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Watchin' the Moon Rise
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Vintage and Modern Films
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Apr. 24, 1987 Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, HIV/AIDS, Homosexuals, LGBTQ+ films Subject: Chuck Solomon: Coming of Age, Halloweenie, Storme: The Lady of the Jewel Box, Stormé DeLarverie Description: A list of films that are going to be featured at festivals in New York City; among them are films featuring numerous LGBTQ+ stories like that of Stormé DeLarverie. -
Ty Bennett
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To be, or...?
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Three Chinese Get In
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1889 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, City of Alexandria (steamship), Fong, Chu, Yi, Chin Description: A newspaper article from the New York Herald detailing the arrest of a Chinese female impersonator. -
Theatre Comique: Ernest Byne
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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 Unique Club 82 Presents... Fun-Fair For '57 (1957)
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Russell, Kitt Date: 1957 Topics: Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease Subject: 82 Club, Adrian, Al Drao, Bunny Bates, Carlos D'Castro, Chickie Ramos, Dick Finley, Dottie Ronzi, Duke Souza, Dusty Dalton, Ella Gray, Frankie Gordone, Freda Singer, Helen Lonner, Jack Hughes, Jackie Maye, Jan Richards, Jean Evol, Joey Mann, Jose Del Rio, Keith Medlock, Kim August, Louis Hayden, Melvin Evans, Nicky Gallucci, Norma Griffin, Paris Mitchell, Pat Burns, Pepe, Rene Del Rio, Sandra Mitchell, Shirley Judson, Teri Lane, Tommy Key, Tommy Rice, Tony East, Vinnie Summers -
The Petersburg Guard in Providence
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: The New York Freeman Date: Jun. 13, 1885 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Burlesque, C. Henry Brenan, Merchant of Venice, Petersburg Guard, Thomas Doyle, Virginius Description: This item is an article in The New York Freeman newspaper Vol. 1 No. 30 that discusses Mr. C. Henry Brenan as a female impersonator and burlesque artist. -
The Jewel Box Revue 25th Anniversary Performance
Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: 1968 Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Theatre shows Subject: Bobby Barton, Bruno LeFantastique, Carroll Durell, Dodie Daniels, Don Marshall, Jewel Box Revue, Kirk Wilde, Kurt Mann, Lynn Pace, Nicki Valdez, Paul Barnett, Robin Rogers Description: Left to right: Don Marshall, Paul Barnett, Unknown person, Carroll Durell (on stairs), Robin Rogers, Nicki Valdez, Dodie Daniels, Bruno LeFantastique, Lynn Pace, Kirk Wilde, Bobby Barton, Kirt Mann... -
the incomparable Mr. Rae Bourbon: YOU’RE STEPPING ON MY EYELASHES (UTC 2)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ arts, LGBTQ+ musicians Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Back in Drag Again, Bourbon 100-Proof, Claque-Claque, Don't Call Me Madam, I Must Have a Greek, Life Goes to a Party, Peter Pan, Queen of the Ballet, Queen of the Navy, Queen of the Y.M.C.A., Rae Bourbon, Ray Bourbon, Sparkling Bourbondry, The Family Tree, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes Description: An album cover of Ray Bourbon's "You're Stepping on My Eyelashes." -
The Gay Young Bride
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The Evangeline Combination
Collection: Ephemera Institution: Peabody Essex Museum Creator: Date: Feb. 12, 1877 Topics: Dance, Female impersonators, Opera, Theater Subject: A. S. Pennoyer, BABA, Blanche Selickson, C. M. Winter, Clara Fisher, Cora Verne, Edward E. Rice, Edwin S. Tarr, Eliza Weathersby, Estelle Stroelin, Evangeline, Flora Lee, George H. Cassidy, George Ulmer, Golden and Dixey, Harry Braham, Harry Hunter, Harry Josephs, Hattie Richardson, Herman Singleton, J. Cheever Goodwin, J. P. Steele, J. R. Quincy, Lizzie Webster, Louise Winans, Lucy Wood, M. C. Daly, Mechanic Hall, N. C. Goodwin Jr., Niblo's Garden, Seth M. Crane, Stella Richings, The Boston Museum, The Evangeline Combination, The Heiffer Dance, The Lydia Thompson Troupe, W. W. Bullock Description: Advertisement for a production of Evangeline featuring female impersonator Harry Josephs as Catherine. -
The Darktown Strutter's Ball
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Thornton, Timmie, GAY Magazine Date: Feb. 15, 1971 Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Timmie Thornton Description: "The Darktown Strutter's Ball" by Timmie Thornton from from "GAY Magazine" Volume 2 Issue 44. This article discusses Timmie Thornton's experience in the drag scene. -
The Costumer is the Boss
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Foo, Wong Chin Date: Aug. 23, 1889 Topics: BIPOC, Chinese, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Swintien Lok Company, Taka Wing Description: A clipping from the Staunton Vindicator about the costuming of the Swintien Loh theater troupe mentioning Taka Wing, a female impersonator. -
The Club 82 Revue... Program
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Russell, Kitt, Homse, Sam Date: circa 1961 to circa 1965 Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease Subject: Ella Funt, Frank Quinn, Gene Avery, Jackie Maye, Jan Taylor, Joe College, Johnny Marsh, Johnny Wilson, Kim August, Melvin Evans, Pepe Carman, Rene Del Rio, Rubay, Sandy Rogers, Terry Lane, Terry Noel, Tony Midnight, Ty Bennett, Vicki Lynn -
The Celebrated Rentz Santley Novelty Company
Collection: Ephemera Institution: Peabody Essex Museum Creator: Date: circa 1870 Topics: Burlesque (Theater), Female impersonators, Theater, Vaudeville Subject: 4 Aesthetic Four 4, Alice Daily, Alice Smith, Andy and Annie Hughes, Annie Boyd, Billy Buckley, Blanch Moncrief, Bruno Kennicott, Don Jose, Dutch Daly, Edgar Edgerton, Edith Sinclair, Emma Alfredo, Emma Wilson, Esther Vaughan, Fannie Florence, Fred Wilson, Georgia Lester, Harry Morris, Harry Woodson, Kate Gresham, Laura Bennett, Lillie Ashford, Lizzie Paine, Louise Giroux, Lulu Mortimer, M. B. Leavitt, Mechanic's Hall, Millie Ellsworth, Rentz Santley, Teddy Raynor, The Masher's Quadrille, The Rentz Santley Novelty Company, The Spanish Dude, Topsy Robins, Victoria North, W.M. Skuse -
The All New Jewel Box Revue Starring Lynne Carter
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The 82 Club Souvenir Program (1969)
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Russell, Kitt Date: 1969 Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease Subject: Baby Martell, Brandy Alexander, Brigitte Dior, Carol Durrell, Dale Roberts, Diosa Felix, Hans Crystal, Holly White, Jackie Maye, Jobi Marsh, Kim August, Liza, Mel Michaels, Sandy, Tammy Novack, Tina, Toby Marsh, Tonie Lee, Trini Seville, Ty Bennett, Vickie Lynn -
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. -
Ta Ka Wing and the Whole Chinese Dramatic Troupe are Doomed
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Storme, Dori, and Pals Relight the Shubert
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: MacArthur, Harry Date: Sep. 26, 1958 Topics: BIPOC, Black lesbians, Black people, Female impersonators, Lesbians, Racially mixed people, Studs Subject: Bill Daye, Chunga Ochoa, Dori D'or, Jewel Box Revue, Lynne Carter, Robbi Ross, Shubert Theater, Stormé DeLarverie, Toni Midnight, Tytanic Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to transphobic comments. -
Souvenir Number of Naughty Mam'zelle
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Six Years for Harry Mortimer: The Nimble-Fingered Female Impersonator Must Go to Prison
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Show Stoppers
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Shot Female Impersonator: Negro in Woman's Garb Slashes Policemen and Is Killed
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She's Beautiful, Plucky—And a Man
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Canby, Vincent Date: Feb. 27, 1972 Topics: Drag queens, Female impersonators, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ films, Trans women Subject: Andy Warhol, Berlin Stories, Broadway, Cabaret, Candy Darling, Christopher Isherwood, Holly Woodlawn, Jackie Curtis, Kit Kat Club, Liza Minnelli, Paul Morrissey, Sally Bowles, Women in Revolt, Women's LIberation Description: A newspaper clipping containing a review of the Andy Warhol film "Women in Revolt" which follows three female impersonators: Candy Darling, Jackie Curtis, and Holly Woodlawn. -
She's A He
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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 -
Ronnie Paige at McVan Supper Club
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Robin Rogers on Stage
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Robbie Ross in a Jewel Box Revue Production
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Rehan In Chinese Eyes: An Oriental Criticism
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Fon Chong Mai Date: 1898 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Choy Ting Quoy, Daly's Theater, Fon Chong Mai Description: Article published in the New York Herald and written by Fon Chong Mai, a Chinese female impersonator, about Ada Rehan's performance in "The Merchant of Venice". -
Ray Bourbon in Selections from DON’T CALL ME MADAM (UTC 3)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ arts, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, Around The World In 80 Ways, Bourbon 100-Proof, Carnegie Hall, Danton Walker, Don't Call Me Madam, Errol Flynn, Hollywood Exposé, Ladies of Burlesque, Let Me Tell You About My Operation, Mae West, New York Daily News, One On The Aisle (Claque-Claque), Rae Bourbon, Ray Bourbon, Robert Sylvester, Sunday Ride, The Neighbor's Party Description: An album cover of Ray Bourbon's "Don't Call Me Madam," including reviews. -
Ray Bourbon: A GIRL OF THE GOLDEN WEST (UTC 4)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: An Evening in Copenhagen, Bourbon 100-Proof, Claque-Claque, Don't Call Me Madam, Horse Opera, Ray Bourbon, The Railroad's Coming Thru, To Hell With The Range, Ugh!, Where Does The Difference Come In?, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes Description: Album on vinyl by Ray Bourbon titled "A Girl of the Golden West." Content Warning: Offensive visual depiction of Indigenous people. -
Rae Bourbon: A Girl Of The Golden West (UTC 4)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Around The World In 80 Ways, Bourbon 100-Proof, Don't Call Me Madam, Hollywood Exposé, Horse Opera, Ladies of Burlesque, Let Me Tell You About My Operation, One On The Aisle (Claque-Claque), Rae Bourbon, Ray Bourbon, The Railroad's Coming Thru, To Hell With The Range, Ugh!, Where Does The Difference Come In?, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes Description: Album cover (front and back of vinyl) by Rae Bourbon Content Warning: Offensive visual depiction of Indigenous Americans. -
Pretzels
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Powder Puff Revue at McVan's Supper Club
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Portrait of Niki Gordon (3)
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Portrait of Niki Gordon (2)
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Portrait of Mickey Marlowe
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Police Guard for Chinese Actor
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1905 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Wong Chung Description: Article published in the Evening News detailing the story of Wong Chung, a Chinese female impersonator. According to the article, Chung was running away from the criminal organization Hip Sing Tong... -
Person Backstage at Club Inferno
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Performance of "Big Spender" at the Apollo Theatre (2)
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Performance of "Big Spender" at the Apollo Theatre
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Other Cities...
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Oh, What a Girl!
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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. -
NYC Gay Pride
Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection Institution: Independent Voices Creator: The Gay Liberator Date: Aug. 1, 1973 Topics: Drag queens, Female impersonators, Gay activism, Gay pride, Gay pride parades, Heterosexual women, Latino/a/x transgender people, Lesbian activism, Lesbian feminism, Lesbian pride, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ events, Stonewall riots, Transgender activism, Transvestites Subject: Arthur Bell, Bette Midler, Craig Rodwell, Jean O'Leary, Lee Brewster, Oscar Wilde Book Shops, Queens Liberation Front, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Sylvia Rivera, The Village Voice, Vito Russo Description: Clipping from page 5 of The Gay Liberator, issue 29, published August 1, 1973. -
Nobody Lied
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Niki Gordon and Three Unidentified Performers on Stage
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Niki Gordon and an Unidentified Person
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New York's Favorite Slumming Expedition
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Feb. 12, 1899 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Choy Ting Quoy, Fon Chong Mai Description: Article published in the Colorado Springs Gazette about Fon Chong Mai, a Chinese actor and female impersonator; includes illustrations. -
New York City
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1915 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Vaudeville Subject: Augustus Stevens, Julian Eltinge Description: Article in The Freeman about Augustus Stevens, a Black female impersonator. -
Multiple Performers Onstage at the Apollo Theatre
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Mr. Jean Barrios
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Mr. Andrew Tribble
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Aug. 18, 1910 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Andrew Tribble, Dabney Theater Description: Article in The New York Age about performance by Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator. Item is flagged as explicit for racist imagery. -
Mourning for His Cat
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Sep. 16, 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Taka Wing Description: Article published in The Boston Herald that explains shows featuring Taka Wing, a Chinese female impersonator, have been canceled because Wing is sick. -
Men Who Portray Women in Plays
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: New York Herald Date: Dec. 10, 1893 Topics: Drag queens, Female impersonators, Labour, Performing arts, Students, Theatre Subject: Charley Wykeham, Donna Lucia d'Alvadorez, Etienne Girardot, Richard Harlow -
Matinee Christmas Day
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Marlow Monique Dickson Oral History
Collection: Oral Histories with People of Color Institution: OUTWORDS Creator: Dickson, Marlow Monique Date: Jun. 19, 2021 Topics: Black transgender people, Drag performers, Female impersonators, Older transgender people, QTPOC, Trans women Subject: Crystal LaBeija, Jewel Box Revue, Josephine Baker, Marlow Monique Dickson Description: OUTWORDS guest interviewer Zackary Drucker interviewed Marlow Monique Dickson in Chicago in 2021. In the 1960s, Marlow moved from Chicago to New York, performing in bars around Greenwich Village. S... -
Male Shake Dancer Plans to Change Sex, Wed GI in Europe
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: Transas City Creator: Jet Date: Jun. 18, 1953 Topics: Actors, Black people, Classification of diseases, Dancers, Female impersonators, Gender realignment surgery, Hormone therapy, Law, Marriage, Medicalisation, Military, MtFs Subject: Charles Robert Brown -
Love Blooms But Once
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LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT MY OPERATION: RAE BOURBON SPEAKING….. (UTC 7)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Around The World In 80 Ways, Bourbon 100-Proof, Don't Call Me Madam, George Carpozi Jr., Hollywood Exposé, Ladies of Burlesque, Let Me Tell You About My Operation, One On The Aisle (Claque-Claque), Rae Bourbon, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes Description: Vinyl Album (front and back) for Rae Bourbon's song "Let Me Tell You About My Operation." Includes a note from Rae about transitioning, as well as two clippings from journal articles about Rae's tr... -
LADIES OF BURLESQUE: now appearing RAE BOURBON (UTC 10)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Around The World In 80 Ways, Bourbon 100-Proof, Don't Call Me Madam, Hollywood Exposé, Ladies of Burlesque, Let Me Tell You About My Operation, One On The Aisle (Claque-Claque), Rae Bourbon, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes Description: A Rae Bourbon album cover. -
Kurt Mann, Karyl Houston, and Sully at McVan's Supper Club
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Kurt Mann in the Apollo Theatre Dressing Room
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Kurt Mann Backstage at Club Inferno
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Kurt Mann at the Apollo Theatre (8)
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Kurt Mann at the Apollo Theatre (7)
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Kurt Mann at the Apollo Theatre (6)
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Kurt Mann at the Apollo Theatre (5)
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Kurt Mann at the Apollo Theatre (4)
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Kurt Mann at the Apollo Theatre (3)
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Kurt Mann at the Apollo Theatre (2)
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Kurt Mann at the Apollo Theatre (1)
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Kurt Mann as Phyllis Diller on Stage
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Kurt Mann and Robin Rogers Performing at the Apollo Theatre
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Kurt Mann and Robin Rogers Perform "Mexican Finale" at the Apollo Theatre
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Kurt Mann and an Unknown Person at McVan's Supper Club
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Kirk Wilde and Kurt Mann at the Apollo Theatre
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Just Like in Pekin
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Joss temple, Shi Lou Tau Moo ("Loyal Slave"), Swintien Lok Company, Taka Wing Description: This item is an article published in the New York Herald with that mentions Taka Wing, a Chinese female impersonator. Uses extensive racist language. -
Julian Eltinge, 57, Dies; Began Stage Career in Hub
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Joy Reigns In Chinatown
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Taka Wing, The Swintien Lok Chinese Dramatic Company, Troupe Description: Article published in the New-York Tribune about a performance by Taka Wing, a famous Chinese female impersonator. -
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 -
Jewel Box Revue Ensemble on Stage at the Apollo Theatre (1)
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, Theatre shows Subject: Brandy Alexander, Chris Moore, Jewel Box Revue, Kurt Mann, Lynn Pace, Nicki Valdez, Robin Rogers -
Jewel Box Revue Can Can Number at the Apollo Theatre
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Jewel Box Revue Advertisement (2)
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it's me again... Ray Bourbon: YOU'RE STEPPING ON MY EYELASHES!
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ arts, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Back in Drag Again, Bourbon 100-Proof, Claque-Claque, Don't Call Me Madam, High Infidelity, I Must Have a Greek, Life Goes to a Party, Peter Pan, Queen of the Ballet, Queen of the Navy, Queen of the Y.M.C.A., Rae Bourbon, Ray Bourbon, The Family Tree, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes Description: An album cover of Ray Bourbon's "it's me again... Ray Bourbon: YOU'RE STEPPING ON MY EYELASHES!" -
It's Lynne Carter
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It's Been A Pleasure the Jewel Box Revue (6)
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Brown, Danny, Benner, Doc Date: circa 1950 to circa 1959 Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease Subject: Adrian Dennis, Apollo Theatre, Billy Austin, Bobby Barton, Can-Can Chorus, Chris Moore, Doddie Daniels, Don Marshall, El Capitan Theatre, Halle Loki, In the Heart of Broadway, Jackie Lamarr, Kurt Mann, Laverne Cummings, Little Twiggie, Lynn Pace, Maksik's Town & Country Club, Mal Michles, Minnie of the Golden West, Paris Todd, Poor Suzette Production, Rene Del Rio, Riverside Hotel, Robbin Rogers, Stormé DeLarverie, Tina Darling, Tony Lee, Ziegfeld Follies -
It's Been A Pleasure the Jewel Box Revue (5)
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Brown, Danny, Benner, Doc Date: circa 1950 to circa 1959 Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease Subject: Adrian Dennis, Bernie Brandall, Billie Daye, Billy Austin, Bobby Barton, Can-Can Chorus, Darryll Stewart, Doug Maguire, El Capitan Theatre, Frankie Bennett, Halle Loki, In the Heart of Broadway, Jan Britton, Kirk Wilde, Laverne Cummings, Lolo Rivera, Maksik's Town & Country Club, Mal Michles, Minnie of the Golden West, Pat Robbins, Poor Suzette Production, Rene Del Rio, Riverside Hotel, Robbin Rogers, Sid Marshall, Stormé DeLarverie, Ziegfeld Follies -
It's Been a Pleasure the Jewel Box Revue (4)
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Brown, Danny, Benner, Doc Date: circa 1950 to circa 1959 Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease Subject: Adrian Dennis, Apollo Theatre, Billie Daye, Billy Austin, Bobby Barton, Can-Can Chorus, Chris Moore, Doddie Daniels, Don Marshall, Doug Maguire, El Capitan Theatre, Halle Loki, Harvey Lee, In the Heart of Broadway, Jan Britton, Kirk Wilde, Kurt Mann, Laverne Cummings, Little Twiggie, Maksik's Town & Country Club, Mal Michles, Micky Marlow, Minnie of the Golden West, Pat Robbins, Paul Barnett, Poor Suzette Production, Rene Del Rio, Riverside Hotel, Robbin Rogers, Stormé DeLarverie, Ziegfeld Follies -
It's Been a Pleasure the Jewel Box Revue
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Brown, Danny, Benner, Doc Date: circa 1950 to circa 1959 Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag kings, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease Subject: Apollo Theatre, Billy Austin, Bobby Barton, Bruno Le Fantastique, Calypso Production, Christian Dubouis, Chunga Ochoa, Dale Roberts, Doddie Daniels, Dori D'or, Doug Maguire, Eddie Bush, El Capitan Theatre, Ella Fitzgerald, Gaby Delane, Gene Chandler, Gita Gilmore, Guilda, Harvey Lee, Jackie Maye, Jan Britton, Kim August, Kirk Wilde, Laverne Cummings, Lee Loren, Maksik's Town & Country Club, Mark Williams, Mary Davies, Mickey London, Micky Marlow, Nicky McDermott, Poor Suzette Production, Ralph Crego, Riverside Hotel, Robin Rogers, Sammy Davis, Stormé DeLarverie, Titanic -
It's Been A Pleasure: 25th Anniversary of the Jewel Box Revue
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Brown, Danny, Benner, Doc Date: circa 1950 to circa 1959 Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag kings, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease Subject: Adrian Dennis, Apollo Theatre, Billie Daye, Billy Austin, Bobby Barton, Bruno Le Fantastique, Chris Moore, Doddie Daniels, Don Marshall, Doug Maguire, El Capitan Theatre, Halle Loki, In the Heart of Broadway, Jan Britton, Kirk Wilde, Kurt Mann, Laverne Cummings, Little Twiggie, Maksik's Town & Country Club, Mal Michles, Micky Marlow, Minnie of the Golden West, Pat Robbins, Paul Barnett, Poor Suzette Production, Rene Del Rio, Riverside Hotel, Robbin Rogers, Stormé DeLarverie, Ziegfeld Follies -
Isreal Padilla
Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, HIV/AIDS Subject: Aurea Perez, Dary Crews, Isreal Padilla, Isreal Padilla, Jr., Lillian Perez, Lillie Padilla, Marie Padilla, Mark Miller, Miss Buddies, Sophia Black Description: An obituary for Isreal Padilla also known as Sophia Black in the "Dallas Voice." Discusses their family, work, and success with doing "female impersonation." -
In the Garden
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In Shadowland
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In My Dream of You
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Impersonator Willis: Arrest of an Alleged St. Louisman in New York
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Impersonator Found Slain
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Transas City Creator: The Associated Press Date: May 28, 1937 Topics: Female impersonators, Murders of LGBTQ+ people, Violence Subject: Edward F. Dolan Description: Content Warning: This item contains potentially sensitive material related to transphobic violence. -
I'm on My Way to Mandalay
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I Still Love You
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Honolulu Eyes
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HOLLYWOOD EXPOSÉ: RAE BOURBON…..tells all! (UTC 9)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Around The World In 80 Ways, Bourbon 100-Proof, Don't Call Me Madam, Hollywood Exposé, Ladies of Burlesque, One On The Aisle (Claque-Claque), Rae Bourbon, Tell You About My Operation, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes Description: Vinyl album cover (front and back) of song "Hollywood Exposé." Includes photos of Rae being arrested. -
High Jinks for Chinatown
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jun. 22, 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Joss temple, Koong Ming, Shi Lou Tau Moo ("Loyal Slave"), Swintien Lok Company, Taka Wing, Yaka Wing Description: This item includes a clipping from the Boston Herald detailing a performance starring Taka Wing, a Chinese female impersonator. -
He is the Greatest of the Chinese Actors
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1899 Topics: Costumes, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Theater Subject: Ada Rehan, Chinese People, Fon Chong Mai, Merchant of Venice Description: This item is an article published in the Philadelphia Inquirer about China actor and female impersonator, Fon Chong Mai. This article talks about his talent as an actor, Chinese theater, and his im... -
He Enjoys Being A Girl
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Flatley, Guy Date: Nov. 15, 1970 Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, Detention of LGBTQ+ people, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Gender, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ films, Motion picture actors and actresses, Riots, Trans women, Transvestites Subject: Andy Warhol, Harold Danhakl, Holly Woodlawn, Larry Rivers, Paul Morrissey, Trash (Film) Description: Holly Woodlawn formerly known as Harold Danhakl is arrested at the U.N. for female impersonation. Holly Woodlawn starred in the Andy Warhol-Paul Morrissey film: "Trash". She is bailed out by Larry ... -
Guide to the Mama Galore Drag Photograph Album, 1980s-1995
Collection: Discovery Resources Institution: Duke University Creator: David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library Date: Sep. 2015 Topics: Female impersonators, Homosexuality Subject: Mama Galore Description: Collection comprises a photograph album featuring 405 color photographs (ranging in size from 2.5" x 3.5" to 4" x 6", primarily 3.5" x 5") and black-and-white publicity stills documenting members... -
Group Photo of the Femme Jesters
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Group Photo at the 82 Club (2)
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Group Photo at the 82 Club (1)
Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: 1962? Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Male impersonators, Photography Subject: 82 Club, Alice Miller, Bill Hughes, Bobbi Day, Chris Ames, Frankie Quinn, George Roth, Hans Crystal, Jackie Maye, Jan Taylor, Jo Vaughan, Kim August, Lynn Roberts, Phillip Cross, Rene Del Rio, Sandy Rogers, Terry Noel, The Great Rubay, Toby Marsh, Vickie Lynn -
Group Photo at Andy's
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"Gimme" a Little Kiss Will "Ya" Huh?
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Francis Renault: World's Foremost Female Impersonator
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Francis Renault Poster
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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. -
Fon Chong Mai Sees Ada Rehan as Portia
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1898 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Choy Ting Quoy, Fon Chong Mai Description: Article published in The St. Louis Republic detailing Fon Cong Mai's response to a production of "The Merchant of Venice." -
Exterior of Club Inferno
Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: circa 1968 Topics: Discos, Drag, Female impersonators Subject: Bobby Barton, Club Inferno, Criss Moore, Ethel Merman, Kurt Mann Description: Advertising banners read: "Here in person, Criss Moore singing Ethel Merman, Songs of the 30s"; "Bobby Barton, Body by Fisher"; "Kurt Mann, She's a Diller" -
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. -
Discretion
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Demure Butchness #1
Collection: Zines Institution: Queer Zine Archive Project Creator: Timmer Date: 1992 Topics: Crossdressers, Drag queens, Faggots, Female impersonators, Gay community, Gay men, Gender expression, Gender roles, LGBTQ+ events, LGBTQ+ night life, LGBTQ+ sex workers, LGBTQ+ zines, Masculinities, Popular culture Subject: 1808 Club, Alphonse, Casablanca Show Lounge, Christian Slater, Club Kids, Dow Corning, Emilio Estevez, Glam Slam, Lady Miss Jill, Madonna, Miss Brett Marie, Miss Gay San Francisco, Miss Gay USA Minnesota, Miss Lisa, Miss Methadone, Morgan Chessler, Mr. Ron, Ms. Epiphany, MTV, Robin West, Rosie Perez, Saloon, Tanya Michaels, Tasha Monet Description: An article titled "Drag Hag Review" can be found on pages 21-24. -
De Rose
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Pryor, Leon Date: Mar. 25, 1911 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Crescent Theatre, De Rose Description: An article in The Statesman about a Black female impersonator performing in New York. -
Club 82 Presents Sincapades of 1954
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Russell, Kitt Date: 1954 Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease Subject: Chickie Ramos, Claire Ross, Del Lester, Diane, Flo Hunter, Frank Quinn, Frankie Gordone, Gene Darling, Ginny Scott, Jan Richards, Jean Klemn, Jeri Grayson, Joey Mann, Jolly Hughes, Kyra Lynn, Laurette Bass, Lee Mong, Lou Taylor, Nicky Gallucci, Pat Burns, Pepe Carman, Peppe, Ricky Renee, Roccio, Rubay, Sally Geis, Sandra Mitchell, Sonna Teal, Sully Sullivan, Terry Howe, Tommy Morgan, Toni Bennett, Tony Phillips, Vicki Vogue, Vickie Lynn -
CLAQUE-CLAQUE OPERA SELECTIONS by RAY BOURBON (UTC 6)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Bourbon 100-Proof, Brunhilde's Emulsion, Don't Call Me Madam, Ray Bourbon, Toga Saga, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes Description: Front and back cover of Ray Bourbon's LP "Claque-Claque" -
Chinese Female Impersonator Is Surprised
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Feb. 24, 1899 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Chinese People, Fon Chang Mai Description: An article published in the Hot Springs Weekly Star about Fon Chang Mai, a Chinese female impersonator. -
Chinese Actors At The Windsor
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Swintien Lok Company, Taka Wing Description: Article published in the New York Tribune about Tak-a-Wing, a Chinese female impersonator. It talks about the feminine clothing and calls Tak-a-Wing a "he-she". -
China's Great Actor.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: New York Herald Date: Nov. 2, 1898 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Choy Ting Quoy, Fon Chong Mai, Son Fong Quon Description: Article published in the New York Herald about Fon Chong Mai, a Chinese female impersonator. -
China Stars Are Here
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: White, Charley Date: Jun. 22, 1889 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Chinese People, Moo Sing Jee, Taka Wing Description: An article in The Evening World interviewing Chinese American female impersonator Taka Wing about a performance. -
Chi Chapter Tribune Vol. 38 Iss. 09 (September, 1999)
Collection: Chi Chapter Newsletters Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Peters, Denise Date: Sep. 1999 Topics: Acceptance, Appearance, Beauty standards, Children, Clothing, Coming out, Cosmetics, Counseling, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag, Drag queens, Elections, Families, Female impersonators, Femininities, Film, Gender dysphoria, Gender identity, Harassment, LGBTQ+ partners, LGBTQ+ relationships, Music festivals, Passing (Gender), Photographs, Prejudices, Sexual orientation, Support groups, Transgender people, Transitioning (Gender), Transsexual people, Travel Subject: Cher, Chicago Gender Society, Fall Harvest, Great Lakes Council of Gender Groups, Holiday En Femme, How the West was Fun, Kevin Kline, Positive Attitudes Living Side by side (PALS), Rachel Miller, Stadt Hallenfast, Tri-Ess Odyssey, Virginia Prince, Will Smith Description: Periodical name changed from "The Chi Tribune" starting with Vol. 36 No. 2 (February, 1997) -
California
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Buffalo Belles Vol. 5 No. 1 (January, 1996)
Collection: Buffalo Belles Newsletters Institution: E.H. Butler Library, Buffalo State Creator: Lorraine, Kathy Date: Jan. 1996 Topics: Charity, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Femininities, Performing arts, Sexuality, Support groups, Two-Spirit people Subject: Big Sisters, Carl Jung, Dame Edna Everage, Dolly Parton, Nanuel Puig, Night Out in Buffalo, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Spring Fling, Virginia Prince -
Buffalo Belles Vol. 4 No. 2 (February, 1995)
Collection: Buffalo Belles Newsletters Institution: E.H. Butler Library, Buffalo State Creator: Lorraine, Kathy Date: Feb. 1995 Topics: Clothing, Cosmetics, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drab (LGBTQ+ culture), Female impersonators, Gender identity, LGBTQ+ partners, Physical characteristics, Police, Prejudices, Transsexual people, Wigs Subject: Alpha Omega, Be All You Want to Be, Buffalo News, Cheven Davis, CLT Breast Plan, Erie Sisters, Erie Sisters Riverside Gala Weekend, John Money, Mary Kay, Night Out in Buffalo, Rochester CD Network, Speaking As A Woman, Terry Bradley, Texas Tea Party, Xpressions -
Buffalo Belles Vol. 3 No. 12 (December, 1994)
Collection: Buffalo Belles Newsletters Institution: E.H. Butler Library, Buffalo State Creator: Lorraine, Kathy Date: Dec. 1994 Topics: BDSM, Bisexuals, Clothing, Cosmetics, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Gender, Gender diversity, Gender identity, Gender realignment surgery, Passing (Gender), Surgery, Plastic, Transgender rights, Transsexual people Subject: Denise W. Miller, Femme Mirror, George Plimpton, How to Impersonate a Woman, International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), International Ladies Garment Workers Union (ILGWU), JoAnn Roberts, Manhattan's Feminization School, Michael Salem, Nu Phi Chi, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Riverside Weekend, Rochester CD Network, Terry Bradley, The Erickson Foundation, Transvestia, Tri-Ess Society for the Second Self -
'Brain Sweat' Due Here on Wednesday
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Mar. 29, 1934 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: Andrew Tribble, Are You Decent? (Play), Brain Sweat, Broadway, Longacre Theater, Wife Insurance Description: New York Times clipping announcing changes in theatre schedule, mentioning Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator. -
BOURBON 100-PROOF (UTC 5)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Around The World In 80 Ways, Bourbon 100-Proof, Don't Call Me Madam, Hollywood Exposé, Ladies of Burlesque, Let Me Tell You About My Operation, One On The Aisle (Claque-Claque), Rae Bourbon, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes Description: Vinyl album covers (front and back) of "Bourbon 100-Proof" by Rae Bourbon. -
Bambambamy Shore
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Autobiography of an Androgyne
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Apollo. N.Y.
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an intimate view of grand opera as seen by Ray Bourbon: ONE ON THE AISLE (UTC 6)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: Rae Bourbon, Ray Bourbon Description: Album vinyl cover (front and back) of Ray Bourbon's album "One On The Aisle" Includes several images of Rae in different costumes -
An Amalgamationist in Limbo for the Second Time
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Mar. 9, 1842 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Peter Sewally Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to the use of racist language. -
A Vivid Picture of a Great Actor Harassed by Century Old Traditions
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Nov. 2, 1898 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Fon Chong Mai Description: Article published in the New York Herald about Fon Chong Mai, a Chinese female impersonator; includes illustrations. -
A Transvestite Tangles Tongues: An Interview with Sandy Day
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: GAY Magazine Date: Unknown Topics: Female impersonators, Gender affirming surgery, LGBTQ+ theater, QTPOC, Transfemininity Subject: Sandy Day Description: "A Transvestite Tangles Tongues: An Interview with Sandy Day" from GAY Magazine Vol. 4 No. 06. There is an interview with performer Sandy Day about her gender affirming procedures, plan to get bott... -
A Plea for the Transvestite
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A Place Where Love Becomes a Chronic Invalid
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Crisp, Quentin Date: Apr. 7, 1991 Topics: Ball culture, Drag, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ films, LGBTQ+ people of color Subject: Elk's Lodge, Jennie Livingston, Octavia St. Laurent, Paris Is Burning Description: A New York Times article talking about "Paris Is Burning" and how it was received in the UK. -
"A Dark Conspiracy" in Chinese
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1889 Topics: Chinese drama, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: A Dark Conspiracy, Asian people, Chinese People, Koong Ming, Swintien Lok Company, Taka Wing Description: This item is an article published in the New York Herald reporting on the performance of "A Dark Conspiracy" featuring Taka Wing, a female impersonator. -
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 Chinese Theater
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1890 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Chinese People, Mr. Ah Gian Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to the use of racist language. -
A Chinese Play
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jun. 22, 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Moo Sung Lee, Swintien Lok Company, Taka Wing, Yaka Wing Description: Article published in The St. Louis Republic about a performance by Taka Wing, "the great female impersonator of China". -
A Chinese Fight
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1890 Topics: Boxing, Female impersonators Subject: Ah Giang, Chinese People, Foo Jung, John L. Sullivan, Swintien Lok Company Description: This item is an article in the North Dakota newspaper Bismarck Daily Tribune about a staged fight between boxer John L. Sullivan and Ah Giang, a Chinese female impersonator. -
A Chinese Actor
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1899 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Choy Ting Quoy, Fon Chong Mai, Son Fong Quon Description: Article published in the West Bay City Times about a performance by Fon Chong Mai, a Chinese actor and female impersonator. -
82 Club Program (1965)
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Russell, Kitt Date: 1965 Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease Subject: 82 Club, Agnes Moorehead, Bette, Bobbie Du Barrie, Brandy Alexander, Ceylon, Chris Ames, Ella-Funt, Gene Avery, George Roth, Hans Crystal, Jackie Maye, Jamie Power, Jan Richards, Johnny Marsh, Johnny Romero, Johnny Rose, Kim August, Lee Loren, Mark Destin, Marlene, Melvin Evans, Miss Simma Down, Phil Cross, Rob Vernon, Robin Sanchell, Ronnie Colbert, Rubay, Sandy Rogers, Teri Noel, Vickie Lynn, Vinnie Summers