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A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera Leaning In to Kiss Her Partner Julia Murray, Randy Wicker Sits in Front of Them
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Feb. 1999 to Feb. 2002 Topics: Gay men, Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Transgender relationships, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Julia Murray, Randy Wicker, Sylvia Rivera, Uplift Lighting Description: A photograph of Sylvia Rivera leaning in to kiss her partner Julia Murray at Randy Wicker's store Uplift Lighting. Sylvia's wearing a white shirt and black pants, and Julia's wearing a red shirt an... -
A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera Looking Down, Wearing a Red Shirt at Uplift Lighting
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Sylvia Rivera, Uplift Lighting Description: A photograph of Sylvia Rivera looking down, wearing glasses and a red shirt with buttons pinned to it at Randy Wicker’s store Uplift Lighting. Behind her are the lamps in the store. -
A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera Pointing at Baby Poinsettias
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Feb. 19, 1999 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Sylvia Rivera Description: A Polaroid of Sylvia Rivera wearing a jean jacket and glasses, pointing at growing poinsettias. There is writing under the image that states: "2/19/99 Sylvia Rivera, Transgendered person gets excit... -
A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera Posing in a Red Shirt in Front of Lamps at Uplift Lighting
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Sylvia Rivera, Uplift Lighting Description: A photograph of Sylvia Rivera posing wearing a red shirt with buttons pinned on it and glasses. She’s in front of lamps and other supplies at Randy Wicker’s store Uplift Lighting. -
A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera Posing in Front of a Fountain
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Tobin, Kay Date: 1970 Topics: AIDS activists, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ activists, QTPOC, Trans women, Transfeminine people Subject: Sylvia Rivera Description: Photograph of Sylvia Rivera at the age of 18 in front of a water fountain in New York City. -
A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera Posing with a Group Including Julia Murray and Cocoa Rodriguez at Uplift Lighting
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Transfeminine people, Transgender relationships, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Cocoa Rodriguez, Julia Murray, Sylvia Rivera, Uplift Lighting Description: A Polaroid of Sylvia Rivera posing with a group including her partner Julia Murray and Cocoa Rodriguez at Randy Wicker's store Uplift Lighting. Sylvia's wearing glasses, a red sweater, and jeans, a... -
A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera Posing with a Group Including Randy Wicker and Cocoa Rodriguez at Uplift Lighting
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Feb. 17, 1996 Topics: Black transgender people, Gay men, Indigenous transgender people, Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Transfeminine people, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Cocoa Rodriguez, Randy Wicker, Sylvia Rivera, Uplift Lighting Description: A photograph of Sylvia Rivera posing with a group at Randy Wicker’s store Uplift Lighting. Sylvia’s wearing a white sweater and a beanie. Randy Wicker is on Sylvia’s left wearing a red, white, and ... -
A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera Posing with a Group Including Randy Wicker at Uplift Lighting
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Gay men, Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Randy Wicker, Sylvia Rivera, Uplift Lighting Description: A photograph of Sylvia Rivera posing with a group at Randy Wicker’s store Uplift Lighting. Sylvia’s wearing glasses, a red dress, and a mesh black cardigan with her arms around two unknown people. ... -
A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera Posing with Her Arms Out, Wearing a Red Shirt and Denim Skirt
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Sylvia Rivera, Uplift Lighting Description: A photograph of Sylvia Rivera posing with her arms out wearing glasses, a red shirt with buttons pinned to it, and a denim skirt. She's at Randy Wicker's store Uplift Lighting. -
A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera Sitting and Smoking a Cigarette at Uplift Lighting
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Sylvia Rivera, Uplift Lighting Description: A photograph of Sylvia Rivera sitting and smoking a cigarette at Randy Wicker’s store Uplift Lighting. She’s wearing glasses and a red shirt with buttons pinned to it. Behind her are the lamps in t... -
A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera Sitting and Talking to Another Person at Uplift Lighting
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Sylvia Rivera, Uplift Lighting Description: A photograph of Sylvia Rivera sitting and talking to another person at Uplift Lighting. She’s wearing a red shirt and glasses. There’s a table in front of her with cups and bottles on it, and behin... -
A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera Sitting on a Brick Stoop
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Sylvia Rivera Description: A black-and-white photograph of Sylvia Rivera sitting on a brick stoop. She is wearing a dark mini dress with short, sheer sleeves. -
A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera Smiling, Wearing a Red Shirt with a AIDS/HIV Ribbon Button
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Sylvia Rivera, Uplift Lighting Description: A photograph of Sylvia Rivera smiling, wearing glasses and a red shirt. Pinned to her shirt is a button with an AIDS/HIV ribbon on it. She's at Randy Wicker's store Uplift Lighting. -
A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera Smoking a Cigarette, Wearing a Red Shirt
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Sylvia Rivera, Uplift Lighting Description: A photograph of Sylvia Rivera smoking a cigarette. She's wearing glasses and a red shirt which has buttons pinned to it. -
A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera Speaking in Washington Square Park
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Lane, Bettye Date: 1973 Topics: AIDS activists, Drag queens, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ activists, QTPOC, Trans women, Transfeminine people Subject: Christopher Street Liberation Day March, Sylvia Rivera Description: A photograph of Sylvia Rivera onstage in Washington Square Park at the 1973 Christopher Street March. -
A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera Surrounded by a Large Crowd at Weinstein Hall Demonstration
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: New York University (NYU), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: Sylvia Rivera framed by fellow demonstrators outside of a casino in New York City during Weinstein Hall Demonstration. -
A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera Wearing a Colorful Sequined Dress, Holding a Statuette, and Being Hugged By Another Person
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: 1996 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Sylvia Rivera Description: A Polaroid of Sylvia Rivera wearing a colorful sequined halter dress, holding an angel statuette. She's being hugged by an unknown person wearing a denim jacket and a blue and yellow hat. This phot... -
A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera with a Group Standing Along the Christopher Street Piers
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Sylvia Rivera Description: A black and white photograph of Sylvia Rivera standing with a group of unknown people along the Christopher Street piers. She's wearing winter clothing including a black jacket with a thick white c... -
A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera with Cocoa Rodriguez Holding Stonewall Posters Protesting the 1996 Stonewall Film Premiere
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: 1996 Topics: Black transgender people, Indigenous transgender people, Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Transfeminine people, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Cocoa Rodriguez, Stonewall, Sylvia Rivera Description: A photograph of Sylvia Rivera with Cocoa Rodriguez holding Stonewall posters. Sylvia is glasses and a white t-shirt, and the poster she's holding reads "STAR GIVES NO STARS TO STONEWALL MOVIE." On ... -
A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera With Her Arm Around Her Partner Julia Murray, Sitting on a Couch
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, T4t, Trans women, Transgender relationships, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Julia Murray, Sylvia Rivera Description: A photograph of Sylvia River with her around her partner Julia Murray as they’re sitting on a couch. Sylvia is wearing a blue and black patterned sweater and jeans. Julia, who has her back turned t... -
A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera with Her Arms Around Queen Alison and Ivan Valentin at the 1995 NYC Pride Parade
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jun. 25, 1995 Topics: Drag queens, Gay pride, Hispanic LGBTQ+ people, Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Ivan Valentin, Queen Alison, Sylvia Rivera Description: A photograph of Sylvia Rivera with her arms around Queen Alison and Ivan Valentin at the New York City Pride Parade on June 25, 1995. Sylvia is wearing a red dress and black tights. Queen Alison is... -
A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera with her Partner Julia Murray and Randy Wicker at Uplift Lighting
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Gay men, Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, T4t, Trans women, Transgender relationships, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Julia Murray, Randy Wicker, Sylvia Rivera, Uplift Lighting Description: A photograph of Sylvia Rivera with her partner Julia Murray and Randy Wicker at Uplift Lighting. Sylvia's wearing a blue bandana and white shirt, and has her hands on her partner Julia Murray's sho... -
A Photograph of Sylvia Rivera’s Side Profile, Sitting at Uplift Lighting
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Sylvia Rivera, Uplift Lighting Description: A photograph of Sylvia Rivera’s side profile while she’s sitting at Randy Wicker’s store Uplift Lighting. She’s wearing glasses and a red shirt with buttons pinned with it, and holding a cigarette ... -
A Photograph of the Gay Liberation Front Demonstrating at New York City Hall Holding Up Their Fists
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1969 to circa 1972 Topics: Gay rights, Lesbian rights, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ activists, LGBTQ+ civil rights, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC Subject: Gay Liberation Front, Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera Description: A photograph of the Gay Liberation Front protesting at New York City Hall featuring Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson. -
A Photograph of the Intro 475 Demonstration at New York City, City Hall
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1973 Topics: Black transgender people, Gay rights, Latino/a/x transgender people, Lesbian rights, LGBTQ+ activists, LGBTQ+ civil rights, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transgender people Subject: Barbara Deming, Carol Grosberg, Intro 475, Jane Vercaine, Kady Vandeurs, Marsha P. Johnson, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Sylvia Rivera Description: A photograph of Intro 475 demonstration at New York City City Hall. The photo include Sylvia Rivera, Marsha P. Johnson, Jane Vercaine, Barbara Deming, Kady Vandeurs, and Carol Grosberg. -
A Pin of Marsha P. Johnson Wearing an Elaborate Flower Headpiece and Smiling
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 circular pin with a black and white photo of Marsha P. Johnson. In the image, Marsha is wearing a flower headpiece and smiling. -
A polaroid of Sylvia Rivera and Melissa with Their Arms around Each Other
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Mexicans, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Melissa, Sylvia Rivera, Uplift Lighting Description: A polaroid of Sylvia Rivera and Melissa standing cheek to cheek with their arms around each at Uplift Lighting. "Love Always Sylvia Rivera To Salvador" is written across the bottom in black ink. -
A Portrait of Marsha P. Johnson Wearing a Silky Dress and Tights with Crescent Moons on Them
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 black and white portrait of Marsha P. Johnson posing in a silky dress and tights with crescent moons of them. Marsha is holding the garment with her left hand and looking off to the side. -
A Posthumous Birthday Card for Marsha P. Johnson
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Pabón, Jorge Date: 1992 Topics: Birthday cards, Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ memorials, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: A card created by a friend of Marsha P. Johnson, Jorge Pabón, for Marsha's first posthumous birthday (August 24th, 1992). -
A Rainbow Flag for Marsha
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: Unknown Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Memorials, QTPOC, Rainbow flags, Transfeminine people Subject: George Pabon, Icon of the Anvil, Marsha P. Johnson Description: A reflective essay in which Marsha P. Johnson's roommate, Randy Wicker, considers how to best memorialize her. -
A Service in Memory of Marsha P. Johnson
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Aug. 23, 1992 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ memorials, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: A program from a memorial service for Marsha P. Johnson. -
A Service in Memory of Marsha P. Johnson
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ memorials, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: This item is an order of service sheet for a memorial held for Marsha P. Johnson in Hoboken, New Jersey. This sheet shows the order of service activities including the opening prayer, bible reading... -
A Story to Remember
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: Unknown Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ memorials, LGBTQ+ people who use substances, LGBTQ+ unhoused people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera Description: This item is an essay with edits written by Randy Wicker about the evolution of his relationship with Sylvia Rivera. -
Agusto Machado Shares Marsha P. Johnson Story
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Nov. 30, 2011 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ communities, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Agusto Machado, IFC Theater, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker Description: On a panel, Agusto Machado shares a story about Marsha P. Johnson at a premier of the documentary "Marsha P Johnson: Pay It No Mind" in the IFC Theater. -
Albany Protest to Legalize Crossdressing
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries Creator: Silverthorn, Richard Date: Mar. 14, 1971 Topics: Crossdressing, Demonstrations, Latino/a/x transgender people, Legal status Subject: Lee Brewster, Sylvia Rivera Description: A photograph Sylvia Rivera (right) and Lee Brewster (left) at the March 14th, 1971 protest in Albany, New York. See Drag Magazine volume 1 issue 3 (1971) for coverage of the protest. -
American Originals
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Hall, Alexandra Date: Jan. 14, 1996 Topics: Drag queens, Latino/a/x queer people, Latino/a/x transgender people, Trans women Subject: Sylvia Rivera Description: A clipping from the New York Times talking about a book "Holding On" from Norton which has a profile of Sylvia Rivera in it. -
Among the Saints
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: Aug. 23, 1992 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay men, QTPOC, Roommates, Transfeminine people Subject: AIDS Atheist Ministry, Karen Zeigler, Marsha P. Johnson Description: A published response from Marsha P. Johnson's roommate, Randy Wicker, in which he clarifies remarks that appeared in an earlier article covering Marsha's memorial. -
An Announcement for a Demonstration Demanding Justice for Marsha P. Johnson
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, Queer Nation Description: A leaflet from the "Justice for Marsha" group formed by Queer Nation announcing a demonstration to demand justice for Marsha P. Johnson's death. -
An Obituary for Marsha P. Johnson
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Rist, Curtis Date: Jul. 10, 1992 Topics: Black transgender people, LGBTQ+ obituaries, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: Obituary for Marsha P. Johnson. -
Application for Social Security Account Number
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: U.S. Social Security Administation Date: Aug. 22, 1960 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Identification cards, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: John Kearns, Marsha P. Johnson Description: A copy of an application for a social security account number for Marsha P. Johnson. A letter from the Social Security Administration to researcher John Kearns in response to his request for the ap... -
Behind the Lines on Gay Pride Sunday
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, LGBTQ+ sex workers, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Christopher Street Liberation Day Committee (CSLDC), Christopher Street Liberation Day March, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), Queens Liberation Front, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Sylvia Rivera Description: The cover of "GAY Magazine" Vol. 4 No. 06 along with a clipping about Sylvia Rivera at the Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade and about her "Y'all Better Quiet Down" speech. -
Bennie Toney Interview about Marsha P. Johnson
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jun. 11, 2011 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ death and dying, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Bennie Toney, Christopher Street Pier, Hudson River Description: Bennie Toney is interviewed by Randy Wicker about Marsha P. Johnson's death and surrounding events. Toney identifies the place in the Hudson River where Marsha's body was discovered. -
Bennie Toney Witness Timeline
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: LGBTQ+ death and dying, Police interactions with LGBTQ+ people, QTPOC Subject: Anti Violence Project, Bennie Toney, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, Take Back The Night, Uplift Lighting Description: A timeline of events related to Bennie Toney coming forward as a witness in the investigation into Marsha P. Johnson's death. -
Birth Registration Certificate for Marsha P. Johnson
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Aug. 27, 1945 Topics: Birth certificates, Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: Marsha P. Johnson's birth certificate issued by the city of Elizabeth, New Jersey -
Birthday Wishes Especially for You
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Johnson, Marsha P. Date: Feb. 3, 1989 Topics: Birthday cards, Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay men, QTPOC, Roommates, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker Description: A birthday card from Marsha P. Johnson to Randy Wicker. -
Building Usage Application Form
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Metropolitan-Duane United Methodist Church, Wicker, Randy Date: Jul. 9, 1992 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ memorials, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker Description: An application form to rent a church for a memorial service for Marsha P. Johnson. The form is signed by Johnson's friend and roommate, Randy Wicker. -
"Can You Spare a Dime for a Dying Queen?"
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: David Dinkins, Margaret Hill, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker Description: An article that describes the celebratory feel of a memorial for Marsha P. Johnson and provides a brief overview of her life. -
Certificate of Death for Marsha P. Johnson
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jul. 9, 1992 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: Marsha P. Johnson's death certificate with the original, highly contested cause of death. -
CHRIS: Gay Prisoner in Bellevue
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: Independent Voices Creator: Bell, Arthur, Rivera, Sylvia Date: Nov. 14, 1970 Topics: Anti-transgender discrimination, Black gay men, Black LGBTQ+ people, Black transgender people, Detention of LGBTQ+ people under a hospital order, Homosexuality, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ activism, Medical care, Transvestites Subject: Arthur Bell, Bellevue Hospital, Chris Thompson, Gay Activists Alliance (GAA), Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Sylvia Rivera Description: Clipping from pages 1-2 and 7 of Gay Flames, issue 7, published November 14, 1970. -
Christopher Street Impromptu Memorial for Marsha P. Johnson
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: Unknown Topics: Black transgender people, LGBTQ+ memorials, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: Four polaroids of an impromptu memorial on Christopher Street honoring Marsha P. Johnson at the place where she was found after she died. The photographs are followed by a short, typed paragraph de... -
Come Out! No. 7 page 5
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Bedoz, Ellen Date: 1970 Topics: Activists, Latino/a/x transgender people, Organisations, Transgender people, Transvestites, Youth Subject: Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Sylvia Rivera Description: A picture of the Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), with Sylvia Rivera. -
Complaint Letter to U.S. Passport Service for Sylvia Rivera
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: May 30, 2002 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Sylvia Rivera Description: Letter to the U.S. Passport Service advocating for Sylvia Rivera to obtain a passport. -
Correspondence from Jack Nichols to Randy Wicker
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Nichols, Jack Date: Oct. 1, 1982 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay bars, Gay men, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: David Combs, Marsha P. Johnson, Peter Dvarackas, Randy Wicker, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR) Description: This item is a correspondence from Jack Nichols to Randy Wicker inviting him to visit Cocoa Beach, Florida. -
Correspondence from Randy Wicker to Don Rojas
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: Jul. 16, 1992 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ death and dying, LGBTQ+ discrimination, QTPOC, Roommates, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: This item is a correspondence from Randy Wicker to the executive editor of New York Amsterdam News, Don Rojas, concerning Marsha P. Johnson's death. -
Correspondence from Randy Wicker to Father Ken Smith, July 1992
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: Jul. 21, 1992 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ memorials, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Bob Kohler, Ken Smith, Marsha P. Johnson Description: This item is a correspondence written by Marsha P. Johnson's roommate Randy Wicker to Father Ken Smith at St. Veronica's Church in New York City. Randy is writing to him to ask if he'd be intereste... -
Correspondence from Randy Wicker to Gay Officers Action League Members
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: Nov. 10, 1992 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Police, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Gay Officers Action League (GOAL), Marsha P. Johnson Description: This item is a correspondence from Randy Wicker to the members of the Gay Officers Action League concerning the police investigation into Marsha P. Johnson's death. -
Crowd of Protestors at Gay Rights Demonstration with Marsha P. Johnson in the Background
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1971 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Come Out!, Marsha P. Johnson Description: Four black and white photographs of a crowd of protestors at a gay rights demonstration in Albany, New York. Marsha P. Johnson is standing among the protestors in the background. The first image sh... -
Death in Drag
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Goldstein, Richard, The Village Voice Date: Unknown Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ death and dying, LGBTQ+ discrimination, Police, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: Content Warning: This item contains potentially sensitive material related to suicide. -
Death of a Drag Queen
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Newman, Andy, Hoboken Reporter Date: Jul. 19, 1992 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ+ sex workers, Mental health, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: This item is an article in the Hoboken Reporter that describes Marsha P. Johnson's death and provides an overview of her life. A version of page two of the clipping annotated by Randy Wicker is als... -
Death of a Drag Queen Follow-up
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Newman, Andy Date: Oct. 20, 1992 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay men, QTPOC, Roommates, Transfeminine people Description: A short follow-up article that conveys new information about the circumstances surrounding Marsha P. Johnson's death. -
Death of a Legend
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Harrold, Max Date: Aug. 9, 1992 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay men, Lesbians, QTPOC, Roommates, Stonewall riots, Transfeminine people Subject: Bob Leach, George Flimlin, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker Description: "An article covering a memorial for Marsha P. Johnson held on July 26, 1992 at Duane Methodist Church." -
Demand Justice!!
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ death and dying, LGBTQ+ death notices, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, LGBTQ+ memorials, QTPOC, Sex workers, Transfeminine people Subject: Andy Warhol, Hot Peaches, Marsha P. Johnson, Stonewall Rebellion Description: This item is a leaflet announcing a demonstration for Marsha P. Johnson to demand a full police investigation into her death. This item includes a clipping of a newspaper death notice for Marsha an... -
Demand Justice For Marsha
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: 1992 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ death and dying, Police, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: This item is a flyer titled "Demand Justice for Marsha" that demands that the New York police arrest the four men who were seen harassing Marsha P. Johnson on July 4, 1992. The flyer encourages peo... -
Demonstrator at St. Patrick's Cathedral Standing Near Marsha P. Johnson
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1971 to 1975 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, St. Patrick's Cathedral Description: A black and white photograph of an individual at the St. Patrick's Cathedral demonstration holding a sign that says, "Gay Power to All the People." Marsha P. Johnson is standing to the right with h... -
Equal Rights Hearings Continue "I Should Have Worn My Maidenform Bra!"
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: GAY Magazine, Skir, Leo Date: Dec. 20, 1971 Topics: Anti-discrimination law, Gay rights, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ direct action, LGBTQ+ discrimination, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Bebe Scarpi, Sylvia Rivera, Village Voice Description: This item is a clipping from GAY Magazine Vol. 3 No. 69 about the New York City Council hearing to debate Bill 475, which bans discrimination against homosexuals in housing, employment and public a... -
Eviction Day Along the Curb of a Dead Road
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Stout, David Date: Apr. 3, 1996 Topics: Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ unhoused people, Trans women Subject: Construction, Fran Reiter, Pier 54, Sylvia Rivera, Unhoused People Description: New York Times article discussing the impact of highway construction on an unhoused community, including Sylvia Rivera. -
Fax with a Handwritten Note to Sylvia Rivera
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Sorace, Lorraine Date: Apr. 17, 1996 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Elizabeth Josephson, Stephen Van Cline, Sylvia Rivera Description: A cover letter for a fax regarding a proposal for Portraits on Drag Queens with a handwritten note to Sylvia Rivera from Stephen van Cline. -
Footage of Marsha P. Johnson at Willie Brashear's Birthday Party
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Dec. 3, 1991 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ+ communities, LGBTQ+ death and dying, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Uplift Lighting, Willie Brashears Description: A video of Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, and friends celebrating Willie Brashears' birthday. Death and HIV/AIDS are discussed. -
Friends of Marsha P. Johnson Questionnaire / Membership Form
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ death and dying, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: A questionnaire instructing members of "Friends of Marsha P. Johnson" to identify the most pressing issues related to the investigation into Marsha's death and her memorialization. -
FROM STONEWALL TO THE PUERTO RICAN PRIDE PARADE: THE EPIC ROLE OF TRANSVESTITES
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections Creator: Negron, Frances Date: Jun. 1994 Topics: Gay men, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, Latino/a/x transgender people, Lesbians, LGBTQ+ people of color, Stonewall riots, Transphobia, Transvestites Subject: Communidad Orgullo Gay, Gay Community News, Gay Liberation Front, Latino Gay and Lesbian Coalition, Maida Tilchen, National Gay Task Force (NGTF), Pa'Fuera, Puerto Rican Pride Parade, Puerto Rico, Stonewall 25, Stonewall Rebellion, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Sylvia Rivera Description: An overview of Puerto Rican involvement in the LGBT+ movement, especially Sylvia Rivera's involvement in the Stonewall Rebellion. Originally published on page 22 of volume 20, issues 1 and 2 of Gay... -
Gay Power: When Do We Want It? Or Do We?
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Street Transvestites for Gay Power Date: 1970 Topics: Gay liberation, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transgender people Subject: Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Street Transvestites for Gay Power Description: A paper from Street Transvestites for Gay Power about the relationship between police and gay activists. -
Here's Laughing with You - 1983
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: Dec. 21, 1983 Topics: Black transgender people, Christmas, Drag queens, Gay men, New Year, QTPOC, Sex work, Transfeminine people Subject: David Combs, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, Willie Brashears Description: Content warning: This item contains nudity and racist language. -
Here's to Marsha
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Ballard, Roland Date: Nov. 25, 1995 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay men, Gay pride, QTPOC, Roommates, Transfeminine people Subject: Gay Liberation Front Description: A letter from Roland Ballard to Randy Wicker containing a photograph of Marsha P. Johnson at the New York City 1987 Pride Parade. -
Hot Peaches in "Heat"
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Baker, Rob Date: Jun. 1988 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ theater, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Hot Peaches, Jimmy Camicia, Marsha P. Johnson Description: A review of the Hot Peaches show, "The Heat," published in the Metro Herald. A photo of the performers includes Marsha P. Johnson. -
Hot Peaches Leaflet
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Hot Peaches Date: Unknown Topics: Drag performers, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Hot Peaches Description: A leaflet advertising a performance by the Hot Peaches, a drag theater company whose notable members included Marsha P. Johnson. -
Hot Peaches Revue Script
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag performers, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Hot Peaches Description: A script for a revue performed by the Hot Peaches, a performance group of which Marsha P. Johnson was a member. The document includes the show program, the M.C. script, song lyrics, and sheet music... -
"Hudson River Killers Continue Their Rampage !!"
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: Unknown Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Bennie Toney, Lee Pitts, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, Uplift Lighting Description: A collage of articles reporting on deaths that occurred under circumstances similar to the death of Marsha P. Johnson with notes by Randy Wicker. -
'I Never Thought I Was Going to Be Part of Gay History'
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Isay, David Date: Jun. 27, 1999 Topics: Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, Latino/a/x transgender people, Lesbian relationships, LGBTQ+ unhoused people, Stonewall riots, Substance abuse, Trans women Subject: Gay History, Julia Murray, Mental Health, Sylvia Rivera, Transgender House, Transie House Description: New York Times article interviewing Sylvia Rivera about her life 30 years after Stonewall. -
If Only I Could Talk, I'd Say This to Marsha
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, Koo-ee Nu, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker Description: A letter to Marsha P. Johnson written from the perspective of Koo-ee Nu, a dog belonging to her roommate Randy Wicker and his partner, David. -
In Memory of Marsha P. Johnson
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ memorials, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: This item is a memorial service program for Marsha P. Johnson. The program includes a passage titled the "The River of Life" (Revelation 22) and the order of service. -
Interview with Bennie Toney and Footage of a Street Memorial for Marsha P. Johnson
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: 1997 Topics: Anti-transgender violence, Black transgender people, Cold cases (Criminal investigation), Drag queens, Eyewitness accounts, LGBTQ+ memorials, Murders of LGBTQ+ people, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Bennie Toney, Marsha P. Johnson Description: Content Warning: This item contains potentially sensitive material related to transphobic violence. -
Interview with Frank Constantino, Part I
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Kearns, John J., Constantino, Frank Date: Mar. 16, 2002 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ people with alcohol use disorders, LGBTQ+ unhoused people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Transgender activism, Transgender political activists, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Disney World, Marsha P. Johnson Description: An interview with Frank Constantino, Sylvia Rivera's long-time former partner. Constantino talks about their relationship and Rivera's life when they were together. (Part II can be accessed using t... -
Interview with Michael Lynch
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Kearns, John J., Lynch, Michael Date: Dec. 6, 2000 Topics: Black queer people, Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gender expression, HIV/AIDS, Mental health care for LGBTQ+ people, Performance art, QTPOC, Stonewall riots, Transfeminine people Subject: Andy Warhol, Christopher Street Columbus Tour, Hot Peaches, Jimmy Camicia, Marsha P. Johnson, Spare Change for a Dying Queen, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Sylvia Rivera Description: An interview with Micheal Lynch. The two talk about Lynch's experience in the Hot Peaches, and provides stories about Marsha P. Johnson. Lynch describes the group's trip to London and Hambrug—speci... -
Interview with Randy Wicker
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Kearns, John J., Wicker, Randy Date: Feb. 1, 2003 Topics: Black transgender people, Detention of LGBTQ+ people under a hospital order, Drag queens, Gay men, HIV/AIDS, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ chosen families, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, LGBTQ+ unhoused people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Transfeminine people, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Gay Activists Alliance (GAA), Hot Peaches, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Uplift Lighting Description: An interview with Randy Wicker in which he talks about Marsha Johnson’s involvement with GAA and Heritage of Pride. He also discusses Marsha’s mental health, institutionalization, prostitution, and... -
Intro 475: We Swung and Missed. Next?
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Skir, Leo, GAY Magazine Date: Jun. 4, 1973 Topics: LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transgender people Subject: Gay Activists Alliance (GAA), Intro 475, Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera Description: Intro 475: We Swung and Missed. Next? by Leo Skir published in GAY Magazine Vol. 4 No. 103. This article is about a protest put on by GAA to getting intro 475, Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera a... -
Jimmy Camicia Sharing Marsha P. Johnson Story
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: May 30, 2012 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ communities, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Jimmy Camicia, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker Description: Jimmy Camicia, Randy Wicker, and other panelists recount stories of Marsha P. Johnson's life and accomplishments. -
Julia Murray and Randy Wicker Discuss Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jan. 6, 2001 Topics: Black transgender people, Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Sex work, Trans women, Transfeminine people, Transgender activism, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Julia Murray, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Sylvia Rivera Description: Content Warning: This item contains potentially sensitive content related to suicide. -
Just a Little Note
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Capilano, Bob Date: Jul. 3, 1990 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: A personal letter to Marsha P. Johnson from a friend reflecting on a night out. -
"Justice for Marsha Now!" Collage Poster
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: 1992? Topics: Black transgender people, Concealed carry of firearms, Drag queens, Firearms in art, Gay activism, LGBTQ+ memorials, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: A black-and-white collage poster urging mobilization after Marsha P. Johnson's death. The collaged letters read, "Justice for Marsha now! Pack a piece in your purse be a sister of fear! Gays unite ... -
Justice for Marsha Poster
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: This item is a poster which reads "JUSTICE FOR MARSHA," and the letter "O" is replaced with a black and white image of Marsha P. Johnson's smiling face. -
Kady Vandeurs and Marsha P. Johnson at gay rights rally at City Hall
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1973 Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ activists, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, LGBTQ+ personal and family law, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Intro 475, Kady Vandeurs, Marsha P. Johnson Description: Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson protesting at City Hall in support of the gay rights bill "Intro 475." Kady Vandeurs is in the background holding a partially visible sign that reads "Gay Rights for... -
Lavender Balloon: A Poem by Marsha P. Johnson
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Johnson, Marsha P. Date: Unknown Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Description: A poem written by Marsha P. Johnson titled "Lavender Balloon." -
Legendary Transvestite Found Dead
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project Date: Unknown Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Family members of LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ death and dying, QTPOC, Sex workers, Transfeminine people Subject: Andy Warhol, George Flimlin, Hot Peaches, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, Stonewall Rebellion Description: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to graphic descriptions of death. -
Lesbian, Gays, Pals in 22nd Parade
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Chittum, Samme, Maeder, Jay Date: Jul. 1, 1991 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Dykes on bikes, Gay pride, Lesbian pride, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: ACT UP, Anti-Sexist Men's Action Network, Farm Dykes, Lesbians for Patsy Cline, Marsha P. Johnson, Pink Panther Patrol, Transsexuals for Change Description: A news article covering the 22nd Pride Parade. -
Letter of Condolence to Friend of Sylvia Rivera
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Lahusen, Kay Tobin Date: Mar. 9, 2002 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: New York Public Library, Randy Wicker, Sylvia Rivera Description: A letter from Kay Tobin Lahusen offering condolences to a friend of Sylvia's after her death. -
Letter to the Editor from Randy Wicker and George Flimlin
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy, Flimlin, George Date: Jul. 21, 1992 Topics: Black transgender people, Gay men, QTPOC, Roommates, Transfeminine people Subject: George Flimlin, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker Description: A letter to the editor of the Hoboken Reporter from Randy Wicker and George Flimlin, who both lived with Marsha P. Johnson for several years, expressing their gratitude for all of the words of supp... -
Letters to the Editor
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: Jan. 25, 1997 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker Description: A letter from Randy Wicker in which he expresses frustration at seeing police officers protest directly outside of the Sixth Precinct after a march on the precinct in honor of Marsha was stopped a ... -
Loosely About Transvestites
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: David, Sorel, GAY Magazine Date: Apr. 17, 1972 Topics: LGBTQ+ activism, Transvestites Subject: Arthur Bell, Gay Activists Alliance (GAA), Lee Brewster, Sylvia Rivera, Village Voice Description: This item is a clipping about a forum held by the Gay Activists Alliance, issued in GAY Magazine Vol. 3 No. 74 in April 1972. -
Marsha P. Johnson & Randy Wicker Video Compilation
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Black, Buron Date: Jul. 13, 2011 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ communities, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Buron Black, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker Description: A compilation of videos featuring Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker and others in 1987. -
Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera in Crowd at New York City Hall Demonstration
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: circa 1969 to 1972 Topics: Black transgender people, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ activists, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Gay Liberation Front, Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera Description: Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson are featured in the back left of the crowd at the Gay Liberation Front demonstration at New York City Hall, circa 1969-1972. -
Marsha P. Johnson - What Do You Think about Marsha's Death?
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Dinkinswatch Date: Unknown Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ communities, Police, QTPOC, Stonewall riots, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker Description: A flyer calling on community members to hold the police accountable for investigating Marsha P. Johnson's death. -
Marsha P. Johnson: "A Beloved Star!"
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jan. 22, 2007 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: La Mama Theater, Marsha P. Johnson Description: A compilation of videos featuring Marsha P. Johnson where she is hosting events, singing, or otherwise performing. The end of the video mentions a musical called "Sylvia So Far," screened at La Mam... -
Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera at Pride March, 1986
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: 1986 Topics: Black transgender people, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Trans women, Transfeminine people, Transgender political activists Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, New York City Pride, Sylvia Rivera Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera at a pride event in New York City in 1986. -
Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera at Pride March, 1989
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: 1989 Topics: Black transgender people, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Trans women, Transfeminine people, Transgender political activists Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, New York City Pride, Stonewall, Sylvia Rivera Description: A picture of Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera wearing Stonewall sashes at a pride event in New York City in 1989. The photograph was taken around Madison Square Park. -
Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera at the Pride March, 1973
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Fink, Leonard Date: Apr. 24, 1973 Topics: Activists, Black people, Clothing, Demonstrations, Latino/a/x transgender people, Transgender people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Pride, Sylvia Rivera Description: Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera (background) at the fourth annual Pride march, inspired by the 1969 Stonewall Riots. Johnson and Rivera were prominent figures during the riots, and influential ... -
Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera in a Crowd During Gay Rights Demonstration
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1971 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Transfeminine people, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Kate Millet, Marsha P. Johnson, Mattachine Society, Sylvia Rivera Description: A color photograph of a crowd at a gay rights demonstration in Albany, New York, where Kate Millett is speaking. Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera are among those in the crowd. Two individuals ar... -
Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera Walking at St. Patrick's Cathedral Demonstration
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1971 to 1975 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Transfeminine people, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Sylvia Rivera Description: A black and white picture of the St. Patrick's Cathedral Demonstration. Marsha P. Johnson is walking with demonstrators while Sylvia Rivera stands to the right. The date range that this photo was t... -
Marsha P. Johnson at a Demonstration at St. Patrick's Cathedral, 1970
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wandel, Richard C. Date: 1970 Topics: Activists, Black people, Christianity, Demonstrations, Religions, Transgender people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, St. Patrick's Cathedral Description: During a protest at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Marsha P. Johnson holds a sign that says, "Jesus Loved John the Beloved." -
Marsha P. Johnson at Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade, 1978
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: 1978 Topics: Black transgender people, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Trans women, Transfeminine people, Transgender political activists Subject: Christopher Street Liberation Day March, Marsha P. Johnson, New York City Pride Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson at the Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade in New York City in 1978. -
Marsha P. Johnson at Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade, 1981
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jun. 28, 1981 Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Black transgender people, LGBTQ+ activists, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Trans women, Transfeminine people, Transgender political activists Subject: Christopher Street Liberation Day March, Marsha P. Johnson, New York City Pride Description: Two photos of Marsha P. Johnson at the 1981 Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade. -
Marsha P. Johnson at Gay Liberation Front's Demonstration at Bellevue Hospital, 1970
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wandel, Richard C. Date: 1970 Topics: Activists, Black people, Demonstrations, Transgender people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: Marsha P. Johnson sits outside of Bellevue Hospital, holding a sign that says, "Power to the People." -
Marsha P. Johnson at New York City Pride March, 1988
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jun. 26, 1988 Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Black transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Trans women, Transfeminine people, Transgender political activists Subject: Christopher Street Liberation Day March, Marsha P. Johnson, New York City Pride Description: Marsha P. Johnson at the 1988 Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade. -
Marsha P. Johnson at the Christopher Street Liberation Day March, 1974
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Fink, Leonard Date: Jun. 30, 1974 Topics: Activists, Black people, Clothing, Demonstrations, Stonewall riots, Transgender people Subject: Christopher Street Liberation Day Committee (CSLDC), Christopher Street Liberation Day March, Marsha P. Johnson Description: Marsha P. Johnson at the 1974 CSLD march, inspired by the 1969 Stonewall Riots. Johnson herself was a prominent figure during the riots, and an influential community leader in the West Village. -
Marsha P. Johnson at the Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade, 1975
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Fink, Leonard Date: 1975 Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Trans women, Transgender people Subject: Christopher Street Liberation Day March, Marsha P. Johnson, New York Pride Description: Marsha P. Johnson at the sixth Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade in New York City. Johnson was a prominent figure during the riots, and an influential community leader in the West Village. -
Marsha P. Johnson at the Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade 1977
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Decker, L. Date: Jun. 26, 1977 Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ activists, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Trans women, Transfeminine people, Transgender political activists Subject: Christopher Street Liberation Day March, Marsha P. Johnson, New York City Pride Description: Photograph of Marsha. P Johnson at the 1977 Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade. Front and back included. -
Marsha P. Johnson at the First Christopher Street Liberation Day March, 1970
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Fink, Leonard Date: Jun. 28, 1970 Topics: Activists, Clothing, Demonstrations, Stonewall riots, Transgender people Subject: Christopher Street Liberation Day Committee (CSLDC), Christopher Street Liberation Day March, Marsha P. Johnson Description: Marsha P. Johnson at the first CSLD march, inspired by the 1969 Stonewall Riots. Johnson herself was a prominent figure during the riots, and an influential community leader in the West Village. -
Marsha P. Johnson at the Pride March, 1974
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Fink, Leonard Date: Jun. 30, 1974 Topics: Activists, Black people, Clothing, Demonstrations, Gay pride, Transgender people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: Marsha P. Johnson at the fifth annual Gay Pride March, inspired by the 1969 Stonewall Riots. Johnson herself was a prominent figure during the riots, and an influential community leader in the West... -
Marsha P. Johnson at the Second Christopher Street Liberation Day March, 1972
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Fink, Leonard Date: Jun. 25, 1971 Topics: Activists, Black people, Demonstrations, Gay pride, Stonewall riots, Transgender people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: Marsha P. Johnson at the third annual Pride March, inspired by the 1969 Stonewall Riots. Johnson herself was a prominent figure during the riots, and an influential community leader in the West Vil... -
Marsha P. Johnson holding a banner at Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade 1977
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jun. 26, 1977 Topics: Black transgender people, LGBTQ+ activists, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Trans women, Transfeminine people, Transgender political activists Subject: Christopher Street Liberation Day March, Marsha P. Johnson, New York City Pride Description: Marsha P. Johnson holding a red banner that reads "GAY LOVE" at the 1977 Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade. -
Marsha P. Johnson Holding a Banner at the Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade, 1975
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jun. 29, 1975 Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Black transgender people, LGBTQ+ activists, Trans women, Transfeminine people, Transgender political activists Subject: Christopher Street Liberation Day March, Marsha P. Johnson, New York City Pride Description: Marsha P. Johnson at the 1975 Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade with two other attendees holding a pink banner that reads "Gay Poor People". -
Marsha P. Johnson in a Crowd During Gay Rights Demonstration
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1971 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR) Description: A color photograph of Marsha P. Johnson at a gay rights demonstration in Albany, New York. She is among a crowd facing the camera and holding two signs that read "STAR People are Beautiful People" ... -
Marsha P. Johnson in a Group of Protestors with Signs during Gay Rights Demonstration
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1971 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR) Description: Three black and white photographs of Marsha P. Johnson at a gay rights demonstration in Albany, New York. Marsha smiles and holds a sign that says "STAR people are beautiful people." Others hold a ... -
Marsha P. Johnson Interview with Jim Kepner
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries Creator: Kepner, Jim, Johnson, Marsha P. Date: Jan. 9, 1988 Topics: AIDS death and dying, AIDS memorial quilts, Black transgender people, Coming out, Drag queens, Gay bars, Gay movement, Gay pride, HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Mental health, Police harassment of LGBTQ+ people, Sex work, Transfeminine people, Transphobia, Transvestites Subject: ACT UP, Angela Davis, Ed Murphy, Jim Kepner, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Sylvia Rivera Description: A video interview with Marsha P. Johnson conducted by Jim Kepner at the ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives in Los Angeles, CA on January 9, 1988. Topics they discuss include Marsha’s participati... -
Marsha P. Johnson Marching at St. Patrick's Cathedral Demonstration
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1971 to 1975 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, St. Patrick's Cathedral Description: A black and white photograph of Marsha P. Johnson standing outside with a group of people at the St. Patrick's Cathedral demonstration. She is holding a sign that says, "Jesus Loved John the Belove... -
Marsha P. Johnson Marching Down Sidewalk with Demonstrators
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1971 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: Color photograph of protestors marching down a sidewalk linking arms at a gay rights demonstration in Albany, New York. Marsha P. Johnson is seen in the background. A person in the front is holding... -
Marsha P. Johnson Marching with Demonstrators at St. Patrick's Cathedral
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1971 to 1975 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, St. Patrick's Cathedral Description: A black and white photography of Marsha P. Johnson standing with other individuals at the St. Patrick's Cathedral demonstration. She is holding a sign that says, "Jesus Loved John the Beloved." The... -
Marsha P. Johnson Marching with Gay Liberation Front Demonstrators at City Hall, New York
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1969 to 1972 Topics: Black transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Gay Liberation Front, Marsha P. Johnson Description: A photo of Gay Liberation Front demonstrators marching outside of City Hall. Marsha P. Johnson is among them, standing in the back left of the frame. -
Marsha P. Johnson Memorial Service Program
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ memorials, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Bob Kohler, Heritage of Pride, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, Stonewall Description: This item is a memorial service program for Marsha P. Johnson held on July 26, 1992. The program includes musical notation for the service music and the order of the service activities. -
Marsha P. Johnson Memorial Street Festival
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Black transgender people, LGBTQ+ activism, QTPOC, Trans women Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, The Lady Bunny Description: A leaflet for a memorial festival for Marsha P. Johnson held in front of the Stonewall Inn. -
Marsha P. Johnson Obituary
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Hammond, John Date: Unknown Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ death and dying, LGBTQ+ death notices, LGBTQ+ sex workers, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Ed Murphy, Gay Liberation Front, George Flimlin, Hot Peaches, Kay Tobin, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, Stonewall Rebellion, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), The Gay Crusaders (Book) Description: This item is an obituary for Marsha P. Johnson written by John Hammond. The obituary begins by describing the circumstances surrounding Marsha's death and a call to action for anyone with more info... -
Marsha P. Johnson People's Memorial Documentary Video
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jun. 30, 2011 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ death and dying, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Arthur Sylvester Thomas, Christopher Street Pier, Hudson River, Markus Maier, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker Description: Content Warning: This item contains potentially sensitive material related to graphic imagery around death. -
Marsha P. Johnson: Police Stonewall Murder
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: Jun. 8, 1993 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ death and dying, LGBTQ+ memorials, Police interactions with LGBTQ+ people, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: A copy of an article about the police investigation into Marsha P. Johnson's death from the 1993 Pride Guide with handwritten notes by Randy Wicker. "ERECT A MEMORIAL FLAGPOLE FOR MARSHA" and "Put ... -
Marsha P. Johnson: Police Stonewall Murder
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: 1993 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Murder, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Heritage of Pride, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, Stonewall Description: An article that describes responses to Marsha P. Johnson's death, including the re-classification of her cause of death. A version of the clipping annotated by Randy Wicker is also included here. -
Marsha P. Johnson Posing with Protest Signs During Demonstration
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1971 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR) Description: Four photographs of Marsha P. Johnson at a gay rights demonstration in Albany, New York. She is smiling and holding two signs that read "STAR People are Beautiful People" and "Street Transvestites ... -
Marsha P. Johnson Smiling at Camera During Demonstration
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1971 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR) Description: A black and white photo of a gay rights demonstration in Albany, New York, where Marsha P. Johnson is smiling at the camera. Marsha P. Johnson holds a sign saying, "STAR People are Beautiful People... -
Marsha P. Johnson Stands with Weinstein Hall Demonstrators
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, New York University (NYU), Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: Marsha P. Johnson stands alongside protesters marching at Weinstein Hall holding a pro-gay sign. -
Marsha P. Johnson Stonewall Survivor Dies One Week After 1992's Gay Pride Celebration
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: Unknown Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay men, QTPOC, Stonewall riots, Transfeminine people Subject: Andrew Stein, Anti Violence Project, David Dinkins, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, Tom Duane Description: Content Warning: This item contains homophobic language. -
Marsha P. Johnson Walking Down Street With Sign at Gay Rights Demonstration
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1971 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Radicalesbians, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR) Description: A black and white photograph of Marsha P. Johnson walking with sign that says, "STAR People Are Beautiful People." In the crowd behind her is another person holding a sign saying, "Buffalo Radicale... -
Marsha P. Johnson Walking on Sidewalk with Demonstrators
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: 1971 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Mattachine Society, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR) Description: A black and white photo of Marsha P. Johnson smiling while among others at a demonstration in Albany, New York. She is holding two signs, one of which says "STAR People are Beautiful People." Two p... -
Marsha's Script for the First Harvest Moon Cabaret
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Hot Peaches Date: Unknown Topics: Black transgender people, Drag performers, LGBTQ+ theater, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Hot Peaches, International Chrysis, Marsha P. Johnson Description: Marsha P. Johnson's script for her role as host of the first Harvest Moon Cabaret, performed by the drag theater company the Hot Peaches. -
Marsha's Script for the Third Annual Harvest Moon Cabaret
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Hot Peaches Date: Unknown Topics: Black transgender people, Drag performers, LGBTQ+ theater, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Hot Peaches Description: Marsha P. Johnson's script for the Third Annual Harvest Moon Cabaret, performed by the Hot Peaches. -
Massive Crowds March Through New York City
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Nichols, Jack Date: Unknown Topics: LGBTQ+ activism, Stonewall riots Subject: Gay Liberation Front, Gay Men's Chorus, Lavendar Light: The Black and People of All Colors Lesbian and Gay Gospel Choir, Mother's March Against AIDS, Randy Wicker, Stonewall Rebellion, Stormé DeLarverie, Sylvia Rivera Description: An article published on the Gay Today website in which the author, Jack Nichols, shares his personal account of traveling to New York to attend the 30th Anniversary celebration of the Stonewall Upr... -
Memorial & Remembrance Celebration of Marsha Johnson Poster
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ memorials, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: This item is a poster for a memorial & remembrance celebration of Marsha Johnson. This celebration was held on July 26, 1992 at the Duane Methodist Church in New York City. The bottom of the poster... -
Memorial & Remembrance Celebration of Marsha Johnson Posters
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ memorials, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: This item is a grid of repeating images of a poster for a memorial & remembrance celebration of Marsha Johnson. This celebration was held on July 26, 1992 at the Duane Methodist Church in New York ... -
Memorial Collage for Marsha P. Johnson
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: 1992 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ activism, QTPOC, Sex workers, Transfeminine people Subject: Andy Warhol, Marsha P. Johnson, Stonewall, Wigstock Description: This item is a collage to memorialize Marsha P. Johnson. The caption reads, "Marsha "P"(for "pay it no mind"!) Johnson. Stonewall instigator, gay rights legend, Andy Warhol model, prostitute, "star... -
Memorial for Marsha
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Aug. 23, 1992 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Memorials, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker Description: A newspaper clipping announcing a memorial for Marsha P. Johnson. -
Needed Systematic Changes
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: Nov. 14, 1993 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, Uplift Lighting Description: A document in which Randy Wicker outlines that systemic problems that he believes contributed to a lack of action in the investigation of Marsha P. Johnson's death. -
New Witness Is Found In Mystery Pier Death
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Attitudes of LGBTQ+ people toward police , Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ death and dying, Murders of LGBTQ+ people, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Jesus "Jesse" Santiago, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker Description: A photocopy of two articles, one from The Villager about Marsha P. Johnson's death and the subsequent investigation, and the other about the murder of a trans person named Jesus "Jesse" Santiago, w... -
New Witness is Found in Mystery Pier Death
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: The Village Voice Date: Oct. 14, 1992 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ death and dying, Police, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: This item is a newspaper clipping from The Village Voice explaining developments surrounding Marsha P. Johnson's death. -
Notes From Martin Duberman Interview with Sylvia Rivera
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Kearns, John J. Date: Unknown Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, Trans women, Transgender people, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera Description: Researcher John Kearns' notes on interviews with Sylvia Rivera conducted by Martin Duberman. -
NYC Gay Pride
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: Independent Voices Creator: The Gay Liberator Date: Aug. 1, 1973 Topics: Drag queens, Female impersonators, Gay activism, Gay pride, Gay pride parades, Heterosexual women, Latino/a/x transgender people, Lesbian activism, Lesbian feminism, Lesbian pride, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ events, Stonewall riots, Transgender activism, Transvestites Subject: Arthur Bell, Bette Midler, Craig Rodwell, Jean O'Leary, Lee Brewster, Oscar Wilde Book Shops, Queens Liberation Front, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Sylvia Rivera, The Village Voice, Vito Russo Description: Clipping from page 5 of The Gay Liberator, issue 29, published August 1, 1973. -
Obituary for Marsha P. Johnson
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jul. 8, 1992 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ death notices, Mental health, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: Drafts of an obituary for Marsha P. Johnson written by Randy Wicker and submitted to QW Magazine. -
Out of the Closets and into the Libraries
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: Queer Zine Archive Project Creator: The Bangarang Collective Date: 2005 Topics: Civil rights, History, Pink triangles, Prisoners, Transgender people Subject: ACT UP, Compton's Cafeteria Riots, Deke Nihilson, Gay Activists Alliance (GAA), Gay Liberation Front, Gay Shame, George Jackson Brigade, Harvey Milk, Homocore, Les Panth, Lesbian Avengers, Marsha P. Johnson, Pink Panthers, Queer Fist, Queer Liberation Army, Queer Nation, Queercore, Stonewall, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Sylvia Rivera, Tom Jennings, White Night Riots -
Pay It No Mind - The Life and Times of Marsha P. Johnson
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Oct. 15, 2012 Topics: BIPOC, Black transgender people, Drag queens, HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ+ communities, LGBTQ+ death and dying, QTPOC, Sex work, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker Description: This documentary features interviews with Marsha P. Johnson and various friends of hers reflecting upon her activism and personality. -
PAY IT NO MIND! A Memorial Tribute to SAINT MARSHA P. JOHNSON
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: 1992 Topics: Anti-transgender violence, Black transgender people, Drag community, Drag queens, Family members of LGBTQ+ people, Gay pride week, LGBTQ+ death and dying, LGBTQ+ memorials, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Agosto Machado, Bob Kohler, Bob Storm, Dr. Marjorie Hill, George Flimlin, Jean Michaels, Jeremiah Newton, Jimmy Camicia, Judy Hirschberg, Mama Jean, Marsha P. Johnson, Miss Understood, Norma Michaels, Queer Donna, Regina Finlin, Robert Michaels, Sylvia Rivera, The Boy Bar Beauties Description: Movie produced, directed, and filmed by Randy Wicker, and edited by Fred N. Orlansky. Depicts the Gay Pride Parade in New York City on Jun 28th, 1992. Also shows the street memorial where Marsha Jo... -
Peach Corps
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Stone, Laurie Date: Jun. 21, 1988 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ theater, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Hot Peaches, Jimmy Camicia, Marsha P. Johnson Description: A review of the Hot Peaches show, "The Heat" in The Village Voice. -
Personal Letter to Sylvia Rivera
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Wicker, Randy Date: Unknown Topics: Gay men, Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Sylvia Rivera Description: A personal letter to Sylvia Rivera regarding a job offer and dental work. -
Photograph Negatives of Sylvia Rivera
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Tobin, Kay Date: 1970 Topics: AIDS activists, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ activists, QTPOC, Trans women, Transfeminine people Subject: Sylvia Rivera Description: Negatives of photographs by Kay Tobin featuring Sylvia Rivera. -
Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Walking Arm in Arm with Another Protester
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, New York University (NYU), Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: A black and white photograph of Marsha P. Johnson walking arm in arm with another protester followed by a large group at the Weinstein Hall Demonstration. -
Photograph of Sylvia Rivera and Other Protesters in Front of Weinstein Hall
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: New York University (NYU), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: Black and white photograph of Sylvia Rivera and other protesters standing with their first in the air in front of Weinstein Hall. -
Photograph of Sylvia Rivera and Others Protesting while People in Lab Coats Walk Past
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: New York University (NYU), Occupation, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: Black and white photograph of Sylvia Rivera and others holding signs in protest while people in white lab coats walk past them during the Weinstein Hall Demonstration. Sylvia's sign reads, "Communi... -
Photograph of Sylvia Rivera and Protestors Holding Papers in Front of a Building Entrance
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: New York University (NYU), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: Black and white photographs of Sylvia Rivera dressed in a dark leather jacket, holding papers in front of a building entrance with others during the Weinstein Hall Demonstration. Other protesters s... -
Photograph of Sylvia Rivera at the Front of a Group of Protesters
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: New York University (NYU), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: A black and white photograph of Sylvia Rivera standing at the front of a group of protesters at the Weinstein Hall Demonstration -
Photograph of Sylvia Rivera Carrying a Sign at Weinstein Hall Demonstration
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: New York University (NYU), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: Black and white photograph of Sylvia Rivera holding a sign that reads "Power to The People" at the Weinstein Hall Demonstration. -
Photograph of Sylvia Rivera Protesting at Weinstein Hall Demonstration
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: New York University (NYU), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: A black and white photograph of Sylvia Rivera, holding a sign during a demonstration at NYU. The sign says, "Power To The People." -
Photographs Featuring Marsha P. Johnson Sitting on a Couch with Friends, Playing with Balloons
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: David Combs, Marsha P. Johnson, Willie Brashears Description: Photographs featuring Marsha P. Johnson sitting on a couch with friends, playing with balloons. These friends include Randy Wicker’s former partner David Combs, lying behind her wearing a black shi... -
Photographs Featuring Marsha P. Johnson Wearing a Pink Floral Dress and Floral Headpiece, Posing With Friends for 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, Gay men, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker Description: Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson wearing a pink floral dress and a floral headpiece. She’s posing with friends, including Randy Wicker on the left, wearing a black and white polka dot shirt and jeans. -
Photographs Featuring Marsha P. Johnson with Friends at Her Birthday Party, Serving Cake
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, Gay men, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: George Flimlin, Marsha P. Johnson Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson with friends at her birthday party. Marsha’s wearing a floral and pearl headpiece and a white and gold sequined dress. George Flimlin, Randy Wicker's partner, sits... -
Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson at Her Birthday Party, Opening Presents with a Friend
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: Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson at her birthday party, opening presents with a friend sitting next to her. She has several presents on her lap, while her friend has several present on their lap. S... -
Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson Cutting Into Her Birthday Cake with Randy Wicker
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, Gay men, QTPOC, Roommates, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker Description: Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson cutting into her birthday cake at a bar. She’s wearing a floral and pearl headpiece, and white and gold sequined dress. Her roommate Randy Wicker stands next to her... -
Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson Dancing in a Teal Bodysuit
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: Polaroids of Marsha P. Johnson dancing and posing. She is wearing a sleeveless teal jumpsuit with yellow fringe, gold sequins, a yellow flower headpiece, and a heart-shaped purse. -
Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson Eating Cake at Her Birthday Party with Friends
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, Gay men, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: George Flimlin, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker Description: Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson eating cake at her birthday party surrounded by friends. These friends include George Flimlin wearing a white shirt and colorful patterned tank top, Randy Wicker si... -
Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson Eating Cake at Her Birthday Party with George Flimlin
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, Gay men, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: George Flimlin, Marsha P. Johnson Description: Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson eating cake at her birthday party. She’s wearing a pink floral dress and a floral headpiece. Randy Wicker’s partner George Flimlin stands next to her with his arms ... -
Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson Posing in Front of a RV
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: Polaroids of Marsha P. Johnson posing in front of a RV. Marsha is wearing all white and she is smiling. The back reads: "From Brother with Love". -
Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson Posing with Friends Holding a Flower Bouquet 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, Gay men, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: George Flimlin, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker Description: Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson posing with friends. She’s wearing a pink floral dress and a floral headpiece, holding a bouquet. Randy Wicker stands behind her holding up paper plates wearing a b... -
Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson Putting Candles on a Chocolate Birthday Cake
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: Polaroids of Marsha P. Johnson putting candles on a chocolate birthday cake. Another person watches and helps, sitting on the couch in a white and red striped robe. -
Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson Sleeping with a Teddy Bear
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: Polaroids of Marsha P. Johnston lying on a recliner in pajamas. Marsha is snuggling a teddy bear. -
Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson Snuggling with Willie Brashears
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Feb. 1982 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay men, QTPOC, Roommates, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Willie Brashears Description: Two photographs and one Polaroid of Marsha P. Johnson laying down and snuggling with her roommate, Willie Brashears. They are smiling in some photos and sleeping in others. -
Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson Standing in a Gold Dress, Black Hat, and Red Hair
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: Two photographs of Marsha P. Johnson standing in a gold dress, black hat, and red hair in front of a doorway. -
Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson Standing in Front of a Birthday Cake with Lit Candles
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, Gay men, QTPOC, Roommates, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker Description: Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson standing in front of a birthday cake with lit candles. She’s at a bar for her birthday party. She’s wearing a floral and pearl headpiece, and white and gold sequine... -
Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson Wearing a Black Tulle Headpiece with a Bunny Toy Attached
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: Polaroids of Marsha P. Johnson wearing a black tulle headpiece that has a stuffed bunny toy attached to it. She’s also wearing a white top and a silver necklace with red and blue gems. -
Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson Wearing a Colorful Patterned Sweater Vest, Sitting in a Restaurant with Friends
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: Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson wearing a colorful patterned sweater vest and a hat. She’s sitting at a table in a restaurant with friends. -
Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson Wearing a Fedora, Striped Sweater and Red Tie, Sitting with Another 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: Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson wearing a fedora, a yellow shirt under a blue and yellow striped short-sleeved sweater, and a red tie. She’s sitting with and posing with another person wearing a g... -
Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson Wearing a Gold Cape in a Supply Closet
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Dec. 1988 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson smiling with blonde hair and a black feather headband, she has a gold cape draped over her shoulders. Her eye makeup is composed of red and blue rhinestones. She is... -
Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson Wearing a Pink Hat with a Red Bow and Black Coat with Her Friend Judy
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: Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson wearing a pink hat with a red bow, black coat, purple vest and blue shirt. She’s holding a cardboard bag that reads “Happy Easter.” Her friend Judy stands next to h... -
Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson Wearing a White Floral Headpiece and Blue and Gold Sequined Top, Sitting in Randy Wicker's Apartment
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jan. 27, 1990 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ weddings, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson wearing a white flora headpiece and a blue and gold sequined top. She's in Randy Wicker's apartment in Hoboken, New Jersey, dressed for Randy's wedding to his partn... -
Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson Wearing a Yellow Robe
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Dec. 5, 1987 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson wearing a pink outfit and a yellow robe over it. Marsha's hair is in pigtails tied with red ribbons. She is sitting down in an apartment while holding a Snoopy plush. -
Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson Wearing Tinsel on Her Head, Posing with Others by a Christmas Tree
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Dec. 1983 Topics: Black transgender people, Christmas, Christmas decorations, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: Two Polaroids of Marsha P. Johnson wearing tinsel on her head. She's posed with "Santa," and another person by a Christmas tree, holding a decoration. -
Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson with George Flimlin and Randy Wicker Holding a Dog
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Jan. 1991 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay men, QTPOC, Roommates, Transfeminine people Subject: George Flimlin, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker Description: A photograph and a Polaroid of Marsha P. Johnson with her roomate Randy Wicker and his parner George Flimlin. Randy and Marsha are holding Koo-ee (Randy's dog) and a pillow that reads: "THE MORE I ... -
Photographs of Sylvia Rivera and Other Protesters Marching with Signs
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: New York University (NYU), Occupation, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: Black and white photographs of Sylvia Rivera and protesters holding signs. One protester's sign reads, "Our Goal is to Love in Peace." -
Photographs of Sylvia Rivera and Protesters Gathered in Front of Building
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: New York University (NYU), Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: Black and white photographs of protesters, including Sylvia Rivera, gathered in front of a building at Weinstein Hall Demonstration. -
Photographs of Sylvia Rivera at the Front of a Group of Clapping Protesters
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: New York University (NYU), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: Black and white photograph of Sylvia Rivera standing at the front of a group of protesters who are clapping. -
Photographs of Sylvia Rivera Protesting the 1996 "Stonewall" Film with a Group Including Ivan Valentin, Cocoa Rodriguez, Randy Wicker, and Martin Duberman
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: 1996 Topics: Drag queens, Gay men, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Transfeminine people, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Cocoa Rodriguez, Ivan Valentin, Martin Duberman, Randy Wicker, Stonewall (Film), Sylvia Rivera Description: Photographs of Sylvia Rivera, wearing a white shirt, jeans, and a yellow sash. She's standing with a group protesting director Nigel Finch's "Stonewall" film in 1996. Ivan Valentin with curly blond... -
Photographs of Sylvia Rivera Seated and Surrounded by Protestors at the Weinstein Hall Demonstration
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Davies, Diana Date: Sep. 14, 1970 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: New York University (NYU), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration Description: Black and white photographs of Sylvia Rivera seated on a step outdoors surrounded by other protesters at the Weinstein Hall Demonstration. -
Photographs of Sylvia Rivera Sitting in a Red Shirt, Jean Skirt, and Black Tights with Her Legs Crossed
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Sylvia Rivera, Uplift Lighting Description: Photographs of Sylvia Rivera sitting on a stool wearing glasses, a red shirt with buttons pinned to it, a denim skirt, and black tights. She's leaning her arm against a table. She's at Randy Wicker... -
Police Reverses Suicide Designation of Marsha P. Johnson's Death
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Stonewall News Date: Dec. 28, 1992 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Bea Hanson, Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project (AVP), Marsha P. Johnson Description: An article in the Stonewall News describing the reclassification of Marsha P. Johnson's cause of death. -
Police Review Earlier Ruling on Cause of 'Marsha's' Death
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Dec. 16, 1992 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project (AVP), Marsha P. Johnson, Stonewall Description: An article in The Villager reporting that police will submit additional evidence that may lead to a change in Marsha P. Johnson's official cause of death. -
Postcard from London
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: May 24, 1996 Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans Subject: Naomi Campbell, Randy Wicker, Sylvia Rivera Description: A postcard sent to Sylvia Rivera by a friend traveling in London by the name of Robert or Roberto. -
Press Release Advertising a Reward for Information on the Murder of Marsha P. Johnson
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project Date: Jul. 23, 1992 Topics: Black transgender people, Murder--Investigation, Murders of LGBTQ+ people, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Marsha P. Johnson Description: A press release asking for information on Marsha P. Johnson's murder and whereabouts during the last days of her life. -
Pride of Place
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Yaeger, Lynn Date: Jul. 2, 1996 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay men, QTPOC, Roommates, Stonewall riots, Transfeminine people Subject: Craig Rodwell, Lauren Gutenburg, Marsha P. Johnson, Martin Duberman, Randy Wicker, Uplift Lighting, William Offenbaker Description: An article featuring an interview with Marsha P. Johnson's former roomate, who also employed Sylvia Rivera at the time.