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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. The Naughty "Gay White Way" Satisfies the Great White Way

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Oct. 13, 1907
    Topics: Appearance, Clothing, Crossdressers, Drag kings, Singers
    Subject: Hetty King, Minnie Lindon
  4. Hetty King and "Yuma" Next Week

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Oct. 7, 1911
    Topics: Clothing, Crossdressers, Drag kings
    Subject: Bessie Bonehill, Vesta Tilley
  5. I'm on My Way to Mandalay

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Fisher, Fred, Bryan, Al.
    Date: 1913
    Topics: Clothing, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Musical theatre
    Subject: Bert Errol, Peg O My Heart
  6. 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."
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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."
  10. Jean Barrios (December 5, 1917)

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 5, 1917
    Topics: Clothing, Crossdressers, Music, Theatre shows, Vaudeville
    Subject: Jean Barrios
  11. 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...
  12. Vesta Tilley's Farewell

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 5, 1920
    Topics: Clothing, Crossdressers, Drag kings
    Subject: Vesta Tilley
  13. Vesta Tilley's Farewell Tears

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 7, 1920
    Topics: Clothing, Drag kings
    Subject: Vesta Tilley
  14. 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.
  15. Wrong Again

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Pacific & Atlantic
    Date: Nov. 26, 1923
    Topics: Clothing, Transgender people
    Subject: Lionel Ames
  16. Jean Barrios

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Humphrey, Paul
    Date: Jan. 24, 1924
    Topics: Appearance, Clothing, Crossdressers, Theatre shows, Vaudeville
    Subject: Jean Barrios
  17. Mr. Jean Barrios (April 30, 1924)

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Apr. 30, 1924
    Topics: Clothing, Crossdressers, Music, Theatre shows
    Subject: Jean Barrios
  18. Lionel Ames Tops Program at Columbia

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 26, 1926
    Topics: Clothing, Costume, Crossdressers, Drag queens, Theatre
    Subject: Julian Eltinge, Karyl Norman, Lionel Ames, Paul Bernard
  19. Columbia Bill Well Balanced

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 27, 1926
    Topics: Clothing, Crossdressers, Drag queens
    Subject: Bernadine De Graves, Karyl Norman, Lionel Ames, Paul Bernard
  20. Bothwell Browne Postcard (1)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1919? to circa 1935?
    Topics: Clothing, Crossdressing, Postcards
    Subject: Bothwell Browne
  21. Truck Driver Becomes "Perfect Lady"

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Oct. 23, 1927
    Topics: Appearance, Clothing, Crossdressers, Drag queens, Masculinities, Wigs
    Subject: Lionel Mike Ames
  22. Curtain Calls

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Soanes, Wood
    Date: Feb. 5, 1929
    Topics: Appearance, Clothing, Crossdressers, Drag kings
    Subject: Ben Dillon, Ella Shields
  23. Some Bus Driver Notes

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 20, 1931
    Topics: Clothing, Crossdressers, LGBTQ+ partners, Performances, Travel
    Subject: Gladys Swarthout, Joyce Coffee, Julian Eltinge, Lois Hood, Mike Ames
  24. 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.
  25. Arthur Blake

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1941
    Topics: Clothing, Drag
    Subject: Arthur Blake, Lawrence Golden
    Description: A photograph of Arthur Blake in drag, signed by Arthur Blake in 1941. The note says "To our little checker – a [?] guy – Really Harold your [sic] so important to us – without you no pay – Thanks! (...
  26. Female Impersonators

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 1948
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Clothing, Drag queens, Night life
    Subject: Joe's Deluxe Club, Petite Swanson
  27. Mae West and Ray Bourbon (as Bowery Rose)

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1950
    Topics: Clothing, Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Bowery Rose, Mae West, Ray Bourbon
    Description: A photograph of Mae West and Ray Bourbon (as Bowery Rose).
  28. Ray Now a Buxom Rae: Female Impersonator Needn't Fake Again--Says Surgery Made Him a Her

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Carpozi, George
    Date: May 28, 1956
    Topics: Appearance, Clothing, Gender realignment surgery, Mental health, Transgender people
    Subject: Ray Bourbon
  29. T.C. Jones Poses with a Pair of Glasses

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1958
    Topics: Clothing, Drag
    Subject: T.C. Jones
    Description: Photograph of female impersonator T.C. Jones dressed formally, posing with a pair of glasses in hand.
  30. Meet T. C. And His Mrs., Connie

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Osgood, Nancy
    Date: May 16, 1962
    Topics: Actors, Appearance, Clothing, Crossdressers, Family members, Femininities, LGBTQ+ partners, Marriage, Religions
    Subject: Connie Dickson, T.C. Jones
  31. Charley Foy's Supper Club, Sherman Oaks, Calif.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 20, 1963
    Topics: Appearance, Clothing, Drag, Female impersonators, Passing (Gender)
    Subject: Lynn Carter
  32. A Female Impersonator Who Likes Being a Man

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Klemesrud, Judy
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Acceptance, Appearance, Clothing, Cosmetics, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Masculinities, Night life
    Subject: Lynne Carter
  33. Arthur Blake: A Pearl in a Rotten Oyster

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Bates, Aaron
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Clothing, Drag, Femininities, Night life
    Subject: Arthur Blake
  34. Autographed Photo of Lynne Carter

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Appearance, Clothing
    Subject: Lynne Carter
  35. Babe Lund

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Clothing, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Babe Lund
  36. Bobby Marchan Dressed Up

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Appearance, BIPOC, Clothing, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Bobby Marchan
  37. Bobby Marchan Reclining

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Appearance, BIPOC, Clothing, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Bobby Marchan
  38. Bobby Marchan Singing

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: BIPOC, Clothing, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Bobby Marchan
  39. Drop Bottom Standing

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Appearance, BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Clothing, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Effie Dropbottom
  40. Drop Bottom White Dress

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Clothing, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Effie Dropbottom
  41. Florence of Arabia brings you Bonne Noel

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Appearance, Clothing, Drag
  42. 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...
  43. Jackie Curtis Modeling

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Clothing
    Subject: Jackie Curtis
  44. Jackie Curtis Posing

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Appearance, Clothing
    Subject: Jackie Curtis
  45. Jackie Curtis with Makeup

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Appearance, Clothing, Cosmetics
    Subject: Jackie Curtis
  46. Jimmy Callaway, the kegendary Club My-Oh-My star of stars, tells all (and then some).

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Keith, Don Lee
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Appearance, Clothing, Drag, Female impersonators, Femininities
    Subject: Jimmy Callaway
  47. Kitty Doner

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Clothing, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
  48. Lillyn Brown

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Clothing, Drag, Drag kings, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Lillyn Brown
    Description: A photograph of drag king Lillyn Brown wearing a fur shawl and a pearl necklace.
  49. Lillyn Brown and Another Person

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Clothing, Drag kings, LGBTQ+ people of color, Male impersonators
    Subject: Lillyn Brown, Normand Thomas
    Description: Lillyn Brown smokes a cigarette while another person, perhaps named Normand Thomas (written on the person in the photograph), looks on. "Berlin, Germany" is also written on the bottom of the photog...
  50. Lynne Carter - Provincetown

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Alexson, Fred
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Acceptance, Appearance, Clothing, Drag, Family members
    Subject: Lynne Carter