Finding Aid to the Transgender Information Resources Collection, 1975-1998
Coll2014.027
Finding aid prepared by Loni Shibuyama
Processing this collection has been funded by a generous grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
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Los Angeles, California, 90007
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Title: Transgender information resources collection
Identifier/Call Number: Coll2014.027
Contributing Institution:
ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
0.4 linear foot.
1 archive carton.
Date (inclusive): 1975-1998
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.
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.
Acquisition
This collection was donated anonymously, date unknown.
Preferred Citation
[Box/folder #, or item name] Transgender Information Resources Collection, Coll2014-027, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives,
USC Libraries, University of Southern California.
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.
Arrangement
The contents of two binders are at the beginning of this collection. The remaining folders are arranged alphabetically.
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.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Transgender people
Transsexuals
Transvestism
Box 1, Folder 1
Binder #1, Transsexual clippings and information
1975-1985
Box 1, Folder 2
Binder #2, Transvestite clippings and information
1977-1989
Box 1, Folder 3
Bibliographies
circa 1980-1995
Box 1, Folder 5
Directories, pamphlets, and information resources
1987-1996
Conditions Governing Access
Access to some items in this folder are restricted.
Box 1, Folder 6
Event flyers
circa 1990-1994
Box 1, Folder 8
Photocopied articles and book chapters
1976-1989
