William Benemann collection of sexuality and gender miscellany, 1953-2011.

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William Benemann collection of sexuality and gender miscellany, 1953-2011.

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Contains vinyl record albums, photographs, postcards, periodicals, comic books, etc., relating broadly to the issues of non-heterosexual sexuality and gender expressions in popular media and entertainment. Includes materials concerning Christine Jorgensen, Margaret Cho, Robert Goulet, Marlon Riggs, Essex Hemphill, Ramon Novarro, Cris Willamson, and others. Ma Rainey; Robert Goulet; Berkeley Women's Collective; Cris Willamson. Tongues Untied (Riggs and Hemphill); Christine Jorgensen (Associated Press photo,1953); Ramon Navarro (postcard). Take the "A" Train. Archie comics (2011: #202, #207). Curve (Oct. 2007).

1 oversize box (0.4 linear feet)

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Benemann, William, 1949-

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Goulet, Robert.

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Rainey, Ma, 1886-1939

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Ma Rainey (b. Gertrude Pridgett, April 26, 1886, Columbus, GA-d. Dec. 22, 1939, Rome, GA) was one of the earliest African-American professional blues singers and one of the first generation of blues singers to record. She was first exposed to blues music around 1902 and soon after formed the Alabama Fun Makers Company with her husband, Will Rainey. In 1906, both joined Pat Chappelle's Rabbit's Foot Company. Ma Rainey was discovered by Paramount Records producer J. Mayo Williams in 1923, signed a...

Jorgensen, Christine, 1926-1989

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Christine Jorgensen (May 30, 1926 – May 3, 1989) was an American actress, singer, recording artist, and transgender activist. She was the first person to become widely known in the United States for having sex reassignment surgery. In 1945, Jorgensen was drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II. After she served as a military clerical worker, Jorgensen attended several schools, worked, and pursued a photography career. During this time, she learned about sex reassignment surgery and tra...

Riggs, Marlon T.

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Marlon Troy Riggs (3 February 1957 - 5 April 1994) was a gay African-American filmmaker, educator, poet, and gay rights activist. He also produced, wrote, and directed several television documentaries. From the description of Marlon Riggs archive, including papers, videos, and personal items, 1957-1994. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754865939 Filmography Long Train Running: The Story of the Oakland Blues, 1981. (Co-produ...

Novarro, Ramon, 1899-1968

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Silent film actor. From the description of Telegram form : London, to Louise Alvar Harding, 1935 Dec. 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270867968 ...

Cho, Margaret

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Berkeley Women's Music Collective

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Hemphill, Essex

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