by Transgender, Magazines
[LGBTQ] [Transgender] [Zines] Archive of seven transgender and crossdressing publications from the 1980s and 1990s, providing an essential record of the social networks, self-representation, and activism of gender-nonconforming individuals. These materials highlight the importance of underground press and community-organized events in fostering support and visibility at a time when mainstream acknowledgment of trans identities was minimal. Pieces measure between 8.5" x 3.5" and 8.5" x 11". Archive includes:
[1] Lynn, Merissa Sherrill and Delores Carte, ed. Tapestry. Issue 40, 1983. Quarterly magazine published by the Tiffany Club, a support organization for crossdressers and transgender individuals. This issue includes discussions on identity, letters from members detailing their journeys, and a featured article titled "A House—What It Means" by Merissa S. Lynn, reflecting on the club's facilities and their role in the trans community. 8.5 x 11 inches
[2] Slavik, Charles (Cathy). Skirted Men: Tales of Transvestism. Issue 14. Seattle: Empathy Press, 1983. Pulp-style zine featuring short stories and fictionalized accounts of crossdressing experiences. 8.5 x 5.5 inches, staple-bound, very good condition.
[3] Fantasia Weekend Brochure. 1983. Trifold brochure for Fantasia Weekend, an annual gathering for transgender individuals and crossdressers organized by the Outreach Institute. Held in the Midwest and hosted by Ms. Naomi of Chicago, the event offered "a unique, social experience in a discreet and secure environment." These retreats played a crucial role in building in-person support networks, allowing attendees to safely explore gender expression away from public scrutiny.
[4] The Human Outreach and Achievement Institute Brochure. c.a. 1980s. Trifold brochure from the Human Outreach and Achievement Institute, a Boston-based organization providing support for transgender and crossdressing individuals.
[5] Slavik, Charles (Cathy), ed. Guys in Gowns, Book 73. Seattle: Empathy Press, 1990. Part of the Transvestite Adventure Stories series, this pulp-style zine features fictionalized crossdressing narratives. The series provided an outlet for personal fantasy and self-exploration within the transvestite community.
[6] LadyLike, Issue 20. King of Prussia, PA: Creative Design Services, 1994. A glossy magazine featuring interviews, personal essays, and fashion tips for transgender women and crossdressers. This issue profiles Vicki Sheridan and Chris Crossen, alongside articles such as "Growing Up Transgendered" and "Like Father, Like Son".
[7] Taffeta, Issue 7. C.a. 1995. A British magazine for crossdressers and their allies, featuring articles on fashion, nightlife, and personal stories from members of the transvestite community. This issue includes articles such as "Coming Out, Going Out" and "Dressing Up, Stepping Out", detailing the challenges and joys of gender expression in social settings.
The materials reflect a mix of self-representation, advocacy, and community-building efforts, highlighting the resilience of a marginalized community in the pre-internet era. In overall good to very good condition. This collection offers a rare glimpse into the lived experiences, challenges, and triumphs of transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals during a crucial period in LGBTQ+ history. (Inventory #: 21319)
[1] Lynn, Merissa Sherrill and Delores Carte, ed. Tapestry. Issue 40, 1983. Quarterly magazine published by the Tiffany Club, a support organization for crossdressers and transgender individuals. This issue includes discussions on identity, letters from members detailing their journeys, and a featured article titled "A House—What It Means" by Merissa S. Lynn, reflecting on the club's facilities and their role in the trans community. 8.5 x 11 inches
[2] Slavik, Charles (Cathy). Skirted Men: Tales of Transvestism. Issue 14. Seattle: Empathy Press, 1983. Pulp-style zine featuring short stories and fictionalized accounts of crossdressing experiences. 8.5 x 5.5 inches, staple-bound, very good condition.
[3] Fantasia Weekend Brochure. 1983. Trifold brochure for Fantasia Weekend, an annual gathering for transgender individuals and crossdressers organized by the Outreach Institute. Held in the Midwest and hosted by Ms. Naomi of Chicago, the event offered "a unique, social experience in a discreet and secure environment." These retreats played a crucial role in building in-person support networks, allowing attendees to safely explore gender expression away from public scrutiny.
[4] The Human Outreach and Achievement Institute Brochure. c.a. 1980s. Trifold brochure from the Human Outreach and Achievement Institute, a Boston-based organization providing support for transgender and crossdressing individuals.
[5] Slavik, Charles (Cathy), ed. Guys in Gowns, Book 73. Seattle: Empathy Press, 1990. Part of the Transvestite Adventure Stories series, this pulp-style zine features fictionalized crossdressing narratives. The series provided an outlet for personal fantasy and self-exploration within the transvestite community.
[6] LadyLike, Issue 20. King of Prussia, PA: Creative Design Services, 1994. A glossy magazine featuring interviews, personal essays, and fashion tips for transgender women and crossdressers. This issue profiles Vicki Sheridan and Chris Crossen, alongside articles such as "Growing Up Transgendered" and "Like Father, Like Son".
[7] Taffeta, Issue 7. C.a. 1995. A British magazine for crossdressers and their allies, featuring articles on fashion, nightlife, and personal stories from members of the transvestite community. This issue includes articles such as "Coming Out, Going Out" and "Dressing Up, Stepping Out", detailing the challenges and joys of gender expression in social settings.
The materials reflect a mix of self-representation, advocacy, and community-building efforts, highlighting the resilience of a marginalized community in the pre-internet era. In overall good to very good condition. This collection offers a rare glimpse into the lived experiences, challenges, and triumphs of transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals during a crucial period in LGBTQ+ history. (Inventory #: 21319)
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