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  1. San Francisco Minstrels!

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Peabody Essex Museum
    Creator:
    Date: May 12, 1874
    Topics: Female impersonators, Minstrel shows, Theater
    Subject: A. Smidt, Beaumont Read, Billy Birch, Birch, Wambold, and Backus' San Francisco Minstrels, C. Henry, Charley Backus, D. S. Wambold, E. Kirwan, J. Wills, Johnson & Powers, Joseph Norrie, Mechanics Hall, S. Watts, T. A. E. Richardson, T. P. Jones, The Great Ricardo, W. Blakeney, W. S. Mullaly, W. Schwab
    Description: Advertisement for event featuring minstrel and female impersonation act The Great Ricardo

  2. Ella Zoyara: Death of the Noted Circus Female Impersonator

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: San Francisco Chronicle
    Date: May 28, 1879
    Topics: Circus, Female impersonators, Theatre, Theatre groups
    Subject: Ella Zoyara, Omar Kingsley

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. "Margaret" Smith Proves to Be Man

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 5, 1911
    Topics: Androgyny, Arrests, Clothing, Female impersonators, Harassment, Police, Theatre
    Subject: Clarence Westfall, Margaret Swift

  9. The Man Who Was a "Perfect Lady"

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: Blackmar, K.K.
    Date: Mar. 16, 1913
    Topics: Actors, Arrests, Female impersonators, Opera, Theatre
    Subject: Annie Butcher, Charles Heywood, Frank Butcher, The Great Heywood

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  16. California Nights

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Russell, Sydney K.
    Date: 1918
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Fashion, Female impersonators, Musical theatre
    Subject: Frank Lawton, Karyl Norman, The Creole Fashion Plate

  17. Julian Eltinge's Residence, Pasadena, Cal. (10)

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator: Martin, Frederick W.
    Date: 1918
    Topics: Female impersonators, Housing, Photography
    Subject: Julian Eltinge
    Description: View of the Julian Eltinge residence, 2337 Fargo Street. Shows Spanish Colonial Revival style two-story house with adobe walls, tile roof, wing and tower loggias, sunken gardens. Davis and Davis, a...

  18. Julian Eltinge's Residence, Pasadena, Cal. (11)

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator: Martin, Frederick W.
    Date: 1918
    Topics: Female impersonators, Housing, Photography
    Subject: Julian Eltinge
    Description: View of the Julian Eltinge residence, 2337 Fargo Street. Shows Spanish Colonial Revival style two-story house with adobe walls, tile roof, wing and tower loggias, sunken gardens. Davis and Davis, a...

  19. Julian Eltinge's Residence, Pasadena, Cal. (12)

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator: Martin, Frederick W.
    Date: 1918
    Topics: Female impersonators, Housing, Photography
    Subject: Julian Eltinge
    Description: View of the Julian Eltinge residence, 2337 Fargo Street. Shows Spanish Colonial Revival style two-story house with adobe walls, tile roof, wing and tower loggias, sunken gardens. Davis and Davis, a...

  20. Julian Eltinge's Residence, Pasadena, Cal. (4)

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator: Martin, Frederick W.
    Date: 1918
    Topics: Female impersonators, Housing, Photography
    Subject: Julian Eltinge
    Description: view of the Julian Eltinge residence, 2337 Fargo Street. Shows Spanish Colonial Revival style two-story house with adobe walls, tile roof, wing and tower loggias, sunken gardens. Davis and Davis, a...

  21. Julian Eltinge's Residence, Pasadena, Cal. (5)

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator: Martin, Frederick W.
    Date: 1918
    Topics: Female impersonators, Housing, Photography
    Subject: Julian Eltinge
    Description: view of the Julian Eltinge residence, 2337 Fargo Street. Shows Spanish Colonial Revival style two-story house with adobe walls, tile roof, wing and tower loggias, sunken gardens. Davis and Davis, a...

  22. Julian Eltinge's Residence, Pasadena, Cal. (6)

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator: Martin, Frederick W.
    Date: 1918
    Topics: Female impersonators, Housing, Photography
    Subject: Julian Eltinge
    Description: view of the Julian Eltinge residence, 2337 Fargo Street. Shows Spanish Colonial Revival style two-story house with adobe walls, tile roof, wing and tower loggias, sunken gardens. Davis and Davis, a...

  23. Julian Eltinge's Residence, Pasadena, Cal. (7)

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator: Martin, Frederick W.
    Date: 1918
    Topics: Female impersonators, Housing, Photography
    Subject: Julian Eltinge
    Description: view of the Julian Eltinge residence, 2337 Fargo Street. Shows Spanish Colonial Revival style two-story house with adobe walls, tile roof, wing and tower loggias, sunken gardens. Davis and Davis, a...

  24. Julian Eltinge's Residence, Pasadena, Cal. (8)

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator: Martin, Frederick W.
    Date: 1918
    Topics: Female impersonators, Housing, Photography
    Subject: Julian Eltinge
    Description: view of the Julian Eltinge residence, 2337 Fargo Street. Shows Spanish Colonial Revival style two-story house with adobe walls, tile roof, wing and tower loggias, sunken gardens. Davis and Davis, a...

  25. Julian Eltinge's Residence, Pasadena, Cal. (13)

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1919
    Topics: Female impersonators, Housing, Photography
    Subject: Julian Eltinge
    Description: View of Julian Eltinge’s Spanish Colonial Revival style residence (2337 Fargo Street), Davis & Davis, architects; shows oblong, stucco, multi-level residence with low pitched tile and flat roofs; s...

  26. Julian Eltinge's Residence, Pasadena, Cal. (1)

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator: Martin, Frederick W.
    Date: circa 1923
    Topics: Female impersonators, Housing, Photography
    Subject: Julian Eltinge

  27. Julian Eltinge's Residence, Pasadena, Cal. (2)

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator: Martin, Frederick W.
    Date: circa 1923
    Topics: Female impersonators, Housing, Photography
    Subject: Julian Eltinge

  28. Julian Eltinge's Residence, Pasadena, Cal. (3)

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator: Martin, Frederick W.
    Date: circa 1923
    Topics: Female impersonators, Housing, Photography
    Subject: Julian Eltinge

  29. Julian Eltinge's Residence, Pasadena, Cal. (9)

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator: Martin, Frederick W.
    Date: circa 1923
    Topics: Female impersonators, Housing, Photography
    Subject: Julian Eltinge
    Description: View of the residence of Julian Eltinge, 2337 Fargo Street; shows Spanish Colonial Revival style textured stucco mansion; tower balcony, low-pitched terra cotta tile roof, white understory with sca...

  30. Julian Eltinge's Home, Hollywood, Cal.

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator: M. Kashower Co.
    Date: 1920s
    Topics: Female impersonators, Housing, Photography
    Subject: Julian Eltinge

  31. Mr. Jean Barrios

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Feb. 14, 1924
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Singers
    Subject: Jean Barrios

  32. Chic Boy, 16, in Role of Countess, Unmasked Trying to Add to Fine Wardrobe

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 23, 1925
    Topics: Actors, Clothing, Female impersonators, Police
    Subject: Jack McDonald, Zelden Letrovinski

  33. The Why of He-Men Who Play Women

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: Steinman, Samuel
    Date: May 5, 1929
    Topics: Clothing, Female impersonators, Femininities, Mental disorders, Photography, Physical characteristics, Psychologists, Psychology, Sportspersons, Students, Theatre, Theatre shows
    Subject: George Pease, Haresfoot, Mimics of Michigan, Walter Koppisch, William Sheldon

  34. Buddy Fisher, the Nation’s Joy-Boy, and Carl Osborne, Denny Lynch, Treg Brown entertain Myrna Kennedy and Francis Renault

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Hollywood Filmograph
    Date: Jul. 30, 1932
    Topics: Drag queens, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ arts
    Subject: Buddy Fisher, Carl Osborne, Denny Lynch, Francis Renault, Myrna Kennedy, Treg Brown
    Description: A newspaper clipping including a photo of Buddy Fisher, Carl Osborne, Denny Lynch, Treg Brown as they entertain Myrna Kennedy and Francis Renault.

  35. Francis Renault-Greatest Female Impersonator Since Palmy Days of ‘Eltinge’

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Hollywood Filmograph
    Date: Jul. 30, 1932
    Topics: Drag queens, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ arts
    Subject: Armstrong, Ben Turpin, Billy Daniels, Buddy Fisher, Buddy Fisher Famous Dance Orchestra, Charles Beynon, Dewey Lynch, Esther Brodelet, Eugene Stark, Francis Renault, Halche von Rhoden, Julian Eltinge, Marion Duvol, Melba Snowden, Phelps, Stark's Bohemian Cafe, Treg Brown, Valeda Duncan, Vangie Kirby
    Description: Newspaper clipping announcing a performance of Francis Renault at Stark's Bohemian Cafe.

  36. 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...

  37. 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."

  38. 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."

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

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

  40. Two Unknown Female Impersonators Kicking Their Legs

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

  41. Two Unknown Female Impersonators Smiling at The Camera

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

  42. Unknown Female Impersonator at San Quentin Prison

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

  43. Unknown Female Impersonator Posing at San Quentin Prison

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

  44. Unknown Female Impersonator Staring at the Camera

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

  45. Julian Eltinge Will Introduce New Revue Here

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Oct. 1, 1933
    Topics: Appearance, Clothing, Female impersonators, Femininities, Theatre
    Subject: Harvard Dramatic Club, Julian Eltinge, Lillian Russell

  46. How Far Can a Girl Go, When She Really is a Man?

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jan. 18, 1934
    Topics: Drag, Drag community, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Organisations
    Subject: Female Impersonators of America, Jean Barrios

  47. Police Raiders Arrest Ten in S.F. Night Club: Patrons Rush for Exits as Officers Visit Finocchio's

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 20, 1936
    Topics: Arrests, Bars, Female impersonators, Physical violence, Police, Theatre
    Subject: Finocchio's Club

  48. The Original and Only Wonder Club Presents American's Foremost Female Impersonators

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Wonder Club
    Date: circa 1940
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Singers
    Subject: Bobbie Bell, Del Raye, Finocchio's Club, Gabby Lee, Nat Burgess, Pat Gilmore, Poppy Lane, Ralph Gilbert

  49. Los Angeles Permits Female Impersonation

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Jan. 10, 1940
    Topics: Actors, Female impersonators, Law, Police
    Subject: Julian Eltinge

  50. Portrait of Bobby Jonson (1)

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Seymour, Maurice
    Date: circa 1942
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Photography
    Subject: Bobby Jonson, Finocchio's Club

  51. Portrait of Bobby Jonson (2)

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Seymour, Maurice
    Date: circa 1942
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Photography
    Subject: Bobby Jonson, Finocchio's Club

  52. Portrait of Nicki Gallucci (1)

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Romaine
    Date: 1942
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Photography
    Subject: Finocchio's Club, Nicki Gallucci

  53. Group Photo of Finocchio's Performers

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1940s
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Photography
    Subject: Finocchio's Club

  54. Glamorous Unusual Finocchio's (1946)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Finocchio, Marjorie, Finocchio, Joseph
    Date: circa 1946
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Bobbie Janson, Del Le Roy, Frank Doran, Freddie Renault, Gene Lamarr, Harvey Lee, Jerry Vaughn, Johnny Mangum, Milton La Maire, Nikki Gollucci, Niles Marsh, Walter Hart

  55. Club Flamingo Hollywood (1947)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Club Flamingo
    Date: 1947
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Carroll Davis, Carroll Wallace, Chris Bailey, Francis Blair, Francis Stillman, Harvey Lee, Jackie Maye, Jan Vidra, Johnny Mangum, Mickey Mercer

  56. America's Most Unusual Night Club Finocchio's

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Finocchio, Marjorie, Finocchio, Joseph
    Date: circa 1950
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Del Le Roy, Frank Doran, Freddie Renault, Jackie Maye, John Lonas, Johnny Mangum, Karyl Norman, Li-Kar, Milton La Maire, Niles Marsh, Ray Francis

  57. Finocchio's Program

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Li-Kar
    Date: circa 1950
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Francis David, Francis Stillman, Freddie Renault, John Lonas, Lestra La Monte, Li-Kar, Milton La Maire, Nick Sturiale, Nicki Gallucci, Niles Marsh, Ray Francis, Vaughn Auldon, Walter Hart

  58. Finocchio's Program (2)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Li-Kar
    Date: circa 1951
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Bobby Bell, Finnochio's, Francis David, Francis Russel, Frank Doran, Freddie Renault, Freddie Wheeler, Harol Lane, Harvey Lee, Jackie Maye, Jerry Vaugh, John Lonas, Nick Sturiale, Nicki Gallucci, Niles Marsh, Ray Francis, Walter Hart

  59. Jug Club

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 16, 1952
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Night life
    Subject: Jean Barrios, Rickey San Jaun

  60. 'Woman' Gives Battle, But Proves to Be Man

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: International News Service
    Date: Nov. 8, 1952
    Topics: Appearance, Female impersonators, Physical violence, Police, Theft
    Subject: Jimmy Curtis

  61. Female Impersonator Is Sentenced To Jail

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: The Sacramento Bee
    Date: Nov. 19, 1952
    Topics: Appearance, Clothing, Courts, Female impersonators, Physical violence, Police
    Subject: Fred Jackson

  62. Souvenir of Your Night at Finocchio's (1953)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Finocchio, Marjorie, Finocchio, Joseph
    Date: 1953
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Carroll Wallace, Freddie Wheeler, Gita Gilmore, Kim August, Laura Knight, Les-Lee, Lestra Le Monte, Lucian Phelps, Mario Costello, Nick Sturiale

  63. Finocchio's Matchbox

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Universal Match Corporation
    Date: 1950s
    Topics: Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Matchboxes, Theatre shows
    Subject: Finocchio's Club

  64. Finocchio's Matchbox (2)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Finocchio's Club
    Date: 1950s
    Topics: Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Matchboxes, Pocket matchboxes, Theatre shows
    Subject: Finocchio's Club

  65. Finocchio's This is Spring Show

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1950s
    Topics: Drag, Entertainers, Events, Female impersonators, Parties, Theatre shows
    Subject: Bobby Bell, Bobby Jonson, Finocchio's Club, Francis Blair, Francis David, Francis Russell, Frant Doran, Freddie Renault, Harvey Lee, Jackie Maye, Jerry Vaughn, John Lonas, Johnny Mangum, Milton Lemair, Niles Marsh, Ray Francis, Walter Hart

  66. Jewel Box Revue: It's Been a Pleasure

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Brown, Danny, Benner, Doc
    Date: 1950s
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Barney Conners, Billy Daye, Billy Devoe, Chunga Ochoa, Dale Roberts, Dave Warner, Fran Novak, Gaby Delane, Gene Chandler, Gita Gilmore, Guilda, Jackie Maye, Jan Britton, Jene Korday, Joe Pheasant, Johnny Marsh, Kara Montez, Keni Renard, Laurie Knight, LaVerne Cummings, Leon Le Verde, Lynne Carter, Poppy Lane, Ricki Raymonde, Robbi Ross, Stormé DeLarverie, Toni Midnight

  67. Ladies-- His Gowns Will Simply Slay You

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Finocchio's Club
    Date: 1950s
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators
    Subject: Finocchio's Club, Tex Hendrix

  68. Portrait of Lucian

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1954
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Photography
    Subject: Lucian

  69. The Jewel Box Revue: Show Sensation of the Nation (2)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Brown, Danny, Benner, Doc
    Date: circa 1950 to 1959
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Al Le June, Barney Conners, Billy Daye, Billy Richards, Bobbe Drake, Bobbi Sommers, Bobby Johnson, Chunga Ochoa, Del Le Roy, Gaby Delane, Gita Gilmore, Guilda, Jackie Maye, Jan Britton, Jean Evol, Jene Korday, Jerry Raye, Jo Vaughan, John Lonas, Johnny Mangum, Kara Montez, Kit Russell, Larry Winters, Laurie Knight, LaVerne Cummings, Lee Mong, Leon Le Verde, Lestra La Monte, Lynne Carter, Nat Dano, Niles Marsh, Ray Francis, Rickey Renee, Ricki Raymonde, Stormé DeLarverie, T.C. Jones, Tommy Baker, Tommy Lester, Toni Midnight, Vicki Vogue
    Description: Handwritten notes and signatures on some pages.

  70. 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...

  71. Other Cities...

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Independent Voices
    Creator: McIntire, Dal
    Date: Apr. 1, 1955
    Topics: Arrests, Discos, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Police raids, Prisoners

  72. Carroll Revue: America's Foremost Female Impersonators (1956)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Wallace, Ruth
    Date: 1956
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Blue Note Night Club, Finnochio's, Latin Quarter, Rendevous Club, Solomon's Club, Starlite Room, Tivoli Circuit, Tivoli Theatre, Tropics Room

  73. Portrait of Robbie Ross (4)

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1959
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Photography
    Subject: Robbie Ross

  74. Oddments

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Independent Voices
    Creator: McIntire, Del, McIntire, Cal, McIntire, Hal, McIntire, Val
    Date: Dec. 1, 1961
    Topics: Drag, Drag shows, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Police raids
    Subject: Jewel Box Revue, Music Box Theatre
    Description: Relevant clipping is found on the bottom left corner of page 16 regarding drag in L.A. and N.Y.C.

  75. The Beige Room… Where Men Are Women

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1963
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ musicians, Performance art
    Subject: Don Miles, Jackie Gordon, The Beige Room, Tommy Hendrix
    Description: An article including a series of photos of "The Beige Room" and its performers.

  76. Charley Foy's Supper Club, Sherman Oaks, Calif.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 20, 1963
    Topics: Appearance, Clothing, Drag, Female impersonators, Passing (Gender)
    Subject: Lynn Carter

  77. Beige Room Revue Matchbox (1)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: The Beige Room
    Date: 1960s
    Topics: Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Matchboxes, Pocket matchboxes, Theatre shows
    Subject: Beige Room Revue

  78. Beige Room Revue Matchbox (2)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: The Beige Room
    Date: 1960s
    Topics: Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Matchboxes, Pocket matchboxes, Theatre shows
    Subject: Beige Room Revue

  79. Kenneth Marlowe (4)

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1960 to 1969
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Photography
    Subject: Beige Room, Club My-O-My, Holiday Inn, Kate Marlowe, Katherine Marlowe, Kenneth Marlowe, Mr. Madam

  80. San Francisco (3/1/1964)

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Independent Voices
    Creator: McIntire, W.E.G.
    Date: Mar. 1, 1964
    Topics: Death and dying, Death notices, Drag, Female impersonators, Homosexuality
    Subject: Finocchio's Club, Lester La Monte

  81. Club Laurel Matchbox

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Club Laurel
    Date: 1965?
    Topics: Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Matchboxes, Pocket matchboxes, Theatre shows
    Subject: Club Laurel

  82. Portrait of Harvey Lee (13)

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1964 to 1966
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Photography
    Subject: Finocchio's Club, Harvey Lee

  83. Society for Individual Rights Presents Sirlebrity Capades of 1966

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Society for Individual Rights
    Date: 1966
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag kings, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Social movements, Social processes, Striptease
    Subject: Charlie Davis, Holly, J.J. Van Dyke, John DeLeon, José Sarria, Laura, Mavis, Michelle, Mike Randon, Rick and Dick, Ruth Colwell, Soto-Voce, The SIR Chorus

  84. Now at The Hustlers

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Feb. 9, 1967
    Topics: Activists, Entertainers, Exotic dancers, Female impersonators, Transgender people
    Subject: Benny Curtis Show, Sepia, Sir Lady Java, The Hustlers (Club), Willie Bobo

  85. Sixth Annual Beaux Arts Halloween Ball (1968)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: The Tavern Guild
    Date: Oct. 1968
    Topics: Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Halloween (LGBTQ+ culture), Halloween costumes
    Subject: "Ma" Frieda "B", Baroness Bella, Carl K, Empress Shirley, Jeanette De La Tabernacle, Marquesa Joselina, Perry, Reba, Ruben, Tavern Guild, Voo Doo Mother

  86. Police OK Full Drag

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

  87. Sir Lady Java Proudly Presents The Pre Halloween Ball of the Year

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Oct. 1969
    Topics: Drag balls, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Halloween (LGBTQ+ culture)
    Subject: Jimmy Thompon, Sam Green, Sir Lady Java, The Tempting Harts

  88. Sirlebrities '69 (November 14-15, 1969)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Medallion Graphics
    Date: Nov. 14, 1969
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Social movements, Social processes, Striptease, Theatre shows
    Subject: Bern Becker, Brandie, Charley Davis, Chuck Waltz, Doug Marglin, Faye, Fernando, Gladys Bumps, Joey Thomas, José Sarria, Ken J., Larry Lust, Lee, Melanie, Nancy, Neil Hutchins, Phil Thomas, Richard James, Ruppert Columbo, Stephen Smith, Steve Mathews, The Boys in the Band (Play), Vern Becker

  89. 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."

  90. Corwin Anthony Hawkins Amazing Grace

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ actors, LGBTQ+ Christians
    Subject: Amazing Grace, Corwin Anthony Hawkins, Deidra Hawkins, It's a Low Down Dirty Shame, John L's, Joyce Hawkins, Miss Gay South, Miss Gay Southwest, Miss Gay Texas, National Entertainer of the Year, Phoebe Hawkins, Texas Entertainer of the Year, Wilber, Jr. Hawkins, Wilbur Hawkins
    Description: An obituary for "Corwin Anthony Hawkins Amazing Grace." Describes the titles Grace won and their most recent work in Hollywood.

  91. One Night Only Sir Lady Java

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: BIPOC, Black transgender people, Discos, Entertainers, Exotic dancers, Female impersonators, Transgender people
    Subject: Roy's Twenty Grand West, Sir Lady Java

  92. Sir Lady Java -- The Lady is a Man

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1970
    Topics: BIPOC, Black transgender people, Discos, Entertainers, Exotic dancers, Female impersonators, Theatre shows, Transgender people
    Subject: Memory Lane Supper Club, Sir Lady Java

  93. TAIT’S Presents RAE BOURBON and COMPANY

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: B.B.B. Cellar Cafe, Boris Kramarenki, Flora Shime, Girls Will Be Boys, Millie Burdett, Rae Bourbon, Tait's
    Description: An advertisement for TAIT's featuring "Rae Bourbon and Company." Includes the night's program.

  94. The Beige Room

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Female impersonators, Gender expression, Performance art
    Subject: The Beige Room
    Description: A poster advertising "The Beige Room," stating: "Three Female Impersonator Revues Nightly."

  95. Joe's Nairobi Lounge Presents Sir Lady Java

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 31, 1970
    Topics: BIPOC, Black transgender people, Discos, Entertainers, Exotic dancers, Female impersonators, Theatre shows, Transgender people
    Subject: Joe's Nairobi Lounge, Shirley Butler, Sir Lady Java

  96. A Curious Evening with Kenneth Marlow (January 17, 1971)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jan. 1971
    Topics: Comedy, Crossdressing, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Musicals, Writers
    Subject: Kenneth Marlow, Mr. Madam
    Description: Object has "which have nothing to do with my act!" in blue ink, which we think to be written by Kenneth Marlow.

  97. Oasis Cocktail Lounge proudly presents... Sir Lady Java Review

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 31, 1971
    Topics: BIPOC, Black transgender people, Discos, Entertainers, Exotic dancers, Female impersonators, Theatre shows, Transgender people
    Subject: Oasis Cocktail Lounge, Sir Lady Java

  98. Lucian Phelps Putting on Makeup

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Feb. 1973
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Photography, Singers
    Subject: Lucian Phelps

  99. Female Impersonator and Other Patrons Inside the 527 Club

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center, San Francisco Public Library
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 1973
    Topics: Bars, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Night life, Photography
    Subject: 527 Club, Miracle Mile
    Description: Written on back: "527 Club, Folsom/3rd St. Female impersonator on 'Miracle Mile,' 10 blocks of gay bars."

  100. Female Impersonator at the 527 Club

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center, San Francisco Public Library
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 1973
    Topics: Bars, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Night life, Photography
    Subject: 527 Club, Miracle Mile
    Description: Written on back: "Female impersonator - 527 Club, Folsom/3rd Sts., beginning of 'the Miracle Mile,' 13 gay bars in 10 blocks.".