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  1. 1982 Was a Great Year! Can 1983 Be Any Better?

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Wicker, Randy
    Date: 1982
    Topics: Black transgender people, Christmas, Drag queens, Gay men, LGBTQ+ sex workers, QTPOC, Roommates, Transfeminine people
    Subject: David Combs, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, Uplift Lighting, Willie Brashears
    Description: The 1982 issue of an annual newsletter written by Marsha P. Johnson's roommate, Randy Wicker, in which he provides updates on his life and business, the household, and close friends. The author des...
  2. 1985 Season's Greetings 1986

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Wicker, Randy
    Date: 1986
    Topics: Black transgender people, Christmas, Drag queens, Gay men, QTPOC, Roommates, Trans women, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Christopher Street Liberation Day Committee (CSLDC), Christopher Street Liberation Day March, David Combs, Ed Koch, Malú Rivera, Marsha P. Johnson, People with AIDS Coalition, Randy Wicker, Willie Brashears
    Description: The 1986 issue of an annual newsletter written by Marsha P. Johnson's roommate, Randy Wicker, in which he provides updates on his life and business, the household, and close friends. The author exp...
  3. 1985 Xmas Letter

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Wicker, Randy
    Date: 1985
    Topics: Black transgender people, Christmas, Drag queens, Gay men, QTPOC, Roommates, Transfeminine people
    Subject: David Combs, George Flimlin, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, Willie Brashears
    Description: A partial draft of the 1985 issue of an annual newsletter written by Marsha P. Johnson's roommate, Randy Wicker, that was never completed or sent. The author mentions that it has been a difficult y...
  4. 1987 So Proud of You, Son Merry Christmas 1988

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Wicker, Randy
    Date: Dec. 21, 1988
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Lesbians, QTPOC, Roommates, Stealth, Transfeminine people
    Subject: David Combs, Heritage of Pride, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, Uplift Lighting, Willie Brashears
    Description: Content warning: This item contains potentially sensitive material related to suicide.
  5. A Headshot of Marsha P. Johnson with Feathers in Her Hair

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Sterrar, Stanley
    Date: 1987
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A black and white headshot of Marsha P. Johnson with feathers and beads in her hair.
  6. A Letter Written by Randy Wicker to Ali

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Wicker, Randy
    Date: Nov. 3, 1982
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay men, QTPOC, Roommates, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, Willie Brashears
    Description: A Thanksgiving letter from Randy Wicker to Ali based in Cairo, Egypt. Wicker discusses how he first became roommates with Marsha P. Johnson through Willie Brashears.
  7. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Behind Ed Murphy in a Car at the 1985 Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 1985
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay liberation, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Christopher Street Liberation Day March, Ed Murphy, Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson sitting behind Ed Murphy in a car at the Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade in New York City in June 1985. Ed Murphy is standing in the front of the car wear...
  8. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Boarding a Carnival Cruise Ship

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 31, 1985
    Topics: Black transgender people, Cruise ships, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Carnival Cruise lines, Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson boarding a carnival cruise ship headed to the Caribbean on August 31st, 1985. Marsha is wearing all-white casual wear and carrying luggage.
  9. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Feeding an Easter Egg to Her Friend

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Apr. 22, 1984
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Easter, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson in a black, formal gown feeding a dyed Easter egg to a friend who is resting in her lap.
  10. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Holding a Dog in Her Lap, Sitting at a Table with Party Food and Drinks

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 14, 1982
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson’s sitting in a chair, hugging a small dog that’s sitting in her lap. She’s wearing red, white and blue shirt and jeans. On the table, there’s a birthday cake with ...
  11. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Holding a Platter of Colorful Easter Eggs with Peter Ogren

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Apr. 22, 1984
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Peter Ogren
    Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson with curly blonde hair, wearing a black sequined dress and a choker necklace. She's holding a platter of colorful Easter eggs. Her friend Peter Ogren is wearing gl...
  12. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Hugging a Dog in Her Lap

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 14, 1982
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson’s sitting in a chair, hugging a small dog that’s sitting in her lap. She’s wearing red, white and blue shirt and jeans. Behind her is a cabinet filled with knickkn...
  13. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson in a White Dress With Feathers in Her Hair and Gems Around Her Eyes

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Oct. 31, 1987
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Uplift Lighting
    Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson wearing a white dress with feathers in her hair, red lipstick, and gems around her eyes. She’s standing in her roommate Randy Wicker’s store Uplift Lighting.
  14. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson in a Yellow T-Shirt

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 14, 1986
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson wearing a yellow t-shirt that reads "New York 1985." She is sitting at a table with a cake in front of her. The back of the photograph reads "Malcolm 'Marsha P. Jo...
  15. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson in a Yellow T-Shirt, Laughing

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 14, 1986
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A photograph of Marsha P. Johnson wearing a yellow t-shirt, looking over her shoulder and laughing. The back of the photograph reads "'Marsha' P. Johnson 6/14/86, Hoboken, N.J."