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'Woman' Gives Battle, But Proves to Be Man
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Vicki Marlane Photographs and Artifacts
Collection: Discovery Resources Institution: GLBT Historical Society Creator: GLBT Historical Society Date: Jan. 2014 Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gay pride, Transgender people Subject: Aunt Charlie's Lounge, Forever's Gonna Start Tonight, Vicki Marlane Description: "Vicki Marlane (1934-2011) was a critically acclaimed drag performer and transgender woman who worked in San Francisco. The Vicki Marlane Photographs and Artifacts document Marlane’s personal life ... -
Unknown Female Impersonator Staring at the Camera
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Unknown Female Impersonator Posing at San Quentin Prison
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Unknown Female Impersonator at San Quentin Prison
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Two Unknown Female Impersonators Smiling at The Camera
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Two Unknown Female Impersonators Kicking Their Legs
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Two Unknown Female Impersonators Hugging Each Other at San Quentin Prison
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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." -
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." -
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 -
The Original and Only Wonder Club Presents American's Foremost Female Impersonators
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The Man Who Was a "Perfect Lady"
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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. -
The Burglary that Led to the Chinese Battle
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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. -
The Beige Room
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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. -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Sir Lady Java Proudly Presents The Pre Halloween Ball of the Year
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Sir Lady Java -- The Lady is a Man
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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 -
San Francisco (3/1/1964)
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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... -
Queen of Hearts
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: Independent Voices Creator: Wilson, Carter Date: Summer 1992 Topics: Crossdressers, Discos, Drag, Drag community, Female impersonators, Gay community, Latinos, Male impersonators, Racism Subject: Ernie Sanchez, Monterey Community AIDS Project -
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... -
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... -
Portrait of Robbie Ross (4)
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Portrait of Nicki Gallucci (1)
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Portrait of Lucian
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Portrait of Harvey Lee (13)
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Portrait of Bobby Jonson (2)
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Portrait of Bobby Jonson (1)
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Police Raiders Arrest Ten in S.F. Night Club: Patrons Rush for Exits as Officers Visit Finocchio's
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Police OK Full Drag
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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... -
Other Cities...
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One Night Only Sir Lady Java
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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. -
Oasis Cocktail Lounge proudly presents... Sir Lady Java Review
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Now at The Hustlers
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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. -
Mr. Jean Barrios
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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. -
"Margaret" Smith Proves to Be Man
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Lucian Phelps Putting on Makeup
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Los Angeles Permits Female Impersonation
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Ladies-- His Gowns Will Simply Slay You
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Kenneth Marlowe (4)
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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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
Julian Eltinge's Residence, Pasadena, Cal. (3)
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Julian Eltinge's Residence, Pasadena, Cal. (2)
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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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
Julian Eltinge's Residence, Pasadena, Cal. (1)
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Julian Eltinge's Home, Hollywood, Cal.
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Julian Eltinge Will Introduce New Revue Here
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Jug Club
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Joshua's Reed Presents Sir Lady Java Revue
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Joe's Nairobi Lounge Presents Sir Lady Java
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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 -
Interview with Jeff Gaudor (Kira Stone)
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: RI LGBTQ+ Community Archives at Providence Public Library Creator: Gaudor, Jeff Date: Apr. 21, 2020 Topics: Drag, Drag community, Drag families, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Substance abuse Subject: Miss Gay Massachusetts USofA, Miss Gay Rhode Island USofA Description: An interview with Kira Stone. Kira Stone is a drag persona performed by Jeff Gaudor since 2010. Gaudor identifies as a white; gay man. Topics in order of discussion include: growing up in Attleboro... -
How Far Can a Girl Go, When She Really is a Man?
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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... -
Group Photo of Finocchio's Performers
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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 -
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. -
For Danny Windsor, it’s women’s work
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Kent, Bill Date: Jun. 15, 1990 Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Performance art Subject: Donald O'Connor, Judy Garland Description: Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer, the article contains an interview of Danny Windsor on his career. -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Finocchio's Matchbox (2)
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Finocchio's Matchbox
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Finocchio Club San Francisco: The World's Greatest Female Impersonators Souvenir Magazine (1983)
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Geneck, Rebecca, Leonard, Jeff, Marino, Peter Date: 1983 Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease Subject: Antonio Vizcaino, Cleo B. Fast, Florencio de los Santos, Frank Doran, George Buchanon, John Compton, John Lonas, LaVerne Cummings, Lestre LaMonte, Lucian, Mike Michelle, Paco Rios, Pat Campano, Paul La Ray, Ray Francis, Rene DeCarlo, Walter Hart -
Finocchio Club San Francisco: The World's Greatest Female Impersonators (1982)
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Finocchio, Joseph Date: 1982 Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color, Striptease Subject: Antonio Vizcaino, Carroll Wallace, Florencio de los Santos, Frank Doran, John Lonas, LaVerne Cummings, Lestre LaMonte, Lori Shannon, Nicki Gallucci, Paco Rios, Ray Francis, Rene DeCarlo, Walter Hart -
Female Impersonator Is Sentenced To Jail
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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... -
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.". -
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... -
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." -
Ella Zoyara: Death of the Noted Circus Female Impersonator
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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. -
Divine
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections Creator: Divine, Holland, David Date: Nov. 13, 1976 Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Gender identity in the theater, Motion pictures, Off Off-Broadway theater, Theater Subject: Allen Ginsberg, Andy Warhol, Babs Johnson, Divine, Female Trouble, Gay Community News, John Waters, Multiple Maniacs Mondo Trasho, Museum of Modern Art, Pink Flamingos, Roman Candles, Shakespeare, Tom Eyen, Women Behind Bars Description: An interview with Divine, the drag queen and actor. Originally printed on page 9 of Volume 4, number 2 of Gay Community News. Photography by Deborah Irmas. -
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. -
Club Laurel Matchbox
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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 -
Chic Boy, 16, in Role of Countess, Unmasked Trying to Add to Fine Wardrobe
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Charley Foy's Supper Club, Sherman Oaks, Calif.
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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 -
California Nights