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xv Acknowledgments To Jean-Nickolaus Tretter, for the many opportunities he eagerly provided; Barb Bazat, Kathy McGill, Kris Kiesling, Arvid Nelson, and other staff at Elmer L. Andersen Library, especially Tim Johnson, whose help was instrumental; Brenda Helt, whom I aspire to be like one day; Eric Colleary, whose descriptions of archival material inspired me; Beng Chang, for organizing a “talk” that became this book; Regina Kunzel, the late Dr. Judith Martin, Ian Muehlenhaus, Kevin Murphy, and Beth Zemsky, who each gave me very useful tools; James Sanna and Andy Birkey, who carry on an essential tradition; Pieter Martin, who helped in the creation of this book; Jason Ruiz and an anonymous reader, whose insights helped shape it. To my mother, Judy Van Cleve, who ardently supported my every childhood drag pageant and helped me through every bullying incident; my father, John Van Cleve, who gave me wisdom, patience, and a lasting fondness for J. R. R. Tolkien; my stepmother, Audrey Van Cleve, who was loving and patient when I needed those virtues most; my aunt, Nancy McInroy, who showed me that the power of love transcends genetics, space, odium, and time; my sister, Courtney Van Cleve, who blazes an inspiring trail of confidence I both admire and envy; Betsy, my twin, who constantly inspires me to match her generosity, fortitude, and grace; Denise, a grounded force of kindness in my life; and my uncle, Kris Wyrobek, who made this project possible through openhanded financial support. I hope that my uncle’s children will know him as the kind, giving, and supportive man that he will always be. Finally, I remember a wonderful southern lady named Bernice Wynn, who passed away before I could thank her, in person, for everything. Many good friends kept me sane during this project: Abby, whom I am so proud of; Dave, who shares my love of all things ludicrous; Freweyne, a true American Acknowledgments Ac k now le dg me nts xvi and my close confidant; Max and Zekey, who ensured that I never took myself too seriously; Molly, who taught me how to dance; Rel, who taught me how to laugh; and all the rest—you know who you are! I thank everyone at the University of Minnesota Press who participated in this book’s creation. The Press has gained a well-deserved reputation as a center of queer scholarship. ...