Digital Transgender Archive

Search Results

Search Constraints

« Previous | 1 - 15 of 24 |
Number of results to display per page
View results as:
List Map Gallery Masonry Slideshow

Search Results

  1. Vonda DeLayne

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gay community, HIV/AIDS, Trans women, Transgender people
    Subject: Miss Gay America, Miss Gay USA, Miss Metroplex, Miss Texas USA, Miss Universe de Texas, Vonda DeLayne, Vonda Richards
    Description: An obituary for Vonda DeLayne, who was also known as Vonda Richards. The clipping states: "she never forgot her roots in the gay community, remaining active in AIDS causes, as well as the pageant s...

  2. Top Female Impersonator To Change Sex

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: United Press
    Date: May 23, 1956
    Topics: Female impersonators, Health care, MtFs, Surgery
    Subject: Rae Bourbon

  3. The Jewel Box Revue Program (2)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Brown, Danny, Benner, Doc
    Date: circa 1950
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag kings, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Au Sing, Billie Herraro, Billy Richards, Bobbe Drake, Bobbie Johnson, Bobbie La Mare, Bobby Bell, Bobby Raye, Chris, Chris Layton, Del Dixon, Del Le Roy, Francis David, Francis Russell, Gayle Powers, Gene Korday, Gita Gilman, Gustavo Gonzales, Harvey Lee, Jackie, Jackie Johnson, Jackie Maye, Jan Vidra, Jean Evol, John Lonas, Johnny Mangum, Keni Renard, Kenneth Lynn, Kit Russell, La Verne Cummings, Lee Carroll, Lee Mong, Leon Le Verde, Lestra La Monte, Lynne Carter, Mickey Mercer, Nat Dano, Nicki Gallucci, Niles Marsh, Paris DeLaire, Ralph Gilbert, Ray Francis, Ricky Renee, Sandy Rogers, T.C. Jones, Tanya Del Ray, Terry Smith, Tod Allen, Tommy Lester, Tommy Williams, Tony Midnite, Tytanic, Zambella
    Description: Autographs appear throughout the program

  4. The Fabulous and Incomparable Mr. Adrian Ames

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Oct. 29, 1949
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Theatre shows
    Subject: Adrian Ames, Ariette Moreau, Dusty Clark, Hal Heeney, Three O'Clock Club

  5. Saratoga Club Franklin & Fortune, 1950

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: 1950
    Topics: Clothing, Costume, Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Music--Performance, Singing, Theater
    Description: A performer wearing a ruffled, two-piece dress and headdress sings into a microphone on stage at the Saratoga Club.

  6. Performer Standing in Front of a Microphone (Full Image)

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Evening gowns, Female impersonators, Music--Performance, Singing, Theater
    Description: A performer in a shiny two-piece dress sings on stage into a microphone.

  7. Performer in Front of a Band

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: 1950s
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Drag, Drag queens, Evening gowns, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color, Music--Performance, Singing, Theater
    Description: A black person wearing a silk dress and gloves performs on stage with a band.

  8. Performer Holding a Hand Fan

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Evening gowns, Female impersonators, Theater
    Description: A female impersonator in an embroidered dress poses sitting on what appears to be a stage, holding a hand fan.

  9. Performer Exiting a Stage

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: 1950s
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color, Music--Performance, Theater
    Description: A black performer poses for a photograph near a stage as she smiles, holding one arm out and holding up the skirt of her dress.

  10. Night Club Notes

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: May 20, 1939
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Singers
    Subject: Jackie Maye

  11. Leon LaVerde Poses in Ballet Attire

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1950
    Topics: Ballet, Crossdressing, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Photography
    Subject: Jewel Box Revue, Leon La Verde, Leon LaVerde, Mr. Leon Leverde
    Description: Description on bottom of page: "Mr. Leon Leverde Started in show business at the age of six with his mother and dad and has played every important theatre in the world. Is considered the country's...

  12. Jolly Jack Wearing a Costume with a Plumed Hat

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1979
    Topics: Clothing, Costume, Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Theater
    Description: Jolly Jack, wearing a plumed hat and and leotard with long sleeves, poses for a photo.

  13. Jolly Jack in Large Hat and Long Dress

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Clothing, Costume, Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Theater
    Description: Jolly Jack, a female impersonator, poses in front of a curtain in a long, ruffled dress and a large hat.

  14. Jolly Jack in Headdress

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: 1949
    Topics: Costume, Female impersonators, Theater
    Subject: Jolly Jack
    Description: Jolly Jack, a female impersonator, poses in front of a backdrop wearing a large headdress and a ruffled, sleeveless dress with black gloves. Inscription reads: "To Bobby & Mary, Two Grand People, H...

  15. Jolly Jack in Blonde Wig and Headdress

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Costume, Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Theater
    Description: An elliptical photograph on a white background of Jolly Jack posing in a large wig with a headpiece and a shiny, ruffled dress.