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A Boom at the Dime
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1891 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Dockstader's Colored Minstrel Troupe, Ethiopian, Ninth and Arch Dime Museum, William Campbell Description: Article in The Philadelphia Inquirer discussing Black female impersonators. -
A Chinese Actor
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Evening News Date: 1891 Topics: Bail, Defense (Civil procedure), Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: C.D. Wright, Chinese People, Ga Bing, J.D. Edson Description: Article in the Evening News about Ga Bing who was arrested for not fulfilling his contract and getting paid in advance. -
A Chinese Actor
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1899 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Choy Ting Quoy, Fon Chong Mai, Son Fong Quon Description: Article published in the West Bay City Times about a performance by Fon Chong Mai, a Chinese actor and female impersonator. -
A Chinese Play
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jun. 22, 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Moo Sung Lee, Swintien Lok Company, Taka Wing, Yaka Wing Description: Article published in The St. Louis Republic about a performance by Taka Wing, "the great female impersonator of China". -
A Chinese Riot
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1893 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Chinese People, Don Bow, Tow Dong Chue Description: Article published in the Morning Oregonian about a large fight that occurred in a Chinese theater and the arrest of Tow Dong Chue and Don Bow (a Chinese female impersonator). -
A Chinese Theater
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1890 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Chinese People, Mr. Ah Gian Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to the use of racist language. -
A Comedy of Murder
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Chinese Theatrical Company, Taka Wing, Two Unfortunate Maidens Description: Article published in The New York Herald about a performance by Taka Wing, a Chinese female impersonator. -
"A Dark Conspiracy" in Chinese
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1889 Topics: Chinese drama, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: A Dark Conspiracy, Asian people, Chinese People, Koong Ming, Swintien Lok Company, Taka Wing Description: This item is an article published in the New York Herald reporting on the performance of "A Dark Conspiracy" featuring Taka Wing, a female impersonator. -
A Good Variety Show
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1895 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Bon Ton Vaudevilles, Gus Mills Description: Article in the Worcester Daily Spy discussing Gus Mills, a Black female impersonator. -
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. -
A Photograph of Mei Lanfang Holding a Sword
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A Photograph of Mei Lanfang Wearing a Headdress
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A Photograph of Mei Lanfang with Two Unknown People
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A Photograph of Stormé DeLarverie Surrounded by Three Female Impersonators
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Date: 1958 Topics: Black lesbians, Drag kings, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, QTPOC, Transfeminine people, Transmasculine people Subject: Jewel Box Revue, Roberts Show Club, Stormé DeLarverie Description: A photograph of Stormé DeLarverie (center), surrounded by three female impersonators at Roberts Show Club in Chicago, Illinois. -
A Transvestite Tangles Tongues: An Interview with Sandy Day
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: GAY Magazine Date: Unknown Topics: Female impersonators, Gender affirming surgery, LGBTQ+ theater, QTPOC, Transfemininity Subject: Sandy Day Description: "A Transvestite Tangles Tongues: An Interview with Sandy Day" from GAY Magazine Vol. 4 No. 06. There is an interview with performer Sandy Day about her gender affirming procedures, plan to get bott... -
A Vivid Picture of a Great Actor Harassed by Century Old Traditions
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Nov. 2, 1898 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Fon Chong Mai Description: Article published in the New York Herald about Fon Chong Mai, a Chinese female impersonator; includes illustrations. -
Aftermath of a Musical Fete
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Randolph, Oliver Date: Jul. 1, 1911 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Andrew Tribble Description: An article in The Twin City Star mentioning Andrew Tribble, a renown female impersonator. -
Allen's Minstrel Show motto...
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Mar. 29, 1912 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Allen's Minstrels Description: Article in the Pascagoula Democrat-Star about a show featuring a Black female impersonator. -
Allen's Minstrels
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Jenkins, P.L. Date: 1909 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Allen's Minstrels, C. Adam LaRose, Musician, Salome Dance Description: Article in The Freeman discussing C. Adam LaRose, a Black female impersonator and musician. -
Amateur Minstrels Score Great Success
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1906 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Macon Minstrels, Mr. Kelly Description: Article in the Macon Daily Telegraph mentioning Mr. Kelly, a Black female impersonator. -
Amusement Notes
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jul. 30, 1907 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ actors, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: Gibson Girl, Julian Eltinge, Maxine Elliott, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle" titled: "Amusement Notes," detailing Julian Eltinge's acting experience. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
An Amalgamationist in Limbo for the Second Time
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Mar. 9, 1842 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Peter Sewally Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to the use of racist language. -
An Evening in Copenhagen with Rae Bourbon (UTC 1)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Description: Two page program with writing " 'A bit of old San Francisco' best wishes" on the left, a photo of a person in a dress, with words underneath: "José, Nightingale Montgomery Street." -
an intimate view of grand opera as seen by Ray Bourbon: ONE ON THE AISLE (UTC 6)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: Rae Bourbon, Ray Bourbon Description: Album vinyl cover (front and back) of Ray Bourbon's album "One On The Aisle" Includes several images of Rae in different costumes -
Andrew Tribble Skipped with Money
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1916 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Vaudeville Subject: Andrew Tribble, Fairyland Theater Description: Article published in The Freeman about Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator, being wanted for theft. -
Announcements
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Apr. 14, 1889 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Billy Gauze Description: An article in the Omaha Daily Bee mentioning Billy Gauze, a female impersonator of color. -
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 WAYS: cruising with Rae Bourbon (UTC 8)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Around The World In 80 Ways, Bourbon 100-Proof, Don't Call Me Madam, Hollywood Exposé, Ladies of Burlesque, Let Me Tell You About My Operation, One On The Aisle (Claque-Claque), Rae Bourbon, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes Description: Front and back vinyl cover of Rae Bourbon's "Around the World in 80 Days" -
Augustus Stevens. Female impersonator.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Woodbine Date: 1901 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: A. G. Allen's Minstrels, A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels, Augustus Stevens, Papinta Description: Article in The Freeman mentioning Augustus Stevens, a Black female impersonator. -
Augustus Stevens writes from Allen's New Orleans Minstrels:--
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Woodbine Date: 1902 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels, Augustus Stevens Description: Article in The Freeman referencing a report of a recent troupe performance by Augustus Stevens, a Black female impersonator. -
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Baby Face
Collection: Sheet Music Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: 1926 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: Baby Face, Benny Davis, Harry Akst, Jerome H. Remick, Jerry Fragile Description: A cover of the sheet music "Baby Face." Arrangement by Benny Davis and Harry Akst, featuring female impersonator Jerry Fragile. -
"Black Jenny Lind."
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1909 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: J. Robert Johnson Description: Article in the Richmond Planet advertising event featuring Black female impersonator. -
BOURBON 100-PROOF (UTC 5)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Around The World In 80 Ways, Bourbon 100-Proof, Don't Call Me Madam, Hollywood Exposé, Ladies of Burlesque, Let Me Tell You About My Operation, One On The Aisle (Claque-Claque), Rae Bourbon, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes Description: Vinyl album covers (front and back) of "Bourbon 100-Proof" by Rae Bourbon. -
Boxing Card at Coliseum Here Monday Night
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Apr. 12, 1918 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Andrew Tribble Description: An article in the Richmond Palladium and Sun-Telegram mentioning a performance by Andrew Trimble, a female impersonator of color. -
Broadway Brevities & Society Gossip: June 1923 Cover
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Jun. 1923 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: George Bronson Howard, Julian Eltinge, Teddy Gerard, Theda Bara Description: Cover of June 1923 issue of Broadway Brevities & Social Gossip, which features a cut-out image of Julian Eltinge in a sequined gown on the left. On the right, the following topics are listed: "Is T... -
CHERCHEZ LA FEMME: PARMI LES PLUS BEAUX HOMMES DU MONDE!!
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ theater, Transvestites Subject: Banquet du 4iéme Anniversaire, Bob Roberts, Bob Sylvestre, Cherchez La Femme, Clyde Dubois, Dick Connors, East End Printing, Gene Chandler, Jean Marin, Jean-Guy Couture, Marc Pilon, Monsieur Christian, Pierre Garceau, Pierre McLeod, Reed Theatrical Entertainment, Richard Sullivan, Travestframa Description: A drag program — with an introduction — for CHERCHEZ LA FEMME. -
Chicago Note:--
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Woodbine Date: 1903 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels, Augustus Stevens, Williams and Stevens Description: Article in The Freeman mentioning Augustus Stevens, a Black female impersonator. -
Chicago Variety’s Office
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Variety Date: Aug. 25, 1922 Topics: Clothing, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Charles E. Kohl, Dell Gibson, Dudley Liddell, Morgan Dancers, Orpheum Circut, The Majestic Description: A clipping from Variety's August 25, 1922 issue. The text describes a theater performance featuring Dudley Liddell. -
China Stars Are Here
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: White, Charley Date: Jun. 22, 1889 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Chinese People, Moo Sing Jee, Taka Wing Description: An article in The Evening World interviewing Chinese American female impersonator Taka Wing about a performance. -
China's Great Actor.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: New York Herald Date: Nov. 2, 1898 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Choy Ting Quoy, Fon Chong Mai, Son Fong Quon Description: Article published in the New York Herald about Fon Chong Mai, a Chinese female impersonator. -
Chinese Actors At The Windsor
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Swintien Lok Company, Taka Wing Description: Article published in the New York Tribune about Tak-a-Wing, a Chinese female impersonator. It talks about the feminine clothing and calls Tak-a-Wing a "he-she". -
Chinese Female Impersonator Is Surprised
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Feb. 24, 1899 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Chinese People, Fon Chang Mai Description: An article published in the Hot Springs Weekly Star about Fon Chang Mai, a Chinese female impersonator. -
Chinese John L. Sullivan His Name is Ah Giang and He Downed Foo Jung in
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: New York Evening Sun Date: 1890 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Ah Giang, Chinese People, Swintien Lok Company Description: Article published in the Omaha Sunday-World Herald about a fight between Foo Jung, an acrobat, and Ah Giang, a female impersonator. -
CLAQUE-CLAQUE OPERA SELECTIONS by RAY BOURBON (UTC 6)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Bourbon 100-Proof, Brunhilde's Emulsion, Don't Call Me Madam, Ray Bourbon, Toga Saga, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes Description: Front and back cover of Ray Bourbon's LP "Claque-Claque" -
Colored Boxer Put on Bout Here in Two Weeks
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Mar. 28, 1918 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows, Vaudeville Subject: Andrew Tribble Description: A clipping from The Richmond Palladium and Sun-Telegram mentioning Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator. -
Dance Recital by Luis Valencia (1)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: 1930 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: Arthur Judson, Luis Valencia, Washington Post Description: An advertisement for a "Dance Recital by Luis Valencia." States that Valencia is the "Greatest Spanish Female Impersonator and Interpretative Dancer." -
Dance Recital by Luis Valencia (2)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: 1930 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Arthur Judson, Luis Valencia, Washington Post Description: An advertisement for a "Dance Recital" featuring Luis Valencia. States that Valencia is the "Greatest Spanish Female Impersonator and Interpretative Dancer." -
De Rose
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Pryor, Leon Date: Mar. 25, 1911 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Crescent Theatre, De Rose Description: An article in The Statesman about a Black female impersonator performing in New York. -
Etta James Revue featuring Miss Dakota, Jackie Shane (Female Impersonators)
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Aug. 27, 1964 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: Etta James, Jackie Shane, Long Beach Independent, Miss Dakota, Rusty Rooster Description: Clipping from the "Long Beach Independent" advertising "Etta James Revue featuring Miss Dakota, Jackie Shane (Female Impersonators)." -
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