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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Milkmaid's Burlesque

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: Yale University Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 27, 1900
    Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: L.C. Crawford, N.B. Milleux, W.L. Russell, W.R. Williams
  5. Mr. Gayle Powers

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Female impersonators
    Subject: Mr. Gayle Powers
    Description: A photograph of "Mr. Gayle Powers."
  6. Mae West and Ray Bourbon (as Bowery Rose)

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1950
    Topics: Clothing, Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Bowery Rose, Mae West, Ray Bourbon
    Description: A photograph of Mae West and Ray Bourbon (as Bowery Rose).
  7. Danny Windsor and Friends

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Meyer, Susan J.
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Female impersonators
    Subject: Danny Windsor, Danny Windsor and Friends
    Description: An advertisement for the show "Danny Windsor and Friends" which includes four promotional photos of Danny Windsor.
  8. 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.
  9. Les Girls

     
    Collection: Transas City Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 3, 1978
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ events
    Description: Members of Les Girls performing in the streets of Sydney, Australia - 1978.
  10. 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...
  11. 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."
  12. 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."
  13. Signed Portrait of Francis Renault

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1929
    Topics: Female impersonators
    Subject: Francis Renault
    Description: Inscription reads "For 'Vitullo' and 'Ulisse,' always your girl. Francis Renault. 1929."
  14. Frankie "Half-Pint" Jaxon Playing Music with Others

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color, Musicians
    Subject: Frankie "Half-Pint" Jaxon
    Description: Frankie "Half-Pint" Jaxon performs music with others, each playing a different instrument.
  15. Frankie "Half-Pint" Jaxon

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color, Musicians
    Subject: Frankie "Half-Pint" Jaxon
    Description: A photograph of Frankie "Half-Pint" Jaxon looking wide-eyed at the camera. They are wearing a suit.