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  1. Jack Brown, Dressed in Drag, Holds a Dance Pose with Partner Charles Gregory

     
    Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1902 to 1903
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Cakewalk (Dance), Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Charles Gregory, Jack Brown
    Description: In the first image, Jack Brown and Charles Gregory stand facing away from each other, each with one hand reaching toward the camera, smiling. In the second, details within the photo have been color...

  2. Jack Brown Stands in Drag Beside Dance Partner Charles Gregory with Arms Open Wide

     
    Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1902 to 1902
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Cakewalk (Dance), Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Charles Gregory, Jack Brown
    Description: Jack Brown and Charles Gregory pose side by side with their arms stretched out. Brown holds his skirt out wide while Gregory gazes up at him. Brown and Gregory performed the Cake-Walk, a very popul...

  3. Jack Brown, in Drag, Smiles Down at Bowing Dance Partner Charles Gregory

     
    Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1902 to 1903
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Cakewalk (Dance), Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Charles Gregory, Jack Brown
    Description: Jack Brown holds his skirt out to the side while Gregory bows dramatically in front of him. Brown and Gregory performed the Cake-Walk, a very popular dance, as part of “Les Joyeux Nègres" at the No...

  4. Jack Brown Poses in Drag Holding Skirt and Fan, with Dance Partner Charles Gregory

     
    Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1902 to 1903
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Cakewalk (Dance), Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Charles Gregory, Jack Brown
    Description: Charles Gregory leans across Jack Brown in a wide stance, while Brown appears to step toward Gregory almost as if the two are in motion. Brown and Gregory performed the Cake-Walk, a very popular da...

  5. Jack Brown Poses in Drag alongside Dance Partner Charles Gregory with Arm Outstretched

     
    Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1902 to 1903
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Cakewalk (Dance), Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Charles Gregory, Jack Brown
    Description: Jack Brown leans toward partner with face upturned and right arm extended holding a fan. Gregory leans back toward Brown with his cane and top hat held high. Brown and Gregory performed the Cake-Wa...

  6. Jack Brown Poses in Drag in Front of Dance Partner Charles Gregory, Holding a Fan

     
    Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1902 to 1903
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Cakewalk (Dance), Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Charles Gregory, Jack Brown
    Description: A postcard featuring Jack Brown in drag with dance partner Charles Gregory. Brown stands in the center wearing a long dress and ruffled hat with a fan in his right hand. Gregory is leaning out from...

  7. Jack Brown Posing in Drag

     
    Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1902 to 1903
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Jack Brown
    Description: Jack Brown poses in drag facing the camera with arms outstretched and one leg lifted. He wears a large, ruffled hat and a light colored tiered dress with dark ruffles and trim. The bottom of the po...

  8. A Photograph of Billie Loba Smoking

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ people of color, Puerto Ricans, QTPOC
    Subject: Billie Loba, Guillermo Knight
    Description: A photograph of Guillermo Knight as Billie Loba. She is wearing a striped T-shirt and a white fur shawl and headband while holding a cigarette.

  9. A Photograph of Billie Loba Posing in a Chair

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: 1987
    Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ people of color, Puerto Ricans, QTPOC
    Subject: Billie Loba, Guillermo Knight
    Description: A photograph of Guillermo Knight as Billie Loba. She is wearing nude tights, pink eyeshadow, and red lipstick, and posing on a chair with her leg raised by a vanity. On the back of the photo is wri...

  10. A Photograph of Billie Loba Singing Wearing a Black Dress

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ people of color, Puerto Ricans, QTPOC
    Description: A photograph of Guillermo Knight as Billie Loba. She is wearing a black dress, red lipstick and singing into a microphone.

  11. A Photograph of Billie Loba Singing Wearing a Green Dress

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ people of color, Puerto Ricans, QTPOC
    Subject: Billie Loba, Guillermo Knight
    Description: A photograph of Guillermo Knight as Billie Loba. She is wearing a green dress and a pearl necklace, and singing into a microphone.

  12. A Photograph of Billie Loba Singing Wearing a Shawl

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ people of color, Puerto Ricans, QTPOC
    Description: A photograph of Guillermo Knight as Billie Loba. She is standing with a microphone while an onlooker leans on the doorframe, watching. Billie is wearing a red and black shawl, and a green and white...

  13. A Photograph of Billie Loba and a Cat

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ people of color, Puerto Ricans, QTPOC
    Subject: Billie Loba, Guillermo Knight
    Description: A photograph of Guillermo Knight as Billie Loba. She has dark curly hair, and is wearing a white top and skirt, pink eyeshadow, and red lipstick. Sitting next to her is a cat.

  14. A Poster Promoting Guillermo Knight

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ people of color, Puerto Ricans, QTPOC
    Subject: Guillermo Knight
    Description: A photograph of a poster or flyer that reads "presento a Guillermo Knight y sus amigos." On the flyer is a black and white picture of Guillermo holding an acoustic guitar.

  15. A Photograph of Guillermo Knight Praying

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ people of color, Puerto Ricans, QTPOC
    Subject: Guillermo Knight
    Description: A photograph of Guillermo Knight wearing beads. He seems to be praying as he's sitting down, looking up, in front of a shrine or altar. On the back of the picture is written "Guillermo Knight."

  16. A Photograph of Guillermo Knight Shaving

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: 1986
    Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ people of color, Puerto Ricans, QTPOC
    Subject: Billie Loba, Guillermo Knight
    Description: A photograph of Guillermo Knight, wearing a towel and standing by a sink holding a razer. The back of the photo reads "PR 1986."

  17. A Photograph of Guillermo Knight Playing Guitar

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ people of color, Puerto Ricans, QTPOC
    Subject: Billie Loba, Guillermo Knight
    Description: A photograph of Guillermo Knight standing outside in front of a palm tree. He is wearing a purple jacket and holding an acoustic guitar.

  18. A Photograph of Guillermo Knight Outside the Museo del Indio

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ people of color, Puerto Ricans, QTPOC
    Subject: Billie Loba, Guillermo Knight
    Description: A photograph of Guillermo Knight (left) and an unidentified individual. Both are standing outside, in front of a sign that reads "Museo del Indio: Institutio de Cultera Puertorriquena."

  19. A Photograph of Mei Lanfang and Other

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators
    Subject: Asian people, Mei Lanfang
    Description: A photograph of Mei Lanfang (right), and another individual (unknown).

  20. A Photograph of Mei Lanfang Holding a Sword

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1920 to 1930
    Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Asian people, Mei Lanfang
    Description: A picture of Mei Lanfang. She is in costume and holding a sword.

  21. A Photograph of Mei Lanfang Wearing a Headdress

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1920 to 1930
    Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Asian people, Mei Lanfang
    Description: A photograph of Mei Lanfang wearing a headdress.

  22. 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.

  23. Photograph of Mei Lanfang Holding a Staff

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1920 to circa 1930
    Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Operas, Chinese
    Subject: Asian people, Mei Lanfang
    Description: A photograph of Mei Lanfang holding a staff in costume.

  24. A Photograph of Mei Lanfang with Two Unknown People

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1920 to circa 1930
    Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Asian people, Mei Lanfang
    Description: A black and white photograph with Mei Lanfang pictured with two unknown people.

  25. A Photo Card of Mei Lanfang Holding a Flag

     
    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, Operas, Chinese
    Subject: Mei Lanfang
    Description: Photo Card of Mei Lanfang posing with a flag over her head.

  26. Mei Lanfang Holding a Fan

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1920 to circa 1930
    Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Asian people, Mei Lanfang
    Description: Photo of the Chinese female impersonator Mei Lanfang posing for a picture holding a fan.

  27. Postcard of Mei Lanfang

     
    Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: BIPOC, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Mei Lanfang
    Description: This item is a color postcard of Mei Lanfang.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. 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

  35. 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."

  36. 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).

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. 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.

  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. 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."

  44. 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.

  45. 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.

  46. Ross Hamilton in a Hat

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Clothing, Drag, Female impersonators
    Subject: Ross Hamilton
    Description: Ross Hamilton sits, perhaps with greenery in the background, wearing a hat, necklace, earrings, and a dress.

  47. Ross Hamilton as "Marjorie" and Others

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Clothing, Drag, Female impersonators, Music groups, Tennis
    Subject: Ross Hamilton, The Dumbells
    Description: A photograph of Ross Hamilton as "Marjorie" with four others who are dressed in matching white outfits and holding tennis rackets while looking at Hamilton. Hamilton is holding the hands of the per...

  48. Ray Bourbon arrested

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: Los Angeles Public Library
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 4, 1955
    Topics: Arrests, Drunk driving, Female impersonators, Law, Night life, Police stations
    Subject: Ray Bourbon
    Description: Ray Bourbon, the veteran female impersonator now appearing at a Hollywood nightclub, was arrested on a drunk driving charge on March 4, 1955. Here he acts coy for the press in the Wilshire Police S...

  49. Jewel Box Revue Ensemble on Stage at the Apollo Theatre (2)

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1969
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Drag, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color, Male impersonators, Theatre shows
    Subject: Bobby Aiello, Bobby Barton, Brandy Alexander, Chris Moore, Dodie Daniels, Don Marshall, Jewel Box Revue, Kurt Mann, Lynn Pace, Nicki Valdez, Robin Rogers, Stormé DeLarverie

  50. Kurt Mann in the Apollo Theatre Dressing Room

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1969
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators
    Subject: Kurt Mann