"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.

RESEARCH

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

CURIOSITY

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

ALLYSHIP

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

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.

EXPLORE BY TOPIC

Latest Tweets

In light of Twitter's new anti-trans CEO, the DTA team has decided to leave this platform. Thanks for engaging with us here! You can still find us on Instagram and FB. #leavingtwitter
Happy Halloween! In celebration of our favorite holiday, enjoy these fliers and photos from Halloweens of years past, courtesy of Transas City, the James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center of San Francisco Public Library, and JD Doyle Archives.
Links here: https://linktr.ee/digitaltransarc
The DTA Button Collection includes over 100 buttons and pins created by trans activists fighting for their rights. Here are some of our favorites, courtesy of @TheArQuives! Links here: https://linktr.ee/digitaltransarc