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Transvestites

 Subject
Subject Source: Homosaurus
Scope Note: historical term used to describe individuals who wear clothes associated with a gender other than their gender assigned at birth; generally considered to be a derogatory term; use only in historical contexts

Found in 31 Collections and/or Records:

Minutes of the SMG Edinburgh Befriending Committee Administrative Sub-Group, 27 Nov 1977

 Item
Identifier: GD61/1/1/1/42
Scope and Contents

Topics discussed include: statistics on calls; gatherings; membership; Young People's Group; advertising; and the formation of a 'TV' group (TV is an abbreviated form of the historical term transvestite used to describe individuals who wear clothes associated with a gender other than their gender assigned at birth).

There are also handwritten notes on one copy of the minutes.

Dates: 27 Nov 1977

Minutes of the SMG Edinburgh Befriending Committee Administrative Sub-Group, 16 Apr 1978

 Item
Identifier: GD61/1/1/1/45
Scope and Contents Topics discussed include: purchasing a filing cabinet; request for volunteers to attend Switchboard conference; reflections on the new system of recording information about callers; advertising; associated groups; security; request for speakers from different organisations; and an update on the 'TV/TS' group. Note: TV is an abbreviated form of the historical term transvestite used to describe individuals who wear clothes associated with a gender other than their gender assigned...
Dates: 16 Apr 1978

Minutes of the SMG Edinburgh Befriending Committee Administrative Sub-Group, 5 Feb 1978

 Item
Identifier: GD61/1/1/1/44
Scope and Contents

Topics discussed include: SMG Counselling Committee; membership; re-decoration; advertising; and a 'TV/TS' group.

Note: TV is an abbreviated form of the historical term transvestite used to describe individuals who wear clothes associated with a gender other than their gender assigned at birth, and TS is an abbreviated form of the term transsexual used to describe individuals whose gender identity is different from their assigned sex at birth.

Dates: 5 Feb 1978

Minutes of the SMG Edinburgh Befriending Committee Administrative Sub-Group, 6 Aug 1978 - 15 Aug 1978

 Item
Identifier: GD61/1/1/1/47
Scope and Contents Contains the minutes of the meeting of 06/08/1978 where the following topics were discussed: membership and training updates; Young People's Group; joint meeting with other Scottish befriending groups and an update on the 'TV/TS' group.Also attached is notes on a discussion from 15/08/1978 which focused on training befrienders.Note: TV is an abbreviated form of the historical term transvestite used to describe individuals who wear clothes associated with a gender...
Dates: 6 Aug 1978 - 15 Aug 1978

SHRG Edinburgh Befriending Minutes, 11 Feb 1981

 Item
Identifier: GD61/1/1/2/24
Scope and Contents

Topics discussed include administrative and membership updates, and an update on the "TV/TS" group (TV is an abbreviated form of the historical term transvestite used to describe individuals who wear clothes associated with a gender other than their gender assigned at birth, and TS is an abbreviated form of the term transsexual used to describe individuals whose gender identity is different from their assigned sex at birth).

Dates: 11 Feb 1981

SHRG Edinburgh Befriending Team Minutes, 10 Feb 1982

 Item
Identifier: GD61/1/1/2/33
Scope and Contents Topics discussed include: developments in the centre and the use of rooms for the Befriending Team; an update on the Young People's Group; developments within the Scottish Homosexual Rights Group; training; and membership updates. Handling of 'TV' calls and the future of the "TV/TS" group was also discussed.Note: TV is an abbreviated form of the historical term transvestite used to describe individuals who wear clothes associated with a gender other than their gender assigned at...
Dates: 10 Feb 1982

SHRG Edinburgh Befriending Team Minutes, 10 Mar 1982

 Item
Identifier: GD61/1/1/2/34
Scope and Contents Topics discussed include: developments in the Centre and within the Scottish Homosexual Rights Group; an update on the Young People's Group; training; membership; and confirmation on the continuation of the "TV/TS" group and noted the increase of related calls.Note: TV is an abbreviated form of the historical term transvestite used to describe individuals who wear clothes associated with a gender other than their gender assigned at birth, and TS is an abbreviated form of the term...
Dates: 10 Mar 1982

SHRG Edinburgh Befriending Team Minutes, 15 Jun 1983

 Item
Identifier: GD61/1/1/2/42
Scope and Contents Discusses the TV group and introduces someone who identifies as a TV and works with groups in London and Dublin, stressed the need for a TV social space, and offered to assist Befrienders. Please note that TV is an abbreviated form of the historical term transvestite used to describe individuals who wear clothes associated with a gender other than their gender assigned at birth. This term was quoted directly from the record.Other topics discussed include: training;...
Dates: 15 Jun 1983

SHRG Edinburgh Befriending Team Minutes, 16 Nov 1983

 Item
Identifier: GD61/1/1/2/46
Scope and Contents

Topics discussed include: the introduction of Lesbian Line (and information such as opening times and who the service was for is provided); membership updates and training; Switchboard Conference, finance; and withdrawal of support from the 'TV' group other than permitting use of the premises.

Note: TV is an abbreviated form of the historical term transvestite used to describe individuals who wear clothes associated with a gender other than their gender assigned at birth.

Dates: 16 Nov 1983

TV/TS Articles and Mag[azine]s and ref[erence]s , 1973 - 1984

 File
Identifier: GD61/10/1/4
Scope and Contents This file contains information “transvestites (TV)” and “transsexuals (TS)”, collected by the Befriending Team, and includes articles from magazines and journals, correspondence and lists of "people with a professional interest in matters of gender identity, transsexualism, and transvestism". It also includes information about the Beaumont Society (including an application for membership), and literature produced by the Society. This information was sent following a request from...
Dates: 1973 - 1984