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Cross Dressing Newsletters Collection http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8b85b29 No online items Guide to the Cross Dressing Newsletters Collection Special Collections & Archives University Library California State University, Northridge 18111 Nordhoff Street Northridge, CA 91330-8326 URL: https://library.csun.edu/SCA Contact: https://library.csun.edu/SCA/Contact © Copyright 2020 Special Collections & Archives. All rights reserved. Guide to the Cross Dressing SC.CDN 1 Newsletters Collection Contributing Institution: Special Collections & Archives Title: Cross Dressing Newsletters Collection Creator: California State University, Northridge. University Library Identifier/Call Number: SC.CDN Extent: 9.17 linear feet Date (inclusive): 1974-2001 Abstract: This collection consists of newsletters issued by local chapters of Tri-Ess (an educational and support group for heterosexual cross dressers) in the United States, and independent groups in the US and abroad. The newsletters report local activities, discuss current topical issues, and in general serve as a forum for the interests and concerns of the cross dressing community. Language of Material: English Historical Note: The library created this collection of materials for study and research. Scope and Contents The Cross Dressing Newsletters Collection consists of newsletters issued by local chapters of Tri-Ess (an educational and support group for heterosexual cross dressers) in the United States, and independent groups in the US and abroad. The newsletters report local activities, discuss current topical issues, and in general serve as a forum for the interests and concerns of the cross dressing community. Most are written, printed, and reproduced by members. They vary in length from a single sheet to ten or fifteen pages. These materials are arranged alphabetically by title of publication. Related Material This collection is a part of the Vern and Bonnie Bullough Collection on Sex and Gender. Conditions Governing Access: The collection is open for research use. Conditions Governing Use: Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection has not been transferred to California State University, Northridge. Copyright status for other materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Immediate Source of Acquisition Carol Beecroft. 1996. For information about citing items in this collection consult the appropriate style manual, or see the Citing Archival Materials guide. Processing Information: Tony Gardner, 2002 Dave Maron, Arish Shah Subjects and Indexing Terms Documents Box 1, Folder 1 Adams World, 1989 Box 1, Folder 2 Aegis News Quarterly, 1994-1998 Box 1, Folder 3 All the Beautiful People, 1997 Box 1, Folder 4 Alpha Capers Box 1, Folder 5 Alpha Omega Outreach (Tri-Ess, Northern Ohio), 1984-1998, 2000 Box 1, Folder 6 Alpha Omega Outreach (Tri-Ess, Northern Ohio), 1984-1998, 2000 Box 1, Folder 7 Alpha Rho Provesta, 1989 Box 1, Folder 8 Alpha Rho's Desseret News, 1991-1992, 1996-1998 Box 1, Folder 9 Alpha Zeta Newsletter (Tri-Ess News), 1985-1987 Box 1, Folder 10 Alpha-Bits, 1985-2001 Box 1, Folder 11 Alpha-Bits, 1985-2001 Box 1, Folder 12 Alpha-Bits, 1985-2001 Guide to the Cross Dressing SC.CDN 2 Newsletters Collection Box 1, Folder 13 Alpha-Bits, 1985-2001 Box 1, Folder 14 Athena, 1996 Box 1, Folder 15 Beaumont Bulletin, 1974-1976, 1982-1990 Box 2, Folder 16 Beaumont Bulletin, 1974-1976, 1982-1990 Box 2, Folder 17 Beaumont Bulletin, 1974-1976, 1982-1990 Box 2, Folder 18 Beaumont Bulletin, 1974-1976, 1982-1990 Box 2, Folder 19 Beaumont Bulletin, 1974-1976, 1982-1990 Box 2, Folder 20 Beaumont Bulletin, 1974-1976, 1982-1990 Box 2, Folder 21 Beaumont Bulletin, 1974-1976, 1982-1990 Box 2, Folder 22 Beaumont Bulletin, 1974-1976, 1982-1990 Box 2, Folder 23 Beaumont Bulletin, 1974-1976, 1982-1990 Box 3, Folder 24 Born Free, 1993-1996 Box 3, Folder 25 Boulton and Park Cultural Society, 1986 Box 3, Folder 26 Buffalo Bellies, 1997 Box 3, Folder 27 Butterflies, 1994 Box 3, Folder 28 Cactus Flower, 1988-1998, 2000 Box 3, Folder 29 Cactus Flower, 1988-1998, 2000 Box 3, Folder 30 Cactus Flower, 1988-1998, 2000 Box 3, Folder 31 Cactus Flower, 1988-1998, 2000 Box 3, Folder 32 Cactus Flower, 1988-1998, 2000 Box 3, Folder 33 Cameo of Club Chameleon, 1989 Box 3, Folder 34 Carousel Club, 1997 Box 3, Folder 35 CD News, 1991-1997 Box 3, Folder 36 CD News, 1991-1997 Box 3, Folder 37 CD News, 1991-1997 Box 3, Folder 38 Chameleon (Australia), 1997 Box 3, Folder 39 Chameleons Club (Central Illinois Gender Association), 1989 Box 4, Folder 40 Chatter (formerly Crossroads Chatter), 1979-1998 Box 4, Folder 41 Chatter (formerly Crossroads Chatter), 1979-1998 Box 4, Folder 42 Chatter (formerly Crossroads Chatter), 1979-1998 Box 4, Folder 43 Chatter (formerly Crossroads Chatter), 1979-1998 Box 4, Folder 44 Chi Tribune, 1974, 1976-1998 Box 4, Folder 45 Chi Tribune, 1974, 1976-1998 Box 4, Folder 46 Chi Tribune, 1974, 1976-1998 Box 5, Folder 47 Chi Tribune, 1974, 1976-1998 Box 5, Folder 48 Chi Tribune, 1974, 1976-1998 Box 5, Folder 49 Chi Tribune, 1974, 1976-1998 Box 5, Folder 50 Chi Tribune, 1974, 1976-1998 Box 5, Folder 51 Chi Tribune, 1974, 1976-1998 Box 5, Folder 52 Chi Tribune, 1974, 1976-1998 Box 5, Folder 53 CHIC, 1976-1978, 1980 Box 5, Folder 54 CHIC Diary, 1988-1989, 1997 Box 5, Folder 55 Clarion (Tri-Ess Chapter Leaders), 1988-1989 Box 5, Folder 56 CLCC News, 1997 Box 5, Folder 57 Connecticut View, 1997 Box 5, Folder 58 Consortium Observer, 1996-1997 Box 5, Folder 59 Cotton Bell, 1991-1995 Box 5, Folder 60 Cross Currents, 1989-1992 Box 5, Folder 61 Cross Gender, 1997 Box 5, Folder 62 Cross Talk (Tri-Ess, Delta Chi Chapter), 1989, 1996 Box 5, Folder 63 Crossdressers Foyer Box 5, Folder 64 Crossdressers International, 1992 Box 6, Folder 65 Cross-Port Inner View, 1985-1997 Box 6, Folder 66 Cross-Port Inner View, 1985-1997 Box 6, Folder 67 Cross-Port Inner View, 1985-1997 Box 6, Folder 68 Cross-Port Inner View, 1985-1997 Box 6, Folder 69 Cross-Port Inner View, 1985-1997 Guide to the Cross Dressing SC.CDN 3 Newsletters Collection Box 6, Folder 70 Cross-Port Inner View, 1985-1997 Box 6, Folder 71 Crystal Chronicle, 1986, 1990-1998, 2000 Box 6, Folder 72 Crystal Chronicle, 1986, 1990-1998, 2000 Box 6, Folder 73 Crystal Chronicle, 1986, 1990-1998, 2000 Box 6, Folder 74 Crystal Chronicle, 1986, 1990-1998, 2000 Box 6, Folder 75 Crystal Chronicle, 1986, 1990-1998, 2000 Box 7, Folder 76 Delta Chatter (Tri-Ess, Colorado) (formerly Delta Chapter Chatter), 1988, 1992-1995 Box 7, Folder 77 Delta Chatter (Tri-Ess, Colorado) (formerly Delta Chapter Chatter), 1988, 1992-1995 Box 7, Folder 78 Delta Chatter (Tri-Ess, Colorado) (formerly Delta Chapter Chatter), 1988, 1992-1995 Box 7, Folder 79 Delta Chi, 1988-1989 Box 7, Folder 80 Delta Dodger, 1978-1980 Box 7, Folder 81 Devil Woman, 1991-1998, 2000 Box 7, Folder 82 Devil Woman, 1991-1998, 2000 Box 7, Folder 83 Devil Woman, 1991-1998, 2000 Box 7, Folder 84 DFW New Misses (Dallas-Fort Worth), 1987-1989 Box 7, Folder 85 Dixie Bell, 1988-1993 Box 7, Folder 86 Double Image, 1988-1989 Box 7, Folder 87 Emerald City News, 1997 Box 7, Folder 88 En Femme, 1993-1998, 2000 Box 7, Folder 89 En Femme, 1993-1998, 2000 Box 7, Folder 90 En Femme, 1993-1998, 2000 Box 8, Folder 91 ESC Mirror Images, 1997 Box 8, Folder 92 ETVC Newsletter (Educational TV Channels), 1985-1986, 1989-1998 Box 8, Folder 93 ETVC Newsletter (Educational TV Channels), 1985-1986, 1989-1998 Box 8, Folder 94 ETVC Newsletter (Educational TV Channels), 1985-1986, 1989-1998 Box 8, Folder 95 ETVC Newsletter (Educational TV Channels), 1985-1986, 1989-1998 Box 8, Folder 96 ETVC Newsletter (Educational TV Channels), 1985-1986, 1989-1998 Box 8, Folder 97 Fanfare, 1982-1984 Box 8, Folder 98 FEM (Phi Epsilon Mu), 1990-1998 Box 8, Folder 99 FEM (Phi Epsilon Mu), 1990-1998 Box 8, Folder 100 FEM (Phi Epsilon Mu), 1990-1998 Box 9, Folder 101 FEM (Phi Epsilon Mu), 1990-1998 Box 9, Folder 102 Feminine Image, 1992 Box 9, Folder 103 Feminique (Australia), 1976 Box 9, Folder 104 Femme Forum, 1987-1998 Box 9, Folder 105 Femme Forum, 1987-1998 Box 9, Folder 106 Femme Forum, 1987-1998 Box 9, Folder 107 Femme Forum, 1987-1998 Box 9, Folder 108 Femme Forum, 1987-1998 Box 9, Folder 109 Femme Forum, 1987-1998 Box 9, Folder 110 Femme Forum, 1987-1998 Box 9, Folder 111 Femme Forum, 1987-1998 Box 9, Folder 112 Femme Silhouette (Tri-Ess, Northern Ohio), 1994-1997 Box 9, Folder 113 Femme Silhouette (Tri-Ess, Northern Ohio), 1994-1997 Box 9, Folder 114 Femme Silhouette (Tri-Ess, Northern Ohio), 1994-1997 Box 9, Folder 115 Femme Silhouette (Tri-Ess, Northern Ohio), 1994-1997 Box 9, Folder 116 Femme Silhouette (Tri-Ess, Northern Ohio), 1994-1997 Box 10, Femme Silhouette (Tri-Ess, Northern Ohio), 1994-1997 Folder 117 Box 10, Femme Silhouette (Tri-Ess, Northern Ohio), 1994-1997 Folder 118 Box 10, Femme Silhouette (Tri-Ess, Northern Ohio), 1994-1997 Folder 119 Box 10, Femme Silhouette (Tri-Ess, Northern Ohio), 1994-1997 Folder 120 Box 10, Fiesta (Tri-Ess, New Mexico), 1977, 1989-1994, 1997 Folder 121 Guide to the Cross Dressing SC.CDN 4 Newsletters Collection Box 10, Fiesta (Tri-Ess, New Mexico), 1977, 1989-1994, 1997 Folder 122 Box 10, Fiesta (Tri-Ess, New Mexico), 1977, 1989-1994, 1997 Folder 123 Box 10, Fiesta
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