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  1. The Peking Opera

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

  2. Peking Pavilion Programme

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

  3. Mei Lan-Fang: Foremost Actor of China

     
    Collection: Rare Books
    Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Operas, Chinese
    Subject: Mei Lanfang
    Description: A book about Mei Lanfang, a female impersonator, and her contribution to Chinese Opera. The book is autographed and inscribed by Mei Lan-Fang to Prof. Albert R. Lovejoy. There are many sepia photo...

  4. Mei Lan-Fang: Chinese Drama

     
    Collection: Rare Books
    Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1930
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Operas, Chinese
    Subject: Mei Lanfang
    Description: A souvenir program from Mei Lanfang's first American tour, 1930. The program includes articles about Chinese drama, costumes, stage properties, musical instruments, and synopsis of touring repertoi...

  5. Mei Lanfang Holding a Fan

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1920 to circa 1930
    Topics: BIPOC, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Operas, Chinese
    Subject: Mei Lanfang
    Description: A photo card featuring a photo of Mei Lanfang.

  6. Mei Lanfang

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1920 to circa 1930
    Topics: BIPOC, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Operas, Chinese
    Subject: Asian people, Mei Lanfang
    Description: A photograph of Mei Lanfang, a female impersonator, from the Billy Rose Theater Division of the New York Public Library.

  7. Mei Lanfang and Unknown Person

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1920 to circa 1930
    Topics: BIPOC, Crossdressing, Female impersonators
    Subject: Asian people, Mei Lanfang
    Description: Photograph of the Chinese female impersonator Mei Lanfang standing outside with an unidentified person.

  8. Mei Lanfang Crouching

     
    Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1920 to circa 1930
    Topics: BIPOC, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Operas, Chinese
    Subject: Mei Lanfang
    Description: Photo of Mei Lanfang crouching and posing.

  9. A Photograph of Mei Lanfang

     
    Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1920 to circa 1930
    Topics: BIPOC, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Operas, Chinese
    Subject: Mei Lanfang
    Description: Photograph of Mei Lanfang, a Chinese female impersonator.

  10. Mei Lanfang and Performers

     
    Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1920 to circa 1930
    Topics: BIPOC, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Operas, Chinese
    Subject: Mei Lanfang
    Description: Photo of Mei Lanfang, a female impersonator, and other performers.

  11. Female Mimics (Vo. 5 No. 4)

     
    Collection: Female Mimics
    Institution: Princeton University Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1974
    Topics: Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, Transgender community
    Description: An issue of "Female Mimics" which includes a number of photographs and short articles covering different gender transgressive practices.

  12. Mei Lanfang Holding a Tea Cup

     
    Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator: Taifan Peking
    Date: circa 1920 to circa 1930
    Topics: BIPOC, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Operas, Chinese
    Subject: Mei Lanfang
    Description: This item features a photo of Mei Lanfang holding a tea cup.

  13. Photo Card of Mei Leifang Kneeling

     
    Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1920 to circa 1930
    Topics: BIPOC, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Operas, Chinese
    Subject: Mei Lanfang
    Description: Photo card of the Chinese female impersonator Mei Lanfang kneeling.

  14. Mei Lanfang Photo Card

     
    Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1920 to circa 1930
    Topics: BIPOC, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Operas, Chinese
    Subject: Mei Lanfang
    Description: This item contains a photo of the Chinese female impersonator Mei Lanfang.

  15. A Photograph of Mario Montez Holding a Fan

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1968 to 1972
    Topics: BIPOC, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Hispanic LGBTQ+ people, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ people of color, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Mario Montez
    Description: A photograph of Mario Montez in a black dress holding an open fan.

  16. Negro Must Wear Men's Clothing

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 31, 1922
    Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, BIPOC, Black people, Criminalization, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Rachel Watson, Richard Watson
    Description: An article in The Union Daily Times about Rachael Watson, a Black person living as a woman who was arrested and forced to wear men's clothing.

  17. Negro Must Wear Men's Clothing

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 30, 1922
    Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, BIPOC, Black people, Criminalization, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Rachel Watson, Richard Watson
    Description: An article in The Dispatch News about Rachael Watson, a Black person living as a woman who was arrested and forced to wear men's clothing.

  18. Transvestia vol. 16 no. 93

     
    Collection: Transvestia
    Institution: Transgender Archives, University of Victoria
    Creator:
    Date: 1978
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Opera, Transfeminine people, Transvestism
    Subject: Ariadne Kane, DREAM 77, Emergence: A Transsexual Autobiography, Fantasia Fair, Mario Martino

  19. Transvestia vol. 15 no. 86

     
    Collection: Transvestia
    Institution: Transgender Archives, University of Victoria
    Creator:
    Date: 1976
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Hormone therapy (Gender), Transfeminine people, Transvestism
    Subject: Hasty Pudding Revue

  20. Transvestia vol. 11 no. 63

     
    Collection: Transvestia
    Institution: Transgender Archives, University of Victoria
    Creator:
    Date: 1970
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Transfeminine people, Transvestism
    Subject: How to Be a Woman Though Male, Women's LIberation

  21. Transvestia vol. 9 no. 52

     
    Collection: Transvestia
    Institution: Transgender Archives, University of Victoria
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 1968
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Transfeminine people, Transvestism, United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Biography
    Subject: But for the Grace, Marcus Jerome Clark, R. A. Allen, R. J. Stoller, Sex and Gender

  22. Transvestia vol. 6 no. 37

     
    Collection: Transvestia
    Institution: Transgender Archives, University of Victoria
    Creator:
    Date: Feb. 1966
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Marriage, Transfeminine people, Transvestism

  23. Transvestia vol. 6 no. 33

     
    Collection: Transvestia
    Institution: Transgender Archives, University of Victoria
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 1965
    Topics: Clothing, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Hormone therapy (Gender), LGBTQ+ activists, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Carl Jung, Julian Eltinge, Maxwell Maltz, Phi Pi Epsilon, Psycho-Cybernetics, Simone de Beauvoir, The Second Sex

  24. Transvestia vol. 3 no. 22

     
    Collection: Transvestia
    Institution: Transgender Archives, University of Victoria
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 1963
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Hormone therapy (Gender), Transfeminine people, Transvestism
    Subject: Cecilia Kaplan, Circle of Sex, Fantasia, Femme Mirror, Foundation for Personality Expression, Hugo Beigel, Joyce Stevens, Sexology, United States Postal Service

  25. Transvestia vol. 3 no. 18

     
    Collection: Transvestia
    Institution: Transgender Archives, University of Victoria
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 1962
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Homosexuality, LGBTQ+ people in the military, Transfeminine people, Transsexualism, Transvestism
    Subject: Foundation for Personality Expression

  26. Transvestia vol. 2 no.11

     
    Collection: Transvestia
    Institution: Transgender Archives, University of Victoria
    Creator:
    Date: Oct. 1961
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Passing (Gender), Transfeminine people, Transvestism
    Subject: Chevalier D'eon Resort, Finnochio's

  27. Transvestia vol.1 no. 6

     
    Collection: Transvestia
    Institution: Transgender Archives, University of Victoria
    Creator:
    Date: Nov. 1960
    Topics: Clothing, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Marriage, Transfeminine people, Transsexualism, Transvestism
    Subject: Ashley Montagu, Lawrence Lagner, Sex and Society, The Importance of Wearing Clothes, The Natural Superiority of Women, United States Postal Service

  28. Transvestia vol. 1 no. 5

     
    Collection: Transvestia
    Institution: Transgender Archives, University of Victoria
    Creator:
    Date: Sep. 1960
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Transfeminine people, Transsexualism, Transvestism
    Subject: Terry Allen, The Chevalier Revue, Tone Monroe

  29. Transvestia vol. 1 no. 4

     
    Collection: Transvestia
    Institution: Transgender Archives, University of Victoria
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 1960
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Sexology, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Chevalier D'eon Resort, The Chevalier D'eon Club

  30. Michelle Parkerson and Stormé DeLarverié: The Filmmaker Celebrates a Black Woman's Courage

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections
    Creator: Gomez, Jewelle, Parkerson, Michelle
    Date: May 24, 1987
    Topics: Black lesbians, Black LGBTQ+ people, Black transgender people, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag kings, Female impersonators, Feminism, Gender expression, Gender identity, Lesbians, LGBTQ+ films, Male impersonators
    Subject: Betty Carter, Gay Community News, Gotta Make this Journey, Hemlines and Hankerchiefs, Jewelle Gomez, Michelle Parkerson, Stormé: The Lady of the Jewel Box, Stormé DeLarverie, Waiting Rooms
    Description: Interview with Michelle Parkerson, director of Stormé: The Lady of the Jewel Box. Originally published on pages 9 and 10 of Gay Community News volume 14, number 43.

  31. Tangarra Photo Album

     
    Collection: Scrapbooks and Albums
    Institution: E.H. Butler Library, Buffalo State
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Bars (Drinking establishments), Birthday parties, Costume, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ obituaries, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Art Goodrich, Bill Krurnowski, Buddy Herrick, Buffalo Underground, Cherry Cooper, Chris Scarlet, Claudette, David Ward, Emily Breen, Fay Norman Traveling Floor Show, Federal Gardens, Gerace's Cafe, Jamie Lyn, Janice Reese, Jeanie Lynne, Jerri Paris, Jerry Jans Trio, Jim Beamer, Jimmy Smith, Jocko's Supper Club, John Fanning, Juanita Taylor, Ken Walters, Lorraine Anthoine, Ninfa's, Pat Neal, Pat Norman, Paul Hood, R. Hollywood, Rita Butler, Rose Bud, S. Davis, Stage Door, Tangarra, Teddy Ray, Vet's Club, Villa Capri, White House Inn
    Description: Tangarra was Buffalo's first female impersonator. Tangarra began performing as a teenager in the late 1920's. This album contains photos of Tangarra from the 1930s to the early 2000s.

  32. The Wonderful Male Prima Donna Mr. Fred Malcom

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1880
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel music, Minstrel shows
    Subject: Fred Malcolm
    Description: This illustration, which is likely the cover of a piece of sheet music, advertises a "Johnson & Slavin's Refined Minstrels" show featuring "The Wonderful Male Prima Donna Mr. Fred Malcom," who is d...

  33. The Phi Journal, Iss. 26 (September, 1987)

     
    Collection: The Phi Journal
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator: Beeman, Wendi
    Date: Sep. 1987
    Topics: Advice columns, Appearance, Cosmetics, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Fashion, Female impersonators, Femininities, Fund raising, HIV/AIDS, Role behavior
    Subject: Angela Gardner, Donna Miller, Dream Dresser, Inc., Fantasia Fair, Gloria Steinem, JoAnn Roberts, KD's Intimate Boutique, People Are Talking, Tapestry Magazine

  34. The Phi Journal, Iss. 25 (July, 1987)

     
    Collection: The Phi Journal
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator: Beeman, Wendi, Roberts, James Charles
    Date: Jul. 1987
    Topics: Actors, Advice columns, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drama--Therapeutic use, Female impersonators, HIV/AIDS, Jewelry, Motion pictures, Role playing, Sociodrama, Television, Transgender people
    Subject: Andy Warhol, Candy Darling, David Suskind, Holly Woodlawn, JoAnn Roberts, Situations

  35. Nature Gave Me A Woman's Body But A Man's Sex

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive
    Creator: Shermann, Gayle
    Date: Nov. 3, 1963
    Topics: Clothing, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Strippers, Transgender people

  36. The Of Strippers Is Really A... Guy!

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive
    Creator: Main, N.
    Date: Sep. 18, 1966
    Topics: Clothing, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Gender realignment surgery, Strippers, Striptease, Stripteasers, Transgender people, Transsexual people
    Subject: Bunny Darlene, Joi Lansing

  37. Police OK Full Drag

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive
    Creator: Foster, Jack
    Date: Feb. 1969
    Topics: Crossdressing, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Nightclubs, Police

  38. The Naughty Nightclub

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive
    Creator: Brewster, Wentworth
    Date: Aug. 13, 1975
    Topics: Cabaret, Clothing, Cosmetics, Crossdressing, Exotic dancers, Female impersonators, Gender realignment surgery, Mardi gras, Strippers, Theatre, Tourism
    Subject: Bunny Bates, Charles Pierce, Charro Lane, Chriss Collins, Club My-O-My, Jim Bailey, Laurie Lane, Lee Meadow, Marty Allen, Po-Ko-Ke-No Club, Randy St. Ray, T.C. Jones, Yvonne DeCarlo

  39. Danny La Rue Gets Rise Out Of Royalty

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive
    Creator: Zec, Donald
    Date: Aug. 20, 1966
    Topics: Appearance, Cabaret, Clothing, Crossdressing, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Musical theatre
    Subject: Come Spy With Me, Daniel Patrick Carroll, Danny La Rue

  40. Group Portrait of Acts and Athletes

     
    Collection: Prison Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1933
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Prisoners, Prisons
    Description: Shows several of the vaudeville acts lined up in yard, athletes behind them. Spectators, and guards in background. Stamped on verso: "20th Annual Olympic Club Track & Field Meet at San Quentin pris...

  41. Two performers on Promenade

     
    Collection: Prison Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1933
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Prisoners, Prisons
    Description: Shows African American men, one dressed in long dress, moving around yard. Spectators in background. Stamped on verso: "20th Annual Olympic Club Track & Field Meet at San Quentin prison, c. 1920."

  42. Two performers posing

     
    Collection: Prison Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1933
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Prisoners, Prisons
    Description: One clown in hat and long coat, one in tights and hat. Stamped on verso: "20th Annual Olympic Club Track & Field Meet at San Quentin prison, c. 1920."

  43. 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

  44. 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...

  45. 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.

  46. 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. ...

  47. 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...

  48. 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...

  49. 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...

  50. 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...

  51. My Strange Life

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Transgender Archives, University of Victoria
    Creator: Ashley, April
    Date: May 27, 1962
    Topics: Arrests, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Femininities, Gender role, Masculinities, MtFs, Transsexual people
    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)

  52. Duckling into Swan

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Transgender Archives, University of Victoria
    Creator: Ashley, April, Fallowell, Duncan
    Date: Feb. 5, 1982
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Gender realignment surgery, Gender role, Male impersonators, MtFs, Transsexual people
    Subject: April Ashley, April Ashley's Odyssey, Dustin Hoffman, Julie Andrews, Tootsie, Victor/ Victoria
    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)

  53. Amusements

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: May 12, 1875
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Performing arts, Physical characteristics, Role behavior
    Subject: Ernest Byne, Swiss Bell Ringers
    Description: The Daily Gazette (Wilmington, DE)

  54. The Monmouth & Ocean News (August 1995)

     
    Collection: Monmouth & Ocean News
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 1995
    Topics: Advertisements, Crossdressing, Events, Female impersonators, Gatherings, Gender dysphoria, Gender identity, LGBTQ+ poetry, Life stories, Parties, Passing (Gender), Support groups, Transgender people
    Subject: Danielle Richards, Rainbow Mountain Resort

  55. Two Unknown Female Impersonators Hugging Each Other at San Quentin Prison

     
    Collection: Prison Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1933
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Prisoners, Prisons
    Description: Stamped on verso: "20th Annual Olympic Club Track & Field Meet at San Quentin prison, c. 1920."

  56. Two Unknown Female Impersonators Kicking Their Legs

     
    Collection: Prison Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1933
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Prisoners, Prisons
    Description: Stamped on verso: "20th Annual Olympic Club Track & Field Meet at San Quentin prison, c. 1920."

  57. Two Unknown Female Impersonators Smiling at The Camera

     
    Collection: Prison Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1933
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Prisoners, Prisons
    Description: Stamped on verso: "20th Annual Olympic Club Track & Field Meet at San Quentin prison, c. 1920."

  58. Unknown Female Impersonator Staring at the Camera

     
    Collection: Prison Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1933
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Prisoners, Prisons
    Description: Stamped on verso: "20th Annual Olympic Club Track & Field Meet at San Quentin prison, c. 1920."

  59. Unknown Female Impersonator Posing at San Quentin Prison

     
    Collection: Prison Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1933
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Prisoners, Prisons
    Description: Stamped on verso: "20th Annual Olympic Club Track & Field Meet at San Quentin prison, c. 1920."

  60. Unknown Female Impersonator at San Quentin Prison

     
    Collection: Prison Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1933
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Prisoners, Prisons
    Description: Stamped on verso: "20th Annual Olympic Club Track & Field Meet at San Quentin prison, c. 1920."

  61. Telegrams to Dave Hummel

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

  62. An All-Male Review at the Paddock

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

  63. Vive Les Boys

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1969
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Theatre shows
    Subject: Bobbi Johns, Dee Connors, Fat Jack, Jerri Daye, Kismet, Lelo

  64. Starring the Fabulous Jewel Box Revue

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

  65. Jewel Box Revue Advertisement (2)

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

  66. Jewel Box Revue Advertisement (1)

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

  67. Actors (female impersonator on left) at San Quentin State Prison, Marin County, California, circa 1915

     
    Collection: Prison Photographs
    Institution: Anne T. Kent California Room, Marin County Free Library
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1915
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Prisoners, Prisons
    Description: Actors (a female impersonator on left) pose for a portrait at San Quentin State Prison, circa 1915. San Quentin State Prison opened in 1852, making it California’s oldest prison. Inmate labor built...

  68. Female impersonator at San Quentin State Prison, Marin County, California, circa 1915

     
    Collection: Prison Photographs
    Institution: Anne T. Kent California Room, Marin County Free Library
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1915
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Kimonos, Prisoners, Prisons
    Description: Female impersonator in Japanese clothes at San Quentin State Prison, circa 1915. San Quentin State Prison opened in 1852 making it California’s oldest prison. Inmate labor built the prison on 20 a...

  69. Prisoners (including female impersonator on right) from San Quentin State Prison provided entertainment to the public on Sunday mornings, Marin County, California, 1914

     
    Collection: Prison Photographs
    Institution: Anne T. Kent California Room, Marin County Free Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1914
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Prisoners, Prisons
    Description: Prisoners from the San Quentin State Prison provided concerts and entertainment (including this female impersonator) to the public on Sunday mornings. This image is from 1914. San Quentin State Pri...

  70. Prison inmates (one a female impersonator) in vaudeville act at San Quentin State Prison, circa 1914

     
    Collection: Prison Photographs
    Institution: Anne T. Kent California Room, Marin County Free Library
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1914
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Plays, Prisoners, Prisons, Vaudeville
    Description: Prison inmates (one a female impersonator) in vaudeville act at San Quentin State Prison, circa 1914. From the family album of San Quentin guard, Richard M. Smith, and his wife, the San Quentin mat...

  71. Performers, including a female impersonator at San Quentin State Prison, circa 1914

     
    Collection: Prison Photographs
    Institution: Anne T. Kent California Room, Marin County Free Library
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1914
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Prisoners, Prisons
    Description: Performers, including a female impersonator at San Quentin State Prison, circa 1914. From the family album of San Quentin guard, Richard M. Smith, and his wife, the San Quentin matron, Genevieve Sm...

  72. Female impersonator in vaudeville act at San Quentin State Prison, circa 1914

     
    Collection: Prison Photographs
    Institution: Anne T. Kent California Room, Marin County Free Library
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1914
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Prisoners, Prisons, Vaudeville
    Description: Female impersonator in vaudeville act at San Quentin State Prison, circa 1914. From the family album of San Quentin guard, Richard M. Smith, and his wife, the San Quentin matron, Genevieve Smith. T...

  73. Femme Mimics Advertisement

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Independent Voices
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 1, 1960
    Topics: Advertisements, Clothing, Crossdressing, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Photo books
    Subject: Femme Mimics, Ray Leen

  74. Buffalo Belles Vol. 5 No. 1 (January, 1996)

     
    Collection: Buffalo Belles Newsletters
    Institution: E.H. Butler Library, Buffalo State
    Creator: Lorraine, Kathy
    Date: Jan. 1996
    Topics: Charity, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Femininities, Performing arts, Sexuality, Support groups, Two-Spirit people
    Subject: Big Sisters, Carl Jung, Dame Edna Everage, Dolly Parton, Nanuel Puig, Night Out in Buffalo, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Spring Fling, Virginia Prince

  75. The Outreach Institute Catalogue

     
    Collection: Outreach Publications
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator: The Outreach Institute of Gender Studies (OIGS)
    Date: 1990s
    Topics: Androgyny, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, FtMs, Gender dysphoria, Gender realignment surgery, Hormones, LGBTQ+ partners, Passing (Gender), Transgenderism, Transitioning (Gender), Transsexualism
    Subject: Fantasia Fair, The Outreach Institute

  76. Society for the Second Self

     
    Collection: Informational and Event Brochures
    Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University
    Creator: Tri-Ess Society for the Second Self
    Date: 1980s
    Topics: Coming out, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag queens, Escort services, Female impersonators, Heterosexuality, Hormones, LGBTQ+ partners, Passing (Gender), Prosthesis
    Subject: Carol Beecroft, Chi Delta Mu, Femme Mirror, Transvestia, Tri-Ess Society for the Second Self
    Description: Physical item located in Cornell's Mid-Hudson Valley Transgender Association Records, 1970-2014. Collection Number: 7832.

  77. Buffalo Belles Vol. 4 No. 2 (February, 1995)

     
    Collection: Buffalo Belles Newsletters
    Institution: E.H. Butler Library, Buffalo State
    Creator: Lorraine, Kathy
    Date: Feb. 1995
    Topics: Clothing, Cosmetics, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drab (LGBTQ+ culture), Female impersonators, Gender identity, LGBTQ+ partners, Physical characteristics, Police, Prejudices, Transsexual people, Wigs
    Subject: Alpha Omega, Be All You Want to Be, Buffalo News, Cheven Davis, CLT Breast Plan, Erie Sisters, Erie Sisters Riverside Gala Weekend, John Money, Mary Kay, Night Out in Buffalo, Rochester CD Network, Speaking As A Woman, Terry Bradley, Texas Tea Party, Xpressions

  78. Buffalo Belles Vol. 3 No. 12 (December, 1994)

     
    Collection: Buffalo Belles Newsletters
    Institution: E.H. Butler Library, Buffalo State
    Creator: Lorraine, Kathy
    Date: Dec. 1994
    Topics: BDSM, Bisexuals, Clothing, Cosmetics, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Gender, Gender diversity, Gender identity, Gender realignment surgery, Passing (Gender), Surgery, Plastic, Transgender rights, Transsexual people
    Subject: Denise W. Miller, Femme Mirror, George Plimpton, How to Impersonate a Woman, International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), International Ladies Garment Workers Union (ILGWU), JoAnn Roberts, Manhattan's Feminization School, Michael Salem, Nu Phi Chi, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Riverside Weekend, Rochester CD Network, Terry Bradley, The Erickson Foundation, Transvestia, Tri-Ess Society for the Second Self

  79. TV Journal Issue No. 1

     
    Collection: Short Runs of Periodicals
    Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Appearance, Burlesque (Theater), Clothing, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Femininities, Gender realignment surgery, Gender role, Intersex, Marriage, Passing (Gender), Photographs, Sexual orientation, Transsexualism
    Subject: Ann Louise, Bunny Darlene, Suzanna Valenti

  80. The Wonder Club Postcard

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1948
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators
    Subject: Marie Cummins, The Wonder Club
    Description: A postcard featuring an image of the members of the Wonder Club as well as a hand-written message to Marie Cummins.

  81. 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.

  82. 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.

  83. 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.

  84. 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.

  85. 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.

  86. 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

  87. 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.

  88. 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

  89. 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.

  90. 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...

  91. 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

  92. 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.

  93. The American Star Eltinge

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

  94. Person in Woman's Military Uniform

     
    Collection: Military
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Rubin, Janice
    Date: Oct. 23, 1976
    Topics: Crossdressing, Dancers, Drag, Female impersonators, Military, Parties
    Subject: HMC's Uniform Military Ball, Houston Motorcycle Club, Levi's Club, Wonder Woman

  95. Wonder Woman at the HMC Military Ball (3)

     
    Collection: Military
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Rubin, Janice
    Date: Oct. 23, 1976
    Topics: Crossdressing, Dancers, Drag, Female impersonators, Military, Parties
    Subject: HMC's Uniform Military Ball, Houston Motorcycle Club, Levi's Club, Wonder Woman

  96. Wonder Woman at the HMC Military Ball (2)

     
    Collection: Military
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Rubin, Janice
    Date: Oct. 23, 1976
    Topics: Crossdressing, Dancers, Drag, Female impersonators, Military, Parties
    Subject: HMC's Uniform Military Ball, Houston Motorcycle Club, Levi's Club, Wonder Woman

  97. Wonder Woman at the HMC Military Ball

     
    Collection: Military
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Rubin, Janice
    Date: Oct. 23, 1976
    Topics: Crossdressing, Dancers, Drag, Female impersonators, Military, Parties
    Subject: HMC's Uniform Military Ball, Houston Motorcycle Club, Levi's Club, Wonder Woman

  98. The HMC Military Ball...An Event

     
    Collection: Military
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Oct. 30, 1976 to Nov. 5, 1976
    Topics: Crossdressing, Dancers, Drag, Events, Female impersonators, Military, Parties
    Subject: HMC's Uniform Military Ball, Houston Motorcycle Club, Levi's Club

  99. Want Action? Join H.M.C.s Military Ball & U.S.O Show!

     
    Collection: Military
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Houston Motorcycle Club
    Date: Sep. 25, 1976
    Topics: Crossdressing, Dancers, Drag, Events, Female impersonators, Military, Parties
    Subject: HMC's Uniform Military Ball, Houston Motorcycle Club, Levi's Club

  100. Military Ball Information

     
    Collection: Military
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Houston Motorcycle Club
    Date: Oct. 23, 1976
    Topics: Crossdressing, Dancers, Drag, Events, Female impersonators, Military, Parties
    Subject: HMC's Uniform Military Ball, Houston Motorcycle Club, Levi's Club