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  1. 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...

  2. The Darktown Strutter's Ball

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Thornton, Timmie, GAY Magazine
    Date: Feb. 15, 1971
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Timmie Thornton
    Description: "The Darktown Strutter's Ball" by Timmie Thornton from from "GAY Magazine" Volume 2 Issue 44. This article discusses Timmie Thornton's experience in the drag scene.

  3. Howard- "Charlston Dandies"

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 29, 1926
    Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Andrew Tribble
    Description: An article in the Evening Star mentioning Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. New York Deserted

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 6, 1889
    Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Taka Wing
    Description: A clipping from The Evening Star mentioning Taka Wing, a Chinese female impersonator.

  7. Ta Ka Wing and the Whole Chinese Dramatic Troupe are Doomed

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 17, 1889
    Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Chinese People, Taka Wing
    Description: Article in The Evening World about female impersonator Taka Wing.

  8. Mott Street's Sharp Critics

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 9, 1889
    Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Swintien Lok Company, Taka Wing
    Description: A clipping from the Omaha Daily Bee mentioning Taka Wing, a Chinese female impersonator.

  9. 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.

  10. Tong-Fighting Actor Slips Away

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 24, 1908
    Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Chinese People, Mun Woo Kee
    Description: An article in The Pacific commercial advertiser about Mun Woo Kee, a Chinese female impersonator.

  11. The Burglary that Led to the Chinese Battle

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: May 13, 1890
    Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Lee Low
    Description: An article in the Los Angeles Herald that mentions Lee Low, a Chinese female impersonator.

  12. 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.

  13. The Costumer is the Boss

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Foo, Wong Chin
    Date: Aug. 23, 1889
    Topics: BIPOC, Chinese, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Swintien Lok Company, Taka Wing
    Description: A clipping from the Staunton Vindicator about the costuming of the Swintien Loh theater troupe mentioning Taka Wing, a female impersonator.

  14. Storme, Dori, and Pals Relight the Shubert

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: MacArthur, Harry
    Date: Sep. 26, 1958
    Topics: BIPOC, Black lesbians, Black people, Female impersonators, Lesbians, Racially mixed people, Studs
    Subject: Bill Daye, Chunga Ochoa, Dori D'or, Jewel Box Revue, Lynne Carter, Robbi Ross, Shubert Theater, Stormé DeLarverie, Toni Midnight, Tytanic
    Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to transphobic comments.

  15. Mrs. Mary Cooper

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Reddus, Luther
    Date: Jan. 28, 1950
    Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators
    Subject: Ritz Lounge, Valda Gray
    Description: An article in the Chicago World praising Black female impersonator Valda Gray's performance at the Ritz Lounge.

  16. City Scoop Column

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Reddus, Luther
    Date: Nov. 26, 1949
    Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators
    Subject: Ritz Lounge, Valda Gray
    Description: A clipping from the Chicago World publication mentioning Valda Gray's "The Valda Gray Show."

  17. Richards & Pringle's Famous Minstrels

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 19, 1915
    Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows
    Subject: Great Gauze, Richards & Pringles Georgia Minstrels, Willis Gauze
    Description: A clipping from the Ashland Tidings about the Richards & Pringle's Famous Minstrels show programme mentioning the Great Gauze, a female impersonator.

  18. Richards & Pringle's Performance Announcement

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Pine Bluff Daily Graphic
    Date: Jan. 2, 1899
    Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows
    Subject: Great Gauze, Richards & Pringles Georgia Minstrels, Willis Gauze
    Description: A clipping from Pine Bluff Daily Graphic promoting a performance by Richards & Pringle's Georgia Minstrels featuring the Great Gauze, a female impersonator.

  19. The Minstrel Show

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Feb. 18, 1898
    Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows
    Subject: Great Gauze
    Description: An article in the Kinsley Graphic about a show featuring the great Gauze.

  20. The Minstrels

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: The Daily Ardmoreite
    Date: Jan. 9, 1896
    Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows
    Subject: Great Gauze, Richards & Pringles Georgia Minstrels, Willis Gauze
    Description: A clipping from The Daily Ardmoreite reviewing Richards & Pringle's Georgia Minstrel show mentioning the great Gauze, a female impersonator.

  21. The Great Gauze, Wonderful Contralto

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Apr. 4, 1892
    Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows
    Subject: Great Gauze, Richards & Pringles Georgia Minstrels, Willis Gauze
    Description: Clipping announcement for The Great Gauze show, published by the newspaper The Silver State

  22. Richards & Pringle's Famous Georgie Minstrels

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: The Greenville Times
    Date: Sep. 28, 1889
    Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows
    Subject: Great Gauze, Richards & Pringles Georgia Minstrels, Willis Gauze
    Description: A clipping from The Greenville advertising a performance by Richards & Pringle's Georgia Minstrels featuring The Great Gauze, a female impersonator.

  23. Ready for the Mummer's Parade

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 31, 1915
    Topics: Costumes, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Parades
    Subject: Frank Carter
    Description: An article in the Evening Ledger featuring Frank Carter, a female impersonator who will be marching in a New Year's parade.

  24. Vaudeville–Monday and Tuesday

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 30, 1918
    Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows, Vaudeville
    Subject: Andrew Tribble
    Description: An advertisement in The Richmond Palladium and Sun-Telegram for a performance by Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator.

  25. Cole & Johnson—Gennett

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 2, 1906
    Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators
    Subject: Andrew Tribble, Cole & Johnson, Gennett, The Shoo-Fly Regiment
    Description: An article in the Richmond Palladium and Sun-Telegram mentioning a performance by Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator.

  26. Chocolate Brown a Great Show

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Peyton, Dave
    Date: May 28, 1921
    Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, Transfemininity, Vaudeville
    Subject: Andrew Tribble, Chocolate Brown Co.
    Description: An article in The Chicago Whip about a show featuring Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator.

  27. Tribble and Dumount

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Pryor, Leon
    Date: Aug. 12, 1911
    Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Vaudeville
    Subject: Andrew Tribble
    Description: An article in The Statesman mentioning an upcoming performance by Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator.

  28. With the Actors

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: May 21, 1921
    Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, Vaudeville
    Subject: Andrew Tribble, Chocolate Brown Co., Irvin C. Miller
    Description: An article in The Chicago Whip mentioning two productions starring Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. Owl Pharmacy

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Jan. 6, 1887
    Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, Minstrel shows
    Description: Article in The Abilene Reflector about "the best colored female impersonators in the business."

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. Colored Boxer to Give Exhibition on April 15

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Apr. 3, 1918
    Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators
    Subject: Andrew Tribble
    Description: An article in the Richmond Palladium and Sun-Telegram mentioning a performance by Andrew Tribble, a female impersonator of color.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. City Authorities Send Watson Home

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1922
    Topics: Black people, Criminalization, Female impersonators, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Rachael, Richard Watson
    Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to racist language.

  40. Oriental Dancer Is A Mere Man

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Plain Dealer
    Date: 1922
    Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Asian people, Princess Zira, Robert North
    Description: Article published by The Plain Dealer about a performance done by an Asian female impersonator, Princess Zira.

  41. 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.

  42. Mr. Andrew Tribble

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 18, 1910
    Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Andrew Tribble, Dabney Theater
    Description: Article in The New York Age about performance by Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator. Item is flagged as explicit for racist imagery.

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. "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.

  46. The Red Moon

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Walton, Lester A.
    Date: Sep. 10, 1908
    Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Andrew Tribble, The Red Moon
    Description: A New York Age review of performance in which Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator, played a wench.

  47. Police Guard for Chinese Actor

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1905
    Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Wong Chung
    Description: Article published in the Evening News detailing the story of Wong Chung, a Chinese female impersonator. According to the article, Chung was running away from the criminal organization Hip Sing Tong...

  48. The Pekin Theatre

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1906
    Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Andrew Tribble, Pekin Theatre, The Man from Bam
    Description: Article in Broad Axe mentioning a performance by Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator.

  49. New York City

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1915
    Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Vaudeville
    Subject: Augustus Stevens, Julian Eltinge
    Description: Article in The Freeman about Augustus Stevens, a Black female impersonator.

  50. Whites Also Like Show.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Walton, Lester A.
    Date: Sep. 28, 1911
    Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows
    Subject: Augustus Stevens, Down in Dixie, Williams and Stevens
    Description: Article in The New York Age featuring a Arkansas Democratic review of the success of "Down in Dixie," a show featuring Augustus Stevens, a Black female impersonator.

  51. 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.

  52. 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.

  53. 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.

  54. 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.

  55. He is the Greatest of the Chinese Actors

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1899
    Topics: Costumes, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Theater
    Subject: Ada Rehan, Chinese People, Fon Chong Mai, Merchant of Venice
    Description: This item is an article published in the Philadelphia Inquirer about China actor and female impersonator, Fon Chong Mai. This article talks about his talent as an actor, Chinese theater, and his im...

  56. Notes from A.G. Allen's 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 Minstrels, Augustus Stevens
    Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to racist language.

  57. Williams and Stevens

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1902
    Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Augustus Stevens, Dancer, Williams and Stevens
    Description: Article in The Freeman about Augustus Stevens, a Black female impersonator, and his comedy partner, Chas Williams.

  58. Sunday Inquirer Magazine

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1899
    Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Fon Chong Mai
    Description: Article published in the Philadelphia Inquirer mentioning a performance by Fon Chong Mai, a Chinese actor and female impersonator.

  59. 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.

  60. New York's Favorite Slumming Expedition

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Feb. 12, 1899
    Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Choy Ting Quoy, Fon Chong Mai
    Description: Article published in the Colorado Springs Gazette about Fon Chong Mai, a Chinese actor and female impersonator; includes illustrations.

  61. A.G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1899
    Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, Minstrel shows
    Subject: A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels, Augustus Stevens
    Description: Article in The Freeman mentioning Augustus Stevens, a Black female impersonator.

  62. Rehan In Chinese Eyes: An Oriental Criticism

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Fon Chong Mai
    Date: 1898
    Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Choy Ting Quoy, Daly's Theater, Fon Chong Mai
    Description: Article published in the New York Herald and written by Fon Chong Mai, a Chinese female impersonator, about Ada Rehan's performance in "The Merchant of Venice".

  63. Fon Chong Mai Sees Ada Rehan as Portia

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1898
    Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Choy Ting Quoy, Fon Chong Mai
    Description: Article published in The St. Louis Republic detailing Fon Cong Mai's response to a production of "The Merchant of Venice."

  64. 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.

  65. In Japanese Theaters

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Hageman, Maurice
    Date: 1897
    Topics: Costumes, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Asian people, Hanshira, Hiakunoskeh, Japanese People
    Description: Minneapolis Journal article discussing Japan's best female impersonators, Hanshira and Hiakunoskeh.

  66. 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.

  67. The Stage

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1897
    Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, Indigenous LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Minstrel shows
    Subject: Darkest America, Florence Hines, Richards & Pringles Georgia Minstrels, Willis Gauze
    Description: Article in The Freeman mentioning Florence Hines, a Black male impersonator, and Willis Guaze, a female impersonator. This item has been marked as explicit for racist imagery.

  68. No Japanese Actresses

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1895
    Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Asian people, Danjuro, Ichikawa Danjuro, Japanese Actor, Japanese People
    Description: A Omaha World-Herald newspaper article about a Japanese actor and female impersonator, Ichikawa Danjuro.

  69. The Colored Minstrels

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1894
    Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, Indigenous LGBTQ+ people, Minstrel shows
    Subject: Richards & Pringles Georgia Minstrels, Willis Gauze
    Description: A newspaper article from The State reviewing a minstrel show mentioning Gauze, a female impersonator who was Huron and sometimes performed in white makeup.

  70. 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.

  71. Mongols Badly Duped

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1893
    Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Bow Wah, Charles Waldstein, Chinese People
    Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to enslavement.

  72. 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).

  73. Mongols Badly Duped.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1893
    Topics: Female impersonators
    Subject: Charles Waldstein, Chinese People, Gaelic (ship)
    Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to enslavement.

  74. 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.

  75. 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.

  76. A Chinese Fight

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1890
    Topics: Boxing, Female impersonators
    Subject: Ah Giang, Chinese People, Foo Jung, John L. Sullivan, Swintien Lok Company
    Description: This item is an article in the North Dakota newspaper Bismarck Daily Tribune about a staged fight between boxer John L. Sullivan and Ah Giang, a Chinese female impersonator.

  77. 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".

  78. "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.

  79. 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.

  80. Mourning for His Cat

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Sep. 16, 1889
    Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Taka Wing
    Description: Article published in The Boston Herald that explains shows featuring Taka Wing, a Chinese female impersonator, have been canceled because Wing is sick.

  81. High Jinks for Chinatown

     
    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, Joss temple, Koong Ming, Shi Lou Tau Moo ("Loyal Slave"), Swintien Lok Company, Taka Wing, Yaka Wing
    Description: This item includes a clipping from the Boston Herald detailing a performance starring Taka Wing, a Chinese female impersonator.

  82. Joy Reigns In Chinatown

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1889
    Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Taka Wing, The Swintien Lok Chinese Dramatic Company, Troupe
    Description: Article published in the New-York Tribune about a performance by Taka Wing, a famous Chinese female impersonator.

  83. 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".

  84. Just Like in Pekin

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1889
    Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Joss temple, Shi Lou Tau Moo ("Loyal Slave"), Swintien Lok Company, Taka Wing
    Description: This item is an article published in the New York Herald with that mentions Taka Wing, a Chinese female impersonator. Uses extensive racist language.

  85. Three Chinese Get In

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1889
    Topics: Female impersonators
    Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, City of Alexandria (steamship), Fong, Chu, Yi, Chin
    Description: A newspaper article from the New York Herald detailing the arrest of a Chinese female impersonator.

  86. The Petersburg Guard in Providence

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: The New York Freeman
    Date: Jun. 13, 1885
    Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Burlesque, C. Henry Brenan, Merchant of Venice, Petersburg Guard, Thomas Doyle, Virginius
    Description: This item is an article in The New York Freeman newspaper Vol. 1 No. 30 that discusses Mr. C. Henry Brenan as a female impersonator and burlesque artist.

  87. A Place Where Love Becomes a Chronic Invalid

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Crisp, Quentin
    Date: Apr. 7, 1991
    Topics: Ball culture, Drag, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ films, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Elk's Lodge, Jennie Livingston, Octavia St. Laurent, Paris Is Burning
    Description: A New York Times article talking about "Paris Is Burning" and how it was received in the UK.

  88. The Boys in Their Summer Dresses

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Gates, Anita
    Date: Sep. 28, 1994
    Topics: Crossdressers, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Transsexuality
    Subject: Bill Hunter, Bug Hall, Ed Wood, I Like It Like That, Jack Lemmon, Jesse Borrego, John Leguizamo, Johnny Depp, Just Like a Woman, Mrs. Doubtfire, Patrick Swayze, Some Like It Hot, Terence Stamp, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of The Desert, The Lion King, The Little Rascals, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar, Tony Curtis, Tootsie, Travis Tedford, Wesley Snipes
    Description: A newspaper clipping from the New York Times including instances of actors such as Johnny Depp and Terence Stamp cross-dressing in film.

  89. How RuPaul Ups the Ante For Drag

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Keeps, David A.
    Date: Jul. 11, 1993
    Topics: Androgyny, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Women's music
    Subject: Andy Bell of Erasure, Cher, Disney World, Holly Woodlawn, Jackie Curtis, Jimmy Sommerville, Madonna, Paul Morrissey, RuPaul, Sylvester, Sylvester the Disco Diva
    Description: A newspaper clipping detailing RuPaul's contributions to pop culture.

  90. She's Beautiful, Plucky—And a Man

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Canby, Vincent
    Date: Feb. 27, 1972
    Topics: Drag queens, Female impersonators, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ films, Trans women
    Subject: Andy Warhol, Berlin Stories, Broadway, Cabaret, Candy Darling, Christopher Isherwood, Holly Woodlawn, Jackie Curtis, Kit Kat Club, Liza Minnelli, Paul Morrissey, Sally Bowles, Women in Revolt, Women's LIberation
    Description: A newspaper clipping containing a review of the Andy Warhol film "Women in Revolt" which follows three female impersonators: Candy Darling, Jackie Curtis, and Holly Woodlawn.

  91. He Enjoys Being A Girl

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Flatley, Guy
    Date: Nov. 15, 1970
    Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, Detention of LGBTQ+ people, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Gender, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ films, Motion picture actors and actresses, Riots, Trans women, Transvestites
    Subject: Andy Warhol, Harold Danhakl, Holly Woodlawn, Larry Rivers, Paul Morrissey, Trash (Film)
    Description: Holly Woodlawn formerly known as Harold Danhakl is arrested at the U.N. for female impersonation. Holly Woodlawn starred in the Andy Warhol-Paul Morrissey film: "Trash". She is bailed out by Larry ...

  92. 'Brain Sweat' Due Here on Wednesday

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 29, 1934
    Topics: Female impersonators
    Subject: Andrew Tribble, Are You Decent? (Play), Brain Sweat, Broadway, Longacre Theater, Wife Insurance
    Description: New York Times clipping announcing changes in theatre schedule, mentioning Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator.

  93. Vintage and Modern Films

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Apr. 24, 1987
    Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, HIV/AIDS, Homosexuals, LGBTQ+ films
    Subject: Chuck Solomon: Coming of Age, Halloweenie, Storme: The Lady of the Jewel Box, Stormé DeLarverie
    Description: A list of films that are going to be featured at festivals in New York City; among them are films featuring numerous LGBTQ+ stories like that of Stormé DeLarverie.

  94. Dorian Corey Is Dead

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 31, 1993
    Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Black transgender people, Drag, Female impersonators, HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ+ death notices, Trans women
    Subject: Dorian Corey, Paris Is Burning, Sally's Hideaway, Sally's II
    Description: A clipping from the New York Times about the death of Dorian Corey, a Black trans woman.

  95. The management of the Fulton Theater

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: May 8, 1910
    Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: Julian Eltinge, The Fulton Theater
    Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle," detailing performances by Julian Eltinge. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  96. SONG AND DANCE MEN.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 5, 1877
    Topics: Clothing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Masculinities, Performance art
    Subject: Annie Hindle, Ella Wesner, Harry Beckett
    Description: A clipping from "Troy Times" titled: "SONG AND DANCE MEN," discussing performances by Ella Wesner, Annie Hindle, and Harry Beckett. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  97. Vaudeville Houses.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Nov. 7, 1909
    Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: Julian Eltinge, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, The Fulton
    Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle" titled: "Vaudeville Houses," detailing an upcoming performance by Julian Eltinge. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  98. Mid-Week

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 27, 1908
    Topics: Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ actors, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: George Fostelle, Harry Le Clair, Julian Eltinge, Pittsburgh Daily Post, Richard Harlow, The Nixon Theater
    Description: A clipping from "Pittsburgh Daily Post" titled: "Mid-Week," detailing a performance by Julian Eltinge. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  99. 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.

  100. JULIAN ELTINGE IN SKIRTS

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: May 10, 1910
    Topics: Clothing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: Julian Eltinge, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, The Fulton
    Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle" titled: "JULIAN ELTINGE IN SKIRTS." Detailing a show at The Fulton featuring Julian Eltinge. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.