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  1. A Headshot of Marsha P. Johnson with Feathers in Her Hair

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    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.
  2. A Holiday Card From Marsha P. Johnson to Randy Wicker

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Johnson, Marsha P.
    Date: Dec. 9, 1991
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Roommates, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Randy Wicker
    Description: A holiday card written by Marsha P. Johnson to her roommate, Randy Wicker. The card reads "Joy to The World. To Randy and All Help. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Marsha P. Johnson, Love Alway...
  3. A Leaflet Inquiring for Information on Marsha P. Johnson's Death

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ death and dying, Police, QTPOC, Sex workers, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project, Stonewall Rebellion
    Description: This item is a leaflet created by the New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project which is a call to action to contact the organization or the police and offering a $5000 award for anyone ...
  4. A letter from a photographer to Randy Wicker

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Giard, Robert
    Date: Jan. 18, 1999
    Topics: Gay men, Latino/a/x transgender people, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Stonewall riots, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans
    Subject: Don Lucas, Hal Call, Harry Hay, Jack Nichols, José Sarria, Martin Duberman, Robert Giard, Stonewall, Sylvia Rivera, Uplift Lighting
    Description: A letter to Randy Wicker from a photographer asking to be connected to Sylvia Rivera to take her portrait.
  5. A Letter from Randy Wicker to Lieutenant Fahey

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Wicker, Randy
    Date: Oct. 14, 1992
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Petitions, Police interactions with LGBTQ+ people, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Bennie Toney, Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker
    Description: A letter from Randy Wicker to Lieutenant Fahey of the Sixth Precinct of the NYPD asking that the police investigate Marsha P. Johnson's death as a murder case. Wicker references community support a...
  6. A Letter from Randy Wicker to Mayor David Dinkins

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Wicker, Randy
    Date: Jul. 22, 1992
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ communities, LGBTQ+ memorials, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker, Uplift Lighting
    Description: A letter from Randy Wicker inviting New York City Mayor David Dinkins to speak at a memorial service for Marsha P. Johnson. Wicker describes Marsha's role as a beloved member of her community who b...
  7. A Letter to Commander Kennedy from Randy Wicker

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Wicker, Randy
    Date: Oct. 3, 1992
    Topics: Attitudes of LGBTQ+ people toward police , Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ communities, LGBTQ+ death and dying, Police interactions with LGBTQ+ people, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Bennie Toney, Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A letter from Randy Wicker to the commander of the sixth precinct of the New York Police Department explaining how the investigation into Marsha P. Johnson's death was mishandled, demanding that of...
  8. A Letter Written by an Attendee at Marsha P. Johnson's Memorial Service

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Seymour, William
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ memorials, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A letter written by William Seymour to Randy Wicker and other of Marsha P. Johnson's friends following her memorial service.
  9. A Letter Written by Randy Wicker to a Commander at the Sixth Precinct About Marsha P. Johnson's Death

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Wicker, Randy
    Date: Oct. 8, 1992
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A letter written by Randy Wicker, Marsha P. Johnson's roommate, to Commander Kennedy at the Sixth Precinct in New York City. In the letter, Randy talks about dropping off videotapes containing info...
  10. A Letter Written by Randy Wicker to Ali

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    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.
  11. A New York Times Obituary for Marsha P. Johnson

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Heritage of Pride
    Date: Jul. 16, 1992
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Stonewall riots, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Andy Warhol, Heritage of Pride, Hot Peaches, Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: An obituary for Marsha P. Johnson that appeared in the New York Times. A version of the clipping annotated by Randy Wicker is also included here.
  12. A Nighttime Photograph of Protestors Talking as Sylvia Rivera Holds a Sign in the Background

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator: Davies, Diana
    Date: Sep. 14, 1970
    Topics: Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, Puerto Rican women, QTPOC, Trans women, Venezuelan Americans
    Subject: New York University (NYU), Sylvia Rivera, Weinstein Hall Demonstration
    Description: Black and white photograph of many protestors at Weinstein Hall Demonstration. Sylvia Rivera holds sign and looks onto a group of protestors conversing.
  13. A Page from Frontiers Featuring a Photo of Marsha P. Johnson Posing in a Gown

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 19, 1991
    Topics: Black transgender people, Chest harnesses, Drag queens, Gay pride, Lesbian pride, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A page from Frontiers featuring a photo of Marsha P. Johnson posing in a gown in the center of the page. "Boston," "Cleveland," and "Baltimore" appear in large front among several candid photos.
  14. A Photograph Featuring Marsha P. Johnson and other Gay Liberation Front Members Walking at New York City Hall

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator: Davies, Diana
    Date: 1969 to circa 1972
    Topics: Gay rights, Lesbian rights, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ civil rights, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC
    Subject: Gay Liberation Front, Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A photograph of Gay Liberation Front members walking in front of New York City Hall. This photo features Marsha P. Johnson.
  15. A Photograph Featuring Marsha P. Johnson Sitting in a Chair Wearing a White Tracksuit

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A photograph featuring Marsha P. Johnson sitting in a chair wearing a white tracksuit. There are other unknown people sitting in chairs smiling for the camera.