[Virginia Prince papers : Transvestia : news clippings]. [1930s - 1970s].

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[Virginia Prince papers : Transvestia : news clippings]. [1930s - 1970s].

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News clippings reference file on cross dressing for "Transvestia".

4 ms. boxes ( 2 linear ft.)

California State University, Northridge

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California State University, Northridge

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