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  1. 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.

  2. On Professional Stage: Julian D. Eltinge, Famous Impersonator of Female Roles, to Abandon Amateur Work

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: May 8, 1904
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Performing arts
    Subject: Harry Lehr, Julian Eltinge

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. The Laughter Cure (1914-1918)

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: British Pathé
    Creator:
    Date: 1914
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Drag, Male impersonators
    Subject: Ernie Lotinga, Hetty King
    Description: Ernie Lotinga and Hettie King amuse wounded. Wounded and convalescent soldiers watch two entertainers in grounds of large building. Lotinga dressed as comical sailor, King as a man in suit. Audienc...

  12. 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.

  13. Why Wearing Skirts Makes a Man Effeminate

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Lough, James E.
    Date: Jan. 9, 1916
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Femininities, Masculinities, Psychology, Students, Theatre
    Subject: Brown Rolston, Frederick S. Jones, James E. Lough, Leroy K. Howe

  14. Here and There

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Berliner, L. T.
    Date: Jan. 19, 1917
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Theatre
    Subject: Leon Finch, The Girl Who Smiles

  15. Hetty King And George Mozart Entertain In Aid Of Hospital- Part 1 (1914-1918)

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: British Pathé
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1918
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Dance, Drag, Male impersonators, Military
    Subject: George Mozart, Hetty King
    Description: Comics Hetty King and George Mozart entertain people for charity. Charity event. High angle shots of cricket match in progress and running race. M/Ss of comics on stage. One appear to be dressed...

  16. Hetty King And George Mozart Entertain In Aid Of Hospital- Part 2 (1914-1918)

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: British Pathé
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1918
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Crossdressing, Drag, Male impersonators, Military
    Subject: George Mozart, Hetty King
    Description: Comics Hetty King and George Mozart entertain people for charity. Continued from previous record. Charity event. Hetty King continues to drag man over finish line. M/Ss of Hetty King dancing aro...

  17. 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

  18. 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...

  19. 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.

  20. Soldiers Concert Party (1914-1918)

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: British Pathé
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1918
    Topics: Actors, Arts and entertainment occupations, Drag, Female impersonators, Military, Racism, Theatre, World war I
    Description: A group of actors, some in drag, perform a World War I era show. Entertainment; World War One. Military show. Pan across group of actors: A soldier with a bunch of clowns and a guy in drag in a ...

  21. 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

  22. "The Dumbells" on Broadway

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 16, 1921
    Topics: Drag, Musical theatre, Theatre
    Subject: The Dumbells

  23. 'Biff, Bing, Bang' At The Wilbur

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 23, 1921
    Topics: Drag, Musical theatre, Theatre shows, Vaudeville
    Subject: The Dumbells

  24. "The Dumbells" have arrived

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 23, 1921
    Topics: Drag, Musical theatre, Theatre, Vaudeville
    Subject: The Dumbells

  25. Ringing The Changes (1922)

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: British Pathé
    Creator:
    Date: Apr. 20, 1922
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators
    Subject: Bert Errol
    Description: Drag act Bert Errol is seen in his dressing room - he changes from men's clothes to women's. C/U of Bert in his dressing room. He looks into a hand mirror and primps his hair whilst a woman atte...

  26. 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.

  27. Mr. Jean Barrios

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Feb. 14, 1924
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Singers
    Subject: Jean Barrios

  28. Hamilton Lodge Ball An Unusual Spectacle

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 6, 1926
    Topics: Competitions, Drag, Drag balls, Ethnic relations
    Subject: Annual Masquerade and Civic Ball of Hamilton Lodge, Hamilton Lodge

  29. Degree Day Rag By Trinity Students (1926)

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: British Pathé
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 10, 1926
    Topics: Drag, Stereotypes, Universities
    Description: Various shots of students in fancy dress messing about on the steps to an old college building; some are dressed in drag, others as racial stereotypes (Arabs, African tribesmen etc.) and historical...

  30. Hamilton Lodge, No. 710 In Annual Masquerade And Civic Ball

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 5, 1927
    Topics: Competitions, Crossdressing, Drag, Drag balls
    Subject: Annual Masquerade and Civic Ball of Hamilton Lodge, Hamilton Lodge

  31. The Rivals- Some Chippings From the New Splinters Dancing Troupe (1928)

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: British Pathé
    Creator:
    Date: 1928
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Crossdressing, Dancers, Drag, Female impersonators, Performing arts
    Description: A 1920s drag act imitating chorus girls. M/S of what appears to be a troupe of chorus girls doing a high kick routine in the Pathe studio. There is one main dancer and six girls dancing behind. ...

  32. Bert Errol in Formal Wear

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1930
    Topics: Drag, Photography
    Subject: Bert Errol

  33. 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

  34. 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

  35. 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

  36. Princeton's Triangle Club Performance with Male Students Dressed as Cowboys and Dancing Girls

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: Sherman Grinberg Film Library
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1930
    Topics: Crossdressers, Dancers, Drag, Musicals, Performing arts
    Description: Title card: "Princeton's 'Fair Sex' star in show!" / high angle view of stage with men dressed as cowboys and Latina women dancing onto stage / ground level of dancers in unison with dancing feet /...

  37. Hamilton Lodge Ball is Scene of Splendor

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Feb. 22, 1930
    Topics: Crossdressing, Drag, Drag balls, Ethnic relations
    Subject: Annual Masquerade and Civic Ball of Hamilton Lodge, Hamilton Lodge

  38. Brunswick and Vocalion Dealers

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Nov. 13, 1930
    Topics: Drag, Music
    Subject: Frankie "Half-Pint" Jaxon

  39. Miss Ella Shields (1930)

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: British Pathé
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 15, 1930
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Drag, Male impersonators, Songs
    Subject: Ella Shields
    Description: Ella Shields - male impersonator - dressed in top hat and tails, enters Palm Court type set, goes to a telephone and asks "Do I want a line? - Yes, I want a line, I want Sweet Adeline". She then si...

  40. Early 1910s silent movie comedy with Wallace Beery dressed as a woman in parlor flirting with man

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: Sherman Grinberg Film Library
    Creator: Paramount Pictures
    Date: 1932
    Topics: Crossdressing, Drag, Drag performers
    Subject: Paramount Screen Souveniers, Wallace Beery
    Description: Short silent film with a character in drag played by Wallace Beery.

  41. The Jubilee Duettists (1933)

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: British Pathé
    Creator:
    Date: 1933
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Drag, Female impersonators, Male impersonators, Songs
    Description: The Jubilee Duettists perform the old-fashioned song 'Twickenham Ferry'.

  42. Carrying the Torch

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: The Flying Cavalier
    Date: Mar. 4, 1933
    Topics: Crossdressing, Drag, Drag balls, Masculinities
    Subject: Annual Masquerade and Civic Ball of Hamilton Lodge, Hamilton Lodge, The Fairies Ball

  43. 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

  44. 1950? (1933)

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: British Pathé
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 24, 1933
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Dancers, Drag
    Description: Men in drag perform a high kick routine. "Will it ever come to this?" M/S of a group of actors being made up for a stage performance. They are all boys in drag. The drag queens stand with th...

  45. Frankie Jaxon's Band Featured at Rainbow

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 24, 1933
    Topics: Drag, Music, Night life
    Subject: Frankie "Half-Pint" Jaxon

  46. Columbia University Student Chorus Line of Men in Women's Costumes

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: Sherman Grinberg Film Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1934
    Topics: Crossdressing, Dance, Drag, Performing arts
    Subject: Lyla Roberti, Mae West
    Description: VS row of stockinged chorus line legs dancing / Pan up legs to reveal that the dancers are all men in tutus and stockings / CU man in blond wig, earrings, feather boa, and hat (Mae West) sings / MS...

  47. How Far Can a Girl Go, When She Really is a Man?

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jan. 18, 1934
    Topics: Drag, Drag community, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Organisations
    Subject: Female Impersonators of America, Jean Barrios

  48. In the Name of Art

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Johns, Vere E.
    Date: Apr. 28, 1934
    Topics: Drag, Musical theatre
    Subject: Gladys Bentley, Lafayette Theatre, Ralph Cooper, Tiny Bradshaw

  49. On The Air

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 27, 1934
    Topics: Drag, Music
    Subject: Frankie "Half-Pint" Jaxon

  50. Following in Father's Footsteps, No. 2, with Ralph Coram and Bill Coram (1935)

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: British Pathé
    Creator:
    Date: May 27, 1935
    Topics: Actors, Arts and entertainment occupations, Celebrities, Crossdressing, Dance, Drag, Families
    Subject: Betty Errol, Bill Coram, Edith Grossmith, Ralph Coram
    Description: Ralph Coram hosts an entertainment segment featuring the children of famous performers. Performances include song, dance, and drag. L/S's and M/S's of Ralph Coram standing next to a microphone i...

  51. Amusements at the Torch Club

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 18, 1936
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Theatre shows
    Subject: Billy Beryl, Danny Brown, Jean Harlow, Torch Club

  52. Danny Brown Presents Jene Cortez at the Torch Club

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 24, 1936
    Topics: Drag, Night life, Theatre shows
    Subject: Danny Brown, Jene Cortez, Julia Stevens, Lyle Mack

  53. Okay For Hounds, Warden And West Issue (1937)

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: British Pathé
    Creator:
    Date: Oct. 21, 1937
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators
    Description: Windmill Theatre drag act - Biddy and Fanny (aka comedians Warden and West). Various shots of two men dressed as old ladies sitting in a set of a drawing room. They bicker and complain about the st...

  54. 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

  55. Anchor Nite Club Presents Jackie Starr

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Nov. 17, 1937
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Night life
    Subject: Gypsy Rose Lee, Jackie Starr

  56. 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

  57. Night Club Notes

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: May 20, 1939
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Singers
    Subject: Jackie Maye

  58. Stepping Out, Warden and West Issue (1939)

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: British Pathé
    Creator:
    Date: Oct. 5, 1939
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators
    Description: Warden and West, comedy stars of the Windmill Theatre: the duo are male comedians in drag playing parts of saucy old Irish women, Biddy and Fanny. The set is designed to look like a park, the two s...

  59. Henry Faulkner in Drag

     
    Collection: Kentucky History
    Institution: Faulkner Morgan Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 194X
    Topics: Drag, Photography
    Subject: Henry Faulkner
    Description: Henry Faulkner poses for a close-up photograph wearing female clothing.

  60. The Original and Only Wonder Club Presents American's Foremost Female Impersonators

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Wonder Club
    Date: circa 1940
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Singers
    Subject: Bobbie Bell, Del Raye, Finocchio's Club, Gabby Lee, Nat Burgess, Pat Gilmore, Poppy Lane, Ralph Gilbert

  61. The Original Wonder Club and Restaurant Presents America's Foremost Female Impersonators, A Gay Revue: Boys Will Be Girls

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Wonder Club
    Date: circa 1940
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Singers
    Subject: Bobbie Bell, Bobbie La Marr, Bobby Johnson, Gene La Marr, Jimmie Callaway, Ralph Gilbert, Wonder Club

  62. The Original Wonder Club and Restaurant Presents America's Foremost Female Impersonators, A Gay Revue: Boys Will Be Girls (2)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Wonder Club
    Date: circa 1940
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Singers
    Subject: Bobbie La Marr, Gay Hern, Gene La Marr, Jimmie Callaway, Sandy Lee, The Brooks Twins, Wonder Club

  63. The Wonder Club Matchbox

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Wonder Club
    Date: circa 1940
    Topics: Drag, Events, Female impersonators, Matchboxes, Matchcovers, Theatre shows
    Subject: Boys Will Be Boys Revue, The Wonder Club

  64. Wonder Club East End at West End Presents...The World's Most Beautiful Female Impersonators

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Wonder Club
    Date: circa 1940
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Singers
    Subject: Bertie LePage, Billy Richards, Francis Parker, George Kelley, Hot Cha Hinton, Poppy Lane, Teddy & Yvonne, Teddy Cook

  65. 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! (...

  66. Wonder Club Presents New Orleans' Distinctly Different Revue: Boys will be Girls!

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Wonder Club
    Date: 1942
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Singers
    Subject: Art Sherrick, Bertie LePage, Billy Richards, Francis LaVerne, Francis Russel, Lee Carol, Paul Gilvre, Vern Valdez

  67. MacGregor and West Issue, Side Line (1942)

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: British Pathé
    Creator:
    Date: May 11, 1942
    Topics: Actors, Arts and entertainment occupations, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators
    Description: Animated title introducing comedians MacGregor and West of the Windmill Theatre. They perform a comedy sketch in a solicitor's office set. MacGregor is a solicitor and West (in drag) is a cantanker...

  68. Gladys Bentley and Miss Jimmy Reynard

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 1942
    Topics: Drag, Drag kings, Male impersonators, Musical theatre
    Subject: Butch Minton, Gladys Bentley, Jimmy Reynard, Mona's Club 440, Rose O'Neill

  69. World War II drag show on board US transport ship

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: Sherman Grinberg Film Library
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 1, 1943
    Topics: Crossdressing, Drag, Gender expression
    Subject: United States Navy, World War II
    Description: Short video of a military drag show on a U.S. transport ship during World War II.

  70. MacGregor and West Issue, Swing Time (1943)

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: British Pathé
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 27, 1943
    Topics: Actors, Arts and entertainment occupations, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators, Marriage
    Description: Comedians from Windmill Theatre, MacGregor and West, do sketch set in a matrimonial agency. One of them is the owner of the marriage agency, the other is dressed in drag as a cantankerous old widow.

  71. 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

  72. 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

  73. Look Out!, Mcgregor And West (1944)

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: British Pathé
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 3, 1944
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators
    Description: Comedy act of two men in drag as old women in Victorian costume - no soundtrack. Various shots of a variety act consisting of two men in drag as old women in Victorian dress. One visits the othe...

  74. Drag contest, Club Alabam

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: Los Angeles Public Library
    Creator: Woods, Clyde
    Date: circa 1945
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Clubs, Drag, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ people of color, Night life
    Subject: Club Alabam
    Description: Contestants fill the dance floor during a drag contest at Club Alabam, located at 42nd and Central Avenue in Los Angeles, hosted by Bill Hefflin.

  75. Glamorous Unusual Finocchio's (1946)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Finocchio, Marjorie, Finocchio, Joseph
    Date: circa 1946
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Bobbie Janson, Del Le Roy, Frank Doran, Freddie Renault, Gene Lamarr, Harvey Lee, Jerry Vaughn, Johnny Mangum, Milton La Maire, Nikki Gollucci, Niles Marsh, Walter Hart

  76. "Boys Will Be Girls"

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 3, 1946
    Topics: Drag, Singers
    Subject: Lynne Carter

  77. Club Flamingo Hollywood (1947)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Club Flamingo
    Date: 1947
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Carroll Davis, Carroll Wallace, Chris Bailey, Francis Blair, Francis Stillman, Harvey Lee, Jackie Maye, Jan Vidra, Johnny Mangum, Mickey Mercer

  78. The New and Smart Mr. Pat Waters Club My-O-My Proudly Presents The World's Most Beautiful Boys in Women's Attire (1948)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Waters, Pat
    Date: 1948
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Billy Richards, Don Dache, Gene Abbott, Gene La Marr, Jimmy Callaway, Mario Del Mar, Paul Russell, Rickie Paige, Van Parker

  79. 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

  80. 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

  81. The Fabulous and Incomparable Mr. Adrian Ames

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Oct. 29, 1949
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Theatre shows
    Subject: Adrian Ames, Ariette Moreau, Dusty Clark, Hal Heeney, Three O'Clock Club

  82. America's Most Unusual Night Club Finocchio's

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Finocchio, Marjorie, Finocchio, Joseph
    Date: circa 1950
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Del Le Roy, Frank Doran, Freddie Renault, Jackie Maye, John Lonas, Johnny Mangum, Karyl Norman, Li-Kar, Milton La Maire, Niles Marsh, Ray Francis

  83. Bookie-Morrey Proudly Present The most exciting show in the MIdwest: The Diplomat Review

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1950
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Bobbi Johns, Diplomat Cocktail Lounge, Edie Lloyd, Fat Jack, Jerri Daye, Toni Albright, Vicki Marlane, Win Wells
    Description: The last page is signed by the performers.

  84. Club My O My Glamorous.....Unusual

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Waters, Pat
    Date: circa 1950
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Billy Richards, Del Le Roy, Harvey Lee, Jackie Small, Paul Russel

  85. Club My O My Glamourous.....Unusual (2)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Waters, Pat
    Date: circa 1950
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Art Sherrick, Del Le Roy, Felix Montez, Gene La Marr, Paul Russell, Rickie Paige, The Brooks Twins

  86. Expect the Unexpected with "Mister" Carroll Wallace

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1950
    Topics: Comedians, Crossdressers, Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators
    Subject: Carroll Wallace

  87. Finocchio's Program

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Li-Kar
    Date: circa 1950
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Francis David, Francis Stillman, Freddie Renault, John Lonas, Lestra La Monte, Li-Kar, Milton La Maire, Nick Sturiale, Nicki Gallucci, Niles Marsh, Ray Francis, Vaughn Auldon, Walter Hart

  88. Jewel Box Revue Program

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Brown, Danny, Benner, Doc
    Date: circa 1950
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag kings, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Art West, Au Sing, Billie Herraro, Billy Richards, Bobbie Drake, Bobbie Johnson, Bobbie La Marr, Bobby Bell, Chris, Club Jewel Box, Del Dixon, Del Le Roy, Francis David, Francis Russell, Gene Korday, Gustavo Gonzales, Harvey Lee, Jackie Jackson, Jackie Maye, Jean Evol, John Lonas, Johnny Mangum, Kenneth Lynn, Kit Russell, La Verne Cummings, Lee Mong, Leon Le Verde, Lestra La Monte, Lynne Carter, Nicki Gallucci, Niles Marsh, Ralph Gilbert, Ray Francis, Ricky Renee, T.C. Jones, Tommy Lester, Tommy Williams, Tony Midnite, Zambella
    Description: There are autographs throughout the program

  89. Madame Arthur (1)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Emer
    Date: circa 1950
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Male impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Akiko, Angela, Bambi, Caline, Capucine, Chantaline, Chou-Chou, Coccinelle, Cookie, Cooky, CriCri, Cynthia, Daniel's, Domino, Doriana, Florence Farel, Galia, Ganael, Gribouille, Laetizia, Laurence Chrysler, Lola Chanel, Lucrece, Marcella, Minouche, Mona-Christ, Samanta, Stella, Suzy, Zambella

  90. Madame Arthur (2)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Emer
    Date: circa 1950
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Male impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Arles Dery, Barbara Buck, Bettina, Clarence, Claude Lamara, Coccinelle, CriCri, Eddy Michel, Elio Evans, Errina, Eve, Everest, Fifi Pervenche, Francis Lorry, Gigi, Hula Djengo, Jack-Lys, Jan Carlove, Jean, Jean Farbel, Lisa, Maguy, Manolita, Maslowa, Max Montavon, Maxime, Michaelli, Mirko, Patrick, Peguy, Pierre Gurvan, Rafael Molina, Ramonita Vargas, Regine, Robert Dalbray, Rolandys, Sam Stinn, Suzy, Sylvain, Valdes, Zambella

  91. 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).

  92. Mme. Arthur

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator: Lasquin, Robert
    Date: circa 1950
    Topics: Cabaret, Dancers, Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Capucine, Coccinelle, Dany Dan, Erina, Kiki Moustic, Le Carrousel, Madame Arthur Night Club, MIchou, Pampilla, Patricia, Rita

  93. Mr. Pat Waters Club My-O-My Proudly Presents The World's Most Beautiful Boys in Women's Attire

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Waters, Pat
    Date: circa 1950
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Billy De Voe, Chickie Rouchez, Dale Leslie, Desiree, Gene La Marr, Here's Judi, Jimmy Callaway, Laurie Lane, Tony Carroll

  94. Mr. Pat Waters Club My-O-My Proudly Presents The World's Most Beautiful Boys in Women's Attire (2)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Waters, Pat
    Date: circa 1950
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Bunny Daye, Chickie Rouchez, Dale Leslie, Desiree, Gene La Marr, Jimmy Callaway, Johnny Brown, Sandy Rogers, Val de Vere

  95. Mr. Pat Waters Club My-O-My Proudly Presents The World's Most Beautiful Boys in Women's Attire (3)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Waters, Pat
    Date: circa 1950
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Bunny Daye, Chickie Rouchez, Dale Leslie, Here's Judi, Jimmy Callaway, Johnny Brown, Laurie Lane, Sandy Rogers, Wynn Parker

  96. Mr. Pat Waters Club My-O-My Proudly Presents The World's Most Beautiful Boys in Women's Attire (4)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Waters, Pat
    Date: circa 1950
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Billy de Voe, Carmen Marreno, Chickie Rouchez, Dale Leslie, Don Rand, Gene La Marr, Jimmy Callaway, Sonny Raye

  97. Mr. Pat Waters Club My-O-My Proudly Presents The World's Most Beautiful Boys In Women's Attire (5)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Waters, Pat
    Date: circa 1950
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Billy De Voe, Chickie Rouchez, Dale Leslie, Gene La Marr, Jackie Gordon, Jimmy Callaway, Poppy Lane, Sonny Raye

  98. Saratoga Club Franklin & Fortune, 1950

     
    Collection: Rex Maniscalco Collection of Bobby Smith Photographs
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: 1950
    Topics: Clothing, Costume, Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Music--Performance, Singing, Theater
    Description: A performer wearing a ruffled, two-piece dress and headdress sings into a microphone on stage at the Saratoga Club.

  99. The Jewel Box Revue Program (2)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Brown, Danny, Benner, Doc
    Date: circa 1950
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag kings, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Au Sing, Billie Herraro, Billy Richards, Bobbe Drake, Bobbie Johnson, Bobbie La Mare, Bobby Bell, Bobby Raye, Chris, Chris Layton, Del Dixon, Del Le Roy, Francis David, Francis Russell, Gayle Powers, Gene Korday, Gita Gilman, Gustavo Gonzales, Harvey Lee, Jackie, Jackie Johnson, Jackie Maye, Jan Vidra, Jean Evol, John Lonas, Johnny Mangum, Keni Renard, Kenneth Lynn, Kit Russell, La Verne Cummings, Lee Carroll, Lee Mong, Leon Le Verde, Lestra La Monte, Lynne Carter, Mickey Mercer, Nat Dano, Nicki Gallucci, Niles Marsh, Paris DeLaire, Ralph Gilbert, Ray Francis, Ricky Renee, Sandy Rogers, T.C. Jones, Tanya Del Ray, Terry Smith, Tod Allen, Tommy Lester, Tommy Williams, Tony Midnite, Tytanic, Zambella
    Description: Autographs appear throughout the program

  100. The Jewel Box Revue: Show Sensation of the Nation

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Brown, Danny, Benner, Doc
    Date: circa 1950
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Art West, Billy Richards, Bobbe Drake, Bobbie Johnson, Del Le Roy, Francis Russell, Gene Korday, Gustavo Gonzales, Harvey Lee, Jackie Maye, Jean Evol, John Lonas, Johnny Mangum, Kenneth Lynn, Kit Russell, Lee Mong, Leon Le Verde, Lestra La Monte, Lynne Carter, Mickey Mercer, Niles Marsh, Ray Francis, Ricky Renee, T.C. Jones, Tommy Lester, Tommy Williams, Tony Midnite

  101. The Gayest Show in Town at the Melody Club

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Feb. 10, 1950
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Theatre shows
    Subject: Bobby Brennan, Bobby Johnson, Jay Page, Rae Sinclair, Sandy Beach, The Melody Club

  102. Jackie Maye at the Farewell Party at the Melody Club

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 31, 1950
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Night life, Parties
    Subject: Jackie Maye

  103. Floor Show With Bobby LaMarr

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Nov. 11, 1950
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators
    Subject: Bobby LaMarr, Chanticler Club

  104. Finocchio's Program (2)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Li-Kar
    Date: circa 1951
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Bobby Bell, Finnochio's, Francis David, Francis Russel, Frank Doran, Freddie Renault, Freddie Wheeler, Harol Lane, Harvey Lee, Jackie Maye, Jerry Vaugh, John Lonas, Nick Sturiale, Nicki Gallucci, Niles Marsh, Ray Francis, Walter Hart

  105. The New and Smart Club My-O-My Proudly Presents The World's Most Beautiful Boys in Women's Attire (1951)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Waters, Pat
    Date: 1951
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Bobby Drake, Cleo Stafford, Del Le Roy, Gene La Marr, George Rache, Jimmy Callaway, Johnny Castro, Keni Marlo, Rickey Paige

  106. Mr. Pat Waters Very Smart Club My-O-My Proudly Presents The World's Most Beautiful Boys in Women's Attire (April 12, 1951)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Waters, Pat
    Date: Apr. 12, 1951
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Gene La Marr, Jimmy Callaway, Louis Hayden, Rickey Paige, Terri Lane, Tommy and Bunny

  107. Redwood Inn Thanksgiving Dinner

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Nov. 21, 1951
    Topics: Advertisements, Drag, Gatherings
    Subject: Jean Barrios

  108. Le Carrousel (1952)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Lasquin, Robert
    Date: 1952
    Topics: Cabaret, Drag, Drawings, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Transgender people
    Subject: Baby Martell, Bambi, Caprice, Capucine, Chery Parker, Claude Christy, Coccinelle, Cricri Mory, Dany Dan, Dolly, Everest, Fetiche, Florence, Frederic Navarre, Gerard Duflot, Jacky, Jean Vergnaud, Karina, Kiki Moustic, Les-Lee, Madame Arthur Night Club, Micaelli, Mickey Mercer, Miriame, Novac, Pamela, Philippe D'Avila, Rita Del Oro, Romance, Rubis, Sylvain, Tracy-Lee

  109. Jug Club

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 16, 1952
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Night life
    Subject: Jean Barrios, Rickey San Jaun

  110. Souvenir of Your Night at Finocchio's (1953)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Finocchio, Marjorie, Finocchio, Joseph
    Date: 1953
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Carroll Wallace, Freddie Wheeler, Gita Gilmore, Kim August, Laura Knight, Les-Lee, Lestra Le Monte, Lucian Phelps, Mario Costello, Nick Sturiale

  111. Club 82 Presents Sincapades of 1954

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Russell, Kitt
    Date: 1954
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Chickie Ramos, Claire Ross, Del Lester, Diane, Flo Hunter, Frank Quinn, Frankie Gordone, Gene Darling, Ginny Scott, Jan Richards, Jean Klemn, Jeri Grayson, Joey Mann, Jolly Hughes, Kyra Lynn, Laurette Bass, Lee Mong, Lou Taylor, Nicky Gallucci, Pat Burns, Pepe Carman, Peppe, Ricky Renee, Roccio, Rubay, Sally Geis, Sandra Mitchell, Sonna Teal, Sully Sullivan, Terry Howe, Tommy Morgan, Toni Bennett, Tony Phillips, Vicki Vogue, Vickie Lynn

  112. 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

  113. Ensemble of Babe Baker Revue

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1954
    Topics: Drag, Photography, Theatre shows
    Subject: Babe Baker Revue

  114. 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

  115. 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

  116. 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

  117. It's Been A Pleasure: 25th Anniversary of the Jewel Box Revue

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Brown, Danny, Benner, Doc
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1959
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag kings, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Adrian Dennis, Apollo Theatre, Billie Daye, Billy Austin, Bobby Barton, Bruno Le Fantastique, Chris Moore, Doddie Daniels, Don Marshall, Doug Maguire, El Capitan Theatre, Halle Loki, In the Heart of Broadway, Jan Britton, Kirk Wilde, Kurt Mann, Laverne Cummings, Little Twiggie, Maksik's Town & Country Club, Mal Michles, Micky Marlow, Minnie of the Golden West, Pat Robbins, Paul Barnett, Poor Suzette Production, Rene Del Rio, Riverside Hotel, Robbin Rogers, Stormé DeLarverie, Ziegfeld Follies

  118. It's Been a Pleasure the Jewel Box Revue

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Brown, Danny, Benner, Doc
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1959
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag kings, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Apollo Theatre, Billy Austin, Bobby Barton, Bruno Le Fantastique, Calypso Production, Christian Dubouis, Chunga Ochoa, Dale Roberts, Doddie Daniels, Dori D'or, Doug Maguire, Eddie Bush, El Capitan Theatre, Ella Fitzgerald, Gaby Delane, Gene Chandler, Gita Gilmore, Guilda, Harvey Lee, Jackie Maye, Jan Britton, Kim August, Kirk Wilde, Laverne Cummings, Lee Loren, Maksik's Town & Country Club, Mark Williams, Mary Davies, Mickey London, Micky Marlow, Nicky McDermott, Poor Suzette Production, Ralph Crego, Riverside Hotel, Robin Rogers, Sammy Davis, Stormé DeLarverie, Titanic

  119. It's Been a Pleasure the Jewel Box Revue (4)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Brown, Danny, Benner, Doc
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1959
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Adrian Dennis, Apollo Theatre, Billie Daye, Billy Austin, Bobby Barton, Can-Can Chorus, Chris Moore, Doddie Daniels, Don Marshall, Doug Maguire, El Capitan Theatre, Halle Loki, Harvey Lee, In the Heart of Broadway, Jan Britton, Kirk Wilde, Kurt Mann, Laverne Cummings, Little Twiggie, Maksik's Town & Country Club, Mal Michles, Micky Marlow, Minnie of the Golden West, Pat Robbins, Paul Barnett, Poor Suzette Production, Rene Del Rio, Riverside Hotel, Robbin Rogers, Stormé DeLarverie, Ziegfeld Follies

  120. It's Been A Pleasure the Jewel Box Revue (5)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Brown, Danny, Benner, Doc
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1959
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Adrian Dennis, Bernie Brandall, Billie Daye, Billy Austin, Bobby Barton, Can-Can Chorus, Darryll Stewart, Doug Maguire, El Capitan Theatre, Frankie Bennett, Halle Loki, In the Heart of Broadway, Jan Britton, Kirk Wilde, Laverne Cummings, Lolo Rivera, Maksik's Town & Country Club, Mal Michles, Minnie of the Golden West, Pat Robbins, Poor Suzette Production, Rene Del Rio, Riverside Hotel, Robbin Rogers, Sid Marshall, Stormé DeLarverie, Ziegfeld Follies

  121. It's Been A Pleasure the Jewel Box Revue (6)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Brown, Danny, Benner, Doc
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1959
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Adrian Dennis, Apollo Theatre, Billy Austin, Bobby Barton, Can-Can Chorus, Chris Moore, Doddie Daniels, Don Marshall, El Capitan Theatre, Halle Loki, In the Heart of Broadway, Jackie Lamarr, Kurt Mann, Laverne Cummings, Little Twiggie, Lynn Pace, Maksik's Town & Country Club, Mal Michles, Minnie of the Golden West, Paris Todd, Poor Suzette Production, Rene Del Rio, Riverside Hotel, Robbin Rogers, Stormé DeLarverie, Tina Darling, Tony Lee, Ziegfeld Follies

  122. Jewel Box Revue: It's Been a Pleasure

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Brown, Danny, Benner, Doc
    Date: 1950s
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Barney Conners, Billy Daye, Billy Devoe, Chunga Ochoa, Dale Roberts, Dave Warner, Fran Novak, Gaby Delane, Gene Chandler, Gita Gilmore, Guilda, Jackie Maye, Jan Britton, Jene Korday, Joe Pheasant, Johnny Marsh, Kara Montez, Keni Renard, Laurie Knight, LaVerne Cummings, Leon Le Verde, Lynne Carter, Poppy Lane, Ricki Raymonde, Robbi Ross, Stormé DeLarverie, Toni Midnight

  123. 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

  124. Male Impersonator

     
    Collection: Rex Maniscalco Collection of Bobby Smith Photographs
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: 1950s
    Topics: Drag, Drag kings, Male impersonators, Singing, Suits (Clothing), Theater
    Description: A male impersonator wearing a suit performs on stage, singing into a microphone.

  125. Mr. Pat Waters Club My-O-My Proudly Presents The World's Most Beautiful Boys in Women's Attire (7)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Waters, Pat
    Date: circa 1954
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Acers O'Reilly, Billy De Voe, Carmen Navarro, Chickie Rouchez, Dale Leslie, Gabby Lee, Gene La Marr, Jackie Gordon, Jimmy Callaway, Poppy Lane

  126. Mr. Pat Waters Very Smart Club My-O-My Proudly Presents The World's Most Beautiful Boys in Women's Attire

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Waters, Pat
    Date: circa 1954
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Dale Leslie, Gene La Marr, Jimmy Callaway, Leynon, Pepper Cortez, Poppy Lane, Rikki Paige, Sandy Rogers

  127. Mr. Pat Waters Very Smart Club My-O-My Proudly Presents The World's Most Beautiful Boys in Women's Attire (1954)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Waters, Pat
    Date: circa 1954
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Carmen Navarro, Dale Leslie, Gene Abbott, Gene La Marr, Jimmy Callaway, Pepper Cortez, Poppy Lane, Rikki Paige, Sandy Rogers

  128. Mr. Pat Waters Very Smart Club My-O-My Proudly Presents The World's Most Beautiful Boys in Women's Attire (1954)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Waters, Pat
    Date: circa 1954
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Billy Devoe, Bobby Raye, Gene La Marr, Jimmy Callaway, Poppy Lane, Terri Lane

  129. Performer Exiting a Stage

     
    Collection: Rex Maniscalco Collection of Bobby Smith Photographs
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: 1950s
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color, Music--Performance, Theater
    Description: A black performer poses for a photograph near a stage as she smiles, holding one arm out and holding up the skirt of her dress.

  130. Performer in Front of a Band

     
    Collection: Rex Maniscalco Collection of Bobby Smith Photographs
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: 1950s
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Drag, Drag queens, Evening gowns, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color, Music--Performance, Singing, Theater
    Description: A black person wearing a silk dress and gloves performs on stage with a band.

  131. The Jewel Box Revue: it's been a pleasure

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Brown, Danny, Benner, Doc
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1959
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Fran Novak, Jackie Maye, Jan Britton, Johnny Marsh, Kara Montez, Lynne Carter, Stormé DeLarverie, Titanic

  132. The Jewel Box Revue: Show Sensation of the Nation (2)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Brown, Danny, Benner, Doc
    Date: circa 1950 to 1959
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Al Le June, Barney Conners, Billy Daye, Billy Richards, Bobbe Drake, Bobbi Sommers, Bobby Johnson, Chunga Ochoa, Del Le Roy, Gaby Delane, Gita Gilmore, Guilda, Jackie Maye, Jan Britton, Jean Evol, Jene Korday, Jerry Raye, Jo Vaughan, John Lonas, Johnny Mangum, Kara Montez, Kit Russell, Larry Winters, Laurie Knight, LaVerne Cummings, Lee Mong, Leon Le Verde, Lestra La Monte, Lynne Carter, Nat Dano, Niles Marsh, Ray Francis, Rickey Renee, Ricki Raymonde, Stormé DeLarverie, T.C. Jones, Tommy Baker, Tommy Lester, Toni Midnight, Vicki Vogue
    Description: Handwritten notes and signatures on some pages.

  133. Rudy Presents: Eddie Lee's Glamour Boys

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 31, 1954
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens
    Subject: Eddie Lee, Joe Dare, LaVerne Cummings, Rudy's Blue Star, Tod Allen

  134. Top Hat Night Club

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Oct. 2, 1954
    Topics: Advertisements, Drag, Female impersonators, Night life
    Subject: Chris Lucky, Dick Barrett, Jay Diamond, Lynn Baker, Tommy Glenn, Ty Bennett

  135. continental journey

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator: Trebor
    Date: Jan. 1955
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Discos, Drag, Police, Prejudices

  136. David Hummel as My Sweet Watusi

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Gargano
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1960
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Photography
    Subject: David Hummel, The Fono Fools

  137. Carroll Revue: America's Foremost Female Impersonators (1956)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Wallace, Ruth
    Date: 1956
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Blue Note Night Club, Finnochio's, Latin Quarter, Rendevous Club, Solomon's Club, Starlite Room, Tivoli Circuit, Tivoli Theatre, Tropics Room

  138. Le Carrousel (1956)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Lasquin, Robert
    Date: 1956
    Topics: Cabaret, Dancers, Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease, Transgender people
    Subject: Bambi, Capucine, Chantal, Claude Andre, Claude Christy, Coccinelle, Dany Dan, Francis Lorry, Gina Ginn's, Hula, Kiki Moustic, Les-Lee, Lucky Sarcell, Lucrece, Madame Arthur Night Club, Madiana, Maslowa, Maxime, Michaelli, Pamela, Pepa Darena, Pepe, Regine, Rolandys, Rubis, Sandy Karina, Sone Teal et Bruce, Sophia, Sylvain, Toinou Costes, Tony April, Zambella

  139. 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

  140. Mr. Pat Waters Club My-O-My Proudly Presents The World's Most Beautiful Boys in Women's Attire (6)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Waters, Pat
    Date: circa 1956 to circa 1957
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Acers O'Reilly, Carmen Navarro, Chickie Rouchez, Dale Leslie, Gabby Lee, Gene La Marr, Jimmy Callaway, Leynon, Robbie Ross

  141. Venus Castina: Famous Female Impersonators: Celestial and Human (Facsimile Edition)

     
    Collection: Rare Books
    Institution: Transgender Oral History Project
    Creator: Bulliet, Clarence Joseph
    Date: 1956
    Topics: Amazons, Bible, Christianity, Circumcision, Crossdressers, Drag, Drag queens, Eroticism, Femininities, History, Homophobia, Judaism, Masculinities, Music, Mythology, Passing (Gender), Poets, Psychology, Sexuality, Sportspersons, Theatre, Transphobia, Visual arts
    Subject: Abbé de Choisy, Antoine Francois Derues, Bernard S. Talmey, Farinelli, Freud, Girolamo Crescentini, Havelock Ellis, Julian Eltinge, Julius Caesar, King Charles II, Leonardo da Vinci, Memories of the Kaiser's Court, Michelangelo, Oscar Wilde, Penal Code of 1889, Queen Elizabeth I, Raphael de la Chapelle, Secret Life of the Kaiser, Shakespeare, The Dark Ages, Witches' Sabbath, World War I
    Description: Contents: At the shrine of Venus Castina --The hero in woman's dress -- Achilles. Hercules, Samson -- The gods in fine laces -- Love of the philosophers -- Orgy of the Caesars -- Versatility of Sat...

  142. Somewhere Between the Two by Jay Little

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Independent Voices
    Creator:
    Date: Oct. 1956 to Oct. 1956
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Fiction, Gay characters, Gay community, Reviews
    Subject: Jay Little, Somewhere Between the Two (Book)

  143. Carroll and His Revue

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Oct. 3, 1956
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Music, Night life
    Subject: Bobby Jane, Jean Barrios, Van Del Rio

  144. tangents: Arts & Such

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Independent Voices
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 1, 1956
    Topics: Drag
    Subject: Claude Buzick, Rae Bourbon

  145. The Unique Club 82 Presents... Fun-Fair For '57 (1957)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Russell, Kitt
    Date: 1957
    Topics: Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: 82 Club, Adrian, Al Drao, Bunny Bates, Carlos D'Castro, Chickie Ramos, Dick Finley, Dottie Ronzi, Duke Souza, Dusty Dalton, Ella Gray, Frankie Gordone, Freda Singer, Helen Lonner, Jack Hughes, Jackie Maye, Jan Richards, Jean Evol, Joey Mann, Jose Del Rio, Keith Medlock, Kim August, Louis Hayden, Melvin Evans, Nicky Gallucci, Norma Griffin, Paris Mitchell, Pat Burns, Pepe, Rene Del Rio, Sandra Mitchell, Shirley Judson, Teri Lane, Tommy Key, Tommy Rice, Tony East, Vinnie Summers

  146. The Homophile in Search of a Historical Context and Cultural Contiguity

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator: Hay, Henry
    Date: Aug. 1957
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag, Homosexuality, Psychiatry

  147. G.G. Allen at Loews State Theatre (1958)

     
    Collection: Transas City Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: 1958
    Topics: Drag, Drag shows, Entertainers, Theatre
    Subject: G.G. Allen, Loews State Theatre
    Description: "LM45285" appears written in the bottom left corner of photograph.

  148. T.C. Jones and Judy Pose in Kitchen

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1958
    Topics: Drag
    Subject: T.C. Jones
    Description: Photograph of T.C. Jones and Judy posing in a kitchen.

  149. 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.

  150. T.C. Jones, Smoking, Poses with Two Others

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1958
    Topics: Drag, Smoking
    Subject: T.C. Jones
    Description: Black-and-white photograph of female impersonator T.C. Jones posing with two others, all of whom are smoking.

  151. Unknown Drag Queen at Drag Ball (1958)

     
    Collection: Transas City Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: 1958
    Topics: Dance, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Evening gowns, Parties
    Description: These photos are a part of Private Birthday Party, a collection of found photographic slides that depict Kansas City’s drag culture throughout the 1950s and 1960s.

  152. Peeping Redd

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: May 1, 1958
    Topics: Appearance, Arts and entertainment occupations, Drag, Night life, Photographs
    Subject: Jan Britton, Lynn Carter, Redd Foxx Club

  153. Four Drag Queens Outside The Colony (1959)

     
    Collection: Transas City Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: 1959
    Topics: Dance, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Evening gowns
    Subject: The Colony
    Description: These photos are a part of Private Birthday Party, a collection of found photographic slides that depict Kansas City’s drag culture throughout the 1950s and 1960s.

  154. Danny Brown & Doc Benner Present The Jewel Box Revue, 25 Men and A Girl, World's Greatest Femme Mimics

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Brown, Danny, Benner, Doc
    Date: circa 1960
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Armando Rodda, Billy Austin, Bob Lake, Bob White, Clinton Williams, Doddi Daniels, Dori D'or, Eva Franklin, Hans Crystal, James Tai, Jan Britton, Jay Johnson, Jim Challander, Jud Stoddard, Kenny Kilpatrick, Lynn Roberts, Lynne Carter, Robbi Ross, Ronnie Morales, Sal Angelica, Stormé DeLarverie, Ted Duncan, Vivi Vogue
    Description: See "Related Links" for other pages of the program.

  155. Female Impersonators on Parade: Vol. 1

     
    Collection: Short Runs of Periodicals
    Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University
    Creator: Nutrix Co.
    Date: 1960
    Topics: Appearance, Crossdressers, Drag, Femininities, Military, Night life, Photography, Plays
    Subject: Abroad With Two Yanks, Alec Guiness, Dennis O'Keefe, Harry LaMoza, Jack Lemmon, Jackie Hayes, Kind Hearts and Coronets, Mummers Day Parade, Some Like It Hot, Teaserama, Tony Curtis, Varietease, Vernon Hoff, Vickie Lynn
    Description: This publication includes photographs of famous drag performers and stories about their personal and professional lives, as well as descriptions of films with well-known actors who have dressed in ...

  156. Female Impersonators on Parade: Vol. 2

     
    Collection: Short Runs of Periodicals
    Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University
    Creator: Nutrix Co.
    Date: 1960
    Topics: Crossdressers, Drag, Femininities, Film, Photography
    Subject: Bob Hope, Burt Lancaster, Errol Flynn, George E. Stone, Jack Lemmon, Jackie Maye, Jeanne Klemme, Joe E. Brown, Love Crazy, Marilyn Monroe, Robert Mitchum, Some Like It Hot, Teaserama, Tony Curtis, Vickie Lynn, William Powell
    Description: This publication includes photographs of famous drag performers and stories about their personal and professional lives, as well as descriptions of films with well-known actors who have dressed in ...

  157. Jamie Power and an Unidentified Person

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1960
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators
    Subject: Jamie Power

  158. Jolly Jack in a Feathered Hat

     
    Collection: Rex Maniscalco Collection of Bobby Smith Photographs
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Costume, Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Gay community, Theater
    Subject: Gay Nineties
    Description: A close-up of Jolly Jack in a ruffled dress and wearing a feathered hat. The handwritten inscription on the back of the photograph reads: "Just an old bag of the Gay Ninties [sic]. Your card was ve...

  159. Jolly Jack in Blonde Wig and Headdress

     
    Collection: Rex Maniscalco Collection of Bobby Smith Photographs
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Costume, Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Theater
    Description: An elliptical photograph on a white background of Jolly Jack posing in a large wig with a headpiece and a shiny, ruffled dress.

  160. Jolly Jack in Large Hat and Long Dress

     
    Collection: Rex Maniscalco Collection of Bobby Smith Photographs
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Clothing, Costume, Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Theater
    Description: Jolly Jack, a female impersonator, poses in front of a curtain in a long, ruffled dress and a large hat.

  161. Karyl Houston and an Unidentified Person

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1960
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators
    Subject: Karyl Houston

  162. Men Dressed Up for a Halloween Party at the Hideaway Bar

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center, San Francisco Public Library
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1960 to 1961
    Topics: Bars, Drag, Gay men, Halloween (LGBTQ+ culture), Halloween costumes, Night life, Parties, Photography
    Description: Hideaway Halloween Party, 1960 or 1961. People in photo are: unidentified; Jack - “Tallulah;” Billy; unidentified; Jack; sitting down is donor, Hank.

  163. Performer Holding a Hand Fan

     
    Collection: Rex Maniscalco Collection of Bobby Smith Photographs
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Evening gowns, Female impersonators, Theater
    Description: A female impersonator in an embroidered dress poses sitting on what appears to be a stage, holding a hand fan.

  164. Performer Standing in Front of a Microphone (Full Image)

     
    Collection: Rex Maniscalco Collection of Bobby Smith Photographs
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Evening gowns, Female impersonators, Music--Performance, Singing, Theater
    Description: A performer in a shiny two-piece dress sings on stage into a microphone.

  165. Portrait of Frenchy

     
    Collection: Transas City Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1960
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens
    Description: "Crossdresser/drag queen 'Frenchy,' a photo reportedly from Hamburg, Germany in 1960."

  166. Terry Noel Poses in Hallway

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1960
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators
    Subject: Terry Noel

  167. The Junk Dealer

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator: Neal, K. O.
    Date: Mar. 1960
    Topics: Crossdressing, Drag, Gay men, Homosexuality, Passing (Gender)

  168. Dear ONE (May 1960)

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: May 1960
    Topics: Crossdressing, Drag, Homosexuality, Prejudices

  169. Hollywood's Favorite Female Impersonator the One and Only...Adrian Ames

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 30, 1960
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Theatre shows
    Subject: Adrian Ames

  170. Female Impersonators on Parade: Vol. 3

     
    Collection: Short Runs of Periodicals
    Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University
    Creator: Nutrix Co.
    Date: 1961
    Topics: Appearance, Crossdressers, Dance, Drag, Femininities, Masculinities, Night life, Photography, Plays, Theatre
    Subject: Coccinelle, Madame Arthur, Madame Arthur Night Club
    Description: This publication includes photographs of famous drag performers and stories about their personal and professional lives, as well as descriptions of films with well-known actors who have dressed in ...

  171. Female Impersonators on Parade: Vol. 4

     
    Collection: Short Runs of Periodicals
    Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University
    Creator: Nutrix Co.
    Date: 1961
    Topics: Appearance, Crossdressers, Drag, Femininities, Friendships, Hormones, Masculinities, Military, Night life, Parties, Photography
    Subject: Bobbie Paris, Chickie Ramos, Coccinelle, Lynne Robberts, Vickie Lynn
    Description: This publication includes photographs of famous drag performers and stories about their personal and professional lives, as well as descriptions of films with well-known actors who have dressed in ...

  172. Joe Price and David Hummel (1)

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Gargano
    Date: circa 1961
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Photography
    Subject: David Hummel, Joe Price, The Fono Fools

  173. Letters from Female Impersonators Vol. 3

     
    Collection: Letters from Female Impersonators
    Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University
    Creator: Nutrix Co.
    Date: 1961
    Topics: Appearance, Communities, Crossdressers, Drag, Femininities, Law, Masculinities, Military, Photography, Transitioning (Gender)
    Subject: Ginger James, Phyllis Lane, Sharon Blakely

  174. Letters from Female Impersonators Vol. 4

     
    Collection: Letters from Female Impersonators
    Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University
    Creator: Nutrix Co.
    Date: 1961
    Topics: Appearance, Communities, Crossdressers, Drag, Femininities, Masculinities, Military, Night life, Passing (Gender), Photography
    Subject: Carol Ann B., Gay Dawn, Joyce J., Lynne Robberts, Wilma T.

  175. Books: My Royal Past

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Independent Voices
    Creator:
    Date: Feb. 1, 1961
    Topics: Drag, Homosexuality, Royalty
    Subject: Cecil Beaton

  176. Oddments

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Independent Voices
    Creator: McIntire, Del, McIntire, Cal, McIntire, Hal, McIntire, Val
    Date: Dec. 1, 1961
    Topics: Drag, Drag shows, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Police raids
    Subject: Jewel Box Revue, Music Box Theatre
    Description: Relevant clipping is found on the bottom left corner of page 16 regarding drag in L.A. and N.Y.C.

  177. José Sarria Performing at the Black Cat

     
    Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: 1960 to circa 1964
    Topics: BIPOC, Drag, Drag shows, Gay bars, Hispanic American gays, Hispanic LGBTQ+ people, Latinos, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Black Cat Bar, José Sarria
    Description: José Sarria performs a drag show at the Black Cat Bar. Circa early 1960s.

  178. José Sarria Performing at the Black Cat

     
    Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: 1960 to circa 1964
    Topics: BIPOC, Drag, Drag shows, Gay bars, Hispanic American gays, Hispanic LGBTQ+ people, Latinos, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Black Cat Bar, José Sarria
    Description: José Sarria performs a drag show at the Black Cat Bar. Circa early 1960s.

  179. José Sarria Performing at the Black Cat

     
    Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: 1960 to circa 1964
    Topics: BIPOC, Drag, Drag shows, Gay bars, Hispanic American gays, Hispanic LGBTQ+ people, Latinos, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Black Cat Bar, José Sarria
    Description: José Sarria performs a drag show at the Black Cat Bar. Circa early 1960s.

  180. José Sarria Performing at the Black Cat

     
    Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: 1960 to circa 1964
    Topics: BIPOC, Drag, Drag shows, Gay bars, Hispanic American gays, Hispanic LGBTQ+ people, Latinos, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Black Cat Bar, José Sarria
    Description: José Sarria performs a drag show at the Black Cat Bar. Circa early 1960s.

  181. José Sarria Performing at the Black Cat

     
    Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: 1960 to circa 1964
    Topics: BIPOC, Drag, Drag shows, Gay bars, Hispanic American gays, Hispanic LGBTQ+ people, Latinos, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Black Cat Bar, José Sarria
    Description: José Sarria performs a drag show at the Black Cat Bar. Circa early 1960s.

  182. José Sarria Performing at the Black Cat

     
    Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: 1960 to circa 1964
    Topics: BIPOC, Drag, Drag shows, Gay bars, Hispanic American gays, Hispanic LGBTQ+ people, Latinos, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Black Cat Bar, José Sarria
    Description: José Sarria performs a drag show at the Black Cat Bar. Circa early 1960s.

  183. José Sarria Performing at the Black Cat

     
    Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: 1960 to circa 1964
    Topics: BIPOC, Drag, Drag shows, Gay bars, Hispanic American gays, Hispanic LGBTQ+ people, Latinos, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Black Cat Bar, José Sarria
    Description: José Sarria performs a drag show at the Black Cat Bar. Circa early 1960s.

  184. José Sarria Performing at the Black Cat

     
    Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: 1960 to circa 1964
    Topics: BIPOC, Drag, Drag shows, Gay bars, Hispanic American gays, Hispanic LGBTQ+ people, Latinos, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Black Cat Bar, José Sarria
    Description: José Sarria performs a drag show at the Black Cat Bar. Circa early 1960s.

  185. José Sarria Performing at the Black Cat

     
    Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: 1960 to circa 1964
    Topics: BIPOC, Drag, Drag shows, Gay bars, Hispanic American gays, Hispanic LGBTQ+ people, Latinos, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Black Cat Bar, José Sarria
    Description: José Sarria performs a drag show at the Black Cat Bar. Circa early 1960s.

  186. José Sarria Performing at the Black Cat

     
    Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: 1960 to circa 1964
    Topics: BIPOC, Drag, Drag shows, Gay bars, Hispanic American gays, Hispanic LGBTQ+ people, Latinos, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Black Cat Bar, José Sarria
    Description: José Sarria performs a drag show at the Black Cat Bar. Circa early 1960s.

  187. José Sarria Performing at the Black Cat

     
    Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: 1960 to circa 1964
    Topics: BIPOC, Drag, Drag shows, Gay bars, Hispanic American gays, Hispanic LGBTQ+ people, Latinos, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Black Cat Bar, José Sarria
    Description: José Sarria performs a drag show at the Black Cat Bar. Circa early 1960s.

  188. José Sarria Performing at the Black Cat

     
    Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: 1960 to circa 1964
    Topics: BIPOC, Drag, Drag shows, Gay bars, Hispanic American gays, Hispanic LGBTQ+ people, Latinos, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Black Cat Bar, José Sarria
    Description: José Sarria performs a drag show at the Black Cat Bar. Circa early 1960s.

  189. José Sarria Performing at the Black Cat

     
    Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: 1960 to circa 1964
    Topics: BIPOC, Drag, Drag shows, Gay bars, Hispanic American gays, Hispanic LGBTQ+ people, Latinos, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Black Cat Bar, José Sarria
    Description: José Sarria mingles with the crowd at the Black Cat Bar. Circa early 1960s.

  190. José Sarria Performing at the Black Cat

     
    Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: 1960 to circa 1964
    Topics: BIPOC, Drag, Drag shows, Gay bars, Hispanic American gays, Hispanic LGBTQ+ people, Latinos, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Black Cat Bar, José Sarria
    Description: José Sarria performs a drag show at the Black Cat Bar. Circa early 1960s.

  191. José Sarria Performing at the Black Cat

     
    Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: 1960 to circa 1964
    Topics: BIPOC, Drag, Drag shows, Gay bars, Hispanic American gays, Hispanic LGBTQ+ people, Latinos, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Black Cat Bar, José Sarria
    Description: José Sarria performs a drag show at the Black Cat Bar. Circa early 1960s.

  192. José Sarria Performing at the Black Cat

     
    Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: 1960 to circa 1964
    Topics: BIPOC, Drag, Drag shows, Gay bars, Hispanic American gays, Hispanic LGBTQ+ people, Latinos, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Black Cat Bar, José Sarria
    Description: José Sarria performs a drag show at the Black Cat Bar. Circa early 1960s.

  193. José Sarria Performing at the Black Cat

     
    Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: 1960 to circa 1964
    Topics: BIPOC, Drag, Drag shows, Gay bars, Hispanic American gays, Hispanic LGBTQ+ people, Latinos, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Black Cat Bar, José Sarria
    Description: José Sarria performs a drag show at the Black Cat Bar. Circa early 1960s.

  194. José Sarria performs at Black Cat 24

     
    Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: 1960 to circa 1964
    Topics: BIPOC, Drag, Drag shows, Gay bars, Hispanic American gays, Hispanic LGBTQ+ people, Latinos, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Description: José Sarria performs a drag show at the Black Cat Bar. Circa early 1960s.

  195. Le Carrousel Program

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: Lasquin, Robert
    Date: circa 1959 to circa 1965
    Topics: Cabaret, Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Photography, Theatre, Transgender people
    Subject: April Ashley, Bambi, Capucine, Claude Andre, Claude Christy, Coccinelle, Cora Delly, Cricri Mory, Dany Dan, Everest, Gerard Duflot, Gil Garson, Gina Ginn's, Henri Barjac, Hula, Jan Carlove, Kiki Moustic, Les-Lee, Lucky Sarcell, Madame Arthur Night Club, Marie-Pierre Pruvot, Max Amyl, Mickey Mercer, Rafael Molina, Ranck Ludor, Rita Del Oro, Robert Dalbret, Rolandys, Rubis, Sone Teal, Sylvain, Toinou Costes, Tony April, Zarah

  196. Letters from Female Impersonators Vol. 10

     
    Collection: Letters from Female Impersonators
    Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University
    Creator: Nutrix Co.
    Date: 1962
    Topics: Acceptance, Appearance, Clothing, Crossdressers, Dancers, Drag, Exotic dancers, Femininities, Jewelry, Military, Military service, Night life, Passing (Gender), Photography, Work ethic
    Subject: Coccinelle, Jacques Dufresnay, Jewel Box Revue

  197. Letters from Female Impersonators Vol. 7

     
    Collection: Letters from Female Impersonators
    Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University
    Creator: Nutrix Co.
    Date: 1962
    Topics: Acceptance, Air force, Appearance, Communities, Crossdressers, Drag, Femininities, Hormones, LGBTQ+ relationships, Night life, Passing (Gender), Photography, Transitioning (Gender)
    Subject: Bea Ladi, Carol Beatrice, Jackie Jackson, Mary Nell, Nicole F., Sally Grant, Sandy S.

  198. Letters from Female Impersonators Vol. 9

     
    Collection: Letters from Female Impersonators
    Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University
    Creator: Nutrix Co.
    Date: 1962
    Topics: Appearance, Crossdressers, Drag, Femininities, Masculinities, Navy, Night life, Photography, Stereotypes, Theatre
    Subject: Bobbie Weaver, Charleen M., Chris Ames, Diane W., Terri Lane

  199. Of Many Things, Of Cabbages & Queens

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: May 1962
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Homosexuality, Plays, Theatre shows
    Subject: Bob Horton, Havelock Ellis, The Jewel Box Lounge, The Jewel Box Revue, The Thief's Journal

  200. My Strange Life

     
    Collection: April Ashley Collection
    Institution: Transgender Archives, University of Victoria
    Creator: Ashley, April
    Date: May 6, 1962
    Topics: Acceptance, Clothing, Coming out, Depression, Drag, Electroshock therapy, Family members, Femininities, Gender dysphoria, Masculinities, Mothers, MtFs, Parents of transgender people, Sailors, Substance use in LGBTQ+ communities, Suicide, Transsexual people
    Subject: Arthur Corbett
    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)