The TG Archive has acquired an original 1957 LP of Billy Tipton Plays Hi-Fi on Piano from a dealer in Prairie Village, Kansas.

 

Acquired on 10/24/2008: Original 1957 Billy Tipton Plays Hi-Fi on Piano LP – Front Cover.

 

Billy Lee Tipton (born as Dorothy Lucille Tipton, (December 29, 1914 – January 21, 1989) was an American jazz pianist and saxophonist. Tipton became the subject of public interest after his death when it was revealed that Tipton was a transman.

 

 

Acquired on 10/24/2008: Original 1957 Billy Tipton Plays Hi-Fi on Piano LP – Back Cover.

 

 

 

Acquired on 10/24/2008: Original 1957 Billy Tipton Plays Hi-Fi on Piano LP – Album Label.

TG Historical Archive Committee

If you would like to be a part of the TG Archive Committee, please sign up during one of the meetings at the TG Center. TFA is continuing to aggressively seek out and acquire items of historical significance to the transgender community.