Transvestite Found Dead

Leaflet Inquiring for Information about Marsha P. Johnson's Death

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This item is a leaflet created by the New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project and provides a description of Marsha P. Johnson as well as shares details about her death. It makes clear that "FOUL PLAY HAS NOT BEEN RULED OUT IN MARSHA'S DEATH" and includes a call to action for anyone with information about Marsha's death to come forward.

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Identifier: 9w032339p
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
Creator(s): New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project
Dates Covered: Jul. 2, 1992 to Jul. 6, 1992
Genre: Leaflets
Subject(s): Andy Warhol
Hot Peaches
Marsha P. Johnson
Stonewall Rebellion
Places: New York
Topic(s): Black transgender people
Drag queens
Family members of LGBTQ+ people
LGBTQ+ death and dying
QTPOC
Sex workers
Transfeminine people
Resource Type: Text
Language: English
Rights: In copyright
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Transvestite Found Dead

Leaflet Inquiring for Information about Marsha P. Johnson's Death

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