1 10 24 https://lgbtqcolorado.cvlcollections.org/files/original/cb43dd711a60fe8056537e4a32962174.jpeg 0a0ea269d50dab845d7d000003c3ad43 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource CO LGBT History Project: Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense Committee protest of the killing of Irene DeSoto and Tracy Levi in March 1978 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. March 1978 Subject The topic of the resource Activism, Protest, Transgender History, Irene De Soto, Tracy Levi Description An account of the resource This collection of photographs was taken by Pat Gourley who would later go on to become a prominent member in HIV/AIDS work in Denver. In 1977, Tracy Levi was killed at the hands of a Denver police officer, while Irene De Soto was killed a year later. Both were people doing sex work in the area and were among a rash of violent clashes or suspicious deaths among the many minority communities of Denver. Each group responded with a separate protest. Missy and Monique, as explained in Pat Gourley's oral history, helped to organize the Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense Committee to protest their killing of Irene and Tracy. Gourley pointed out in the oral history that Missy (blonde hair in the photographs) and Monique (dark hair) risked a great deal going "in face" (that is presenting their gender as women). Though drag and cross-dressing were decriminalized with the work of the Gay Coalition of Denver in 1973, it was still dangerous, and Gourley noted they could still be harassed, arrested, or harmed. The march started at around 20th and Broadway where Tracy was killed, continued to near 13th and Pennsylvania near where Irene was killed, and ended with a rally at the Denver Police Head Quarters on 14th and Cherokee. The rally consisted of many groups including lesbians, gay men, transgender people, Denver Socialists and Denver Feminists (each a political group). No one claimed Irene's body so she was given a pauper's grave after cremation, yet this protest represents the first of its kind in Colorado, representing a protest for the life of two black and brown people who did sex work, and who were likely transgender. This event represents stories of allyship from people outside the queer community, and unity within a community often at odds within long before a cohesive and inclusive identity was articulated. It is likely the first protest of its kind in Colorado. (special connections to the Matt Kailey History Committee and thanks to Pat Gourley for use of the photographs). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pat Gourley Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource David Duffield, creator and coordinator of the Colorado LGBTQ History Project for the Center on Colfax Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 1978 Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Pat Gourley via his oral history with David Duffield, physical location of photographs are at Denver Public Library in the Pat Gourley collection. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Title A name given to the resource Tim Offet Desoto March Spring 1978 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1978 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. CO LGBT History Project: DeSotoMarch 1978 - Pat Gourley Files Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Subject The topic of the resource transgender, Irene De Soto, Activism Description An account of the resource This is a picture of the protest of the murders of Irene De Soto and Tracy Levi at the hands of Denver Police between 1977 - 1978, organized by the Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense Coalition. https://lgbtqcolorado.cvlcollections.org/files/original/7a9e62e53fd8bc973f955a6a213b12d2.jpeg ef8017f227768cd9e2d12bcd8b870717 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource According to Pat Gourley, the creator and photographer of the march, they were followed by Denver police vans (seen here). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pat Gourley Date Created Date of creation of the resource. March, 1978 Subject The topic of the resource Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense Coalition protest of the murder of Irene De Soto Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource CO LGBT History Project: Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense Committee protest of the killing of Irene DeSoto and Tracy Levi in March 1978 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. March 1978 Subject The topic of the resource Activism, Protest, Transgender History, Irene De Soto, Tracy Levi Description An account of the resource This collection of photographs was taken by Pat Gourley who would later go on to become a prominent member in HIV/AIDS work in Denver. In 1977, Tracy Levi was killed at the hands of a Denver police officer, while Irene De Soto was killed a year later. Both were people doing sex work in the area and were among a rash of violent clashes or suspicious deaths among the many minority communities of Denver. Each group responded with a separate protest. Missy and Monique, as explained in Pat Gourley's oral history, helped to organize the Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense Committee to protest their killing of Irene and Tracy. Gourley pointed out in the oral history that Missy (blonde hair in the photographs) and Monique (dark hair) risked a great deal going "in face" (that is presenting their gender as women). Though drag and cross-dressing were decriminalized with the work of the Gay Coalition of Denver in 1973, it was still dangerous, and Gourley noted they could still be harassed, arrested, or harmed. The march started at around 20th and Broadway where Tracy was killed, continued to near 13th and Pennsylvania near where Irene was killed, and ended with a rally at the Denver Police Head Quarters on 14th and Cherokee. The rally consisted of many groups including lesbians, gay men, transgender people, Denver Socialists and Denver Feminists (each a political group). No one claimed Irene's body so she was given a pauper's grave after cremation, yet this protest represents the first of its kind in Colorado, representing a protest for the life of two black and brown people who did sex work, and who were likely transgender. This event represents stories of allyship from people outside the queer community, and unity within a community often at odds within long before a cohesive and inclusive identity was articulated. It is likely the first protest of its kind in Colorado. (special connections to the Matt Kailey History Committee and thanks to Pat Gourley for use of the photographs). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pat Gourley Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource David Duffield, creator and coordinator of the Colorado LGBTQ History Project for the Center on Colfax Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 1978 Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Pat Gourley via his oral history with David Duffield, physical location of photographs are at Denver Public Library in the Pat Gourley collection. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Title A name given to the resource PoliceVanWatchingMarch Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1978 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. CO LGBT History Project: DeSotoMarch 1978 - Pat Gourley Files Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image https://lgbtqcolorado.cvlcollections.org/files/original/227dd5635e83121e54a5ee4c5ebd059d.jpeg c2538617c89d2beff2f3a6530372297e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource CO LGBT History Project: Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense Committee protest of the killing of Irene DeSoto and Tracy Levi in March 1978 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. March 1978 Subject The topic of the resource Activism, Protest, Transgender History, Irene De Soto, Tracy Levi Description An account of the resource This collection of photographs was taken by Pat Gourley who would later go on to become a prominent member in HIV/AIDS work in Denver. In 1977, Tracy Levi was killed at the hands of a Denver police officer, while Irene De Soto was killed a year later. Both were people doing sex work in the area and were among a rash of violent clashes or suspicious deaths among the many minority communities of Denver. Each group responded with a separate protest. Missy and Monique, as explained in Pat Gourley's oral history, helped to organize the Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense Committee to protest their killing of Irene and Tracy. Gourley pointed out in the oral history that Missy (blonde hair in the photographs) and Monique (dark hair) risked a great deal going "in face" (that is presenting their gender as women). Though drag and cross-dressing were decriminalized with the work of the Gay Coalition of Denver in 1973, it was still dangerous, and Gourley noted they could still be harassed, arrested, or harmed. The march started at around 20th and Broadway where Tracy was killed, continued to near 13th and Pennsylvania near where Irene was killed, and ended with a rally at the Denver Police Head Quarters on 14th and Cherokee. The rally consisted of many groups including lesbians, gay men, transgender people, Denver Socialists and Denver Feminists (each a political group). No one claimed Irene's body so she was given a pauper's grave after cremation, yet this protest represents the first of its kind in Colorado, representing a protest for the life of two black and brown people who did sex work, and who were likely transgender. This event represents stories of allyship from people outside the queer community, and unity within a community often at odds within long before a cohesive and inclusive identity was articulated. It is likely the first protest of its kind in Colorado. (special connections to the Matt Kailey History Committee and thanks to Pat Gourley for use of the photographs). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pat Gourley Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource David Duffield, creator and coordinator of the Colorado LGBTQ History Project for the Center on Colfax Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 1978 Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Pat Gourley via his oral history with David Duffield, physical location of photographs are at Denver Public Library in the Pat Gourley collection. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Title A name given to the resource Police Van Watching March (13th and Sherman) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. March 1978 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. CO LGBT History Project: DeSotoMarch 1978 - Pat Gourley Files Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Description An account of the resource The second photo of a Denver police van, identified by Pat Gourley, the photographer of the protest. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 1978 https://lgbtqcolorado.cvlcollections.org/files/original/23bd066cfbcc1a37d7cbdc0b74c47e83.jpeg b692caffd5ff5dddcfec1d5455351335 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pearl Street Bar during the Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense Coalition protest of the murders of Irene De Soto and Tracy Levi Date Created Date of creation of the resource. March 1978 Subject The topic of the resource Activism, Transgender Rights Description An account of the resource This is a bar in the march for the Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense Coalition protest in March 1978 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource CO LGBT History Project: Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense Committee protest of the killing of Irene DeSoto and Tracy Levi in March 1978 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. March 1978 Subject The topic of the resource Activism, Protest, Transgender History, Irene De Soto, Tracy Levi Description An account of the resource This collection of photographs was taken by Pat Gourley who would later go on to become a prominent member in HIV/AIDS work in Denver. In 1977, Tracy Levi was killed at the hands of a Denver police officer, while Irene De Soto was killed a year later. Both were people doing sex work in the area and were among a rash of violent clashes or suspicious deaths among the many minority communities of Denver. Each group responded with a separate protest. Missy and Monique, as explained in Pat Gourley's oral history, helped to organize the Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense Committee to protest their killing of Irene and Tracy. Gourley pointed out in the oral history that Missy (blonde hair in the photographs) and Monique (dark hair) risked a great deal going "in face" (that is presenting their gender as women). Though drag and cross-dressing were decriminalized with the work of the Gay Coalition of Denver in 1973, it was still dangerous, and Gourley noted they could still be harassed, arrested, or harmed. The march started at around 20th and Broadway where Tracy was killed, continued to near 13th and Pennsylvania near where Irene was killed, and ended with a rally at the Denver Police Head Quarters on 14th and Cherokee. The rally consisted of many groups including lesbians, gay men, transgender people, Denver Socialists and Denver Feminists (each a political group). No one claimed Irene's body so she was given a pauper's grave after cremation, yet this protest represents the first of its kind in Colorado, representing a protest for the life of two black and brown people who did sex work, and who were likely transgender. This event represents stories of allyship from people outside the queer community, and unity within a community often at odds within long before a cohesive and inclusive identity was articulated. It is likely the first protest of its kind in Colorado. (special connections to the Matt Kailey History Committee and thanks to Pat Gourley for use of the photographs). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pat Gourley Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource David Duffield, creator and coordinator of the Colorado LGBTQ History Project for the Center on Colfax Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 1978 Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Pat Gourley via his oral history with David Duffield, physical location of photographs are at Denver Public Library in the Pat Gourley collection. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Title A name given to the resource PearlSt.GayBar1978 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1978 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. CO LGBT History Project: DeSotoMarch 1978 - Pat Gourley Files Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image https://lgbtqcolorado.cvlcollections.org/files/original/7db905ca48c3822a8ea7a0325b52f43c.jpeg 597486d51abd2f6ca964e072e4155d3c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date Created Date of creation of the resource. March 1978 Subject The topic of the resource Mr. Gay Teen; Organizers of the Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense protest in 1978 Description An account of the resource In the foreground of the photograph you can see "Mr. Gay Teen" a social award contest for young gay men began around the time of the International Court of the Rocky Mountain Empire (ICRME), note the hanky in his back right pocket. Note Missy and Monique organizers and leaders of the march in the center left. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource CO LGBT History Project: Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense Committee protest of the killing of Irene DeSoto and Tracy Levi in March 1978 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. March 1978 Subject The topic of the resource Activism, Protest, Transgender History, Irene De Soto, Tracy Levi Description An account of the resource This collection of photographs was taken by Pat Gourley who would later go on to become a prominent member in HIV/AIDS work in Denver. In 1977, Tracy Levi was killed at the hands of a Denver police officer, while Irene De Soto was killed a year later. Both were people doing sex work in the area and were among a rash of violent clashes or suspicious deaths among the many minority communities of Denver. Each group responded with a separate protest. Missy and Monique, as explained in Pat Gourley's oral history, helped to organize the Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense Committee to protest their killing of Irene and Tracy. Gourley pointed out in the oral history that Missy (blonde hair in the photographs) and Monique (dark hair) risked a great deal going "in face" (that is presenting their gender as women). Though drag and cross-dressing were decriminalized with the work of the Gay Coalition of Denver in 1973, it was still dangerous, and Gourley noted they could still be harassed, arrested, or harmed. The march started at around 20th and Broadway where Tracy was killed, continued to near 13th and Pennsylvania near where Irene was killed, and ended with a rally at the Denver Police Head Quarters on 14th and Cherokee. The rally consisted of many groups including lesbians, gay men, transgender people, Denver Socialists and Denver Feminists (each a political group). No one claimed Irene's body so she was given a pauper's grave after cremation, yet this protest represents the first of its kind in Colorado, representing a protest for the life of two black and brown people who did sex work, and who were likely transgender. This event represents stories of allyship from people outside the queer community, and unity within a community often at odds within long before a cohesive and inclusive identity was articulated. It is likely the first protest of its kind in Colorado. (special connections to the Matt Kailey History Committee and thanks to Pat Gourley for use of the photographs). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pat Gourley Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource David Duffield, creator and coordinator of the Colorado LGBTQ History Project for the Center on Colfax Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 1978 Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Pat Gourley via his oral history with David Duffield, physical location of photographs are at Denver Public Library in the Pat Gourley collection. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Title A name given to the resource Mr.GayTeen-DeSotoMarchSpring1978 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1978 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. CO LGBT History Project: DeSotoMarch 1978 - Pat Gourley Files Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image https://lgbtqcolorado.cvlcollections.org/files/original/50dd8a5c680b49d6b30f1120b71f3adb.jpeg 2303b7cfd6bf81db8c22724b02393594 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource CO LGBT History Project: Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense Committee protest of the killing of Irene DeSoto and Tracy Levi in March 1978 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. March 1978 Subject The topic of the resource Activism, Protest, Transgender History, Irene De Soto, Tracy Levi Description An account of the resource This collection of photographs was taken by Pat Gourley who would later go on to become a prominent member in HIV/AIDS work in Denver. In 1977, Tracy Levi was killed at the hands of a Denver police officer, while Irene De Soto was killed a year later. Both were people doing sex work in the area and were among a rash of violent clashes or suspicious deaths among the many minority communities of Denver. Each group responded with a separate protest. Missy and Monique, as explained in Pat Gourley's oral history, helped to organize the Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense Committee to protest their killing of Irene and Tracy. Gourley pointed out in the oral history that Missy (blonde hair in the photographs) and Monique (dark hair) risked a great deal going "in face" (that is presenting their gender as women). Though drag and cross-dressing were decriminalized with the work of the Gay Coalition of Denver in 1973, it was still dangerous, and Gourley noted they could still be harassed, arrested, or harmed. The march started at around 20th and Broadway where Tracy was killed, continued to near 13th and Pennsylvania near where Irene was killed, and ended with a rally at the Denver Police Head Quarters on 14th and Cherokee. The rally consisted of many groups including lesbians, gay men, transgender people, Denver Socialists and Denver Feminists (each a political group). No one claimed Irene's body so she was given a pauper's grave after cremation, yet this protest represents the first of its kind in Colorado, representing a protest for the life of two black and brown people who did sex work, and who were likely transgender. This event represents stories of allyship from people outside the queer community, and unity within a community often at odds within long before a cohesive and inclusive identity was articulated. It is likely the first protest of its kind in Colorado. (special connections to the Matt Kailey History Committee and thanks to Pat Gourley for use of the photographs). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pat Gourley Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource David Duffield, creator and coordinator of the Colorado LGBTQ History Project for the Center on Colfax Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 1978 Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Pat Gourley via his oral history with David Duffield, physical location of photographs are at Denver Public Library in the Pat Gourley collection. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Title A name given to the resource Monique At De Soto March Spring 1978 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. March 1978 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. CO LGBT History Project: DeSotoMarch 1978 - Pat Gourley Files Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Subject The topic of the resource Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense Committee; Irene De Soto Description An account of the resource This is a picture of Monique speaking at the Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense Committee protest of the killing of Irene De Soto. The location is the Denver Police HQ plaza facing 14th and Cherokee streets. Monique is in the center. Missy is behind her (blond hair). https://lgbtqcolorado.cvlcollections.org/files/original/925c38f439081b211254ab9e486835a4.jpeg e8d6639b5a005bba5bbe8489792c64c9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource CO LGBT History Project: Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense Committee protest of the killing of Irene DeSoto and Tracy Levi in March 1978 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. March 1978 Subject The topic of the resource Activism, Protest, Transgender History, Irene De Soto, Tracy Levi Description An account of the resource This collection of photographs was taken by Pat Gourley who would later go on to become a prominent member in HIV/AIDS work in Denver. In 1977, Tracy Levi was killed at the hands of a Denver police officer, while Irene De Soto was killed a year later. Both were people doing sex work in the area and were among a rash of violent clashes or suspicious deaths among the many minority communities of Denver. Each group responded with a separate protest. Missy and Monique, as explained in Pat Gourley's oral history, helped to organize the Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense Committee to protest their killing of Irene and Tracy. Gourley pointed out in the oral history that Missy (blonde hair in the photographs) and Monique (dark hair) risked a great deal going "in face" (that is presenting their gender as women). Though drag and cross-dressing were decriminalized with the work of the Gay Coalition of Denver in 1973, it was still dangerous, and Gourley noted they could still be harassed, arrested, or harmed. The march started at around 20th and Broadway where Tracy was killed, continued to near 13th and Pennsylvania near where Irene was killed, and ended with a rally at the Denver Police Head Quarters on 14th and Cherokee. The rally consisted of many groups including lesbians, gay men, transgender people, Denver Socialists and Denver Feminists (each a political group). No one claimed Irene's body so she was given a pauper's grave after cremation, yet this protest represents the first of its kind in Colorado, representing a protest for the life of two black and brown people who did sex work, and who were likely transgender. This event represents stories of allyship from people outside the queer community, and unity within a community often at odds within long before a cohesive and inclusive identity was articulated. It is likely the first protest of its kind in Colorado. (special connections to the Matt Kailey History Committee and thanks to Pat Gourley for use of the photographs). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pat Gourley Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource David Duffield, creator and coordinator of the Colorado LGBTQ History Project for the Center on Colfax Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 1978 Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Pat Gourley via his oral history with David Duffield, physical location of photographs are at Denver Public Library in the Pat Gourley collection. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Title A name given to the resource MoniqueAtDeSotoMarchSpring1978(1) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. March 1978 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. CO LGBT History Project: DeSotoMarch 1978 - Pat Gourley Files Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Subject The topic of the resource Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense Committee protest of the killing of Irene De Soto Description An account of the resource The photograph is taken early in the march (likely near 20th and Broadway). In the foreground, man with back turned to camera, has flyers "The Killing Must Stop" speaking with Monique, Missy is center left. https://lgbtqcolorado.cvlcollections.org/files/original/10f003fb33c41e97ff98b71e781d6273.jpeg 2e3cddd531a4897751fcd6ec060d2c68 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource CO LGBT History Project: Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense Committee protest of the killing of Irene DeSoto and Tracy Levi in March 1978 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. March 1978 Subject The topic of the resource Activism, Protest, Transgender History, Irene De Soto, Tracy Levi Description An account of the resource This collection of photographs was taken by Pat Gourley who would later go on to become a prominent member in HIV/AIDS work in Denver. In 1977, Tracy Levi was killed at the hands of a Denver police officer, while Irene De Soto was killed a year later. Both were people doing sex work in the area and were among a rash of violent clashes or suspicious deaths among the many minority communities of Denver. Each group responded with a separate protest. Missy and Monique, as explained in Pat Gourley's oral history, helped to organize the Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense Committee to protest their killing of Irene and Tracy. Gourley pointed out in the oral history that Missy (blonde hair in the photographs) and Monique (dark hair) risked a great deal going "in face" (that is presenting their gender as women). Though drag and cross-dressing were decriminalized with the work of the Gay Coalition of Denver in 1973, it was still dangerous, and Gourley noted they could still be harassed, arrested, or harmed. The march started at around 20th and Broadway where Tracy was killed, continued to near 13th and Pennsylvania near where Irene was killed, and ended with a rally at the Denver Police Head Quarters on 14th and Cherokee. The rally consisted of many groups including lesbians, gay men, transgender people, Denver Socialists and Denver Feminists (each a political group). No one claimed Irene's body so she was given a pauper's grave after cremation, yet this protest represents the first of its kind in Colorado, representing a protest for the life of two black and brown people who did sex work, and who were likely transgender. This event represents stories of allyship from people outside the queer community, and unity within a community often at odds within long before a cohesive and inclusive identity was articulated. It is likely the first protest of its kind in Colorado. (special connections to the Matt Kailey History Committee and thanks to Pat Gourley for use of the photographs). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pat Gourley Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource David Duffield, creator and coordinator of the Colorado LGBTQ History Project for the Center on Colfax Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 1978 Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Pat Gourley via his oral history with David Duffield, physical location of photographs are at Denver Public Library in the Pat Gourley collection. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Title A name given to the resource Monique And Missy Together - Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense Committee Protest of Irene Desoto and Tracy Levi killing. Date Created Date of creation of the resource. March 1978 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. CO LGBT History Project: DeSotoMarch 1978 - Pat Gourley Files Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Subject The topic of the resource Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense Committee Protest; Irene Desoto; Tracy Levi Description An account of the resource This is an emblematic photograph of the protest of the killing of Irene De Soto and Tracy Levi. In the foreground left a man with a sign "Fight Back", while Monique (left, dark hair) and Missy (right, blonde hair), walking and talking center. This is taken by Pat Gorley near 20th and Broadway where Tracy Levi was killed at the hands of a Denver Police officer in 1977. The Yellow Banner in the background says "Fight Back Smash Gay Oppression Workers World Party" likely created by the Denver Socialists according to Pat Gourley who took the photographs. Behind the protesters is the first Triangle Bar, the Federal Building and 19th and Broadway intersection of left in the photograph. https://lgbtqcolorado.cvlcollections.org/files/original/c407bf25f58ed21fae38109151a3236c.jpeg a88d63f62b0813c3b2bc7cb313b24246 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource CO LGBT History Project: Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense Committee protest of the killing of Irene DeSoto and Tracy Levi in March 1978 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. March 1978 Subject The topic of the resource Activism, Protest, Transgender History, Irene De Soto, Tracy Levi Description An account of the resource This collection of photographs was taken by Pat Gourley who would later go on to become a prominent member in HIV/AIDS work in Denver. In 1977, Tracy Levi was killed at the hands of a Denver police officer, while Irene De Soto was killed a year later. Both were people doing sex work in the area and were among a rash of violent clashes or suspicious deaths among the many minority communities of Denver. Each group responded with a separate protest. Missy and Monique, as explained in Pat Gourley's oral history, helped to organize the Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense Committee to protest their killing of Irene and Tracy. Gourley pointed out in the oral history that Missy (blonde hair in the photographs) and Monique (dark hair) risked a great deal going "in face" (that is presenting their gender as women). Though drag and cross-dressing were decriminalized with the work of the Gay Coalition of Denver in 1973, it was still dangerous, and Gourley noted they could still be harassed, arrested, or harmed. The march started at around 20th and Broadway where Tracy was killed, continued to near 13th and Pennsylvania near where Irene was killed, and ended with a rally at the Denver Police Head Quarters on 14th and Cherokee. The rally consisted of many groups including lesbians, gay men, transgender people, Denver Socialists and Denver Feminists (each a political group). No one claimed Irene's body so she was given a pauper's grave after cremation, yet this protest represents the first of its kind in Colorado, representing a protest for the life of two black and brown people who did sex work, and who were likely transgender. This event represents stories of allyship from people outside the queer community, and unity within a community often at odds within long before a cohesive and inclusive identity was articulated. It is likely the first protest of its kind in Colorado. (special connections to the Matt Kailey History Committee and thanks to Pat Gourley for use of the photographs). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pat Gourley Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource David Duffield, creator and coordinator of the Colorado LGBTQ History Project for the Center on Colfax Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 1978 Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Pat Gourley via his oral history with David Duffield, physical location of photographs are at Denver Public Library in the Pat Gourley collection. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Title A name given to the resource Monique - DeSotoMarchSpring1978 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1978 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. CO LGBT History Project: DeSotoMarch 1978 - Pat Gourley Files Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image https://lgbtqcolorado.cvlcollections.org/files/original/6ceeb225433ac8b16b4a1ac5c7b93c23.jpeg ff813246f5af03f45e3706519375c595 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Missy Standing Above the Crowd Date Created Date of creation of the resource. March 1978 Subject The topic of the resource Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense Committee Description An account of the resource This shows Missy, standing above the crowd near Colfax and Broadway (the clocktower of the Denver City and County building is seen upper left) the view looks west towards the mountains. (Note: uncertain location, large building in center may be Holiday Day Inn, placing photo near NE or NW corner of 13th and Broadway to align view with city and county building.) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource CO LGBT History Project: Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense Committee protest of the killing of Irene DeSoto and Tracy Levi in March 1978 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. March 1978 Subject The topic of the resource Activism, Protest, Transgender History, Irene De Soto, Tracy Levi Description An account of the resource This collection of photographs was taken by Pat Gourley who would later go on to become a prominent member in HIV/AIDS work in Denver. In 1977, Tracy Levi was killed at the hands of a Denver police officer, while Irene De Soto was killed a year later. Both were people doing sex work in the area and were among a rash of violent clashes or suspicious deaths among the many minority communities of Denver. Each group responded with a separate protest. Missy and Monique, as explained in Pat Gourley's oral history, helped to organize the Transsexual, Gay, Lesbian Defense Committee to protest their killing of Irene and Tracy. Gourley pointed out in the oral history that Missy (blonde hair in the photographs) and Monique (dark hair) risked a great deal going "in face" (that is presenting their gender as women). Though drag and cross-dressing were decriminalized with the work of the Gay Coalition of Denver in 1973, it was still dangerous, and Gourley noted they could still be harassed, arrested, or harmed. The march started at around 20th and Broadway where Tracy was killed, continued to near 13th and Pennsylvania near where Irene was killed, and ended with a rally at the Denver Police Head Quarters on 14th and Cherokee. The rally consisted of many groups including lesbians, gay men, transgender people, Denver Socialists and Denver Feminists (each a political group). No one claimed Irene's body so she was given a pauper's grave after cremation, yet this protest represents the first of its kind in Colorado, representing a protest for the life of two black and brown people who did sex work, and who were likely transgender. This event represents stories of allyship from people outside the queer community, and unity within a community often at odds within long before a cohesive and inclusive identity was articulated. It is likely the first protest of its kind in Colorado. (special connections to the Matt Kailey History Committee and thanks to Pat Gourley for use of the photographs). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pat Gourley Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource David Duffield, creator and coordinator of the Colorado LGBTQ History Project for the Center on Colfax Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 1978 Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Pat Gourley via his oral history with David Duffield, physical location of photographs are at Denver Public Library in the Pat Gourley collection. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Title A name given to the resource MissyDeSotoMarchSpring1978 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1978 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. CO LGBT History Project: DeSotoMarch 1978 - Pat Gourley Files Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image