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Killing not a gay-bashing, police say
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Hennie, Matthew A. Date: Feb. 12, 1999 Topics: Crossdressing, LGBTQ+ victims of hate crimes, Murders of LGBTQ+ people Subject: Lt. Mark Eisenman, Steve Dwayne Garcia Description: A short article printed in the February 2, 1999 issue of "Houston Voice." Describes the death by gunshot of Steve Dwayne Garcia. Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content rel... -
The Wagon Wheel Nite Club
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Babe Lund
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Harry La Marr
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"It's Tight Like That"
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Life Ruined By Man, She Dresses in Male Attire
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Crossdressing, Masculinities Description: Newspaper article summarizing how Augusta Seib was sentenced to five days in prison for dressing as a man. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
"Mama Don't Allow No Easy Riders Here"
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Miss St. George Hussey, The Only and Original Irish Male Impersonator
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art Subject: Chicago Morning, St. George Hussey, The Cleveland Dramatic and Musical Critic, The New York Clipper Description: A clipping from "The New York Clipper" titled: "Miss St. George Hussey, The Only and Original Irish Male Impersonator." Includes reviews of St. George Hussey as well as information on her upcoming ... -
Russell Bingham in “A Female Travesty”
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Gender expression, LGBTQ+ actors, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: A Female Travesty, Russell Bingham, Trading Smiles Description: An advertisement for a performance titled "A Female Travesty," featuring Russell Bingham and the Trading Smiles. -
She Prefers Jail in Trousers to Liberty in Skirts
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Crossdressing, Masculinities Subject: Augusta Seib Description: An article published in the St. Louis Post Dispatch detailing a conversation between Augusta Sieb and a police officer. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
Woman Seeks U.S. Aid to Wear Trousers
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Crossdressing, Masculinities Subject: Augusta Seib Description: A clipping from a newspaper detailing how Augusta Seib was prosecuted for wearing masculine attire, and passing as a man for nine years. This item was contributed to DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
City Scoop Column
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Reddus, Luther Date: Nov. 26, 1949 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators Subject: Ritz Lounge, Valda Gray Description: A clipping from the Chicago World publication mentioning Valda Gray's "The Valda Gray Show." -
The Fabulous and Incomparable Mr. Adrian Ames
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Billy Tipton: His Songs - His Piano
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Gal with Slacks, Clever Ditties, Also 'Real Gone'
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Female Impersonators
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"Boys Will Be Girls"
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Blue Moon
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Little Waltz Fooled a Cop
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Roberta Cowell with Her Father
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To be, or...?
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Hail Doner as Second Tilley
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: May 14, 1943 Topics: LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art Subject: Bertolino and Bee, Kitty Doner, Larry Rich, Neva Christman, Ray Goman, Satan's Holiday, Vesta Tilley Description: A clipping discussing Kitty Doner's performance in "Satan's Holiday." Mention of Doner as the "successor of Vesta Tilley." -
Gladys Bentley and Miss Jimmy Reynard
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The Florida Bar
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Julian Eltinge, 57, Dies; Began Stage Career in Hub
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Los Angeles Permits Female Impersonation
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Torch Club Last 4 Days: Danny Brown's Female Impersonators In Glorifying the American Boy
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Night Club Notes
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Cabin Inn Show Has Plenty Songs, Dances
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Cabin Inn's Revue Tops Says Scribe
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Cinderella
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Visit Jimmy Slater's Happy Valley Mascots Concert Party
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At Cabin Inn
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Dancing and Entertainment with Vic Short
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Believe Club Blaze Arson
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On Night Club: Type of Entertainment at Wagon Wheel to Be Studied
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Orchestra to Play Big Hop in St. Louis
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Fifteen Arrested by Police as 'Fairies' Turn 'Em On
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Ray, Ebenezer Date: Mar. 5, 1938 Topics: Arrests, Competitions, Crossdressing, Drag, Drag balls, Ethnic relations, Police Subject: Annual Masquerade and Civic Ball of Hamilton Lodge, Hamilton Lodge, The Fairies Ball -
Wagon Wheel
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Anchor Nite Club Presents Jackie Starr
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Anchor Nite Club Presents "A Cruise Around The World"
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Nov. 14, 1937 Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Musical theatre, Night life Subject: Flo Arden, George Hayes, Gypsy Rose Lee, Jackie Starr, Kate Smith, Marjorie Jayne, Paul Russell -
Impersonator Found Slain
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Transas City Creator: The Associated Press Date: May 28, 1937 Topics: Female impersonators, Murders of LGBTQ+ people, Violence Subject: Edward F. Dolan Description: Content Warning: This item contains potentially sensitive material related to transphobic violence. -
Can Sex in Humans Be Changed?
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Transas City Creator: Wickets, Donald Furthman Date: Jan. 1937 Topics: Gender realignment surgery, Hormones, Intersex, Law, Physical characteristics, Sports, Sportspersons, Transitioning (Gender), Transsexual people Subject: Lili Elbe, Mark Weston, Norman Haire, Zdenek Koubkov -
Flash! Welcome Fat Stock Show at Wagon Wheel Nite Club
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: 1936 to 1939 Topics: Bars, Drag queens, Night life Subject: Dave Gold, Del Le Roy, Dot Williams, Golden Devine, Jeane Lane, Johnny Kaye, Lee Norre, Mickey Dell, Murry Pickford, Pete Van, Wagon Wheel -
Leon La Verde: Star of Stage and Screen
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Explaining the Strange Mystery of Women becoming Men
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Fishbein, Morris Date: Oct. 11, 1936 Topics: Intersex, Olympic games, Sports, Sportspersons Subject: Charles Hoffman, F. A. E. Crew, Inez Mitrani, Mark Weston, Mary Edith Louise Weston, Nesim Mitrani, Oscar Riddle, Ovid, Virgil, Yao Ching-Ping, Zdenek Koubek, Zdneka Koubkova -
Danny Brown Presents Jene Cortez at the Torch Club
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Police Raiders Arrest Ten in S.F. Night Club: Patrons Rush for Exits as Officers Visit Finocchio's
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Amusements at the Torch Club
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From The Columnist's Diary
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Here's What Happens at Harlem's Famous Ubangi Club
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Robinson Disguised As Woman
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New York Inside Out
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On The Air
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In the Name of Art
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Lafayette Theatre
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Gladys Bentley and her King's Terrace Revue
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New York Police's War on Cafes Ends
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'Brain Sweat' Due Here on Wednesday
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Mar. 29, 1934 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: Andrew Tribble, Are You Decent? (Play), Brain Sweat, Broadway, Longacre Theater, Wife Insurance Description: New York Times clipping announcing changes in theatre schedule, mentioning Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator. -
A New Organization
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How Far Can a Girl Go, When She Really is a Man?
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Loew's Canton Theatre - Take a Chance
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Astounding Case of the Man Who Was Changed Into a Woman
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Transas City Creator: Date: Oct. 22, 1933 Topics: Artists, Clothing, Crossdressing, Death and dying, Gender dysphoria, Gender realignment surgery, Marriage, Transgender people, Transitioning (Gender), Transsexual people Subject: Anna Larson, Grete Wegener, H. J. Stening, Lili Elbe, Man into Woman, Niels Hoyer -
Julian Eltinge Will Introduce New Revue Here
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Gladys Bentley at the King's Terrace
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Frankie Jaxon's Band Featured at Rainbow
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"Half-Pint" Jaxon and WJJD Hotshots at Indiana Sunday
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Carrying the Torch
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Third Sex Hold Sway at Rockland When Hamilton Lodge Holds 65th Masquerade Ball and Dance; Police Arrest Two
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Mar. 4, 1933 Topics: Arrests, Competitions, Drag, Drag balls, Ethnic relations, Gender minorities, Police Subject: Annual Masquerade and Civic Ball of Hamilton Lodge, Hamilton Lodge, Jessie Parker, Joseph Carroll, Mary Anderson, The Fairies Ball -
Seek to Ban Songs of Gladys Bentley
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Fine Display of Stage Talent at the Clifton Monday and Tuesday
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English 'Queen' Jailed
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Mosley, Leonard O. Date: Jan. 4, 1932 Topics: Crossdressing, Law, Marriage, Passing (Gender) Subject: Augustine Joesph Hull, George Burrows, Justice Talbot, Norma Jackson Description: First page only of article published in Brevities: America's First National Tabloid Weekly, Vol. III, No. 10 on January 4, 1932. -
You Never Can Tell
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Browne, Ken Date: Nov. 30, 1931 Topics: Butches, Dykes, Lesbians, LGBTQ+ cartoons Description: Comic strip published in Brevities: America's First National Tabloid Weekly, Vol. III, No. 5 on November 30, 1931. The comic depicts two women who are sporting blazers, ties, and slicked-back hair ... -
"Advanced" Surgery
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Some Bus Driver Notes
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Brunswick and Vocalion Dealers
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Harlem Not So Hot
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Hamilton Lodge Ball is Scene of Splendor
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Women's Clothes Bring $20 Fines
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Female Impersonator Found Guilty of Theft
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The Why of He-Men Who Play Women
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Transas City Creator: Steinman, Samuel Date: May 5, 1929 Topics: Clothing, Female impersonators, Femininities, Mental disorders, Photography, Physical characteristics, Psychologists, Psychology, Sportspersons, Students, Theatre, Theatre shows Subject: George Pease, Haresfoot, Mimics of Michigan, Walter Koppisch, William Sheldon -
Curtain Calls
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OKeh Race Records Advertisement
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Gladys Bentley: A New Blues Star
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Grand Gala Opening of Drake Theatre
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Death Reveals "Woman" Cue Champion was Man
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Mar. 30, 1928 Topics: Crossdressing, Death and dying, Secrecy, Suicide Subject: Frances Anderson Description: Content Warning: This item contains potentially sensitive material related to suicide. Evening Star (Washington, D.C) -
Holyoke's Popular Theatre Playhouse
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London's Ideal of Ideals: Ella Shields
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James Thatcher Presents The Big Burlesque Extravaganza
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Truck Driver Becomes "Perfect Lady"
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Mr. Jean Barrios
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Hamilton Lodge, No. 710 In Annual Masquerade And Civic Ball
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Howard Blair, Female Impersonator
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Columbia Bill Well Balanced
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Lionel Ames Tops Program at Columbia
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DO YOU REMEMBER?
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Gillen, Tom Date: Nov. 12, 1926 Topics: LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art Subject: Ella Wesner Description: A clipping from "The Vaudeville News and New York Star" titled: "DO YOU REMEMBER?," describing performances by Ella Wesner. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
Howard- "Charlston Dandies"
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jun. 29, 1926 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Andrew Tribble Description: An article in the Evening Star mentioning Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator. -
Hamilton Lodge Ball An Unusual Spectacle
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Chic Boy, 16, in Role of Countess, Unmasked Trying to Add to Fine Wardrobe
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Dancer is Returning Saturday
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Dec. 23, 1925 Topics: LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art Subject: Kitty Doner, Lady Be Good, Orpheum, Twenty Minutes in Paris Description: A clipping about Kitty Doner's performance at the Orpheum in Los Angeles. -
Peer's Daughter
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Why "Iron Mike" Became "Miss Fluffy Ruffles"
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Hetty King's Visit Next Week
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A Big Hit! "The Flirting Flapper" with Howard Blair
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"The Flirting Flapper" at Opera House
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All This Week: Howard Blair America's Greatest Female Impersonator, In "The Flirting Flapper"
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Next Week – The Sensational Stock Surprise Howard Blair
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Around the Dance Halls
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Transgender Archives, University of Victoria Creator: Date: Aug. 30, 1924 Topics: Appearance, Clothing, Crossdressing, Dance, Femininities, Passing (Gender) Subject: Dorothy Ward, Polly Meadows, Reg Stone Description: Clipping originally collected by Richard Ekins (from The University of Ulster Trans-Gender Archives/Richard Ekins collection at the Transgender Archives, University of Victoria) -
Mr. Jean Barrios (April 30, 1924)
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"She's" a Groom
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How the College Boys Imitate the Fair Sex
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Paris Beauty Prize Almost Won by a Man
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Mr. Jean Barrios
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Jean Barrios
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No, She's a He!
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Wrong Again
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Pretty? Yes, But "She's" a "He"
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Thompson Held to Grand Jury
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Broadway Brevities & Society Gossip: June 1923 Cover
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Jun. 1923 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: George Bronson Howard, Julian Eltinge, Teddy Gerard, Theda Bara Description: Cover of June 1923 issue of Broadway Brevities & Social Gossip, which features a cut-out image of Julian Eltinge in a sequined gown on the left. On the right, the following topics are listed: "Is T... -
And Unkissed!
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Frankie Jaxon
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Jean Barrios Season's Greetings
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Negro Must Wear Men's Clothing
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Aug. 31, 1922 Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, BIPOC, Black people, Criminalization, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Transfeminine people Subject: Rachel Watson, Richard Watson Description: An article in The Union Daily Times about Rachael Watson, a Black person living as a woman who was arrested and forced to wear men's clothing. -
Negro Must Wear Men's Clothing
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Aug. 30, 1922 Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, BIPOC, Black people, Criminalization, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Transfeminine people Subject: Rachel Watson, Richard Watson Description: An article in The Dispatch News about Rachael Watson, a Black person living as a woman who was arrested and forced to wear men's clothing. -
Chicago Variety’s Office
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Variety Date: Aug. 25, 1922 Topics: Clothing, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Charles E. Kohl, Dell Gibson, Dudley Liddell, Morgan Dancers, Orpheum Circut, The Majestic Description: A clipping from Variety's August 25, 1922 issue. The text describes a theater performance featuring Dudley Liddell. -
Mr. Jean Barrios (August 18, 1922)
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Kitty Doner and William Gaxton Stars at Orpheum
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Jun. 4, 1922 Topics: Drag, Gender expression, Male impersonators Description: A newspaper clipping published by the Brooklyn Daily Eagle announces "male impersonator" Kitty Doner's performance with comedian William Gaxton at the Orpheum. -
Man in Woman's Garb Beans Negro with Gun
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City Authorities Send Watson Home
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1922 Topics: Black people, Criminalization, Female impersonators, Transfeminine people Subject: Rachael, Richard Watson Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to racist language. -
Oriental Dancer Is A Mere Man
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Plain Dealer Date: 1922 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Princess Zira, Robert North Description: Article published by The Plain Dealer about a performance done by an Asian female impersonator, Princess Zira. -
"Wife" Denies She Knew "Husband" Was Woman
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Dec. 30, 1921 Topics: Arrests, Courts, Crossdressing, FtMs, Marriage Subject: Ethel M. Kimball, James Hathaway, Louise Margaret Aechtler Description: The Democratic Advocate (Westminster, Maryland) -
"Wife" Denies She Knew "Husband" Was Woman
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'Biff, Bing, Bang' At The Wilbur
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"The Dumbells" have arrived
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Jean Barrios (August 12, 1921)
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Human Nature Never Changes Shown Clearly in "The Country Fair"
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"The Dumbells" on Broadway
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Jean Barrios (June 3, 1921)
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Chocolate Brown a Great Show
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Peyton, Dave Date: May 28, 1921 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, Transfemininity, Vaudeville Subject: Andrew Tribble, Chocolate Brown Co. Description: An article in The Chicago Whip about a show featuring Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator. -
With the Actors
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: May 21, 1921 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, Vaudeville Subject: Andrew Tribble, Chocolate Brown Co., Irvin C. Miller Description: An article in The Chicago Whip mentioning two productions starring Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator. -
Lady Pool Champion Draws Big Crowd
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Browne With His Beauties to Top Orpheum
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Woman Cue Star Here This Week
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Woman Cueist to Play Against Two Men Here
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Female Impersonator in Trouble
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Lady Billiardist Coming
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Human Curios: Mary East
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Vesta Tilley's Farewell Tears
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Vesta Tilley's Farewell
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Bothwell Browne Tells Real Name and Age
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John Lind, Clever Female Impersonator
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Bathing Beauties Revue
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: May 12, 1919 Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Theatre shows Subject: Bothwell Browne, Dorothy Haver, Elsie B. Ware, Jane Allen, Mack Sennett, Mildred Maisson, Mollie McGowan, The Circle, Virginia Eastman -
Boxing Card at Coliseum Here Monday Night
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Apr. 12, 1918 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Andrew Tribble Description: An article in the Richmond Palladium and Sun-Telegram mentioning a performance by Andrew Trimble, a female impersonator of color. -
Colored Boxer to Give Exhibition on April 15
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Apr. 3, 1918 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators Subject: Andrew Tribble Description: An article in the Richmond Palladium and Sun-Telegram mentioning a performance by Andrew Tribble, a female impersonator of color. -
Vaudeville–Monday and Tuesday
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Mar. 30, 1918 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows, Vaudeville Subject: Andrew Tribble Description: An advertisement in The Richmond Palladium and Sun-Telegram for a performance by Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator. -
Colored Boxer Put on Bout Here in Two Weeks
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Mar. 28, 1918 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows, Vaudeville Subject: Andrew Tribble Description: A clipping from The Richmond Palladium and Sun-Telegram mentioning Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator. -
Deport Mexican "Eltinge" El Paso, Tex., March 11
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Mar. 11, 1918 Topics: Crossdressers, Transfeminine people Subject: Immigration, Latino/a/x people Description: Article in the Tuscon Citizen about the deportation of "a Mexican man dressed as a woman." -
Jean Barrios (December 5, 1917)
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Jail Breaker is Headliner This Week at Liberty
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Ella Wesner Lies in Man’s Garb.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Nov. 14, 1917 Topics: Clothing, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art Subject: Ella Wesner Description: A clipping from "The New York Times" titled: "Ella Wesner Lies in Man’s Garb," discussing the life of Ella Wesner. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
Ella Weaner, Aged Actress, Dead.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Nov. 12, 1917 Topics: LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art Subject: Ella Wesner, London Theatre, The New York Times Description: A clipping from "The New York Times" titled: "Ella Weaner, Aged Actress, Dead" discussing the death of Ella Wesner. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
China Has High-Salaried Female Impersonator
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Getting Even for Wrongs of a Year
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Apr. 5, 1917 Topics: BIPOC, Clothing, Crossdressing, Customs and practices Description: An article in the Bridgeport Evening Farmer describing a group of cross dressing individuals during a local celebration on the island of Grenada . -
The Impersonator
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Carter, Harold Date: Feb. 12, 1917 Topics: Clothing, Cowboys, Death and dying, Female impersonators, Femininities, Friends, Male impersonators, Passing (Gender), Performing arts, Prejudices, Transphobia, Violence Subject: Ethel Saunders, Harry Saunders Description: The Day Book (Chicago, IL) -
Here and There
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Female Impersonator is Betrayed by Feet
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Tommy Atkins, A Woman
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Seattle Man-Woman Bares "His" Soul
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Sep. 7, 1916 Topics: Arrests, Clothing, Crossdressing, Femininities, FtMs, Gender role, Labour, Marriage, Masculinities, Passing (Gender), Smoking Subject: Margaret Hart, Robert Gaffney -
Short Hair for Women Becoming a Fad: Sanitary, Comfortable, Time-Saving
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Mar. 28, 1916 Topics: Appearance, Beauty standards, Gender bending, Suffragettes, Women Subject: Ethel Laginska, Havelock Ellis, Lucille Pugh, Mary Walker, Vernon Castle Description: The Day Book (Chicago, Illinois) -
Woman Rushes into Burning Building to Die with Husband
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Woman is "Man" for 18 Years
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Find 'Lazy Husband' In Reality Is Woman
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Story of Woman "Father" of Family
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Feb. 19, 1916 Topics: Arrests, Carpenters, Clothing, FtMs, Labour, LGBTQ+ parents, Marriage, Social exclusion, Stealth (Transgender) Subject: Margaret Gaffney, Robert Gaffney Description: Daily Capital Journal (Salem, OR) -
Woman Who Posed As A Man Tells Her Story In Hospital; A Most Remarkable Narrative
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Why Wearing Skirts Makes a Man Effeminate
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Andrew Tribble Skipped with Money
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1916 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Vaudeville Subject: Andrew Tribble, Fairyland Theater Description: Article published in The Freeman about Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator, being wanted for theft. -
Ready for the Mummer's Parade
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Dec. 31, 1915 Topics: Costumes, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Parades Subject: Frank Carter Description: An article in the Evening Ledger featuring Frank Carter, a female impersonator who will be marching in a New Year's parade. -
Woman Masqueraded as Man; Twice Married, Once Husband, Once Wife
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Posed as a Man
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Richards & Pringle's Famous Minstrels
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Aug. 19, 1915 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Great Gauze, Richards & Pringles Georgia Minstrels, Willis Gauze Description: A clipping from the Ashland Tidings about the Richards & Pringle's Famous Minstrels show programme mentioning the Great Gauze, a female impersonator. -
Miss Vesta Tilley's Silver Wedding
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For Eight Years Posed as a Man
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The Strange Case of Max Curry
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Apr. 22, 1915 Topics: Arson, Gender affirming surgery, Insurance fraud, LGBTQ+ prisoners Subject: Arch Dilley, J. Henry Rider, Maud Jackson, Max Curry Description: Description of the life and legal troubles of Max Curry from volume 33.3 of the Pocahontas Times. -
$500,000 for a Corset
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Dudley Liddell Again in Hands of Police
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: The Pittsburgh Press Date: Feb. 14, 1915 Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, Clothing, Gender expression Subject: Dudley Liddell, H. C. Andrist, John Beck, Martin's Women's Apparel Store Description: A short article from the Pittsburgh Press, published on February 14, 1915. The text discusses Dudley Liddell's second arrest involving "women's clothing." -
Girl and Chum Masquerade as Man and Wife for 6 Years
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Feb. 12, 1915 Topics: Crossdressing, Death and dying, Employment discrimination, LGBTQ+ relationships Subject: Ben Cohen, Ben Rosenstein, Ida Weinstein, Pauline Rosenstein, Sam Cohen Description: The Democratic Banner (Mt. Vernon, OH) -
Girl Posed Six Years as a Man
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Lived as Man to Help Her Friend
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Woman Dresses as Man; Other Poses as "Wife" to Earn Living for Both
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New York City
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1915 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Vaudeville Subject: Augustus Stevens, Julian Eltinge Description: Article in The Freeman about Augustus Stevens, a Black female impersonator. -
Women Who Were Soldiers
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Dec. 31, 1914 Topics: Crossdressing, Military, Passing (Gender), Soldiers Subject: Balkan War, Christina Davis, Hannah Snell, Harrietena Korotkiewitch, James Barry, Joan of Arc, Milena Manditch, Peninsular War, Phoebe Hessel, Russo-Japanese War, Serbian Committee for National Defense, Sophie Yovanovitch, Xenia Kritskaya Description: The Gazette-Times (Heppner, OR) -
Hetty Urma at Piedmont
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Dudley Liddell, Female Impersonator, Released
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: The Pittsburgh Press Date: Aug. 10, 1914 Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, Clothing, Female impersonators, Gender expression Subject: D. Hazlett, Dudley Liddell, Edward Dillon Description: A short article in the Pittsburgh Press, published August 10, 1914. The text declares that Dudley Liddell, arrested for wearing "women's apparel," has been released. -
Dudley Liddell Still Detained at Central
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: The Pittsburgh Press Date: Aug. 9, 1914 Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, Clothing, Gender expression Subject: Dudley Liddell Description: A short article from The Pittsburgh Press, published August 9, 1914. The text details Dudley Liddell's arrest for "masquerading in girl's clothes." -
Princess Theatre
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Aug. 5, 1914 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: Herschell Mayall, Izzy Sinck, Leon Finch, Princess Theatre, Roscoe Slater, Tsuri Aohi, Vaudeville Description: A short clipping from the August 5, 1914 issue of the "Moberly Daily Monitor," the text of which advertises "Beautiful Mr. Leon Finch Female Impersonator in marvelous portrayal of Feminine Types." -
Chicago Girl in Garb of Boy
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Dr. Mary Walker, Tangoist
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Thirteen Years a Girl-Husband
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jun. 13, 1914 Topics: Clothing, Crossdressing, Femininities, Gender, Marriage, Masculinities, Passing (Gender) Subject: Cora Anderson, Dorothy Klenowski, Mary White, Ralph Kerwinieo Description: The Ogden Standard (Ogden City, UT) -
Man-Woman Says Man Out in the World Is A Hunter of Women
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Anderson, Cora Date: May 15, 1914 Topics: Beauty standards, Crossdressing, Employment discrimination, Essentialism, Gender, Passing (Gender), Patriarchy, Rape, Sexual harassment Subject: Cora Anderson Description: The Day Book (Chicago, IL) -
Cora Anderson Was a Good Man to Both Her Wives -How She Fooled Second One
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: McGlone Gibson, Idah Date: May 14, 1914 Topics: Clothing, Crossdressing, Dating, LGBTQ+ partners, Passing (Gender), Sexual harassment Subject: Cora Anderson, Dorothy Klenowski, Marie White Description: The Day Book (Chicago, IL)