A Guide to the Linda and Cynthia Phillips Papers, 1964-2000
Descriptive Summary |
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| Creator: | Phillips, Linda, and Phillips, Cynthia. | |
| Title: | Linda and Cynthia Phillips Papers, | |
| Dates: | 1964-2000 | |
| Creator Abstract: | Linda and Cynthia Phillips were married in Dallas in 1958. Over the years, the couple became prominent within the transgender community of Central and South Texas. Linda and Cynthia also became affiliated with many transgender organizations. The most notable was the Boulton and Park Society of San Antonio, which the couple joined shortly after its formation in 1986. They also had a strong presence in the San Antonio community as the primary organizers of the Texas "T" Party, a Boulton and Park-sponsored event that became the largest annual convention for crossdressers in the nation. The Phillips gained national exposure in the early 1990s following their appearances on major television talk shows. Much of their time during the 1990s was dedicated to educating the public and other members of the transgender community on their experiences as a transgender couple. | |
| Content Abstract: | The Linda and Cynthia Phillips Papers document the couple's attempt to educate other transgender singles and couples based on experience gained in their own relationship. Additionally, the collection reflects the Phillips' active involvement in raising awareness of the transgender culture among the general population. Included are newsletters, articles, announcements, pamphlets, papers, magazines, and correspondence collected by the couple during the time of their association with the Boulton and Park Society. The materials are arranged in series by function, with Boulton and Park Society making up the bulk of the collection. | |
| Identification: | MS 38 | |
| Extent: | 1.42 linear feet (about 1,100 items) | |
| Language: | Materials are in English. | |
| Repository: | Archives and Special Collections Department, The University of Texas at San Antonio Library | |
Biographical Note
Linda and Cynthia Phillips were married in Dallas in 1958. Over the years, the couple became prominent within the transgender community of Central and South Texas. Linda and Cynthia also became affiliated with many transgender organizations. The most notable was the Boulton and Park Society of San Antonio, which the couple joined shortly after its formation in 1986. They also had a strong presence in the San Antonio community as the primary organizers of the Texas "T" Party, a Boulton and Park-sponsored event that became the largest annual convention for crossdressers in the nation. The Phillips gained national exposure in the early 1990s following their appearances on major television talk shows. Much of their time during the 1990s was dedicated to educating the public and other members of the transgender community on their experiences as a transgender couple.
Linda Phillips has been crossdressing since she was 3 years old. Her past positions include Editor of Cross Currents, the newsletter for the Heart of Texas Gender Association, and Gender Euphoria, the newsletter of the Boulton and Park Society. Linda was also the past Secretary and President for the Texas T Party. In addition, she has served as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Boulton and Park Society.
Cynthia Phillips has been actively involved in the transgender community for many years. She has authored countless articles on transgender relationships for various transgender newsletters and journals. Cynthia was Founder and Editor of the successful newsletter WACS (Women Associated with Crossdressers), and Editor of WACS' successor, Partners. She also served as the Co-Chairperson for the Texas T Party, as well as Executive Director of the Boulton and Park Society.
Scope and Content Note
The Linda and Cynthia Phillips Papers document the couple's attempt to educate other transgender singles and couples based on experience gained in their own relationship. Additionally, the collection reflects the Phillips' active involvement in raising awareness of the transgender culture among the general population. Included are newsletters, articles, announcements, pamphlets, papers, magazines, and correspondence collected by the couple during the time of their association with the Boulton and Park Society. The materials are arranged in series by function, with Boulton and Park Society making up the bulk of the collection. This series offers insight into the Phillips' many activities within the transgender community. The couple dedicated the majority of their time to the Boulton and Park Society, producing its newsletter, as well as promoting its functions and activities. Personal Papers consists of the Phillips' personal correspondence, the majority of which discusses both their personal lives, as well as their involvement in the Boulton and Park Society and other similar organizations. Also included in the Personal series is an interview with the Phillips on videocassette.
Arrangement |
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| The papers are arranged as follows: | ||
| Boulton and Park Society | ||
| Personal Papers | ||
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
Researchers are required to wear gloves provided by the Archives when reviewing photographic materials
Usage Restrictions
Permission to publish from the Phillips Papers must be obtained from the UTSA Archives and Special Collections.
Index Terms |
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| Persons: | ||
| Phillips, Cynthia. | ||
| Phillips, Linda. | ||
| Organizations/Events | ||
| Boulton and Park Society (San Antonio, Tex.) | ||
| International Conference on Transgender Law and Employment Policy | ||
| Texas "T" Party (San Antonio, Tex.) | ||
| Topics | ||
| Clubs--Texas--San Antonio. | ||
| Gender identity--Periodicals. | ||
| Transgender people--Family relationships. | ||
| Transgender people--Periodicals. | ||
| Transgenderism--Periodicals. | ||
| Transsexualism--Texas--San Antonio. | ||
| Transsexuals--Texas--San Antonio--Societies and clubs. | ||
| Transvestism--Texas--San Antonio. | ||
| Transvestites--Texas--San Antonio--Societies and clubs. | ||
| Genres/formats | ||
| Correspondence. | ||
| Newsletters. | ||
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Linda and Cynthia Phillips, MS 38, Archives and Special Collections, Library, University of Texas at San Antonio.
Acquisition Information
All the materials in this collection were donated by Linda and Cynthia Phillips in 1996 and 1997 (Acc. 1996-15 and 1997-20).
Processing Information
Processed by Dale Sauter, Processing Archivist, August 2000.
Detailed Description of the Collection