobia, Hormone therapy, Immigrants, Internalized homophobia, Internet forums, Judaism, Language, LGBTI community, Masculinities, Online dating, Patriarchy, Social media, Transgender people Subject: Planet Out, Topher Gross Description: Kirsten Adorian interviews Nogga Schwartz, an Israeli immigrant who came out as trans as a teenager. He talks about lack of parental acceptance as an adolescent and the importance of the trans comm... -
Notes From The Underground 1997 No. 2
Collection: Notes from the Underground Institution: Ottawa Trans Library Creator: Gender Mosaic Date: Summer 1997 Topics: Coming out, Cosmetics, Crossdressers, Estrogen, Gay pride week, Hormone therapy (Gender), LGBTQ+ death and dying, LGBTQ+ events, LGBTQ+ fashion, LGBTQ+ relationships, Transgender people Subject: Gerri Ann Description: An edition of the Notes From The Underground newsletter published by Gender Mosaic, which includes an in memoriam section about community member Gerri Ann, information about upcoming social events,... -
Notes From The Underground 1997 No. 3
Collection: Notes from the Underground Institution: Ottawa Trans Library Creator: Gender Mosaic Date: Autumn 1997 Topics: Coming out, Cosmetics, Crossdressing, Hepatitis, LGBTQ+ events, LGBTQ+ support groups, Passing (Gender), Transgender community, Transgender relationships Description: An edition of the Notes From The Underground Newsletter published by Gender Mosaic, which includes letters from the president and editor, coming out stories, news articles relevant to the transgend... -
Notes From The Underground 1999 No. 2
Collection: Notes from the Underground Institution: Ottawa Trans Library Creator: Gender Mosaic Date: Apr. 1999 Topics: Children of transgender people, Coming out, LGBTQ+ family members, Transgender newsletters Subject: International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE) Description: An edition of the Notes From The Underground Newsletter published by Gender Mosaic, which includes articles submitted by readers about their experiences coming out as transgender as well as respons... -
Notes From The Underground 2001 No. 1
Collection: Notes from the Underground Institution: Ottawa Trans Library Creator: Gender Mosaic Date: Feb. 2001 Topics: Anti-transgender discrimination, Coming out, LGBTQ+ events, Police interactions with LGBTQ+ people, Transfeminism, Transgender community, Transgender newsletters, Transgender victims of sexual abuse Subject: GenderPAC, Kimberly Nixon, National Transgender Advocacy Coalition (NTAC), Rape Relief Description: An edition of Notes from The Underground Newsletter published by Gender Mosaic, which includes discussion of group security and screening members, coming out and its challenges, freedom of self exp... -
Notes From The Underground Vol. 1, No. 2
Collection: Notes from the Underground Institution: Ottawa Trans Library Creator: Gender Mosaic, New Ottawa Women (NOW) Date: Spring 1989 Topics: Coming out, Crossdressers, Transgender community, Transgender newsletters, Transgender television Description: An edition of Notes from The Underground Newsletter published by Gender Mosaic, which includes how one should get involved with self-help groups, sacrifices and rewards of being yourself, racist tr... -
Notes From The Underground Vol. 2, No. 1
Collection: Notes from the Underground Institution: Ottawa Trans Library Creator: Gender Mosaic, New Ottawa Women (NOW) Date: Winter 1990 Topics: Coming out, Gender dysphoria, Transgender community, Transgender newsletters Description: An edition of Notes from The Underground Newsletter published by Gender Mosaic and New Ottawa Women (NOW), which includes a reflection on Joanne's history and development as a trans woman. Other ar... -
Octavia Leona Kohner Oral History
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: NYC Trans Oral History Project Creator: O'Brien, Michelle Esther, Kohner, Octavia Leona Date: Mar. 27, 2017 Topics: Activists, Anarchism, Childhood, Clothing, Coming out, Depression, Discrimination, Families, Feminists, Gender identity, Isolation, Labour movement, LGBTI community, MtFs, Political movements, Solidarity, Trade unions, Transgender people, Transitioning (Gender), Transphobia, Violence, Working class Subject: Babeland, Octavia Leona Kohner Description: Octavia Leona Kohner was active in the successful unionization campaign at Babeland, a NYC sex toy shop. Here, she recounts her upbringing in a working-class family in Staten Island, and describes ...
