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Louis Graydon Sullivan correspondence with David
2009-02
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Title: Louis Graydon Sullivan correspondence with David
Dates: 1980-1990
Collection Number: 2009-02
Creator/Collector:
Extent: .1 linear feet (one folder)
Repository:
GLBT Historical Society
San Francisco, California 94103
Abstract: Louis Graydon “Lou” Sullivan (1951-1991) was a transgender activist, diarist, and author who often corresponded with other
trans men. This small collection comprises eight letters and one photo sent from Sullivan to a trans man named David.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research.
Copyright to material has not been transferred to the GLBT Historical Society. All requests for reproductions and/or permission
to publish or quote from material must be submitted in writing to the GLBT Historical Society Archivist. Permission for reproductions
and/or permission to publish or quote from material is given on behalf of the GLBT Historical Society 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 by
the researcher.
[Identification of item]. Louis Graydon Sullivan correspondence with David. Collection Number: 2009-02. GLBT Historical Society
The collection was donated to the GLBT Historical Society by Zander Keig in 2009.
Biography/Administrative History
Louis Graydon “Lou” Sullivan (1951-1991) was a transgender activist, diarist, and author who often corresponded with other
trans men.
Scope and Content of Collection
This small collection comprises eight letters and one photo sent from Sullivan to a trans man named David. David’s replies
are not included among the correspondence in Sullivan’s collection, and nothing is known of him except that he lived in Nevada
and initially met Sullivan through his application to Golden Gate Girls/Guys, of which Sullivan was the treasurer at the time.
In the letters, Sullivan offers advice, shares news, and discusses his activism.
GSSO Linked Terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000130; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000372
Transgender people
Trans men