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  1. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson in a Yellow T-Shirt, Laughing

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 14, 1986
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson wearing a yellow t-shirt, looking over her shoulder and laughing. The back of the photograph reads "'Marsha' P. Johnson 6/14/86, Hoboken, N.J."
  2. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson In Front of Uplift Lighting Raising Awarness about Take Back the Day

     
    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, Take Back the Day, Uplift Lighting
    Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson and another person raising awareness about AIDS in front of Uplift Lighting. The pair are participating in Take Back the Day, an event dedicated to exposing the co...
  3. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Kissing an Unknown Person

     
    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: Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson kissing an unknown person in Randy Wicker's apartment. She is wearing a pink dress, a yellow robe, and red ribbons in her hair.
  4. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Leaning Forward and Laughing with Blonde Hair and a Black and Pink Patterned Dress

     
    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: Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson with blonde hair wearing a black and pink patterned dress. She’s leaning forward and laughing towards the camera. Another person stands behind her smiling, wearing...
  5. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Leaning Into Willie Brashears' Neck

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay men, QTPOC, Roommates, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Willie Brashears
    Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson leaning into her roommate Willie Braeshers' neck while he holds a lit cigarette. Both their faces are obscured.
  6. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Opening a Present at Her Birthday Party, With a Leather Box on Her Lap

     
    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 opening a present at her birthday party. A leather box is on her lap, and she’s wearing a floral and pearl headpiece, and white and gold sequined dress.
  7. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Posed on an AC Unit

     
    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: Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A Polaroid of Marsha P. Johnson posing on an outdoor AC unit next to a flower bush. She is wearing a black dress with white fur trimming. On the front, the Polaroid reads "From Marsha Johnson, June...
  8. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Posing for a Camera in a Black and Red Feathered Dress

     
    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: Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A Polaroid of Marsha P. Johnson posing for another camera wearing a black and red feathered dress sitting on a couch. The person taking her picture is wearing a white shirt and black pants.
  9. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Posing for the Camera Wearing a Flower Headpiece

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Sliter, R. W.
    Date: 1991
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A black and white head shot of Marsha P. Johnson smiling with her arms behind her head. She is wearing a flower headpiece. The photograph was sent to Randy Wicker by the photographer. On the back: ...
  10. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Posing in a Sparkly Blue Gown Next to Her Roommate

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay men, QTPOC, Roommates, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Willie Brashears
    Description: A Polaroid of Marsha P. Johnson and her roommate Willie Brashears. Marsha is wearing a sparkly blue dress, a gray fur shawl, and curly blonde hair.
  11. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Posing in Front of Cacti with Willie Brashears, Randy Wicker, and George Flimlin

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay men, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: George Flimlin, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, Willie Brashears
    Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson posing in front of tall cacti with a group. From left to right this group includes her roommate Willie Brashears, an unknown person wearing a pink jacket and skirt...
  12. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Posing in the Street Wearing a Black Jacket with a Sweater Tied Around Her Neck

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Lillard, Ron
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A black and white photograph of Marsha P. Johnson wearing a large, black jacket with a sweater tied around her shoulders. She is also wearing a formal hat with a bow. She is posing in the street an...
  13. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Posing Next to a Nude Model on a Rooftop

     
    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: Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A Polaroid of Marsha P. Johnson standing on a rooftop next to a nude model. She is wearing green camo pants and a blue shirt.
  14. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Posing Poolside in a Blue Dress

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 5, 1984
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people, Vacations
    Subject: George Flimlin, Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A Polaroid photograph of Marsha P. Johnson posing poolside in a blue dress. Marsha is holding a bouquet of flowers. There is faded red writing that reads, "Form [sic] Marsha P. Johnson, To George W...
  15. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Posing Standing in Front of a Mirror at Her Birthday Party

     
    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, Randy Wicker
    Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson posing in front of a mirror at her birthday party. On the mirror, there are two papers that read “Happy Birthday.” She’s wearing a pink floral dress and a floral h...