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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. -
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. -
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. -
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... -
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 -
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." -
An Evening of Pure "Charles Pierce" Craziness
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Beige Room Revue Matchbox (1)
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Beige Room Revue Matchbox (2)
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Bette Midler with Drag Queens at Studio One
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Black Play Boy Presents Sir Lady Java and Rose Brothers
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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. -
California Nights
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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 -
Charley Foy's Supper Club, Sherman Oaks, Calif.
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Chic Boy, 16, in Role of Countess, Unmasked Trying to Add to Fine Wardrobe
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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 -
Club Laurel Matchbox
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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. -
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. -
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. -
Ella Zoyara: Death of the Noted Circus Female Impersonator
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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." -
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 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 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 Is Sentenced To Jail
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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 -
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's Matchbox
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Finocchio's Matchbox (2)
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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 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 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 -
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. -
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. -
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 -
Group Photo of Finocchio's Performers
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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... -
How Far Can a Girl Go, When She Really is a Man?
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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... -
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 -
Joe's Nairobi Lounge Presents Sir Lady Java
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Joshua's Reed Presents Sir Lady Java Revue
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Jug Club
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Julian Eltinge Will Introduce New Revue Here
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Julian Eltinge's Home, Hollywood, Cal.
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Julian Eltinge's Residence, Pasadena, Cal. (1)
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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. (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...