TRANSVESTISM
TV/TS: a new channel [announcement of beginning of TV/TS information service].
By j.p.
P17 [1985]: 10 (10cm.)
Men in tights [author writes of his dressing in women's clothes for school parties as
a child; brief report of British academic research into homosexuality/
homoeroticism in relation to Robin Hood and his band]. By Jeff Dodds.
P130 (v17n5)(July 28, 1999): 8-9 (49cm.)
Takes balls to wear a dress [broad, brief discussion of clothing and conformity;
author points out that "society has placed some rather arbitrary standards
on both sexes"; "style options for menswear are extremely limited";
"the next time you see a man in a dress think outside the box....you're
seeing a hero who has the balls to publicly proclaim" his independence
and self-acceptance; etc.]. By Kelly Ries.
P161 (v21n4)(May 28, 2003): 7 (35cm.)
Isn't it queer [report on upcoming "All Frocked Up" exhibition at University of
Saskatchewan Library; "uncovers and explores the history of gender
impersonation practised as entertainment from the early years of the
20th century to the present" in Saskatchewan; exhibition curated by Neil
Richards; details, including reference to Web site of virtual version of
show, with most of exhibits].
P163 (v21n6)(Sept. 10, 2003): 12 (36cm.)
No trannies please -- we're Americans [Washington (USA) report of new rules
for airport security and law enforcement agencies; "most recent alert
specifically mentions 'males dressed as females'"; transgender community
should be prepared; etc.].
P164 (v21n7)(Oct. 22, 2003): 26-27 (48cm.)
All Frocked Up: Glimpses of Cross-Dressing in Saskatchewan, curated by
Neil Richards....University of Saskatchewan Main Library; exhibition
dates: September 23 -- October 31, 2003.... [display advertisement].
P164 (v21n7)(Oct. 22, 2003): [29] (full-page ad)
Stage Beauty ["Ned Kynaston is the greatest 'female-character' actor in all
of England," but then King Charles II changes the law, "banning men
from playing women's parts"; etc.] (film review)
P172 (v22n7)(Oct. 27, 2004): 22 (17cm.)