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@vintagequeerell.bsky.social
Queer Historian and Archivist
Owner of Vintage Queer Archives
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Owner of Vintage Queer Archives
(SHE/THEY)
FOLLOW FOR QUEER HISTORY
Happy Black History Month.
This is a reminder that the hard-fought battles which formed LGBTQIA+ community we know today were led and shouldered by members of black communites.
Here's a few pieces from the archives related to queer black culture from the 1960s-1980s.
This is a reminder that the hard-fought battles which formed LGBTQIA+ community we know today were led and shouldered by members of black communites.
Here's a few pieces from the archives related to queer black culture from the 1960s-1980s.
February 1, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Happy Black History Month.
This is a reminder that the hard-fought battles which formed LGBTQIA+ community we know today were led and shouldered by members of black communites.
Here's a few pieces from the archives related to queer black culture from the 1960s-1980s.
This is a reminder that the hard-fought battles which formed LGBTQIA+ community we know today were led and shouldered by members of black communites.
Here's a few pieces from the archives related to queer black culture from the 1960s-1980s.
Just finished this gem.
"Curse of the Queerwolf" is a 1988 "Gaysploytation" film about a man who gets bitten by a crossdresser and finds himself becoming gay every night after.
It's fairly selfaware but also just filled with transphobic and homophobic humor so hard TW.
#lgbtqhistory #queerhistory
"Curse of the Queerwolf" is a 1988 "Gaysploytation" film about a man who gets bitten by a crossdresser and finds himself becoming gay every night after.
It's fairly selfaware but also just filled with transphobic and homophobic humor so hard TW.
#lgbtqhistory #queerhistory
November 5, 2023 at 1:54 AM
Just finished this gem.
"Curse of the Queerwolf" is a 1988 "Gaysploytation" film about a man who gets bitten by a crossdresser and finds himself becoming gay every night after.
It's fairly selfaware but also just filled with transphobic and homophobic humor so hard TW.
#lgbtqhistory #queerhistory
"Curse of the Queerwolf" is a 1988 "Gaysploytation" film about a man who gets bitten by a crossdresser and finds himself becoming gay every night after.
It's fairly selfaware but also just filled with transphobic and homophobic humor so hard TW.
#lgbtqhistory #queerhistory
The will of people to ignore historical evidence of queer identity is strong.
Case in point, this wonderlly dressed young gentleman circa the the late 1800s who's name is denoted as "Margaret"... something tells me there might be more to the story.
Case in point, this wonderlly dressed young gentleman circa the the late 1800s who's name is denoted as "Margaret"... something tells me there might be more to the story.
October 28, 2023 at 5:47 PM
The will of people to ignore historical evidence of queer identity is strong.
Case in point, this wonderlly dressed young gentleman circa the the late 1800s who's name is denoted as "Margaret"... something tells me there might be more to the story.
Case in point, this wonderlly dressed young gentleman circa the the late 1800s who's name is denoted as "Margaret"... something tells me there might be more to the story.
The impact of the "Male Gaze" on Lesbian Aesthetic is quite fascinating.
This new piece highlights this intersection well.
Harrier Comics "Barnarienne", 1987
#queerhistory #lesbian #lesbianhistory #comics #rarebooks #lgbt #vibtagecomic #sapphic
This new piece highlights this intersection well.
Harrier Comics "Barnarienne", 1987
#queerhistory #lesbian #lesbianhistory #comics #rarebooks #lgbt #vibtagecomic #sapphic
October 17, 2023 at 9:33 PM
The impact of the "Male Gaze" on Lesbian Aesthetic is quite fascinating.
This new piece highlights this intersection well.
Harrier Comics "Barnarienne", 1987
#queerhistory #lesbian #lesbianhistory #comics #rarebooks #lgbt #vibtagecomic #sapphic
This new piece highlights this intersection well.
Harrier Comics "Barnarienne", 1987
#queerhistory #lesbian #lesbianhistory #comics #rarebooks #lgbt #vibtagecomic #sapphic
As a Queer Historian and Archivest, I can sometimes find myself feeling alone in my discipline (which many consider new).Yet, somehow history always finds a way to remind me, I am not the first and I will not be the last to study this.
1st edition
Sex Variant Women in Literature, 1956
#queerhistory
1st edition
Sex Variant Women in Literature, 1956
#queerhistory
October 16, 2023 at 7:24 PM
As a Queer Historian and Archivest, I can sometimes find myself feeling alone in my discipline (which many consider new).Yet, somehow history always finds a way to remind me, I am not the first and I will not be the last to study this.
1st edition
Sex Variant Women in Literature, 1956
#queerhistory
1st edition
Sex Variant Women in Literature, 1956
#queerhistory
We have one of the cutest house guest in the world.
October 11, 2023 at 5:07 PM
We have one of the cutest house guest in the world.
More Vintage queer pins from the archive.
Follow for more queer history!
#QUEERHISTORY #lesbianhistory #lgbtqhistory #lgbt #vintagepins #pride #Historian
Follow for more queer history!
#QUEERHISTORY #lesbianhistory #lgbtqhistory #lgbt #vintagepins #pride #Historian
October 11, 2023 at 1:39 PM
More Vintage queer pins from the archive.
Follow for more queer history!
#QUEERHISTORY #lesbianhistory #lgbtqhistory #lgbt #vintagepins #pride #Historian
Follow for more queer history!
#QUEERHISTORY #lesbianhistory #lgbtqhistory #lgbt #vintagepins #pride #Historian
Todays find:
Febuary 1927 Cover of Judge Magazine.
Highlighting Androgynous Fashion. "OH BOY"
Febuary 1927 Cover of Judge Magazine.
Highlighting Androgynous Fashion. "OH BOY"
October 7, 2023 at 10:36 PM
Todays find:
Febuary 1927 Cover of Judge Magazine.
Highlighting Androgynous Fashion. "OH BOY"
Febuary 1927 Cover of Judge Magazine.
Highlighting Androgynous Fashion. "OH BOY"
Allow me to introduce you to Marcus Aurelius Antoninus better known as "The wife of Hierocles" or Elagabalus. Emperor (Empress*) of Rome.
Based on the contemporary accounts of historians (including Cassius Diao, the Historia Augusta and Herodian)
Elagabalus was very (very) likely Transgender.
Based on the contemporary accounts of historians (including Cassius Diao, the Historia Augusta and Herodian)
Elagabalus was very (very) likely Transgender.
October 5, 2023 at 5:31 PM
Allow me to introduce you to Marcus Aurelius Antoninus better known as "The wife of Hierocles" or Elagabalus. Emperor (Empress*) of Rome.
Based on the contemporary accounts of historians (including Cassius Diao, the Historia Augusta and Herodian)
Elagabalus was very (very) likely Transgender.
Based on the contemporary accounts of historians (including Cassius Diao, the Historia Augusta and Herodian)
Elagabalus was very (very) likely Transgender.
@vickydonnellan.bsky.social
Hey, I appologies for the random shout out, I was wondering though if you may be able to help with a project I am working on. I am an archivist and historian who focuses on education around queer history and i am looking to find photos of an item in your collections.
Hey, I appologies for the random shout out, I was wondering though if you may be able to help with a project I am working on. I am an archivist and historian who focuses on education around queer history and i am looking to find photos of an item in your collections.
October 4, 2023 at 11:46 PM
@vickydonnellan.bsky.social
Hey, I appologies for the random shout out, I was wondering though if you may be able to help with a project I am working on. I am an archivist and historian who focuses on education around queer history and i am looking to find photos of an item in your collections.
Hey, I appologies for the random shout out, I was wondering though if you may be able to help with a project I am working on. I am an archivist and historian who focuses on education around queer history and i am looking to find photos of an item in your collections.
Got to love old lesbian newspapers.
#queerhistory #lesbian #lgbtqhistory #lesbianhistory #rarebooks
#queerhistory #lesbian #lgbtqhistory #lesbianhistory #rarebooks
October 4, 2023 at 4:51 PM
Got to love old lesbian newspapers.
#queerhistory #lesbian #lgbtqhistory #lesbianhistory #rarebooks
#queerhistory #lesbian #lgbtqhistory #lesbianhistory #rarebooks
Not the most "historical" of post but she was just too cute not to share.
October 3, 2023 at 12:45 AM
Not the most "historical" of post but she was just too cute not to share.
A few images from Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld's "Sexual History of War" from 1930 produced by Institute for Sexology, Berlin.
Published 3 years before the Institute was sacked and burned by Nazis.
#rarebooks #queerhistory #lgbt #transhistory
Published 3 years before the Institute was sacked and burned by Nazis.
#rarebooks #queerhistory #lgbt #transhistory
October 2, 2023 at 1:09 PM
A few images from Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld's "Sexual History of War" from 1930 produced by Institute for Sexology, Berlin.
Published 3 years before the Institute was sacked and burned by Nazis.
#rarebooks #queerhistory #lgbt #transhistory
Published 3 years before the Institute was sacked and burned by Nazis.
#rarebooks #queerhistory #lgbt #transhistory
Maude Adams Famous Male Impersonator (Drag King) of the 1900s.
The piece below is from her 1900 production of L’aicon (“The Little Egg”)in which she plays the titular character of Napoleon.
She was openly lesbian with 2 longterm interests Lillie Florence (1891–1901) and Louise Boynton (1905–1951).
The piece below is from her 1900 production of L’aicon (“The Little Egg”)in which she plays the titular character of Napoleon.
She was openly lesbian with 2 longterm interests Lillie Florence (1891–1901) and Louise Boynton (1905–1951).
September 30, 2023 at 7:06 PM
Maude Adams Famous Male Impersonator (Drag King) of the 1900s.
The piece below is from her 1900 production of L’aicon (“The Little Egg”)in which she plays the titular character of Napoleon.
She was openly lesbian with 2 longterm interests Lillie Florence (1891–1901) and Louise Boynton (1905–1951).
The piece below is from her 1900 production of L’aicon (“The Little Egg”)in which she plays the titular character of Napoleon.
She was openly lesbian with 2 longterm interests Lillie Florence (1891–1901) and Louise Boynton (1905–1951).
Not my usual content but enjoy this fun find.
September 29, 2023 at 6:51 PM
Not my usual content but enjoy this fun find.
A copy of the 1996 Chapbook "I was a Teenage Lesbian" which tells the stories of various Lesbian who grew up in the 60s and 70s.
September 29, 2023 at 1:23 PM
A copy of the 1996 Chapbook "I was a Teenage Lesbian" which tells the stories of various Lesbian who grew up in the 60s and 70s.
I just wanted to bring some attention to Hibari-kun from 1981s "Stop Hibari-kun".
🏳️⚧️ SHE IS AN ICON 🏳️⚧️
At a time when trans identity was often played for a laugh, this character remained true to herself without falling to tropes.
🏳️⚧️ SHE IS AN ICON 🏳️⚧️
At a time when trans identity was often played for a laugh, this character remained true to herself without falling to tropes.
September 28, 2023 at 10:57 PM
I just wanted to bring some attention to Hibari-kun from 1981s "Stop Hibari-kun".
🏳️⚧️ SHE IS AN ICON 🏳️⚧️
At a time when trans identity was often played for a laugh, this character remained true to herself without falling to tropes.
🏳️⚧️ SHE IS AN ICON 🏳️⚧️
At a time when trans identity was often played for a laugh, this character remained true to herself without falling to tropes.
As an archivist and historian focused on queer history and more specifically the works of Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld.
I am growing increasingly concerned about the similarity between early Nazi propaganda and the rhetoric of modern "conservatives".
I am growing increasingly concerned about the similarity between early Nazi propaganda and the rhetoric of modern "conservatives".
September 28, 2023 at 3:38 PM
As an archivist and historian focused on queer history and more specifically the works of Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld.
I am growing increasingly concerned about the similarity between early Nazi propaganda and the rhetoric of modern "conservatives".
I am growing increasingly concerned about the similarity between early Nazi propaganda and the rhetoric of modern "conservatives".
So... are there any other Historians, Archivist or Antiquarian Book people here?
#history #historian #archivist #antiquarianbook #rarebooks #history #archive
#history #historian #archivist #antiquarianbook #rarebooks #history #archive
September 28, 2023 at 1:54 PM
So... are there any other Historians, Archivist or Antiquarian Book people here?
#history #historian #archivist #antiquarianbook #rarebooks #history #archive
#history #historian #archivist #antiquarianbook #rarebooks #history #archive
Check out these
Late 1800s (and 1900s) photos showcasing Gender Divergence and queerness.
Late 1800s (and 1900s) photos showcasing Gender Divergence and queerness.
September 28, 2023 at 1:08 PM
Check out these
Late 1800s (and 1900s) photos showcasing Gender Divergence and queerness.
Late 1800s (and 1900s) photos showcasing Gender Divergence and queerness.
Good Morning!
What better way to wake up than few more vintage pins from the collection?
More info in the Alt-text, follow for more Queer History!
What better way to wake up than few more vintage pins from the collection?
More info in the Alt-text, follow for more Queer History!
September 28, 2023 at 12:17 PM
Good Morning!
What better way to wake up than few more vintage pins from the collection?
More info in the Alt-text, follow for more Queer History!
What better way to wake up than few more vintage pins from the collection?
More info in the Alt-text, follow for more Queer History!
This is one of my favorite finds.
In 1921 after 25 years of Boston marrage Kathrine Coman, the wife of Kathrine Lee Bates (Author of America The Beautiful) passed on.
To cope with her grief, Bates wrote an entire book of poetry to her late wife.
This is a signed 1st edition of said book.
In 1921 after 25 years of Boston marrage Kathrine Coman, the wife of Kathrine Lee Bates (Author of America The Beautiful) passed on.
To cope with her grief, Bates wrote an entire book of poetry to her late wife.
This is a signed 1st edition of said book.
September 27, 2023 at 8:31 PM
This is one of my favorite finds.
In 1921 after 25 years of Boston marrage Kathrine Coman, the wife of Kathrine Lee Bates (Author of America The Beautiful) passed on.
To cope with her grief, Bates wrote an entire book of poetry to her late wife.
This is a signed 1st edition of said book.
In 1921 after 25 years of Boston marrage Kathrine Coman, the wife of Kathrine Lee Bates (Author of America The Beautiful) passed on.
To cope with her grief, Bates wrote an entire book of poetry to her late wife.
This is a signed 1st edition of said book.
Don't mind me just a queer historian posting queer history 😅
But seriously, please follow and boost if you like this kinda stuff need to find my ppl.
#lesbian #gay #enby #trans #bi #lgbtq #queer #queerhistory
But seriously, please follow and boost if you like this kinda stuff need to find my ppl.
#lesbian #gay #enby #trans #bi #lgbtq #queer #queerhistory
September 27, 2023 at 5:52 PM
Don't mind me just a queer historian posting queer history 😅
But seriously, please follow and boost if you like this kinda stuff need to find my ppl.
#lesbian #gay #enby #trans #bi #lgbtq #queer #queerhistory
But seriously, please follow and boost if you like this kinda stuff need to find my ppl.
#lesbian #gay #enby #trans #bi #lgbtq #queer #queerhistory
For those who seem to think Trans people are a "new thing"
Image 1: "Artificial rejuvenation artificial Gender reassignment" 1921
Image 2: Medical Management of the Transexual, 1973
Image 3: illistration of trans women, 1898
Image 4: Coin featuring Elagabalus 219‐222 AD
#trans #transhistory
Image 1: "Artificial rejuvenation artificial Gender reassignment" 1921
Image 2: Medical Management of the Transexual, 1973
Image 3: illistration of trans women, 1898
Image 4: Coin featuring Elagabalus 219‐222 AD
#trans #transhistory
September 27, 2023 at 5:39 PM
For those who seem to think Trans people are a "new thing"
Image 1: "Artificial rejuvenation artificial Gender reassignment" 1921
Image 2: Medical Management of the Transexual, 1973
Image 3: illistration of trans women, 1898
Image 4: Coin featuring Elagabalus 219‐222 AD
#trans #transhistory
Image 1: "Artificial rejuvenation artificial Gender reassignment" 1921
Image 2: Medical Management of the Transexual, 1973
Image 3: illistration of trans women, 1898
Image 4: Coin featuring Elagabalus 219‐222 AD
#trans #transhistory
Ever wonder what the 1st gay kiss on film was?
Here it is.
from Cecil B. Demille's 1922 "Manslaughter" we have a playbill.
This lovely young couple can be seen kissing passionately during a flashback scene to the Roman empire.
#queerhistory #lesbianhistory #gayhistory #rarebooks #queercenema
Here it is.
from Cecil B. Demille's 1922 "Manslaughter" we have a playbill.
This lovely young couple can be seen kissing passionately during a flashback scene to the Roman empire.
#queerhistory #lesbianhistory #gayhistory #rarebooks #queercenema
September 27, 2023 at 5:23 PM
Ever wonder what the 1st gay kiss on film was?
Here it is.
from Cecil B. Demille's 1922 "Manslaughter" we have a playbill.
This lovely young couple can be seen kissing passionately during a flashback scene to the Roman empire.
#queerhistory #lesbianhistory #gayhistory #rarebooks #queercenema
Here it is.
from Cecil B. Demille's 1922 "Manslaughter" we have a playbill.
This lovely young couple can be seen kissing passionately during a flashback scene to the Roman empire.
#queerhistory #lesbianhistory #gayhistory #rarebooks #queercenema