One from the Vaults is a new trans history podcast. Join us for our pilot episode as we take a look at the mystery of Lou Reed's transsexual girlfriend Rachel.

Sources:
http://www.jaynedoll.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/loureed.html
http://dangerousminds.net/comments/rachel_lou_reeds_transsexual_muse
https://www.vice.com/en_uk/read/a-morons-guide-to-lou-reed
https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=mkG7Y6_J7pUC&pg=PA155&dq=rachel+lou+reed&hl=en&sa=X&ei=yeNwUvjdMu6p0AWQ_4GgDg#v=onepage&q=rachel%20lou%20reed&f=false
http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2014/01/last-waltz-wild-side-lou-reed


OFTV 1: Whatever Happened To Rachel

In this episode of OFTV, we'll take a look at Vancouver's Golden Age of Prostitution from 1975-1985, in which Indigenous trans sex workers ruled the streets of the West End. We'll discuss how sex workers organized for their rights and safety, in opposition to gay white residents groups, the police, and the state. So tune in and get all the dirt, gossip, and glamour from trans history!

Works Cited:

Ross, B. L. (2012). Outdoor Brothel Culture: The Un/Making of a Transsexual Stroll in Vancouver's West End, 1975–1984. Journal of historical sociology, 25(1), 126-150.
Ross, B., & Sullivan, R. (2012). Tracing lines of horizontal hostility: How sex workers and gay activists battled for space, voice, and belonging in Vancouver, 1975–1985. Sexualities, 15(5-6), 604-621.
http://westendsexworkhistory.com/
Hookers on Davie (1984) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3foUxsqAPE
http://www.geist.com/fact/columns/come-to-the-cabaret/
http://thetyee.ca/Books/2012/12/08/Penthouse-Nightclub/


OFTV 2:  The Golden Age Of Hustlers

Join us for a Very Special Valentine's Day episode here at OFTV! We'll be discussing the groundbreaking life of trans man Michael Dillon and his doomed romance with trans woman Roberta Cowell!

Works cited:
From a Girl to a Man by Liz Hodgkinson
The First Man-Made Man by Pagan Kennedy
Sex Change Spitfire Ace documentary by Channel 4

OFTV 4:  Valentine's Day Special!

On this episode of OFTV, we'll discuss the long life of eccentric FTM multimillionaire Reed Erickson - the architect of modern trans healthcare.

Works Cited:
Aaron Devor & Nicholas Matte, "Building a Better World." http://web.uvic.ca/~ahdevor/ABetterWorld.pdf

Devor & Matte, "ONE Inc and Reed Erickson." http://web.uvic.ca/~ahdevor/UneasyCollaboration.pdf

Devor, "Reed Erickson: How One Transsexual Man Supported ONE." http://web.uvic.ca/~ahdevor/ReedErickson.pdf

http://zagria.blogspot.ca/2009/01/zelda-r-suplee-director-of-erickson.html

Susan Stryker, Transgender History.

OFTV 5:  The Trans Howard Hughes

OFTV celebrates the life of trans politican and Indigenous sex worker Georgina Beyer - from her life on the streets to the house of parliament!

Works Cited:
Jewel's Darl - http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/about-face-jewels-darl-1985
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rab_LVPfxDc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8navq7MlomY
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/video/29381/passing-of-the-prostitution-reform-bill
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkF4V5wcTNs
Xtra video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLdtAHlcH7U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rab_LVPfxDc
http://zagria.blogspot.ca/2013/01/georgina-beyer-1957-actress-sex-worker.html#.VuMfvXB4Fl8

OFTV 6:  The Art Of The Possible

In this episode of OFTV, we'll try to make sense of the confusing life story, or stories, of Canada's "first" transsexual, Dianna Boileau!

Works Cited:
http://zagria.blogspot.ca/2010/09/dianne-boileau-1930-secretary.html
http://www.thestar.com/news/insight/2016/03/27/the-woman-who-was-trans-before-her-time.html
Boileau and Cochrane, Behold! I am a Woman! (1972)
Let Me Die a Woman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADL8Zeotr3c
Full CBC interview with Dianna Boileau: http://www.cbc.ca/archives/entry/dianna-canadas-first-sex-change-patient


OFTV 7:  Behold! I Am A Woman!

One from the Vaults - trans history podcast looks at the successful life, bizarre death, and continuing afterlife of gospel quartet singer Wilmer Little Axe Broadnax!

Works Cited:
http://transgriot.blogspot.ca/2013/07/black-trans-history-wilmer-little-axe-m.html
http://www.hoodedutilitarian.com/2014/11/male-and-female-in-christ/
http://ubleproject.tumblr.com/post/29515613795/a-tenor-passes-wilmer-broadnax
https://www.facebook.com/UbuntuBiographyProject/posts/578832502280542
http://articles.philly.com/1993-02-05/news/25955189_1_manslaughter-perfect-candidate-battered-woman-syndrome
http://transguys.com/profiles/wilmer-little-axe-broadnax
http://queermusicheritage-theblog.blogspot.ca/2015/01/willmer-little-axe-broadnax-gospel.html
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/golden-echoes-mn0000953229
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Blind_Boys_of_Mississippi


OFTV 8: Spirit Of Gold

OFTV brings you the first in a three part series on the trio of trans Warhol muses! Holly Woodlawn, trans Puerto Rican Superstar!

Works Cited:
Superstar in a Housedress, film and book, by Craig Highberger
WarholStars.org
A Low-Life in High Heels, by Holly Woodlawn
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2007/sep/26/art.theatre

OFTV 9 - Holly Came From Miami FLA

Part two of our three part series on the trio of trans Warhol muses who inspired Lou Reed's classic song, Walk on the Wild Side! This week, we take an elevator look at the life of Jackie Curtis.

OFTV 10 - Glamour, Glory, And Gold!

Small Town Club Dance Loop 1

Baked in summer heat, our arms wear sunburn sleeves from driving four or fifteen hours out from home – I watched them disappear in my rear window to No Name #4, and I Can’t Feel At Home In This World Anymore.

Signs up on the road – we’re past New Mexico. Just a few more miles to go.

It’s been just a week, but I can tell we’re closer – just from how we speak, and sing to Paramore, and shit on S-town; talk through sundown; listen to the engine roar.

Old highways and wild youth both drive me to L.A. 
Motel stays – smoking weed while on an old TV Degrassi plays – nights we made into California days.

California Days [DEMO]

Thomas Loughney

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