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Dana Forrester

Also Known AsDavid ForresterBiography

 

In her oral history interview Dana talks about coming to terms with being raised in Lithgow as a man, but identifying as a woman. She married twice to submerge this identity. She tells of life as a male in the Lithgow community. When she moved to Newcastle, she discovered for the first time resources for, and a community of transgender people. She finds people's attitudes have become more accepting of transpeople.

Below you can view items in the collection relating to her life and experiences.

Last edited by: Bee Wardhaugh
Date of Birth1958Date of Death11 December 2019


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Interview photo: Dana Forrester
Interview photo: Dana Forrester
Interview: Dana Forrester remembers growing up in Lithgow as a transwoman and later in Newcastle.
Interview: Dana Forrester remembers growing up in Lithgow as a transwoman and later in Newcastle.
Interview Log: Dana Forrester
Interview Log: Dana Forrester


Dana Forrester
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