crossdressing

Scope and Contents

Topics discussed include: calls; the training of 'transvestites'; Lesbian Line report; training report for men; membership; the Edinburgh Gay Switchboard's (EGS) Annual Report 1992; and an information update on gay or gay friendly venues and organisations. A rota for October 1991 is also included.

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

Scope and Contents Topics discussed include: call cards; violence survey; collecting details of sympathetic General Practitioners (GPs) and solicitors; Lesbian Line update; an application from a bisexual wishing to become a member; training; treasurer's update; annual report; answering machines; a leaflet on creating a will; Gay Business Club; Friends of the Gay Switchboard; and feedback from the 'TV Group' and their experiences with Transtrap.Note: TV is an abbreviated form of the historical term...

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Topics discussed include: the distribution of Lesbian Line leaflets; feedback on Women's Group; and a decision to prepare Lesbian Line's position on the subject of a "TV" phone line in time for an upcoming Conference.

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.

Scope and Contents Topics discussed include: delay of reports due to upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM); an update on the development of the premises; and a report 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 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...

Scope and Contents Topics discussed include: an update from the Befriending Co-ordinator who discussed a need for intercommunication between Switchboards; a Treasurer's report which provided a budget overview; employment and trade unions; publications and propaganda; an update from the Pastoral Sub-Committee; planning for a Gay Festival; advertising; branch reports from Central Scotland, Dundee, Edinburgh, Fife, Glasgow and Paisley; and premises management including the use of a room for the 'TV/TS' group. ...

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Topics discussed include statistical forms for befriendees; information for befrienders; reference to Befriending Committee in Sunday Post; 'transvestitism'; a new National Befriending Co-ordinator; training for befrienders; and seeking co-operation with Parents' Enquiry.

Note: transvestism is a historical term used to describe individuals who wear clothes associated with a gender other than their gender assigned at birth.

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Topics discussed include: a request for a speaker from SMG Dundee; building up contacts with other individuals and organisations; young homosexuals; contact from the Anglican University Chaplain; 'transvestitism'; and the transfer of the Befriender telephone line.

Note: transvestism a historical term used to describe individuals who wear clothes associated with a gender other than their gender assigned at birth.

Scope and Contents Topics discussed include: Gemini Magazine (which is referred to as a 'TV/TS' magazine); young homosexuals; the Friend National Conference; a grant from Albany Trust; the National Youth Bureau; Nightline; sexually transmitted diseases (STD); and results of the Voluntary Services Exhibition.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...

Scope and Contents Topics discussed include an update on a Glasgow-based doctor who would be willing to accept referrals from "transsexual" callers, and further discussion on allowing "transvestites" on Broughton Street premises Please note that the terms transvestites and transsexual have been quoted directly from the record. Transsexual is a term is used to describe individuals whose gender identity is different from their assigned sex at birth and transvestite is a historical term used to...

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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.