2 10 24 https://lgbtqcolorado.cvlcollections.org/files/original/fc4aa9988f17dbd8bddb839f81e7ca50.jpeg e14502866d3ff033db04d6c6cf565191 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. 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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. 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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 FightBackSign-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/7d6f4f3391eaf64f18f16963a66b9227.jpeg c72e03d1691465fc856a8c1e8e0c6c7a 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 Man Holding "End Police Attacks Now" sign Date Created Date of creation of the resource. March 1978 Description An account of the resource A man holds "End Police Attacks Now" the Argonaut Apartments at Colfax and Broadway are in the upper left, the "Silver State Savings" building was the Colorado Education Association (CEA) Building (by 2022). The average age of the protesters is younger, representing the demographic of LGBTQ people in Capitol Hill and the burgeoning community. 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 EndPoliceAttacks-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/cffdf86bf443d5783c4aea9bd9a8719d.jpeg 11c2b276eb47c6749c1ff11fa835b9fd 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 March at 13th and Pearl (facing East). 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 Description An account of the resource This photograph is taken at approximately 595 E. 13th Avenue, either in the parking lot of or front of the Vance Kirkland House (later the Kirkland Museum). The apartments in the center right are The Fountainhead apartments (1290 N. Washington St.) across from Wax Trax which changed owners from Jim Nash and Dannie Flesher (boyfriend and business partners) to Dave Stidman and Duane Davis in 1978. It represents both a rare example of direct protest action, apartments in Capitol Hill where LGBTQ people lived, and a gay owned and operated business. https://lgbtqcolorado.cvlcollections.org/files/original/63ac25af4e2eb7684213c82df4442b32.jpeg 77cda8af91197e8fe48b2184b6e5b0f3 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 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 Description An account of the resource This shows the marchers from across the Brown Palace which, during WWII, was known to have gay bars around it like the Pit at 18th and Glenarm place in 1939 or the where younger gay men would pick up older gay men in the Ship Tavern in tbe Brown Palace itself. Queer people were noted to cruise and perform sex work in the area of 17th and Broadway in the early 20th century. https://lgbtqcolorado.cvlcollections.org/files/original/8c4f56f7f07aef04629c6680df0b8cce.jpeg 5aa1c68067b22a9bd5c818eff8a78c5a 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 DeSotoMarchSpring1978(4) 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/a8b26f6a551607c01b959fa4b7602230.jpeg 7cabdf96092b97946d286fbf30a475f4 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 DeSotoMarchSpring1978(3) 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/5d22a9a4338aa562f49e8f7debe63db4.jpeg c51cce9928f8686afd01af8dac995e92 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 DeSotoMarchSpring1978(2) 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/b0d12f30ae5a44ebb257ec3a1fd6269f.jpeg fd1f5ad3dfa95fa9b02f357c408e54c5 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 Denver-Socialists-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