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Roberta R. “Bobbie” Zenker papers, 1964-2015

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Zenker, Roberta R.
Title
Roberta R. “Bobbie” Zenker papers
Dates
1964-2015 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.00 cubic ft. (1 box) + 19.11 GB
Collection Number
12881
Summary
Roberta “Bobbie” Zenker (1957- ) was a lawyer, author, and transgender women who grew up in the Mountain West. Collection contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, speeches, manuscripts, notes, and the published book regarding “TransMontana: A Memoir of Transformation in Body Mind and Spirit” written by Zenker.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Roberta “Bobbie” Zenker (1957- ) was a lawyer and author from Montana. Zenker was a transgender women, that participated in LGBTQIA+ events around Montana and the Mountain West and was the author of “TransMontana: A Memoir of Transformation in Body Mind and Spirit.”

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Content Description

Collection contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, speeches, manuscripts, notes, and the published book regarding “TransMontana: A Memoir of Transformation in Body Mind and Spirit” written by Zenker.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

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Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Roberta “Bobbie” Zenker in March 2023.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Sarah O'Malley and Jamie J. Greene in October 2024.

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Roberta “Bobbie” Zenker at the date of processing.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

    • Description: Correspondence - cards and envelopes
      Dates: 2006-2009
      Container: Box 1, Folder
      Location:
    • Description: Correspondence
      Dates: 2006-2007
      Container: Box 1, Folder
      Location:
    • Description: Index Directories (Bobbie) (2 USBs)
      Dates: 2011-2012
      Container: Box Digital, Folder ahcdm_12881_007 and 009
      Location:
    • Description: Journals
      Dates: 1976-2007
      Container: Box 1, Folder
      Location:
    • Description: Newspapers
      Dates: 2011-2013
      Container: Box 1, Folder
      Location:
    • Description: Photographs
      Dates: 1964-2010
      Container: Box 1, Folder
      Location:
    • Description: Public hearing testimony
      Dates: 2010
      Container: Box 1, Folder
      Location:
    • Description: Publications and awards
      Dates: 2010-2015
      Container: Box 1, Folder
      Location:
    • Description: Resources - index directory/images (USB)
      Dates: 2011-2012
      Container: Box Digital, Folder ahcdm_12881_008
      Location:

    • "TransMontana: A Memoir of Transformation in Body, Mind and Spirit" by Roberta R. Zenker, 2010-2013

      Container: Box 1

    • Video:

      • Description: Senate Judiciary: Include sexual orientation disability and gender in malicious intimidation law (DVD)
        Dates: January 21, 2005
        Container: Box Digital, Folder ahcdm_12881_001
        Location: / Video:
      • Description: Fair is Fair: Butte, MT (DVD)
        Dates: 2012
        Container: Box Digital, Folder ahcdm_12881_002
        Location: / Video:
      • Description: Missoula City Council (3 DVDs)
        Dates: April 12, 2010
        Container: Box Digital, Folder ahcdm_12881_003-005
        Location: / Video:
      • Description: Everybody's Business (DVD)
        Dates: August 18, 2011
        Container: Box Digital, Folder ahcdm_12881_006
        Location: / Video:
      • Description: HRN and NCBI Trans Equality (Hi8 digital tape)
        Dates: April 4, 2010
        Container: Box Digital, Folder ahcdm_12881_010
        Location: / Video:

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Subject Terms

  • LGBT activism -- West (U.S.)
  • LGBTQ+ people
  • Transgender women

Geographical Names

  • Montana -- History
  • West (U.S.) -- History -- 1945-

Processed by Sarah O'Malley and Jamie J. Greene
2024

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