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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 a Commander at the Sixth Precinct About Marsha P. Johnson's Death
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: Oct. 8, 1992 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: A letter written by Randy Wicker, Marsha P. Johnson's roommate, to Commander Kennedy at the Sixth Precinct in New York City. In the letter, Randy talks about dropping off videotapes containing info... -
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 New York Times Obituary for Marsha P. Johnson
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Heritage of Pride Date: Jul. 16, 1992 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Stonewall riots, Transfeminine people Subject: Andy Warhol, Heritage of Pride, Hot Peaches, Marsha P. Johnson Description: An obituary for Marsha P. Johnson that appeared in the New York Times. A version of the clipping annotated by Randy Wicker is also included here. -
A Page from Frontiers Featuring a Photo of Marsha P. Johnson Posing in a Gown
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jul. 19, 1991 Topics: Black transgender people, Chest harnesses, Drag queens, Gay pride, Lesbian pride, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: A page from Frontiers featuring a photo of Marsha P. Johnson posing in a gown in the center of the page. "Boston," "Cleveland," and "Baltimore" appear in large front among several candid photos. -
A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson and George Flimlin Changing the Sheets of David Combs’ Bed
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: circa 1990 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: George Flimlin, Marsha P. Johnson Description: A Polaroid of Marsha P. Johnson and George Flimlin changing the sheets of David Combs’ bed. George was Randy Wicker’s partner and at the time, circa 1990, George was battling AIDS. -
A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson and Randy Wicker Holding a "I'm Irish Too!" Sign
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Mar. 22, 1992 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay men, QTPOC, Saint Patrick's Day, Transfeminine people Subject: Irish Lesbian and Gay Organization (ILGO), Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson and Randy Wicker with the Irish Lesbian and Gay Organization at New York City's St. Patrick's Day Parade. They are holding a sign that reads "I'm Irish too!" and a... -
A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson and Randy Wicker Holding a Quilt for David Combs
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: circa 1990 to 1992 Topics: AIDS memorial quilts, Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay men, LGBTQ+ events, QTPOC, Roommates, Transfeminine people Subject: David Combs, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson and Randy Wicker holding a quilt for David Combs, Randy's partner who died in 1990. Marsha is wearing a flower headpiece and holding a white balloon. -
A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson and Randy Wicker In Front of Uplift Lighting Under a Take Back the Day Banner
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: 1992 Topics: AIDS activists, Black transgender people, Drag queens, HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, LGBTQ+ events, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Christopher Street Liberation Day Committee (CSLDC), Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, Take Back the Day, Uplift Lighting Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson and Randy Wicker with others raising awareness about AIDS in front of Uplift Lighting. They are participating in Take Back the Day, an event dedicated to exposing ... -
A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson at Her Birthday Party, Sitting Next to a Friend Whose Arm is Wrapped Around Her
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Aug. 24, 1990 Topics: Birthday parties, Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson at her birthday party, sitting next to a friend whose arm is wrapped around her and they're smiling. She’s wearing a pink floral dress and a floral headpiece. Her ... -
A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Behind Ed Murphy in a Car at the 1985 Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jun. 1985 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay liberation, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Christopher Street Liberation Day March, Ed Murphy, Marsha P. Johnson Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson sitting behind Ed Murphy in a car at the Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade in New York City in June 1985. Ed Murphy is standing in the front of the car wear... -
A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Boarding a Carnival Cruise Ship
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Aug. 31, 1985 Topics: Black transgender people, Cruise ships, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Carnival Cruise lines, Marsha P. Johnson Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson boarding a carnival cruise ship headed to the Caribbean on August 31st, 1985. Marsha is wearing all-white casual wear and carrying luggage. -
A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Feeding an Easter Egg to Her Friend
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Apr. 22, 1984 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Easter, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson in a black, formal gown feeding a dyed Easter egg to a friend who is resting in her lap. -
A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Holding a Dog in Her Lap, Sitting at a Table with Party Food and Drinks
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jun. 14, 1982 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson’s sitting in a chair, hugging a small dog that’s sitting in her lap. She’s wearing red, white and blue shirt and jeans. On the table, there’s a birthday cake with ...