Chloe Faith Dzubilo Papers
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Abstract
Chloe Faith Dzubilo was an artist and AIDS and transgender activist. The Chloe Faith Dzubilo Papers comprise art, photographs, writing, annotated books, various annotated paper materials, journals, correspondence, articles, flyers, invitations, posters, brochures, objects, and audiovisual materials. The papers document Dzubilo's life as an artist, and a transgender woman living with HIV/AIDS while advocating for the rights and representation of people with HIV/AIDS and the transgender community.
Biographical Note
Chloe Faith Dzubilo (1960-2011) was an artist and AIDS and transgender activist.
Dzubilo moved to New York City from Connecticut in 1982, working at Studio 54 before becoming the advertising director at the East Village Eye. She wrote for and performed with the Blacklips Performance Cult at the Pyramid club and edited the group's zine, Leif Sux, and was in the band Transisters. In 1987 she was diagnosed with HIV when Bobby Bradley, her partner of nine years and founder of the Pyramid Club, died of AIDS. Following her diagnosis, Dzubilo advocated for civil rights, adequate health care and dignity for people living with HIV/AIDS, transgendered people, and drug users.
Dzubilo studied art at the Parsons School of Design and received an associate degree in Gender Studies from the City University of New York City College in 1999. She served on New York City's LGBT Community Center's Gender Identity Project transgender HIV prevention team, conducting prevention outreach; spoke at conferences and in video Public Service Announcements, and gave workshops for health care and mental health providers. Dzubilo was involved with the political action group the Transsexual Menace, and went on to direct one of the first federally funded HIV prevention programs for transgender sex workers in 1997.
In 2001, Dzubilo founded the Equi-Aid Project, a Manhattan-based program that specifically helps children who are infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS, as well as other at-risk youth. In 2003, Dzubilo was appointed to the HIV and Human Service Planning Council of New York, an advisory body composed of people living with HIV/AIDS, service providers, and government representatives, charged with ensuring that "people living with HIV have access to appropriate, quality services across the continuum of care, resulting in the best possible health and quality of life."
Dzubilo died on February 18, 2011.
Source: Visual Aids website (https://www.visualaids.org/artists/detail/chloe-dzubilo/)
Arrangement
The Chloe Faith Dzubilo Papers are divided into ten series:
Series I: Artwork
Series II: Photographs
Series III: Writing
Series IV: Journals & Annotated Books
Series V: Press & Ephemera
Series VI: Objects
Series VII: Media
Series VIII: Data Storage
Series IX: 2016 Accretion: Equestrian Materials
Series X: Books
Scope and Content
The Chloe Faith Dzubilo Papers comprise artworks, photographs, writing, annotated books, various annotated paper materials, journals, correspondence, articles, flyers, invitations, posters, brochures, objects, and aidovisual material. These materials document Dzubilo's life as an artist, and as a transgender woman living with HIV/AIDS advocating for the rights and representation of people with HIV/AIDS and the transgender community.
Series I: Artwork contains art made by Dzubilo in various mediums on paper and cloth.
Series II: Photographs contains both personal and professional photos taken of Dzubilo, her friends, and family.
Series III: Writing contains poetry and stories written by Dzubilo as well as personal correspondence.
Series IV: Journals & Annotated Books contains published books and guides that Dzubilo wrote in along with journals, notebooks, and planners.
Series V: Press & Ephemera contains articles from publications featuring Dzubilo and flyers, brochures, posters, and invitations for various events and organizations.
Series VI: Objects contains items collected by Dzubilo, including a jar of her medications.
Series VII: Audio Recordings contains commercially released audio, live recordings, and master tapes.
Series VIII: Data Storage contains DVD-R and CD-R discs with files related to Dzubilo's art.
Series IX: 2016 Accretion: Equestrian Materials contains items related to Dzubilo's equestrian pursuits and includes riding boots, a helmet, and chaps.
Series X: Books contains contains published books donated with the collection.
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Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open to researchers. Please contact the Fales Library and Special Collections, fales.library@nyu.edu, 212-998-2596.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright (or related rights to publicity and privacy) for materials in this collection was not transferred to New York University. Permission to use materials must be secured from the copyright holder. Please contact the Fales Library and Special Collections, fales.library@nyu.edu, 212-998-2596.
Preferred Citation
Published citations should take the following form:
Identification of item, date (if known); Chloe Faith Dzubilo Papers; MSS 397; box number; folder number; Fales Library and Special Collections, New York University Libraries.
Location of Materials
Provenance
The collection was transferred from Visual Aids to Fales in 2014. In April 2016, an additional donation of equestrian-related objects was donated; the accession number associated with this collection is 2016.017.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Born-digital and audiovisual materials have not been preserved and may not be available to researchers.
Separated Materials
Books from this collection that were not annotated by Dzubilo were removed and will be catalogued through BobCat.
About this Guide
Processing Information
The collection is arranged and described at the folder level. Original order and original file names were retained where possible. Files without titles were named accordingly.
Objects, media, data storage, and oversize materials were removed from their original location to be housed and preserved properly and can be found at the end of the finding aid.
In April 2016 an accretion of equestrian objects was added to the collection as a separate series in accordance with previous arrangement and description decisions. The boots, shirt, boot hook, chaps, and boot jack were removed from the duffel bag they arrived in and rehoused in archival boxes to prevent damage. The riding helmet has been kept in its original bag.
In January 2019 books donated with the collection were described at the item level in Series X.
In June 2023, objects in Series VI were rehoused by conservators. The objects were also inventoried at the item level.
Revisions to this Guide
Repository
Series I: Artwork, 2004-2010, inclusive
Scope and Content
This series contains artwork created by Dzubilo using various mediums on paper and cloth. Majority of the work relates to life or advocacy for people with HIV/AIDS and transgender people. Some art also is either created with or about Dzubilo's partner T De Long.
Arrangement
Series I is arranged alphabetically by title of the artwork. If there is no title, the folders are arranged chronologically.
Artwork on Paper, 2008
Artwork on Paper, 2008-2009, inclusive
Artwork on Paper, 2009
Artwork on Paper [Isabel Celeste/Mama D], 2008
Artwork on Paper and Photo [Michael Bloomberg], 2004-2008, inclusive
Birds of a Feather Flock Together, 2009
Cause and (Side) Effects, March/April 2010
[Eyes and Feather Collage], undated
[Medication List Artwork], undated
[Photocopy Art], [2010]
Untitled (1st Transgender March), 2008
Untitled (Correct Term), 2008
Untitled (Flower Lady), undated
Untitled (I Love Native American Culture), 2008
Untitled (The Tranny Chasers), 2008
Series II: Photographs, 1983-2004, inclusive
Scope and Content
This series contains both professional and personal photographs of Dzubilo, her family, and friends. Alice O'Malley and Katrina del Mar frequently photographed Dzubilo, and their work can be found throughout the series. Dzubilo's noted can also be found on the back of most photographs.
Arrangement
Series II is arranged in original order the photographs were found in the collection.
Professional and Personal Photographs, 1983-2004
Series III: Writing, 1988-2010, inclusive
Scope and Content
This series contains both poetry and short stories written by Dzubilo as well as her personal correspondence. Binder #1 and the folders of its contents contains poetry, stories, notebooks, correspondence, and Equi-Aid material written by Dzubilo. Cover letters and recommendation letters can also be found in this series.
Arrangement
Series III is arranged alphabetically.
#1 Fragile Strips of Poems as Mobile, undated
#2 Poem Mobile, undated
#3 Poem Mobile [Envelope Only], undated
Binder #1 [Empty], undated
Binder #1 Contents [1 of 3], 1988-2010, inclusive
Binder #1 Contents [2 of 3], 1988-2010, inclusive
Binder #1 Contents [3 of 3], 1988-2010, inclusive
Chloe Poems, 2009
Contact Information, undated
Copyright Office Correspondence, February 14, 1997
Dedication, undated
[Edited Cover Letter], undated
Emails with Writings Sent to Herself, January 2010
Estate Planning Correspondence, August 22, 2008
Greeting Cards from Family, undated
Letter from Kembra, April 28
Letter of Recommendation from Executive Director Richard D. Burns at the LGBT Community Center, December 10, 2001
Medical Correspondence, September 5, 2007
Mobile Poems (copies), 2010
Note by Vita Kurland Given by Alice O'Malley, undated
Paper Magazine Correspondence, March 15, 2000
Poems, 2009
Thank You Card from Margaret Ha, undated
[Untitled Poem - Partial], 2009
[Untitled Poem], undated
[Untitled Story and Poetry], May 29, 1988
Visual Aids Loan Agreement, August 8, 2012
[Writing], undated
Series IV: Journals & Annotated Books, 1976-2011, inclusive
Scope and Content
This series contains journals, planners, and notebooks as well as published books, guides, papers, and envelopes that Dzubilo wrote notes in and annotated.
Arrangement
Series IV is arranged alphabetically.
2011 Planner, 2011
2011 Planner, 2011
Alcoholics Anonymous, 1976
Alcoholics Anonymous, January 1, 2009
Angry Women in Rock Volume One [No Front Cover], 1996
[Annotated Envelopes], undated
[Annotated Folder], undated
The Da Vinci Method by Garret La Porto, 2008
Godspeed by Lynn Breedlove, 2002
How Al-Anon Works for Families & Friends of Alcoholics, 1995
It Works: How and Why, 1993
[Journal], undated
Making Movies by Sidney Lumet, 1995
The Narcotics Anonymous Step Working Guides, 1998
One Day at a Time in Al-Anon, 1973
Paths to Recovery, 1997
[Partial Notebook], 2010
[Printed Pictures with Notes], 1977; undated
[Quote Inspirational Book with No Cover], undated
The Steps We Took by Joe McQ, 1990
Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, 2005
Series V: Press & Ephemera, 1984-2011, inclusive
Scope and Content
This series contains articles from publications about Dzubilo regarding her art, performances, activism, and personal life. Material related to her Equi-Aid Project can also be found in this series. Flyers, posters, brochures, programs, and invitations to events are also included. Paperwork from Dzubilo's name change and In Memory of Card after her passing is also located in this series.
Arrangement
Series V is arranged alphabetically.
13th Annual Postcards from the Edge: A Benefit for Visual Aids Program, 2011
Bellwater by Tanyth Berkeley Review from Time Out New York, April 5-11, 2007
Calling All Girls: Transgenders and HIV, 1997
Capricious #12, 2011
[Chloe Envelope], undated
Chloe and Tara De Long Interview in Heterosexualisms, undated
Chloe and Tara Jo De Long Marriage Blurb from Next Magazine, undated
[Chloe and Tara - Page from Unknown Magazine], undated
Equi-Aid Project 1st Annual Benefit Invitation, May 20
Equi-Aid Project Brochure, undated
Funeral Programs, 2000-2006, inclusive
HIV Plus Magazine #1, September 1998
In Memory of Chloe Faith Dzubilo Card, 2011
The Marker of Hate from New York Blade, July 23, 2008
Mixed Messages Show Program, June 2-July 3, 2011
Mixed Messages Visual Aids Show Articles, 2011
Name Change Paperwork, 1995
[New York City AA Meeting Schedule], undated
Outsider Art Fair Invitation, 2011
POZ Magazine 10th Anniversary Cover, May 2004
Press, 1984-2008
Return to Freedom: American Wild Horse Sanctuary Newsletter, [2009]
Tanyth Berkeley "Love Parade" Invitation [from Tanyth], 2005
Trans Day of Remembrance Program, November 20, 2009
Transeuphoria Invitation, January-February
Transisters Articles, 1995-1996
Transisters Gig Fyler, November 21
Transisters "The Goddesses of Pink Rock" Album Insert, 1995
Transisters Press, 1995-1996, inclusive
"Visiting Desire" Time Out New York Summary/Review, undated
Windows by Duane Dzubilo, undated
Series VI: Objects
Scope and Content
This series contains objects collected by Dzubilo including a jar of her medications, an annotated cookie box, a Keith Haring bag, her Empire State College diploma cover, her wallet and its contents, a riding crop, a dress, and Narcotics Anonymous keychains.
Arrangement
Series VI is arranged at the item level.
Medication Jar, undated
Keith Haring Bag
Annotated Babushka Cookie Box
Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous Keyrings and Cards
Wallet and Contents
Empire State College Diploma Cover
Riding Crop
Dress
Framed Color Photograph
Series VII: Audio Recordings
Scope and Content
This series contains cassette tapes ands CDs. Annotated envelopes that the audio recordings were found in are also included in this series.
Arrangement
Series VII is arranged alphabetically by title.
Conditions Governing Access
Audio materials have not been preserved and may not be available to researchers.
AIDS Be Gone: Volume One, undated
Conditions Governing Access
Currently unavailable
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Original Format: CD
Annotated Envelopes for Audio Recordings, undated
Transisters: 1st Show Live at The Cooler, June 5, 1995
Conditions Governing Access
Currently unavailable
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Original Format: 1/4" Audiocasette
Transisters - Goddesses of Pink Rock, undated
Conditions Governing Access
Currently unavailable
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Original Format: CD
Transisters Latest Rehersal: "Fetish", "Boy/Girl," "Horses," "Vagina," "Lotsa," Transie Chaser", undated
Conditions Governing Access
Currently unavailable
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Original Format: 1/4" Audiocasette
Transisters Masters & Recordings: "Horses to Heroin," "Carolina Vagina," "Transie Chaser," "Lotsa Glamour," "Kaposis Koverstik", undated
Conditions Governing Access
Currently unavailable
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Original Format: Digital Audio Tape
Transisters Recordings: "Horses," "Carolina," "Lotsa," "Kaposis", undated
Conditions Governing Access
Currently unavailable
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Original Format: 1/4" Audiocasette
Series VIII: Data Storage
Scope and Content
This series contains DVD-R and CD-R discs with digital files of Dzubilo's artwork. Annotated envelopes that the data storage materials were found in are also included in this series.
Arrangement
Series VIII is arranged alphabetically by the title orignally written on the disc.
Conditions Governing Access
Born-digital materials have not been preserved and may not be available to researchers.
24 Scans - TIFF, JPEG, undated
Annotated Envelopes for Data Storage, 2007; undated
Art from the Prince George, 2010
Chloe Dzubilo, undated
DVD Demo, undated
Drawings, August 2008
Early Drawings 2008 Transhealth, 2008
LGBTQ On Rye, undated
Low Res Drawings, undated
Low-Res Drawings, undated
Mount Sinai Radiology Associates: MRI KNGG, September 5, 2007
Slide Show Drawing, undated
Visual Aids Drawings O'Malley, 2010
Series IX: 2016 Accretion: Equestrian Materials
Scope and Content
This series consists of objects related to Dzublio's equestrian pursuits. Items include riding boots, pants, chaps, a riding helmet, a boot jack, and a boot hook. A book, The Spirit and the Flesh: Sexual Diversity in American Indian Culture by Walter L. Williams that was housed with this materials upon arrival, is also present.
Chaps, circa 1976-2011, inclusive
Riding Pants, circa 1976-2011, inclusive
Boot Hook, circa 1976-2011, inclusive
Boot Jack, circa 1976-2011, inclusive
Riding Helmet and Case, circa 1976-2011, inclusive
Riding Boots, circa 1976-2011, inclusive
Duffel Bag, circa 1976-2011, inclusive
Series X: Books, 1972-2008, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
This series contains several volumes donated with the collection.
