TRANS HISTORY, LINKED

JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)

The JD Doyle Photograph Collection contains a wide variety of photographs collected from across the JD Doyle Archives and spans over 100 years between the 19th and 20th centuries.

Art and Illusion: A Guide to Crossdressing

This collection contains several books from 1986 through 2000 that were created by JoAnn Roberts and published by Creative Design Services. These books give advice for crossdressers on passing, including topics such as makeup, clothing, and feminine behavior.

Zines

Zines are a form of privately produced and distributed magazines that have been popular among marginalized groups as a means of community-wide communication. In this collection are works such as those of self-proclaimed transvestite Rizzeria, as well as many first editions of serial zines.

Kewpie Photographs

The Kewpie photographs document Kewpie’s life in the moffies community of Cape Town, South Africa between 1950 and 1993.

Journal of Male Feminism

The Journal of Male Feminism was a bi-monthly publication of the International Alliance for Male Feminism (IAMF). This organization had chapters in multiple cities across the U.S. and was "open to feminists of both sexes."

"HOW DO I GET STARTED?"

EDUCATION

The DTA Starter's Guide offers some advice and suggestions for where to begin learning about trans history on this site.

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RESEARCH

We have historical materials in dozens of formats, which is a great way to browse our holdings.

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CURIOSITY

Key terms and common topics highlight some of the major themes of the collection and offer a good start for browsing.

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ALLYSHIP

Our Race and Ethnicity research guide is a great way to begin learning about how to be an ally.

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Discover By Location

Use this map to check out locations that our materials are about––a great way to explore the global reach of trans history.

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Events

Crossdressing

Sexuality

Gender Identity

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World famous showgirl Coccinelle poses in front of the Sacre Coeur in Paris

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Courtesy of Transas City

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The multi-talented biographer, film historian, and actress Eve Golden appears on stage I. This photograph from Transas City.

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Happy October, everyone! We just updated the DTA's featured collections to highlight JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949). This collection includes gems like this photo of Gladys Bentley, Prentiss Taylor, and Norah Holt.

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