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Jimmy Slater and Harry Dennis Presents: All That Glitters
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Slater, Jimmy, Dennis, Harry Date: Jul. 4, 1949 Topics: Dancers, Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators Subject: Billie Campbell, Frank Bernard, Franks Le Gren, Harry Dennis, Jack Henry, Jimmy Slater, Mavis Spencer, Noel & Novelly, Ted Brerley, The 10 Diamonettes, Vera Makin -
Club Chesterfield Presents: Mr. Roby Landers
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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... -
Portrait of John Lonas (1)
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The New and Smart Mr. Pat Waters Club My-O-My Proudly Presents The World's Most Beautiful Boys in Women's Attire (1948)
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Waters, Pat Date: 1948 Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease Subject: Billy Richards, Don Dache, Gene Abbott, Gene La Marr, Jimmy Callaway, Mario Del Mar, Paul Russell, Rickie Paige, Van Parker -
The Wonder Club Postcard
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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 -
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 -
Portrait of Harvey Lee (7)
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Portrait of Harvey Lee (8)
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Little Waltz Fooled a Cop
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Francis Renault: World's Foremost Female Impersonator
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Francis Renault Poster
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Look Out!, Mcgregor And West (1944)
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: British Pathé Creator: Date: Jul. 3, 1944 Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators Description: Comedy act of two men in drag as old women in Victorian costume - no soundtrack. Various shots of a variety act consisting of two men in drag as old women in Victorian dress. One visits the othe... -
Group Photo of Finocchio's Performers
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Jackie Maye at Jewel Box Night Club
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Portrait of Francis Renault (1)
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Portrait of Francis Renault (2)
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Portrait of Francis Renault (3)
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Portrait of Francis Renault (4)
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Portrait of Francis Renault (5)
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The All New Jewel Box Revue Starring Lynne Carter
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MacGregor and West Issue, Swing Time (1943)
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: British Pathé Creator: Date: Dec. 27, 1943 Topics: Actors, Arts and entertainment occupations, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators, Marriage Description: Comedians from Windmill Theatre, MacGregor and West, do sketch set in a matrimonial agency. One of them is the owner of the marriage agency, the other is dressed in drag as a cantankerous old widow. -
To be, or...?
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A Close Up of a Seated Performer
Collection: Military Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Sanford, Pat, Cross, Dan Date: circa 1942 to circa 1945 Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Military, Musicals, Photographs, Plays, Soldiers Subject: Look At Us Now Description: A performer wearing a two-piece dress and matching hat poses sitting for a photograph. This may be a photograph of Private First Class Samuel Cohen. -
A Performer Sits in a Chair for a Photograph
Collection: Military Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Sanford, Pat, Cross, Dan Date: circa 1942 to circa 1945 Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Military, Musicals, Photographs, Plays, Soldiers Subject: Look At Us Now Description: A performer in the show, "Look At Us Now", sits in a chair posing in a two-piece dress. This photograph may be of Private First Class Samuel Cohen. -
A Seated Performer Poses for a Photograph
Collection: Military Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Sanford, Pat, Cross, Dan Date: circa 1942 to circa 1945 Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Military, Musicals, Photographs, Plays, Soldiers Subject: Look At Us Now Description: A performer poses seated in a chair wearing a two piece dress and matching hat. This may be a photograph of Private First Class Samuel Cohen. -
A Seated Performer Poses for a Photograph
Collection: Military Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Sanford, Pat, Cross, Dan Date: circa 1942 to circa 1945 Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Military, Musicals, Photographs, Plays, Soldiers Subject: Look At Us Now Description: A seated performer poses in a two-piece dress. This may be a photograph of Private First Class Samuel Cohen. -
Five Performers Pose Side by Side
Collection: Military Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Sanford, Pat, Cross, Dan Date: circa 1942 to circa 1945 Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Military, Musicals, Photographs, Plays, Soldiers Subject: Look At Us Now Description: Five performers pose with arms around each other's waist and right leg raised, wearing uniform shirts, ties, and skirts. This photograph may include Private First Class Samuel Cohen. -
Five Performers Posing in a Line
Collection: Military Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Sanford, Pat, Cross, Dan Date: circa 1942 to circa 1945 Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Military, Musicals, Photographs, Plays, Soldiers Subject: Look At Us Now Description: Five performers of the show, "Look At Us Now", pose in a line with their hands on each other's waist. The performers wear uniform shirt, ties, and skirts. This photograph may include Private First ... -
Headshot of a Performer
Collection: Military Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Sanford, Pat, Cross, Dan Date: circa 1942 to circa 1945 Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Military, Musicals, Photographs, Plays, Soldiers Description: This photograph is a headshot of one of the performers of the musical, "Look At Us Now". This may be a photograph of Private First Class Samuel Cohen. -
Look At Us Now
Collection: Military Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Greig, Thomas G., Benjamin, Don Date: circa 1942 to circa 1945 Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Military, Musicals, Photographs, Plays, Soldiers, Songs Subject: Albert Goepper, Arthur Sussman, Bertram Glick, Bruce Snyder, Charles Gaynor, Charles Jackson, Domenick Passantino, Don Hammond, Don Tanner, Dorothy Godfried, Erno Valesek, Frank Liguori, Geoffrey Stoughton, Gerald Meier, Gordon Pulis, Gregory Raffa, Harold Copenhaver, Harold R. Tharp, Harry Rantsch, Henry Johnson, Ivan D. Genuchi, Jack Knuppel, John Williams, Lehman Cheshire, Look At Us Now, Murray Cornelius, Paul D'Antuono, R. Mitchel, Robert Mols, Robert Shortmeyer, Robert Stubbs, Sam Cohen, Virgil Fox, Warren Halt, William King -
Portrait of Freddy Renault (2)
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Two Performers on Stage Looking at a Photograph
Collection: Military Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Sanford, Pat, Cross, Dan Date: circa 1942 to circa 1945 Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Military, Musicals, Photographs, Plays, Soldiers Subject: Look At Us Now Description: Two performers sit on stage looking at what appears to be a framed photograph. This photograph may include Private First Class Samuel Cohen. -
Two Performers on Stage, One Touching the Other's Face
Collection: Military Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Sanford, Pat, Cross, Dan Date: circa 1942 to circa 1945 Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Military, Musicals, Photographs, Plays, Soldiers Subject: Look At Us Now Description: Two performers sit on stage, one caressing the other's cheek. This photograph may include Private First Class Samuel Cohen. -
MacGregor and West Issue, Side Line (1942)
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: British Pathé Creator: Date: May 11, 1942 Topics: Actors, Arts and entertainment occupations, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators Description: Animated title introducing comedians MacGregor and West of the Windmill Theatre. They perform a comedy sketch in a solicitor's office set. MacGregor is a solicitor and West (in drag) is a cantanker... -
Portrait of Bobby Jonson (1)
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Portrait of Bobby Jonson (2)
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Portrait of Nicki Gallucci (1)
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Wonder Club Presents New Orleans' Distinctly Different Revue: Boys will be Girls!
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Wonder Club Date: 1942 Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Singers Subject: Art Sherrick, Bertie LePage, Billy Richards, Francis LaVerne, Francis Russel, Lee Carol, Paul Gilvre, Vern Valdez -
Julian Eltinge, 57, Dies; Began Stage Career in Hub
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Portrait of Freddy Renault (1)
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Los Angeles Permits Female Impersonation
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The Original and Only Wonder Club Presents American's Foremost Female Impersonators
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The Original Wonder Club and Restaurant Presents America's Foremost Female Impersonators, A Gay Revue: Boys Will Be Girls
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Wonder Club Date: circa 1940 Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Singers Subject: Bobbie Bell, Bobbie La Marr, Bobby Johnson, Gene La Marr, Jimmie Callaway, Ralph Gilbert, Wonder Club -
The Original Wonder Club and Restaurant Presents America's Foremost Female Impersonators, A Gay Revue: Boys Will Be Girls (2)
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The Wonder Club Matchbox
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Wonder Club East End at West End Presents...The World's Most Beautiful Female Impersonators
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Wonder Club Date: circa 1940 Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Singers Subject: Bertie LePage, Billy Richards, Francis Parker, George Kelley, Hot Cha Hinton, Poppy Lane, Teddy & Yvonne, Teddy Cook -
Stepping Out, Warden and West Issue (1939)
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: British Pathé Creator: Date: Oct. 5, 1939 Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators Description: Warden and West, comedy stars of the Windmill Theatre: the duo are male comedians in drag playing parts of saucy old Irish women, Biddy and Fanny. The set is designed to look like a park, the two s... -
Torch Club Last 4 Days: Danny Brown's Female Impersonators In Glorifying the American Boy
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Night Club Notes
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Portrait of Jimmy Slater (14)
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Portrait of Jimmy Slater (15)
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On Night Club: Type of Entertainment at Wagon Wheel to Be Studied
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Anchor Nite Club Presents Jackie Starr
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Anchor Nite Club Presents "A Cruise Around The World"
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Nov. 14, 1937 Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Musical theatre, Night life Subject: Flo Arden, George Hayes, Gypsy Rose Lee, Jackie Starr, Kate Smith, Marjorie Jayne, Paul Russell -
Okay For Hounds, Warden And West Issue (1937)
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: British Pathé Creator: Date: Oct. 21, 1937 Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators Description: Windmill Theatre drag act - Biddy and Fanny (aka comedians Warden and West). Various shots of two men dressed as old ladies sitting in a set of a drawing room. They bicker and complain about the st... -
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. -
Portrait of Jimmy Slater (17)
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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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Amusements at the Torch Club
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Portrait of Harvey Lee (1)
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Portrait of Harvey Lee (3)
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Portrait of Harvey Lee (4)
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Portrait of Harvey Lee (5)
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Portrait of Harvey Lee (6)
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'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. -
How Far Can a Girl Go, When She Really is a Man?
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Jimmy Slater Presents the Super Follies
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Jimmy Slater: The Incendiary Blonde
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Portrait of Harvey Lee (2)
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Portrait of Jimmy Slater (16)
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Julian Eltinge Will Introduce New Revue Here
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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... -
The Jubilee Duettists (1933)
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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." -
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 Unknown Female Impersonators Hugging Each Other at San Quentin Prison
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Two Unknown Female Impersonators Kicking Their Legs
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Two Unknown Female Impersonators Smiling at The Camera
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Unknown Female Impersonator at San Quentin Prison
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Unknown Female Impersonator Posing at San Quentin Prison
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Unknown Female Impersonator Staring at the Camera
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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. -
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. -
Women's Clothes Bring $20 Fines
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Dance Recital by Luis Valencia (1)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: 1930 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: Arthur Judson, Luis Valencia, Washington Post Description: An advertisement for a "Dance Recital by Luis Valencia." States that Valencia is the "Greatest Spanish Female Impersonator and Interpretative Dancer." -
Dance Recital by Luis Valencia (2)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: 1930 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Arthur Judson, Luis Valencia, Washington Post Description: An advertisement for a "Dance Recital" featuring Luis Valencia. States that Valencia is the "Greatest Spanish Female Impersonator and Interpretative Dancer." -
Hialeah Club: Queens are Wild
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Hialeah Club: Queens are Wild (2)
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Hialeah Club: Would You Believe...I'm a Boy!
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Mei Lan-Fang: Chinese Drama
Collection: Rare Books Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1930 Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Operas, Chinese Subject: Mei Lanfang Description: A souvenir program from Mei Lanfang's first American tour, 1930. The program includes articles about Chinese drama, costumes, stage properties, musical instruments, and synopsis of touring repertoi... -
Female Impersonator Found Guilty of Theft
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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 -
Britain's Foremost Female Impersonator Jimmy Slater
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Peking Pavilion Programme
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Portrait of Jimmy Slater (1)
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Portrait of Jimmy Slater (10)
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Portrait of Jimmy Slater (12)
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Portrait of Jimmy Slater (13)
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Portrait of Jimmy Slater (2)
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Portrait of Jimmy Slater (5)
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Portrait of Jimmy Slater (9)
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Signed Portrait of Francis Renault
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I Still Love You
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The Rivals- Some Chippings From the New Splinters Dancing Troupe (1928)
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: British Pathé Creator: Date: 1928 Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Crossdressing, Dancers, Drag, Female impersonators, Performing arts Description: A 1920s drag act imitating chorus girls. M/S of what appears to be a troupe of chorus girls doing a high kick routine in the Pathe studio. There is one main dancer and six girls dancing behind. ... -
Gorgeous!!
Collection: Sheet Music Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: 1927 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: Benny Davis, Gorgeous, Harry Akst, Jerome H. Remick, Jerry Fragile Description: A cover of the sheet music for "Gorgeous." Arrangement by Benny Davis and Harry Akst, featuring female impersonator Jerry Fragile. -
Pretzels
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Howard- "Charlston Dandies"
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jun. 29, 1926 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Andrew Tribble Description: An article in the Evening Star mentioning Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator. -
Baby Face
Collection: Sheet Music Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: 1926 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: Baby Face, Benny Davis, Harry Akst, Jerome H. Remick, Jerry Fragile Description: A cover of the sheet music "Baby Face." Arrangement by Benny Davis and Harry Akst, featuring female impersonator Jerry Fragile. -
"Gimme" a Little Kiss Will "Ya" Huh?
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Portrait of Jimmy Slater (3)
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Portrait of Tom Martell
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Chic Boy, 16, in Role of Countess, Unmasked Trying to Add to Fine Wardrobe
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Why "Iron Mike" Became "Miss Fluffy Ruffles"
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A Photograph of Mei Lanfang
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Date: circa 1920 to circa 1930 Topics: BIPOC, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Operas, Chinese Subject: Mei Lanfang Description: Photograph of Mei Lanfang, a Chinese female impersonator. -
A Photograph of Mei Lanfang Holding a Sword
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A Photograph of Mei Lanfang Wearing a Headdress
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A Photograph of Mei Lanfang with Two Unknown People
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Bambambamy Shore
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Mei Lanfang
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Date: circa 1920 to circa 1930 Topics: BIPOC, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Operas, Chinese Subject: Asian people, Mei Lanfang Description: A photograph of Mei Lanfang, a female impersonator, from the Billy Rose Theater Division of the New York Public Library. -
Mei Lanfang and Performers
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Date: circa 1920 to circa 1930 Topics: BIPOC, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Operas, Chinese Subject: Mei Lanfang Description: Photo of Mei Lanfang, a female impersonator, and other performers. -
Mei Lanfang and Unknown Person
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Date: circa 1920 to circa 1930 Topics: BIPOC, Crossdressing, Female impersonators Subject: Asian people, Mei Lanfang Description: Photograph of the Chinese female impersonator Mei Lanfang standing outside with an unidentified person. -
Mei Lanfang Crouching
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Date: circa 1920 to circa 1930 Topics: BIPOC, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Operas, Chinese Subject: Mei Lanfang Description: Photo of Mei Lanfang crouching and posing. -
Mei Lanfang Holding a Fan
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Date: circa 1920 to circa 1930 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Mei Lanfang Description: Photo of the Chinese female impersonator Mei Lanfang posing for a picture holding a fan. -
Mei Lanfang Holding a Fan
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Mei Lanfang Holding a Tea Cup
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Taifan Peking Date: circa 1920 to circa 1930 Topics: BIPOC, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Operas, Chinese Subject: Mei Lanfang Description: This item features a photo of Mei Lanfang holding a tea cup. -
Mei Lanfang Photo Card
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Date: circa 1920 to circa 1930 Topics: BIPOC, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Operas, Chinese Subject: Mei Lanfang Description: This item contains a photo of the Chinese female impersonator Mei Lanfang. -
Oh, What a Girl!
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Photo Card of Mei Lanfang and an Unknown Performer
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Date: circa 1920 to circa 1930 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Operas, Chinese Subject: Mei Lanfang Description: A photo card featuring Mei Lanfang and another performer in costume. -
Photo Card of Mei Lanfang in Costume
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Date: circa 1920 to circa 1930 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Operas, Chinese Subject: Mei Lanfang Description: Photo card of Mei Lanfang standing in costume. -
Photo Card of Mei Leifang Kneeling
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Date: circa 1920 to circa 1930 Topics: BIPOC, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Operas, Chinese Subject: Mei Lanfang Description: Photo card of the Chinese female impersonator Mei Lanfang kneeling. -
Photograph of Mei Lanfang Holding a Staff
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The Flirting Flapper
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The Waltz of Love
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Mr. Jean Barrios
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In Shadowland
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Jimmy Slater and Unidentified Person
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Jimmy Slater and Unidentified Person (2)
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Julian Eltinge's Home, Hollywood, Cal.
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Love Blooms But Once
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Portrait of Jimmy Slater (11)
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Portrait of Jimmy Slater (7)
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Portrait of Jimmy Slater (8)
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Portrait of Karyl Norman
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Portrait of Lionel Mikes Ames
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Souvenir Number of Naughty Mam'zelle
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Broadway Brevities & Society Gossip: June 1923 Cover
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Jun. 1923 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: George Bronson Howard, Julian Eltinge, Teddy Gerard, Theda Bara Description: Cover of June 1923 issue of Broadway Brevities & Social Gossip, which features a cut-out image of Julian Eltinge in a sequined gown on the left. On the right, the following topics are listed: "Is T... -
Discretion
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Julian Eltinge's Residence, Pasadena, Cal. (1)
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Julian Eltinge's Residence, Pasadena, Cal. (2)
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Julian Eltinge's Residence, Pasadena, Cal. (3)
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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... -
Midnight Rose
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Portrait of Jimmy Slater (6)
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That Big Blond Mamma
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The Gay Young Bride
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The Vaudeville News
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Negro Must Wear Men's Clothing
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Aug. 31, 1922 Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, BIPOC, Black people, Criminalization, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Transfeminine people Subject: Rachel Watson, Richard Watson Description: An article in The Union Daily Times about Rachael Watson, a Black person living as a woman who was arrested and forced to wear men's clothing. -
Negro Must Wear Men's Clothing
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Aug. 30, 1922 Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, BIPOC, Black people, Criminalization, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Transfeminine people Subject: Rachel Watson, Richard Watson Description: An article in The Dispatch News about Rachael Watson, a Black person living as a woman who was arrested and forced to wear men's clothing. -
Chicago Variety’s Office
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Variety Date: Aug. 25, 1922 Topics: Clothing, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Charles E. Kohl, Dell Gibson, Dudley Liddell, Morgan Dancers, Orpheum Circut, The Majestic Description: A clipping from Variety's August 25, 1922 issue. The text describes a theater performance featuring Dudley Liddell. -
Ringing The Changes (1922)
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: British Pathé Creator: Date: Apr. 20, 1922 Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators Subject: Bert Errol Description: Drag act Bert Errol is seen in his dressing room - he changes from men's clothes to women's. C/U of Bert in his dressing room. He looks into a hand mirror and primps his hair whilst a woman atte... -
Man in Woman's Garb Beans Negro with Gun
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City Authorities Send Watson Home
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1922 Topics: Black people, Criminalization, Female impersonators, Transfeminine people Subject: Rachael, Richard Watson Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to racist language. -
Oriental Dancer Is A Mere Man
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Plain Dealer Date: 1922 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Princess Zira, Robert North Description: Article published by The Plain Dealer about a performance done by an Asian female impersonator, Princess Zira. -
Chocolate Brown a Great Show
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Peyton, Dave Date: May 28, 1921 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, Transfemininity, Vaudeville Subject: Andrew Tribble, Chocolate Brown Co. Description: An article in The Chicago Whip about a show featuring Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator. -
With the Actors
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: May 21, 1921 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, Vaudeville Subject: Andrew Tribble, Chocolate Brown Co., Irvin C. Miller Description: An article in The Chicago Whip mentioning two productions starring Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator. -
Browne With His Beauties to Top Orpheum
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California
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Nobody Lied
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Female Impersonator in Trouble
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Honolulu Eyes
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Bothwell Browne Tells Real Name and Age
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John Lind, Clever Female Impersonator
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Bathing Beauties Revue
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: May 12, 1919 Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Theatre shows Subject: Bothwell Browne, Dorothy Haver, Elsie B. Ware, Jane Allen, Mack Sennett, Mildred Maisson, Mollie McGowan, The Circle, Virginia Eastman -
Bothwell Browne as "Miss Jack"
Collection: Transas City Photographs (1900-1950) Institution: Transas City Creator: Date: circa 1919 Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Musicals, Photographs, Stage fencing Subject: Bothwell Browne Description: Bothwell Browne photograph for the Broadway production, Miss Jack at the Herald Square Theatre. -
Bothwell Browne Posing with Sword
Collection: Transas City Photographs (1900-1950) Institution: Transas City Creator: Date: circa 1919 Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Musical theatre, Photographs, Stage fencing Subject: Bothwell Browne Description: Bothwell Browne photograph for the Broadway production, Miss Jack at the Herald Square Theatre. -
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... -
Karyl Norman Posing in Dress 1
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Karyl Norman Posing in Dress 2
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Voo-Doo Laying Down
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Voo-Doo Performing
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Boxing Card at Coliseum Here Monday Night
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Apr. 12, 1918 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Andrew Tribble Description: An article in the Richmond Palladium and Sun-Telegram mentioning a performance by Andrew Trimble, a female impersonator of color. -
Colored Boxer to Give Exhibition on April 15
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Apr. 3, 1918 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators Subject: Andrew Tribble Description: An article in the Richmond Palladium and Sun-Telegram mentioning a performance by Andrew Tribble, a female impersonator of color. -
Vaudeville–Monday and Tuesday
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Mar. 30, 1918 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows, Vaudeville Subject: Andrew Tribble Description: An advertisement in The Richmond Palladium and Sun-Telegram for a performance by Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator. -
Colored Boxer Put on Bout Here in Two Weeks
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Mar. 28, 1918 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows, Vaudeville Subject: Andrew Tribble Description: A clipping from The Richmond Palladium and Sun-Telegram mentioning Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator. -
Autobiography of an Androgyne
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California Nights
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Julian Eltinge Postcard (2)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: 1918 Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators, Plays Subject: Julian Eltinge, The Fascinating Widow Description: A postcard which reads, "Julian Eltinge in 'The Fascinating Widow'" beneath an image of a masculinely presenting person rowing a canoe with four femininely presenting people -
Julian Eltinge Postcard (3)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: 1918 Topics: Advertisements, Clothing, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators, Plays Subject: Julian Eltinge, The Fascinating Widow Description: An advertising postcard for The Fascinating Widow which reads, "ELTINGE COLD CREAM makes me look like this Julian Eltinge in 'The Fascinating Widow'" above an image of Julian Eltinge in a wedding d... -
Julian Eltinge Postcard (4)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: 1918 Topics: Advertisements, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators, Plays Subject: Julian Eltinge, The Fascinating Widow Description: An advertising postcard which reads, "Advise the Ladies to use ELTINGE COLD CREAM Julian Eltinge in 'The Fascinating Widow'" accompanied by an image of Eltinge in a suit and hat. -
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... -
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. (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. (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. (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. (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. (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... -
Soldiers Concert Party (1914-1918)
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: British Pathé Creator: Date: circa 1918 Topics: Actors, Arts and entertainment occupations, Drag, Female impersonators, Military, Racism, Theatre, World war I Description: A group of actors, some in drag, perform a World War I era show. Entertainment; World War One. Military show. Pan across group of actors: A soldier with a bunch of clowns and a guy in drag in a ...