About the Philadelphia Trans Oral History Project

The Philadelphia Trans Oral History Project (PTOHP) preserves and makes publicly available the stories of trans and gender-nonconforming people connected to Philadelphia.We have an intersectional and abolitionist perspective that centers trans community and stories in the face of racial capitalism and cissexism.

PTOHP places an emphasis on stories that are circulated in community, but not in the dominant narrative and especially welcomes the contributions of trans elders. By bringing trans folks into conversation we hope to counter forms of alienation and isolation, and aim to make trans history more accessible.  

If you are interested in participating, please fill out this PTOHP interest form.

About the Team

Nat DiFrank Project Manager, PTOHP

Che Gossett Associate Director, FQT center

Cynthia Heider Public Digital Scholarship Librarian, Penn Libraries

Cassandra Hradil Digital Humanities Specialist, Price Lab
site developer & designer

Nat Rivkin Graduate Associate
site developer & designer

Liz Rose Graduate Associate

Eva Pensis Postdoctoral Fellow