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Transgender information resources collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Coll2014-027

Scope and Contents

The collection comprises directories, clippings, pamphlets, flyers, manuscripts, bibliographies, brochures, and other information resources, 1975-1998, pertaining to transgender support services, health care, and gender identity issues. The collection includes documents from organizations such as Androgyny Support Group, Gender Support Pages, Confide, and Gender Alternatives League. The bulk of the collection is material regarding to male-to-female (MTF) transition; however, some female-to-male (FTM) information is also included.

Dates

  • Creation: 1975-1998

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to researchers. Access to some documents is restricted. Contact the Archives staff for further information.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the ONE Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives at USC Libraries as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (1 archive carton.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Directories, clippings, pamphlets, flyers, manuscripts, bibliographies, brochures, and other information resources, 1975-1998, pertaining to transgender support services, health care, and gender identity issues. The bulk of the collection is material regarding male-to-female (MTF) transition.

Arrangement

The contents of two binders are at the beginning of this collection. The remaining folders are arranged alphabetically.

Acquisition

This collection was donated anonymously, date unknown.

Separated Materials

The following have been separated to the ONE Archives newsletters collection:

FTM Newsletter, 1992-1995 (6 issues).

Northwest Gender Alliance Newsletter, June 1990 (1 issue).

The Rainbow, June-July 1997 (1 issue).

Transgender Views, Vol. 4, No. 5, May 1990 (1 issue).

Transition, a Confide Publication, No. 3 & No. 9, 1978-1979 (2 issues).

The Transsexual Voice, Spring 1985 (1 issue).

The following have been separated to the ONE Archives poster collection:

"Paris was burning even before Stonewall. The Queen" circa 1994.

"Split, Portrait of a Drag Queen" 1993.

Processing Information

Formerly box #102-A119. Collection processed by Loni Shibuyama, June 2014.

Title
Finding Aid to the Transgender Information Resources Collection, 1975-1998
Status
Completed
Author
Loni Shibuyama
Date
© 2014
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is in English.
Sponsor
Processing this collection has been funded by a generous grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

Repository Details

Part of the ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, University of Southern California Repository

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