Louis Graydon Sullivan correspondence with David

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Descriptive Summary

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

Access

Collection is open for research.

Publication Rights

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Louis Graydon Sullivan correspondence with David. Collection Number: 2009-02. GLBT Historical Society

Acquisition Information

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

Indexing Terms

Transgender people
Trans men

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