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  1. 6th Performing Arts Show of Latino/a Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Artists

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ events, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: Al Lujan, Alexis Miranda, Daniel Flores, DramaDIVAS, Frank Aviles, Hank Tavera, Jesse Saenz, José Sarria, Karla Rosales, LLEGÓ California, Mario Huerta, Michael Sifuentes, Mr. Gay Latino, Pro Latino Folklorico Dance Company, Ronald Aguilera, Teresita-La Campesina, Virginia Velez
    Description: A poster for the 6th Performing Arts Show of Latino/a Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Artists presented by LLEGÓ California. Features a photo of José Julia Sorria.

  2. "A bit of old San Francisco” Best Wishes.

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1972
    Topics: Drag, LGBTQ+ bars, LGBTQ+ events, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: Black Cat Bar, José Sarria, Nightingale of Montgomery Street
    Description: Artwork of Jose Sarria described as the "Nightingale of Montgomery Street." Text next to the image reads: "'A bit of old San Francisco' Best Wishes."

  3. A Curious Evening with Kenneth Marlow (January 17, 1971)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jan. 1971
    Topics: Comedy, Crossdressing, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Musicals, Writers
    Subject: Kenneth Marlow, Mr. Madam
    Description: Object has "which have nothing to do with my act!" in blue ink, which we think to be written by Kenneth Marlow.

  4. A Nellie Ribbon Encore Party

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 21, 1991 to Jun. 27, 1991
    Topics: Bars, Drag, Entertainers, Events
    Subject: Jimmy James, Rich's

  5. A Poster featuring "Marlow La Fantastic"

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: OUTWORDS
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Black transgender people, LGBTQ+ theater, QTPOC, Trans women
    Subject: Marlow La Fantastique, Marlow Monique Dickson
    Description: A poster advertising "Marlow La Fantastic," "London, Paris, New York." The center of the poster features a black and white photo of Marlow Monique Dickson posing in her Josephine Baker-inspired ban...

  6. Adam and Eve

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Androgyny, Assigned gender, Bible, Christianity, Clothing, Depression, Farmers, Femininities, Human reproduction, Intersex people, LGBTQ+ relationships, Masculinities, Medical interventions, Middle class, Mythology, Greek, Pleurisy, Role behavior, Sexuality, Suicidal behavior, Surgery, Transgender people
    Subject: Charles Hoffman, Sam Wagner

  7. Advertisement for New Show "Happenings"

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1967
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, BIPOC, Black people, Drag, Night life
    Subject: Kitt Russell, Paul Vincent
    Description: Advertisement for new show, "Happenings," features black-and-white photograph of numerous female impersonators.

  8. An All-Male Review at the Paddock

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1969
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Theatre shows
    Subject: The Paddock International, Vives Les Boys

  9. An Evening in Copenhagen with Rae Bourbon (UTC 1)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Description: Two page program with writing " 'A bit of old San Francisco' best wishes" on the left, a photo of a person in a dress, with words underneath: "José, Nightingale Montgomery Street."

  10. An Evening With Lynne Carter At Cherry Grove

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1970
    Topics: Drag, Music, Theatre shows
    Subject: Lynne Carter

  11. an intimate view of grand opera as seen by Ray Bourbon: ONE ON THE AISLE (UTC 6)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: Rae Bourbon, Ray Bourbon
    Description: Album vinyl cover (front and back) of Ray Bourbon's album "One On The Aisle" Includes several images of Rae in different costumes

  12. Ari Kane Resume

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator: Kane, Ariadne
    Date: 1985
    Topics: Gender identity, LGBTQ+ health education, Sexologists, Sexology
    Subject: Ari Kane, Ariadne Kane, Conference on Alternate Sex and Gender Lifestyles, David Susskind Program, Fantasia Fair, Human Outreach and Achievement Institute, Society for the Scientific Study of Sex, The Morning Exchange, WBUR Boston, WICE Providence
    Description: Resume of sexologist and gerontologist Ari Kane, circa 1980s.

  13. AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 WAYS: cruising with Rae Bourbon (UTC 8)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Around The World In 80 Ways, Bourbon 100-Proof, Don't Call Me Madam, Hollywood Exposé, Ladies of Burlesque, Let Me Tell You About My Operation, One On The Aisle (Claque-Claque), Rae Bourbon, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes
    Description: Front and back vinyl cover of Rae Bourbon's "Around the World in 80 Days"

  14. Auriema

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Auriema, Broadway, The Dance of Death
    Description: Advertisement of "Auriema."

  15. Back with a Vengeance at JR.'s Bar & Grill with the Santa Fe Bar & Patio (1998)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 17, 1998
    Topics: Drag, Drag community, Events, Strippers
    Subject: C.J. Brooks, Chevelle Brooks, Christina Ross, Erica Andrews, Kaviar, Kelly Lauren, Kourtney Van Wales, Kourtni Omega, Lady Shamu, Lateace Bragnace, Lauren Brach, Lindsy Love, Marsha Mellow, Maryssa Raye, MIss Gay Texas USofA, Monique Johnson, Paivi Lee Love, Tiajuana Brooks, Vanessa Raye

  16. Beige Room Revue Matchbox (1)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: The Beige Room
    Date: 1960s
    Topics: Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Matchboxes, Pocket matchboxes, Theatre shows
    Subject: Beige Room Revue

  17. Beige Room Revue Matchbox (2)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: The Beige Room
    Date: 1960s
    Topics: Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Matchboxes, Pocket matchboxes, Theatre shows
    Subject: Beige Room Revue

  18. Beige Room Revue Matchbox (3)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: LGBTQ+ arts, LGBTQ+ clubs
    Subject: The Beige Room
    Description: A matchbox covering advertising the "Beige Room." States it is "the livest club in town."

  19. Being Trans in the 1980s - Nightlife

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: The History Project
    Creator: Petra
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Clocking (Gender), Drag bars, LGBTQ+ night life, Nightclubs, Passing (Gender), Pre-operative, Trans women, Transsexual people
    Subject: Combat Zone (Location)
    Description: This item contains Petra's reflections on nightlife as a trans woman in Boston in the '80s.

  20. Bessie Bonehill Card

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1880
    Topics: Male impersonators, Vaudeville
    Subject: Bessie Bonehill

  21. Billy Tipton Plays Hi-Fi On Piano

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Tipton, Billy
    Date: circa 1956
    Topics: Entertainers, FtMs, Jazz, Musicians, Piano, Transgender people
    Subject: Billy Tipton
    Description: Album artwork for "Billy Tipton Plays Hi-Fi On Piano," not the actual record.

  22. Black Cat Cafe

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: LGBTQ+ bars, LGBTQ+ events, LGBTQ+ night life
    Subject: Black Cat Bar, José Sarria, Travis Dirk
    Description: An advertisement for the Black Cat Cafe with the tagline the "Bohemia of the Barbary Coast" and announcement stating "Featuring: "Jose" Sarria."

  23. Black Play Boy Presents Sir Lady Java and Rose Brothers

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Apr. 15, 1983 to Apr. 16, 1983
    Topics: BIPOC, Black transgender people, Discos, Entertainers, Exotic dancers, Female impersonators, Theatre shows, Transgender people
    Subject: Black Playboy, Rose Brothers, Sir Lady Java

  24. Blue Dahlia Show Lounge Presents Our Guys Are Dolls Revue

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Blue Dahlia Show Lounge
    Date: 1960s
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color, Theatre shows
    Subject: Blue Dahlia Show Lounge, Kismet, Maria Montez, Paolo, Roger Williams

  25. Bobby Marchan: Clown Jewels

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: BIPOC, LGBTQ+ people of color, Music, Music industry
    Subject: Bobby Marchan

  26. Bobby Marchan: Golden Classics

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: BIPOC, LGBTQ+ people of color, Music, Music industry
    Subject: Bobby Marchan

  27. Bothwell Browne Postcard (1)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1919? to circa 1935?
    Topics: Clothing, Crossdressing, Postcards
    Subject: Bothwell Browne

  28. Bothwell Browne Postcard (2)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Photo-Roto Incorporated
    Date: 1935
    Topics: Clothing, Crossdressing, Performing arts, Postcards
    Subject: Bothwell Browne
    Description: Bothwell Browne is photographed on the front of a postcard, posing in a performance outfit and headdress.

  29. BOURBON 100-PROOF (UTC 5)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Around The World In 80 Ways, Bourbon 100-Proof, Don't Call Me Madam, Hollywood Exposé, Ladies of Burlesque, Let Me Tell You About My Operation, One On The Aisle (Claque-Claque), Rae Bourbon, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes
    Description: Vinyl album covers (front and back) of "Bourbon 100-Proof" by Rae Bourbon.

  30. Cameo: There's Something About My Baby

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Music, Music industry
    Subject: Bobby Marchan

  31. Celebration of the Life of Amanda Milan

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Black transgender people, LGBTQ+ memorials, Trans women
    Subject: Amanda Milan
    Description: A program for the memorial service for Amanda Milan, a performer in New York's ballroom scene.

  32. Charles Fernando Postcard

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Dr. Trenkler Company
    Date: circa 1900
    Topics: Crossdressing, Opera, Singers
    Subject: Charles Fernando
    Description: A postcard displaying two images of Charles Fernando, one crossdressed the other in formal attire. The postcard boasts of his unrivaled genius.

  33. CLAQUE-CLAQUE OPERA SELECTIONS by RAY BOURBON (UTC 6)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Bourbon 100-Proof, Brunhilde's Emulsion, Don't Call Me Madam, Ray Bourbon, Toga Saga, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes
    Description: Front and back cover of Ray Bourbon's LP "Claque-Claque"

  34. Club Chesterfield Presents: Mr. Roby Landers

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1900s
    Topics: Clubs, Drag, Events, Female impersonators
    Subject: Club Chesterfielf, Roby Landers

  35. Club Laurel Matchbox

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Club Laurel
    Date: 1965?
    Topics: Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Matchboxes, Pocket matchboxes, Theatre shows
    Subject: Club Laurel

  36. Club My O My Matchbox

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Club My O My
    Date: 1950s
    Topics: Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Matchboxes, Pocket matchboxes, Theatre shows
    Subject: Club My-O-My

  37. Club My-O-My Postcard (1)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Waters, Pat
    Date: 1950s
    Topics: Clubs, Crossdressers, Crossdressing
    Subject: Club My-O-My, Pat Waters
    Description: A postcard advertising Club MY-O-MY with an image of the club members in ballroom gowns.

  38. Club My-O-My Postcard (2)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Waters, Pat
    Date: 1950s
    Topics: Clubs, Crossdressers, Crossdressing
    Subject: Club My-O-My, Pat Waters
    Description: A postcard advertising Club MY-O-MY with an image of the club members in ballroom gowns.

  39. Club My-O-My Postcard (3)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Waters, Pat
    Date: 1950s
    Topics: Clubs, Crossdressers, Crossdressing
    Subject: Club My-O-My, Pat Waters
    Description: A postcard which reads, "Pat Waters World Famous My-O-My Club" beneath an image of a performance.

  40. Correspondence to ETVC Membership from Ginny Knuth

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator: Knuth, Ginny
    Date: Aug. 18, 1989
    Topics: Conferences, Crossdressers, Gender dysphoria, Partners of transgender people, Support groups, Transgender people
    Subject: Educational Transvestite Chapter (ETVC)
    Description: Item originally collected by Lou Sullivan

  41. Cross-Dresser's Retreat

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: 1986
    Topics: Appearance, Conferences, Cosmetics, Crossdressers, Femininities, Gatherings
    Description: Item originally collected by Lou Sullivan

  42. Dance Recital by Luis Valencia (1)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1930
    Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: Arthur Judson, Luis Valencia, Washington Post
    Description: An advertisement for a "Dance Recital by Luis Valencia." States that Valencia is the "Greatest Spanish Female Impersonator and Interpretative Dancer."

  43. Dance Recital by Luis Valencia (2)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1930
    Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Arthur Judson, Luis Valencia, Washington Post
    Description: An advertisement for a "Dance Recital" featuring Luis Valencia. States that Valencia is the "Greatest Spanish Female Impersonator and Interpretative Dancer."

  44. Danny Windsor and Friends

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Meyer, Susan J.
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Female impersonators
    Subject: Danny Windsor, Danny Windsor and Friends
    Description: An advertisement for the show "Danny Windsor and Friends" which includes four promotional photos of Danny Windsor.

  45. Della Fox in "The Little Trooper"

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Sarony, Napoleon
    Date: 1894
    Topics: Actors, Male impersonators, Photography
    Subject: Della Fox

  46. Don't Be One of the Crowd

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Anti-transgender violence, Drag queens, Gay men, Halloween, Homophobia, Intolerance, Police, Riots, Transphobia

  47. Elect José Julio Sarria

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1961
    Topics: Elections, LGBTQ+ activists, Politicians, Queer political activists
    Subject: José Sarria
    Description: A flyer advertising the "City and County of San Francisco City Election," specifically the election of Jose Julio Sarria.

  48. Ella Wesner Postcard

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Sarony, Napoleon
    Date: circa 1870 to circa 1900
    Topics: Clothing, Crossdressing, Male impersonators
    Subject: Ella Wesner
    Description: A postcard of Ella Wesner in men's formal attire holding a top hat.

  49. Emma de Castro as “Rags.”

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Gender expression, LGBTQ+ actors, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Emma de Castro, P.M. Goettel, The Roshon Studio
    Description: An advertisement for a performance featuring Emma de Castro as "Rags."

  50. ETVC Flyer

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Crossdressers, Gatherings, Support groups, Transgender community, Transsexual people
    Subject: Educational Transvestite Chapter (ETVC)
    Description: Item originally collected by Lou Sullivan.

  51. ETVC Presents Saturday Night Dinner Social

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: Nov. 8, 1986
    Topics: Events, Gatherings, Transgender community
    Subject: Educational Transvestite Chapter (ETVC)
    Description: Item originally collected by Lou Sullivan.

  52. Excelsior Springs

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1896
    Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: Elms Hotel, Missouri Pharmacy Traveling Association
    Description: A souvenir of "Missouri Pharmacy Traveling Association" featuring a female impersonator.

  53. F2M Fraternity Flyer

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: Sep. 9, 1990
    Topics: FtMs, Gatherings
    Subject: F2M Fraternity
    Description: Item originally collected by Lou Sullivan.

  54. F2M Fraternity Mailing List Application

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, Organisations, Support groups, Transgender community
    Subject: F2M Fraternity
    Description: Item originally collected by Lou Sullivan.

  55. F2M Fraternity Presents: Video Night

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: FtMs, Gatherings, Gender realignment surgery, Gender role, Media, Phalloplasty, Television
    Subject: F2M Fraternity, Roseanne Barr, Tracy Ullmans
    Description: Item originally collected by Lou Sullivan

  56. F2M Social Invitation

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Crossdressers, Family members, FtMs, Gatherings, Partners of transgender people, Transsexual people
    Subject: F2M Fraternity
    Description: Item originally collected by Lou Sullivan

  57. "Fan It!"

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Drag
    Subject: Frankie "Half-Pint" Jaxon

  58. fierce: Thing 6

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1992
    Topics: African American LGBTQ+ people, African American transgender people, BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Black transgender people, LGBTQ+ magazines, Transgender people

  59. Finocchio's Matchbox

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Universal Match Corporation
    Date: 1950s
    Topics: Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Matchboxes, Theatre shows
    Subject: Finocchio's Club

  60. Finocchio's Matchbox (2)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Finocchio's Club
    Date: 1950s
    Topics: Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Matchboxes, Pocket matchboxes, Theatre shows
    Subject: Finocchio's Club

  61. Finocchio's This is Spring Show

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1950s
    Topics: Drag, Entertainers, Events, Female impersonators, Parties, Theatre shows
    Subject: Bobby Bell, Bobby Jonson, Finocchio's Club, Francis Blair, Francis David, Francis Russell, Frant Doran, Freddie Renault, Harvey Lee, Jackie Maye, Jerry Vaughn, John Lonas, Johnny Mangum, Milton Lemair, Niles Marsh, Ray Francis, Walter Hart

  62. Fire Records: Look at my Heart

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Music, Music industry
    Subject: Bobby Marchan

  63. Frances-Francis

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Androgyny, Clothing

  64. Francis & Day's 43rd Annual

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Music, Theatre shows
    Subject: The Dumbells

  65. Francis Renault Poster

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1945
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Musicians, Singers
    Subject: Francis Renault

  66. Francis Renault: World's Foremost Female Impersonator

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Oct. 5, 1945
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Musicians, Singers
    Subject: Francis Renault

  67. Friends of Eon Membership Card

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Cork LGBT Archive
    Creator: Friends of Eon
    Date: 1979
    Topics: Transgender people
    Subject: Eonism, Friends of Eon, Lola's, Parliament Inn
    Description: Source: Sara R Phillips, Irish Trans Archive

  68. Gay Asian Party: A Benefit Event for HIV/AIDS Education

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive
    Creator: Korean Lesbian and Gay Organization
    Date: May 1991
    Topics: AIDS awareness, AIDS education, Asian LGBTQ+ people, Drag queens, Entertainers, LGBTQ+ theater, QTPOC, Singers
    Description: An event program for a HIV/AIDS education benefit hosted by the Korean Lesbian and Gay Organization.

  69. Good Evening Julian

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1910
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators, Plays
    Subject: Good Evening Julian, Julian Eltinge
    Description: An advertising postcard which reads "Good Evening Julian," accompanied by two images of Julian Eltinge, one in a suit and one crossdressed.

  70. Grand Cherry Show: Takarazuka Girls

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Theater--Japan
    Subject: Takarazuka Grand Theatre, Takarazuka Revue
    Description: An event program for the Grand Cherry Show hosted at the Golden Gate Exposition in San Francisco. Takarazuka was an all-women Japanese theater company, where all men’s roles were played by male imp...

  71. Halloween on Yonge St

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Activists, Demonstrations, Halloween (LGBTQ+ culture), Law, Police

  72. Harrison & Coover

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1905
    Topics: Clothing, Crossdressing, Photographs
    Description: A postcard from the Central Music Hall with an image of Harrison and Coover in dresses and sun hats.

  73. Harry Weber Presents Miss Kitty Doner “Twenty Minutes in Paris”

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Harry Weber, Kitty Doner, Twenty Minutes in Paris
    Description: A flyer for Kitty Doner in "Twenty Minutes in Paris."

  74. Hermaphrodism

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1928
    Topics: Bible, Biology, Gender diversity, Intersex, Intersex people, Self-acceptance, Sexuality, Surgery
    Subject: Adam and Eve, Anna John Budd, Aristophanes

  75. Hialeah Club: Queens are Wild

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Fat Jak
    Date: 1920? to 1940?
    Topics: Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Theatre shows
    Subject: Bobbi James, Buzzi, Fat Jak, Gayle Channing, Hialeah Club, Little Lil, Samantha Jones, Toni Desmond

  76. Hialeah Club: Queens are Wild (2)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Fat Jak
    Date: 1920? to 1940?
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Theatre shows
    Subject: Bobbi James, Fat Jak, Gayle Channing, Hialeah Club, Jan Ett, Little Lil, Samantha Jones, Toni Desmond

  77. Hialeah Club: Would You Believe...I'm a Boy!

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1920? to 1940?
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Theatre shows
    Subject: Gayle Channing, Hialeah Club, Toni Desmond

  78. HOLLYWOOD EXPOSÉ: RAE BOURBON…..tells all! (UTC 9)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Around The World In 80 Ways, Bourbon 100-Proof, Don't Call Me Madam, Hollywood Exposé, Ladies of Burlesque, One On The Aisle (Claque-Claque), Rae Bourbon, Tell You About My Operation, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes
    Description: Vinyl album cover (front and back) of song "Hollywood Exposé." Includes photos of Rae being arrested.

  79. If I Am Not Free

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Capitol Records
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Music, Music industry
    Subject: Danny O'Connor

  80. I’m A Boy!

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Clothing, Costumes, Drag, Halloween (LGBTQ+ culture), Harassment, LGBTQ+ events, Police harassment
    Subject: Black Cat Bar
    Description: This is a cardboard cut-out that was handed to patrons of The Black Cat Bar doing drag so that they could remember how to avoid arrest. On Halloween, police would arrest drag queens after midnight...

  81. In Memoriam: The Black Cat

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, LGBTQ+ bars, LGBTQ+ events, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ night life, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: Black Cat Bar, José Sarria
    Description: An advertisement for the closing of the Black Cat Cafe, which mentions that José Sarria will perform there October 31, 1963 to say goodbye to the bar.

  82. Introducing ETVC

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Crossdressers, Events, Partners of transgender people, Transgender community, Transsexual people
    Subject: Educational Transvestite Chapter (ETVC)
    Description: Item originally collected by Lou Sullivan

  83. Invitation to Cast Party for The Jewel Box Revue

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Hyker, Harry R.
    Date: circa Feb. 23, 1969
    Topics: Female impersonators, Parties
    Subject: Jewel Box Revue

  84. it's me again... Ray Bourbon: YOU'RE STEPPING ON MY EYELASHES!

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ arts, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Back in Drag Again, Bourbon 100-Proof, Claque-Claque, Don't Call Me Madam, High Infidelity, I Must Have a Greek, Life Goes to a Party, Peter Pan, Queen of the Ballet, Queen of the Navy, Queen of the Y.M.C.A., Rae Bourbon, Ray Bourbon, The Family Tree, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes
    Description: An album cover of Ray Bourbon's "it's me again... Ray Bourbon: YOU'RE STEPPING ON MY EYELASHES!"

  85. Jackie Maye at Jewel Box Night Club

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1940s
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators
    Subject: Jackie Maye, Jewel Box Night Club, Jewel Box Revue, Toots La May

  86. Jackie Shane All the Singles Plus the Concert

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ musicians, Performance art
    Subject: Jackie Shane

  87. Jackie Shane Live Record Sleeve

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Shane, Jackie
    Date: 1967
    Topics: BIPOC, Black transgender people, Music, Music groups, Singers, Sound recordings--Album covers, Transgender people

  88. Jewel Box Presents: Mr. Skip Arnold

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1967
    Topics: Discos, Drag, Femmes
    Subject: Boy-Lesque, Skip Arnold

  89. Jewel Box Revue Advertisement (1)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1967
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Theatre shows
    Subject: Jewel Box Revue, Kurt Mann, Lynne Carter

  90. Jewel Box Revue Advertisement (2)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jan. 17, 1968
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Theatre shows

  91. Jimmy Slater and Harry Dennis Presents: All That Glitters

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Slater, Jimmy, Dennis, Harry
    Date: Jul. 4, 1949
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators
    Subject: Billie Campbell, Frank Bernard, Franks Le Gren, Harry Dennis, Jack Henry, Jimmy Slater, Mavis Spencer, Noel & Novelly, Ted Brerley, The 10 Diamonettes, Vera Makin

  92. Joe's De Luxe Club

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 194X
    Topics: Drag queens, Night life, Theatre shows
    Subject: Joe's Deluxe Club, Petite Swanson

  93. Joe's Nairobi Lounge Presents Sir Lady Java

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 31, 1970
    Topics: BIPOC, Black transgender people, Discos, Entertainers, Exotic dancers, Female impersonators, Theatre shows, Transgender people
    Subject: Joe's Nairobi Lounge, Shirley Butler, Sir Lady Java

  94. Johnstone Bennet Cigarette Postcard

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Kinney Bros
    Date: 1890s
    Topics: Advertising--Cigarettes, Cigarettes, Crossdressing, French, Musicians, Transgender people
    Subject: Johnstone Bennet, Kinney Bros, Sweet Caporal cigarettes

  95. Johnstone Bennett Receives The “World”

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 20, 1894
    Topics: LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators
    Subject: Johnstone Bennett
    Description: Drawing entitled "Johnstone Bennett Receives 'The World'"

  96. Jose Sarria & Hazel McGinnis

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, LGBTQ+ bars, LGBTQ+ clubs, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: Black Cat Bar, Hazel McGinnis, José Sarria
    Description: A poster for the 20th Anniversary of the closing of The Black Cat Cafe. Includes and announcment that Jose Sarria and Hazel McGinnis will perform at the event.

  97. Joshua's Reed Presents Sir Lady Java Revue

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1981
    Topics: BIPOC, Black transgender people, Discos, Entertainers, Exotic dancers, Female impersonators, Transgender people
    Subject: Gentelmen's Quarterly, Joshua's Reed, Sir Lady Java

  98. Julian Eltinge Postcard (1)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1915?
    Topics: Clothing, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators
    Subject: Julian Eltinge
    Description: A postcard which reads, "Sincerely yours, Julian Eltinge" beneath an image of Eltinge in an ornate dress and feather headdress.

  99. Julian Eltinge Postcard (10)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1910
    Topics: Advertisements, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators, Plays
    Subject: Julian Eltinge, The Fascinating Widow
    Description: An advertising postcard which reads, "Julian Eltinge in 'The Fascinating Widow'" beneath a cut and paste image of Eltinge's head.

  100. Julian Eltinge Postcard (11)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1910
    Topics: Advertisements, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators, Plays
    Subject: Julian Eltinge, The Fascinating Widow
    Description: An advertising postcard which reads, "Julian Eltinge in 'The Fascinating Widow'" beneath an image of Eltinge in a long gown and matching feathered hat.

  101. Julian Eltinge Postcard (2)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1918
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators, Plays
    Subject: Julian Eltinge, The Fascinating Widow
    Description: A postcard which reads, "Julian Eltinge in 'The Fascinating Widow'" beneath an image of a masculinely presenting person rowing a canoe with four femininely presenting people

  102. Julian Eltinge Postcard (3)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1918
    Topics: Advertisements, Clothing, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators, Plays
    Subject: Julian Eltinge, The Fascinating Widow
    Description: An advertising postcard for The Fascinating Widow which reads, "ELTINGE COLD CREAM makes me look like this Julian Eltinge in 'The Fascinating Widow'" above an image of Julian Eltinge in a wedding d...

  103. Julian Eltinge Postcard (4)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1918
    Topics: Advertisements, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators, Plays
    Subject: Julian Eltinge, The Fascinating Widow
    Description: An advertising postcard which reads, "Advise the Ladies to use ELTINGE COLD CREAM Julian Eltinge in 'The Fascinating Widow'" accompanied by an image of Eltinge in a suit and hat.

  104. Julian Eltinge Postcard (5)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1910
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators, Plays
    Subject: Julian Eltinge, The Fascinating Widow
    Description: An advertising postcard which reads "Julian Eltinge in 'The Fascinating Widow'" above an image of Eltinge in a dress holding a parasol

  105. Julian Eltinge Postcard (6)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1910
    Topics: Advertisements, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators, Plays
    Subject: Julian Eltinge, The Fascinating Widow
    Description: A postcard which reads, "Julian Eltinge in 'The Fascinating Widow" beneath an image of Eltinge in a knee-length, lace dress and matching bow

  106. Julian Eltinge Postcard (7)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1910
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators
    Subject: Julian Eltinge
    Description: A postcard which reads "Julian Eltinge" beneath two juxtaposed images of Julian Eltinge's face, one masculine and one feminine.

  107. Julian Eltinge Postcard (8)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1910
    Topics: Advertisements, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators, Plays
    Subject: Julian Eltinge, The Fascinating Widow
    Description: An advertising postcard which reads, "Julian Eltinge in 'The Fascinating Widow'" beside an image of Eltinge in a short dress and heels.

  108. Julian Eltinge Postcard (9)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1910
    Topics: Advertisements, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators, Plays
    Subject: Julian Eltinge, The Fascinating Widow
    Description: An advertising postcard which reads, "Julian Eltinge in 'The Fascinating Widow" beneath an image of Eltinge in a short black dress and heels.

  109. Just Arrived: The New Dime Museum

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Peabody Essex Museum
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1880
    Topics: Dime museums, Female impersonators, Theater
    Subject: Essex Street, G. B. Bunnell, Irene Woodward, J. Lang, Joseph Jenny, Signor Giovanna, The New Dime Museum, The Tattooed Lady
    Description: Advertisement for a Dime Museum featuring female impersonator Joseph Jenney.

  110. Kim Elizabeth Stuart Outreach Flyer

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: 1986
    Topics: Books, Events, Transgender community
    Subject: Educational Transvestite Chapter (ETVC), Kim Elizabeth Stuart, The Uninvited Dilemma: A Question of Gender
    Description: Item originally collected by Lou Sullivan.

  111. Know Your Language: Tips for the Public Regarding Transgendered Persons

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator: Georgia Gender Education & Advocacy
    Date: 1995
    Topics: Androgyny, Crossdressers, Drag kings, Drag queens, Sexual orientation, Third gender, Transgender people, Transsexual people
    Description: A "Who's Who?" guide to gender identity and gender expression published by Georgia Gender Education & Advocacy and distributed at Fantasia Fair 1995.

  112. Ladies-- His Gowns Will Simply Slay You

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Finocchio's Club
    Date: 1950s
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators
    Subject: Finocchio's Club, Tex Hendrix

  113. LADIES OF BURLESQUE: now appearing RAE BOURBON (UTC 10)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Around The World In 80 Ways, Bourbon 100-Proof, Don't Call Me Madam, Hollywood Exposé, Ladies of Burlesque, Let Me Tell You About My Operation, One On The Aisle (Claque-Claque), Rae Bourbon, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes
    Description: A Rae Bourbon album cover.

  114. Leaflet Demanding Justice for Amanda Milan

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Black transgender people, Murders of LGBTQ+ people, QTPOC, Trans women, Transgender activism
    Subject: Amanda Milan
    Description: Content Warning: This item contains potentially sensitive material related to transphobic violence.

  115. Lesbian Masquerade

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 1979
    Topics: Butches, Crossdressing, Lesbians, Passing (Gender), Soft butches
    Subject: Allan Berube
    Description: Item originally collected by Lou Sullivan.

  116. Let Me Tell About My Operation

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1956
    Topics: Appearance, Drag, Gender realignment surgery, Music
    Subject: Rae Bourbon

  117. LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT MY OPERATION: RAE BOURBON SPEAKING….. (UTC 7)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Around The World In 80 Ways, Bourbon 100-Proof, Don't Call Me Madam, George Carpozi Jr., Hollywood Exposé, Ladies of Burlesque, Let Me Tell You About My Operation, One On The Aisle (Claque-Claque), Rae Bourbon, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes
    Description: Vinyl Album (front and back) for Rae Bourbon's song "Let Me Tell You About My Operation." Includes a note from Rae about transitioning, as well as two clippings from journal articles about Rae's tr...

  118. Linda Les & Annie

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Documentaries, FtMs, LGBTQ+ relationships, Partners of transgender people, Transgender people
    Subject: Al Jaccoma, Annie Sprinkle, Johnny Armstrong, Les Nichols
    Description: Item originally collected by Lou Sullivan.

  119. Livorno, Italy Postcard - To R.C. Reeder

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Harvard University
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 25, 1991
    Topics: Letters, Postcards
    Subject: International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), R.C. Reeder
    Description: Housed in the International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE) collection at Schlesinger. "Dear C Sue said you were under the weather. Hope your [sic] feeling better now and looking forw...

  120. Manish Women

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Femininities, Masculinities
    Subject: J.M. Gates

  121. Mannengroep Nederland

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 9, 1987 to Jun. 12, 1987
    Topics: FtMs, Gatherings, Transgender people
    Subject: Free University, International Symposium on Gender Dysphoria, Jean Van Aarle
    Description: Information for a group of female-to-male genderdysphoric people.

  122. Mask and Gown

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag queens, Theatre shows
    Subject: T.C. Jones

  123. Matchbox Advertisements from the Kurt Mann Scrapbook

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Mann, Kurt
    Date: circa 1970
    Topics: Business cards, Female impersonators, Matchboxes, Theatre shows
    Subject: Eddie's Bar and Lounge, Fran Bell's, Leon's, Mardi Gras Supper Club, Nino, RKO Proctor's Theatre
    Description: Ephemera page from the Kurt Mann scrapbook

  124. Michelle "Ready or Not, It's Me!" Program

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Music, Night life, Theatre shows

  125. Miss Hetty King

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Clothing, Male impersonators, Music
    Subject: Hetty King
    Description: Hetty King stands posing for photograph with one hand in pocket, wearing suit with vest and hat.

  126. Miss Vesta Tilley In Khaki

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Army, Clothing, Male impersonators
    Subject: Vesta Tilley

  127. Miss Vesta Tilley in Sailor Costume

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Clothing, Male impersonators, Music, Sailors
    Subject: Vesta Tilley
    Description: Portrait of Vesta Tilley posed with arms crossed in a sailor uniform.

  128. Mona's Club Ashtray

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Mona's Club 440
    Date: 1940s
    Topics: Ashtrays, Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Smoking
    Subject: Mona's Club, Mona's Club 440

  129. Mr. Leon Finch

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: A Girlie Was Just Made to Love, Leon Finch, Play Me a Good Old Fashioned Melody, Roscoe Slater, The Boy with a Smile
    Description: An advertisement for female impersonator, Mr. Leon Finch, in "The Boy with a Smile."

  130. Neil Burgess Cigar Tin

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1905
    Topics: Cigar boxes, Female impersonators
    Subject: Neil Burgess

  131. Now at The Hustlers

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Feb. 9, 1967
    Topics: Activists, Entertainers, Exotic dancers, Female impersonators, Transgender people
    Subject: Benny Curtis Show, Sepia, Sir Lady Java, The Hustlers (Club), Willie Bobo

  132. Oasis Cocktail Lounge proudly presents... Sir Lady Java Review

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 31, 1971
    Topics: BIPOC, Black transgender people, Discos, Entertainers, Exotic dancers, Female impersonators, Theatre shows, Transgender people
    Subject: Oasis Cocktail Lounge, Sir Lady Java

  133. Oh, The Baa-Baa-Baa-Lambs!

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Hargreaves, Willaim, Godfrey, Fred
    Date: 1915
    Topics: Composers, Drag queens, Music, Singers
    Subject: Ella Shields

  134. One Night Only Sir Lady Java

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: BIPOC, Black transgender people, Discos, Entertainers, Exotic dancers, Female impersonators, Transgender people
    Subject: Roy's Twenty Grand West, Sir Lady Java

  135. Opera Comique de José

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Apr. 1, 1972
    Topics: Drag, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Aida, Chuck Largent, Chuck Waltz, Hazel "Maude" McGinnis, Madam Tetrazini, Orpheum Circus, Who Eisel
    Description: A poster for Opera Comique de José, published in the Bay Area Reporter April 1, 1972 issue.

  136. Operation Jack O'Lantern

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Halloween, Homophobia, Intolerance, LGBTI community, Police brutality, Riots, Transphobia

  137. Operation Jack O'Lantern: Public Safety

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Demonstrations, Halloween, Law, Public safety

  138. Outreach Book Service Ltd. Book List

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator: Outreach Book Service, Ltd.
    Date: Mar. 1989
    Topics: Androgyny, Crossdressing, Transsexuality
    Description: Trans and nonbinary book list from March 1989 published by Outreach Book Service Ltd.

  139. Peking Pavilion Programme

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1929
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Operas, Chinese
    Subject: Mei Lanfang
    Description: A program for the historical drama "The King's Parting With His Favourite," featuring Mei Lanfang.

  140. Picnic at Reneé's

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: Spring 1988
    Topics: Events, Gatherings, LGBTQ+ partners, Transgender community
    Subject: Educational Transvestite Chapter (ETVC)
    Description: Item originally collected by Lou Sullivan

  141. Platform of the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Queens Gays and Lesbians United (Q-GLU)
    Date: 1993
    Topics: AIDS activists, Anti-racism, Civil rights demonstrations, Feminism, LGBTQ+ activism, Queer people of color
    Description: A program describing the platforms of the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation.

  142. Portrait of Gladys Bentley (1)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1942 to circa 1945
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Musicians, Postcards
    Subject: Gladys Bentley

  143. Portrait of Jimmy Slater (10)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1920 to circa 1939
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Photography
    Subject: Jimmy Slater

  144. Portrait of Miss Hetty King

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Clothing, Male impersonators, Music
    Subject: Hetty King
    Description: Portrait of Hetty King in a suit, wearing a top hat, with a coat hanging over arm.

  145. Portrait of Miss Vesta Tilley

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Male impersonators, Music, Police
    Subject: Vesta Tilley
    Description: Portrait of Miss Vesta Tilley wearing a police uniform, being held on the shoulder of another person.

  146. Program for Amanda Milan's Memorial Serivce

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Black transgender people, LGBTQ+ memorials, QTPOC
    Description: Program for Amanda Milan's, a member of New York's ballroom community, memorial service.

  147. Queen for a Day!

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Music
    Subject: Ty Bennett

  148. Rae Bourbon: A Girl Of The Golden West (UTC 4)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Around The World In 80 Ways, Bourbon 100-Proof, Don't Call Me Madam, Hollywood Exposé, Horse Opera, Ladies of Burlesque, Let Me Tell You About My Operation, One On The Aisle (Claque-Claque), Rae Bourbon, Ray Bourbon, The Railroad's Coming Thru, To Hell With The Range, Ugh!, Where Does The Difference Come In?, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes
    Description: Album cover (front and back of vinyl) by Rae Bourbon Content Warning: Offensive visual depiction of Indigenous Americans.

  149. RAE BOURBON: A TRICK AIN’T ALWAYS A TREAT LP

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Around The World In 80 Ways, Bourbon 100-Proof, Diamond Lil, Don't Call Me Madam, Hollywood Exposé, Ladies of Burlesque, Let Me Tell You About My Operation, One On The Aisle (Claque-Claque), Rae Bourbon, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes
    Description: Front and back covers of Rae Bourbon's LP "A Trick Ain't Always a Treat"

  150. Ray Bourbon

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Clubs, Entertainers

  151. Ray Bourbon: A GIRL OF THE GOLDEN WEST (UTC 4)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: An Evening in Copenhagen, Bourbon 100-Proof, Claque-Claque, Don't Call Me Madam, Horse Opera, Ray Bourbon, The Railroad's Coming Thru, To Hell With The Range, Ugh!, Where Does The Difference Come In?, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes
    Description: Album on vinyl by Ray Bourbon titled "A Girl of the Golden West." Content Warning: Offensive visual depiction of Indigenous people.

  152. Ray Bourbon in Selections from DON’T CALL ME MADAM (UTC 3)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ arts, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, Around The World In 80 Ways, Bourbon 100-Proof, Carnegie Hall, Danton Walker, Don't Call Me Madam, Errol Flynn, Hollywood Exposé, Ladies of Burlesque, Let Me Tell You About My Operation, Mae West, New York Daily News, One On The Aisle (Claque-Claque), Rae Bourbon, Ray Bourbon, Robert Sylvester, Sunday Ride, The Neighbor's Party
    Description: An album cover of Ray Bourbon's "Don't Call Me Madam," including reviews.

  153. Remembering Our Dead

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Gender Education and Advocay (GEA)
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Black transgender people, LGBTQ+ history, QTPOC
    Description: A list in remembrance of murdered trans people, many of whom are people of color.

  154. Richard Harlow Postcard

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1896
    Topics: Crossdressing, Drag
    Subject: Richard Harlow
    Description: A postcard featuring an image of Richard Harlow in drag.

  155. Rich's Garden Party '93

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 25, 1993
    Topics: Discos, Drag, Events, Gay pride, Parties
    Subject: Rich's, The Names Project
    Description: from 1993 Pride Guide

  156. RICH'S Salutes the Stonewall Generation

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 23, 1989 to Jun. 29, 1989
    Topics: Dance, Discos, Drag, Drag queens, Events
    Subject: Nellie Ribbons, Rich's

  157. Rich's, Tea & Me Presents...The Rich's Christmas Party (1992)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 18, 1992 to Dec. 24, 1992
    Topics: Celebrity impersonators, Christmas, Drag, Drag queens, Events
    Subject: Bamboo Crisis, Jimmy James, Lois Bromfield, Rich's

  158. Rich's, tea, and me...presents Jimmy James

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1990s
    Topics: AIDS awareness, Dance, Drag, Events, HIV/AIDS
    Subject: Jimmy James, Rich's

  159. Rites of Passage

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Crossdressing, FtMs, Gender realignment surgery, Hormone therapy, Passing (Gender), Transgender people
    Subject: Lou Sullivan
    Description: Item originally collected by Lou Sullivan.

  160. Russell Wallett Postcard

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: J., Charles, J., Russell
    Date: circa 1900
    Topics: Crossdressing
    Subject: Russell Wallett
    Description: A postcard featuring an image of Russell Wallett as well as their signature. The text reads, "Russell Wallett, 'The Lady In Black' 'How are yer?'"

  161. San Francisco Gay & Lesbian History Project

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Gay community, Gay men, History, Lesbians
    Description: Item originally collected by Lou Sullivan.

  162. San Francisco Minstrels!

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Peabody Essex Museum
    Creator:
    Date: May 12, 1874
    Topics: Female impersonators, Minstrel shows, Theater
    Subject: A. Smidt, Beaumont Read, Billy Birch, Birch, Wambold, and Backus' San Francisco Minstrels, C. Henry, Charley Backus, D. S. Wambold, E. Kirwan, J. Wills, Johnson & Powers, Joseph Norrie, Mechanics Hall, S. Watts, T. A. E. Richardson, T. P. Jones, The Great Ricardo, W. Blakeney, W. S. Mullaly, W. Schwab
    Description: Advertisement for event featuring minstrel and female impersonation act The Great Ricardo

  163. Script for "The Heat": A Hot Peach Retrospective Revue

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Camicia, Jimmy
    Date: Summer 1989
    Topics:  
    Subject: Amy Coleman, Chrysis, Jackie Curtis, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR)
    Description: This item contains a script for the Hot Peaches theater group's stage play, "The Heat."

  164. She Man with Dorian Wayne

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Putnam, David, Broun, Charles W.
    Date: 1967
    Topics: Actors, Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Film
    Subject: Queens at Heart (Movie), She Man (Movie)

  165. She's A He

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Theatre shows
    Subject: Lynne Carter

  166. Show Me A Milkman

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Appearance, Clothing, Drag queens, Music, Musicians, Theatre shows
    Subject: Jimmy Callway

  167. Sir Lady Java -- The Lady is a Man

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1970
    Topics: BIPOC, Black transgender people, Discos, Entertainers, Exotic dancers, Female impersonators, Theatre shows, Transgender people
    Subject: Memory Lane Supper Club, Sir Lady Java

  168. Sir Lady Java Promo Card

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1970
    Topics: Advertisements, BIPOC, Black transgender people, Entertainers, Exotic dancers, Female impersonators, Theatre shows, Transgender people
    Subject: Sir Lady Java

  169. Sir Lady Java Proudly Presents The Pre Halloween Ball of the Year

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Oct. 1969
    Topics: Drag balls, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Halloween (LGBTQ+ culture)
    Subject: Jimmy Thompon, Sam Green, Sir Lady Java, The Tempting Harts

  170. Starring the Fabulous Jewel Box Revue

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1968
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Theatre shows
    Subject: Billy Daye, Dodie Daniels, Robin Rogers

  171. Sunday Night Cabaret at JR.'s Bar and Grill (1986)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jan. 1986
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Cabaret, Drag, Drag queens, Events, Female impersonators
    Subject: Dione Martell, JR’s Bar & Grill, Kandi Delight, Naomi Sims, Tiger LIl

  172. TAIT’S Presents RAE BOURBON and COMPANY

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: B.B.B. Cellar Cafe, Boris Kramarenki, Flora Shime, Girls Will Be Boys, Millie Burdett, Rae Bourbon, Tait's
    Description: An advertisement for TAIT's featuring "Rae Bourbon and Company." Includes the night's program.

  173. Takarazuka Revue

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Feb. 1969
    Topics: Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Theater--Japan
    Subject: Takarazuka Grand Theatre, Takarazuka Revue
    Description: An event program for the drama "The Red-Haired Girl" and the musical comedy "A Splendid Lover" performing at the Takarazuka Grand Theater. The Takarazuka Revue was a Japanese all-women theater comp...

  174. Ted Larson’s Pantomaniacs ‘71

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, LGBTQ+ clubs, LGBTQ+ musicians, Performance art
    Subject: American Cancer Society, Bryan Andrews, Dark Lady of the Sonnets, Emore Dubois, Fabulous Fakes, Flamingo Hotel, Funtastics, Jesse DeVille, Living Room, Pantomaniacs, Playboy, Ted Larson, The Fame Game, The Las Vegas Reviewer, The United Fund
    Description: A short text on "Ted Larson's Pantomaniacs," a variety show featuring drag performances. Includes descriptions of the members and photos of their performances.

  175. Telegram from Rusty Warren

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Warren, Rusty
    Date: Nov. 1, 1960
    Topics: Female impersonators, Telegraph, Theatre shows
    Subject: Fono Fools, Vandyke Club

  176. Telegrams to Dave Hummel

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Mann, Kurt
    Date: Feb. 24, 1967
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Telegraph, Theatre shows
    Subject: Gold Dollar Bar

  177. The 11th Annual Garden Party

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 25, 1986 to May 31, 1986
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Entertainers, Events, Female impersonators
    Subject: Gary Powell, JR's Bar & Grill, Marsha Carlton, Michael Jones, Michael WIlson, Randy Jobe

  178. The All New Jewel Box Revue Starring Lynne Carter

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1940s
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators
    Subject: Ben Maksiks, Doris Maksiks, Ian Maksiks, Jewel Box Revue, Lynne Carter, Maksik's Town & Country Club

  179. The American Star Eltinge

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1907
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Female impersonators
    Subject: Julian Eltinge
    Description: A postcard which reads, "The American Star: Eltinge" above a hand colored photograph of Julian Eltinge

  180. The Beige Room

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Female impersonators, Gender expression, Performance art
    Subject: The Beige Room
    Description: A poster advertising "The Beige Room," stating: "Three Female Impersonator Revues Nightly."

  181. The Best Garden Party Ever

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Sep. 23, 1983 to Sep. 29, 1983
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Entertainers, Events, Female impersonators
    Subject: Rich's

  182. The Black Cat

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: LGBTQ+ bars, LGBTQ+ events, LGBTQ+ night life
    Subject: Black Cat Bar
    Description: A drawing and advertisement of the Black Cat Bar.

  183. The Black Cat Cafe

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1972
    Topics: LGBTQ+ bars, LGBTQ+ events, LGBTQ+ night life
    Subject: Black Cat Bar, Travis Dirk
    Description: A piece of ephemera advertising the Black Cat Cafe. Includes the tagline: "Bohemia of the Barbary Coast."

  184. The Celebrated Rentz Santley Novelty Company

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Peabody Essex Museum
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1870
    Topics: Burlesque (Theater), Female impersonators, Theater, Vaudeville
    Subject: 4 Aesthetic Four 4, Alice Daily, Alice Smith, Andy and Annie Hughes, Annie Boyd, Billy Buckley, Blanch Moncrief, Bruno Kennicott, Don Jose, Dutch Daly, Edgar Edgerton, Edith Sinclair, Emma Alfredo, Emma Wilson, Esther Vaughan, Fannie Florence, Fred Wilson, Georgia Lester, Harry Morris, Harry Woodson, Kate Gresham, Laura Bennett, Lillie Ashford, Lizzie Paine, Louise Giroux, Lulu Mortimer, M. B. Leavitt, Mechanic's Hall, Millie Ellsworth, Rentz Santley, Teddy Raynor, The Masher's Quadrille, The Rentz Santley Novelty Company, The Spanish Dude, Topsy Robins, Victoria North, W.M. Skuse

  185. The Charles Pierce Show Program

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Music, Plays, Theatre
    Subject: Charles Pierce

  186. The Cockettes

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive
    Creator: Trexler, Todd
    Date: 1971
    Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Theatre shows
    Subject: Dennis Lopez, Nocturnal Dream Shows, The Cockettes, Todd Trexler

  187. The County Fair

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag queens, Theatre shows
    Subject: Neil Burgess

  188. The Evangeline Combination

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Peabody Essex Museum
    Creator:
    Date: Feb. 12, 1877
    Topics: Dance, Female impersonators, Opera, Theater
    Subject: A. S. Pennoyer, BABA, Blanche Selickson, C. M. Winter, Clara Fisher, Cora Verne, Edward E. Rice, Edwin S. Tarr, Eliza Weathersby, Estelle Stroelin, Evangeline, Flora Lee, George H. Cassidy, George Ulmer, Golden and Dixey, Harry Braham, Harry Hunter, Harry Josephs, Hattie Richardson, Herman Singleton, J. Cheever Goodwin, J. P. Steele, J. R. Quincy, Lizzie Webster, Louise Winans, Lucy Wood, M. C. Daly, Mechanic Hall, N. C. Goodwin Jr., Niblo's Garden, Seth M. Crane, Stella Richings, The Boston Museum, The Evangeline Combination, The Heiffer Dance, The Lydia Thompson Troupe, W. W. Bullock
    Description: Advertisement for a production of Evangeline featuring female impersonator Harry Josephs as Catherine.

  189. The Exile (April 25,1985)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Apr. 25, 1985
    Topics: Bars, Dance, Events
    Subject: Andrea Michaels, Bunny La Carra, Champange, Dolly Madison, Dyan Michaels, E.J. White, Maude, Ramona Sims, Ron Sioux, Roxie Starr, The Exile, Tina Alexander, Tina Rene

  190. The Exile Texas Oldest Western Bar (October 28,1978)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Oct. 28, 1978
    Topics: Bars, Dance, Halloween (LGBTQ+ culture)
    Subject: The Exile

  191. The Fascinating Widow

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Peabody Essex Museum
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1910
    Topics: Female impersonators, Theater
    Subject: Ann Kingsley, Dwight Meade, Empire Theater Players, Julian Eltinge, The Fascinating Widow, Tommie Martelle
    Description: Advertisement for the play "The Fascinating Widow" starring female impersonator Tommie Martelle in a role originated by Julian Eltinge.

  192. The Incomparable Mr. Harvey Lee

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1956
    Topics: Autographs, Crossdressing, Entertainers, Female impersonators
    Subject: Harvey Lee
    Description: Center photo from 1945; upper left, 1936; upper right, 1945; lower left, 1946; lower right, 1956. This object has an autographed inscription from Harvey Lee.

  193. the incomparable Mr. Rae Bourbon: YOU’RE STEPPING ON MY EYELASHES (UTC 2)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ arts, LGBTQ+ musicians
    Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Back in Drag Again, Bourbon 100-Proof, Claque-Claque, Don't Call Me Madam, I Must Have a Greek, Life Goes to a Party, Peter Pan, Queen of the Ballet, Queen of the Navy, Queen of the Y.M.C.A., Rae Bourbon, Ray Bourbon, Sparkling Bourbondry, The Family Tree, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes
    Description: An album cover of Ray Bourbon's "You're Stepping on My Eyelashes."

  194. The Jewel Box Lounge Postcard

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1950
    Topics: Crossdressers, Female impersonators
    Subject: The Jewel Box Lounge
    Description: The Jewel Box Lounge is photographed on the front of this postcard captioned by the address of the lounge.

  195. The Kennewick Social Club Presents The Carroll Revue

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: The Kennewick Social Club
    Date: 1950?
    Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ arts, LGBTQ+ theater, Revues
    Subject: Carroll, Gay Nineties, Jackie Phillip, Jan Del Rio, Kennewick Social Club, Les Lee, Rickey San Jaun, The Carroll Revue
    Description: See "Related Links" section for the link to the second page of the advertisement.

  196. The Motherlode

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag bars, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ bars
    Subject: LA LA, Tacky Drag Shows, The Motherlode

  197. The Peking Opera

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1956
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Operas, Chinese
    Subject: Mei Lanfang
    Description: A pamphlet published as a supplement to the 1956 issue of "China Reconstructs." The issue discusses female impersonation and includes photographs of female impersonators.

  198. The Saratoga Bar Presents: Pudgy Roberts

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1960 to circa 1980
    Topics: Drag, Events, Female impersonators
    Subject: Pudgy Roberts

  199. The Sensational Femme Jesters of 1971

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Femmes, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ arts, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Dee Connors, Emore' Du Bois, Jade Green, Jessie Deville, Nick Tally's, Ron Baker, Ted Larson
    Description: A flyer advertising the show The Sensational Femme Jesters of 1971.

  200. The Third Annual Miss ETVC Cotillion

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Events
    Subject: Educational Transvestite Chapter (ETVC), ETVC Cotillion
    Description: Item originally collected by Lou Sullivan.