Guide to the Christine Jorgensen Cross Dressing Correspondence Collection

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Title: Christine Jorgensen Cross Dressing Correspondence Collection
Identifier/Call Number: SC.CJC
Extent: 0.21 linear feet
Date: 1953
Abstract: The collection consists of four letters concerning cross dressing and Christine Jorgensen, one of the first people in the United States to speak publicly about having sex reassignment surgery. One letter is from Eddie Emory, another is from Stephen G. Vernon, the third is signed "Louise," and the fourth is unsigned.
Language of Material: English

Scope and Contents

The Christine Jorgensen Cross Dressing Correspondence Collection consists of four letters concerning cross dressing and Christine Jorgensen, one of the first people in the United States to speak publicly about having sex reassignment surgery. One letter is from Eddie Emory, another is from Stephen G. Vernon, the third is signed "Louise," and the fourth is unsigned.

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Conditions Governing Access:

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use:

Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection has not been transferred to California State University, Northridge. Copyright status for other materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Richard Wheeler, 19983

Preferred Citation:

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Subjects and Indexing Terms

Documents
Jorgensen, Christine, 1926-1989