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44 Guys, Arrested As Dolls, Jam Court
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Oct. 1962 Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, Crossdressing, Female impersonators Description: This is a newspaper clipping from the New York Post that describes an arrest of 44 men for "impersonating women." -
Cops Grab 44 in Dresses - And a Real Girl in Slacks
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Oct. 1962 Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, Crossdressing, Female impersonators Description: This is a newspaper clipping from the New York Post that describes an arrest of 44 men for "impersonating women." -
Murphy's Raid Waltzes Off 44 At Artists' Ball
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Oct. 1962 Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, Crossdressing, Drag balls, Female impersonators Description: This is a newspaper clipping from the New York Post that describes an arrest of 44 men for "impersonating women." -
Set Bails in 'Operation Drag Net'
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Oct. 1962 Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, Crossdressing, Drag balls, Female impersonators Description: This is a newspaper clipping from the New York Post that describes an arrest of 44 men for "impersonating women." -
Letter regarding Liz Eden to Neptune Productions
Collection: Miscellaneous Correspondence Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Weiner, Harold Date: Jan. 23, 1975 Topics: Female impersonators, Law, Transgender people Subject: Liz Eden Description: This is a letter from Harold Weiner to Neptune Productions regarding the unauthorized use of a photograph of Liz Eden (Ernest Aron) prior to her sex change operation. -
Interview with Lypsinka
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Eve Browne’s Directory of Female Impersonators – Number 2
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Framed Portrait of Kiwi Carmen
Collection: Te Papa Collection Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Creator: Morey, Victor Date: 1963 Topics: Drag community, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people) Subject: Carmen Rupe Description: This is a framed portrait of Carmen Rupe wearing a long beaded gown. The photograph has been hand colored and the back includes information about the photograph in black ink. -
Performer's Awards of Detroit Records, 1974-2008 Finding Aid
Collection: Discovery Resources Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan Creator: Paljusaj, Lauren Date: Sep. 20, 2021 Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gay bars, LGBTQ+ events, Male impersonators Subject: Boblo Island, Bois Blanc Island, David Marshall, Performer's Awards of Detroit (P.A.D.), USA Pageantry, Vicki Martin Description: The Performer's Awards of Detroit Records (1974-2008) consists of materials relating to the Performer's Awards of Detroit (P.A.D.), an organization that promoted gay entertainment in Detroit, Michi... -
The Peking Opera
Collection: Ephemera Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1956 Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Operas, Chinese Subject: Mei Lanfang Description: A pamphlet published as a supplement to the 1956 issue of "China Reconstructs." The issue discusses female impersonation and includes photographs of female impersonators. -
Peking Pavilion Programme
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Mei Lan-Fang: Foremost Actor of China
Collection: Rare Books Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Operas, Chinese Subject: Mei Lanfang Description: A book about Mei Lanfang, a female impersonator, and her contribution to Chinese Opera. The book is autographed and inscribed by Mei Lan-Fang to Prof. Albert R. Lovejoy. There are many sepia photo... -
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... -
"La Cage Lounge" Presents Guillermo Knight as Mr. Billie Loba
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Female impersonators, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, Puerto Ricans, QTPOC, Singers Subject: Billie Loba, Chickie Ramos, Guillermo Knight Description: This item is a poster from the "La Cage Lounge" in the La Vista Hotel in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico announcing a female impersonator show featuring Guillermo Knight as Mr. Billie Loba. The show also... -
The Mad Hatter Party Poster
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Female impersonators, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, Puerto Ricans, QTPOC, Singers Subject: Billie Loba, Guillermo Knight Description: This item is a poster for "The Mad Hatter Party" with special guest Billie Loba performing at The Haymarket in Boston, MA. -
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... -
A Photograph of Billie Loba Smoking
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ people of color, Puerto Ricans, QTPOC Subject: Billie Loba, Guillermo Knight Description: A photograph of Guillermo Knight as Billie Loba. She is wearing a striped T-shirt and a white fur shawl and headband while holding a cigarette. -
A Photograph of Billie Loba Posing in a Chair
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: 1987 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ people of color, Puerto Ricans, QTPOC Subject: Billie Loba, Guillermo Knight Description: A photograph of Guillermo Knight as Billie Loba. She is wearing nude tights, pink eyeshadow, and red lipstick, and posing on a chair with her leg raised by a vanity. On the back of the photo is wri... -
A Photograph of Billie Loba Singing Wearing a Black Dress
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ people of color, Puerto Ricans, QTPOC Description: A photograph of Guillermo Knight as Billie Loba. She is wearing a black dress, red lipstick and singing into a microphone. -
A Photograph of Billie Loba Singing Wearing a Green Dress
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ people of color, Puerto Ricans, QTPOC Subject: Billie Loba, Guillermo Knight Description: A photograph of Guillermo Knight as Billie Loba. She is wearing a green dress and a pearl necklace, and singing into a microphone. -
A Photograph of Billie Loba Singing Wearing a Shawl
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ people of color, Puerto Ricans, QTPOC Description: A photograph of Guillermo Knight as Billie Loba. She is standing with a microphone while an onlooker leans on the doorframe, watching. Billie is wearing a red and black shawl, and a green and white... -
A Photograph of Billie Loba and a Cat
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ people of color, Puerto Ricans, QTPOC Subject: Billie Loba, Guillermo Knight Description: A photograph of Guillermo Knight as Billie Loba. She has dark curly hair, and is wearing a white top and skirt, pink eyeshadow, and red lipstick. Sitting next to her is a cat. -
A Photograph of Guillermo Knight Praying
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ people of color, Puerto Ricans, QTPOC Subject: Guillermo Knight Description: A photograph of Guillermo Knight wearing beads. He seems to be praying as he's sitting down, looking up, in front of a shrine or altar. On the back of the picture is written "Guillermo Knight." -
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... -
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. -
A Photograph of Guillermo Knight Shaving
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: 1986 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ people of color, Puerto Ricans, QTPOC Subject: Billie Loba, Guillermo Knight Description: A photograph of Guillermo Knight, wearing a towel and standing by a sink holding a razer. The back of the photo reads "PR 1986." -
A Photograph of Guillermo Knight Playing Guitar
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ people of color, Puerto Ricans, QTPOC Subject: Billie Loba, Guillermo Knight Description: A photograph of Guillermo Knight standing outside in front of a palm tree. He is wearing a purple jacket and holding an acoustic guitar. -
A Photograph of Guillermo Knight Outside the Museo del Indio
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ people of color, Puerto Ricans, QTPOC Subject: Billie Loba, Guillermo Knight Description: A photograph of Guillermo Knight (left) and an unidentified individual. Both are standing outside, in front of a sign that reads "Museo del Indio: Institutio de Cultera Puertorriquena." -
Gauze: Canadian Indian Soprano & Damen Imitator
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Date: circa 1910 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, Indigenous LGBTQ+ people, Sopranos (Singers) Subject: Great Gauze Description: A postcard captioned:"Gauze: Canadian Indian Soprano & Damen Imitator." -
Mei Lanfang Holding a Fan
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A Photograph of Mei Lanfang and Other
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A Photograph of Mei Lanfang Holding a Sword
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A Photograph of Mei Lanfang Wearing a Headdress
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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. -
Photograph of Mei Lanfang Holding a Staff
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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. -
A Photograph of Mei Lanfang with Two Unknown People
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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 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. -
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. -
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. -
Female Mimics (Vo. 5 No. 4)
Collection: Female Mimics Institution: Princeton University Library Creator: Date: 1974 Topics: Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, Transgender community Description: An issue of "Female Mimics" which includes a number of photographs and short articles covering different gender transgressive practices. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
A Photograph of Mario Montez Holding a Fan
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Date: 1968 to 1972 Topics: BIPOC, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Hispanic LGBTQ+ people, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ people of color, QTPOC, Transfeminine people Subject: Mario Montez Description: A photograph of Mario Montez in a black dress holding an open fan. -
A Photograph of Stormé DeLarverie Surrounded by Three Female Impersonators
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Date: 1958 Topics: Black lesbians, Drag kings, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, QTPOC, Transfeminine people, Transmasculine people Subject: Jewel Box Revue, Roberts Show Club, Stormé DeLarverie Description: A photograph of Stormé DeLarverie (center), surrounded by three female impersonators at Roberts Show Club in Chicago, Illinois. -
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. -
Aftermath of a Musical Fete
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Randolph, Oliver Date: Jul. 1, 1911 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Andrew Tribble Description: An article in The Twin City Star mentioning Andrew Tribble, a renown 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. -
New York Deserted
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jul. 6, 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Taka Wing Description: A clipping from The Evening Star mentioning Taka Wing, a Chinese female impersonator. -
Ta Ka Wing and the Whole Chinese Dramatic Troupe are Doomed
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Mott Street's Sharp Critics
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jul. 9, 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Swintien Lok Company, Taka Wing Description: A clipping from the Omaha Daily Bee mentioning Taka Wing, a Chinese female impersonator. -
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. -
Tong-Fighting Actor Slips Away
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Mar. 24, 1908 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Chinese People, Mun Woo Kee Description: An article in The Pacific commercial advertiser about Mun Woo Kee, a Chinese female impersonator. -
The Burglary that Led to the Chinese Battle
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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. -
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. -
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. -
Mrs. Mary Cooper
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Reddus, Luther Date: Jan. 28, 1950 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators Subject: Ritz Lounge, Valda Gray Description: An article in the Chicago World praising Black female impersonator Valda Gray's performance at the Ritz Lounge. -
City Scoop Column
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Reddus, Luther Date: Nov. 26, 1949 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators Subject: Ritz Lounge, Valda Gray Description: A clipping from the Chicago World publication mentioning Valda Gray's "The Valda Gray Show." -
Richards & Pringle's Famous Minstrels
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Aug. 19, 1915 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Great Gauze, Richards & Pringles Georgia Minstrels, Willis Gauze Description: A clipping from the Ashland Tidings about the Richards & Pringle's Famous Minstrels show programme mentioning the Great Gauze, a female impersonator. -
Richards & Pringle's Performance Announcement
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Pine Bluff Daily Graphic Date: Jan. 2, 1899 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Great Gauze, Richards & Pringles Georgia Minstrels, Willis Gauze Description: A clipping from Pine Bluff Daily Graphic promoting a performance by Richards & Pringle's Georgia Minstrels featuring the Great Gauze, a female impersonator. -
The Minstrel Show
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Feb. 18, 1898 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Great Gauze Description: An article in the Kinsley Graphic about a show featuring the great Gauze. -
The Minstrels
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: The Daily Ardmoreite Date: Jan. 9, 1896 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Great Gauze, Richards & Pringles Georgia Minstrels, Willis Gauze Description: A clipping from The Daily Ardmoreite reviewing Richards & Pringle's Georgia Minstrel show mentioning the great Gauze, a female impersonator. -
The Great Gauze, Wonderful Contralto
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Apr. 4, 1892 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Great Gauze, Richards & Pringles Georgia Minstrels, Willis Gauze Description: Clipping announcement for The Great Gauze show, published by the newspaper The Silver State -
Richards & Pringle's Famous Georgie Minstrels
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: The Greenville Times Date: Sep. 28, 1889 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Great Gauze, Richards & Pringles Georgia Minstrels, Willis Gauze Description: A clipping from The Greenville advertising a performance by Richards & Pringle's Georgia Minstrels featuring The Great Gauze, a female impersonator. -
Ready for the Mummer's Parade
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Dec. 31, 1915 Topics: Costumes, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Parades Subject: Frank Carter Description: An article in the Evening Ledger featuring Frank Carter, a female impersonator who will be marching in a New Year's parade. -
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. -
Cole & Johnson—Gennett
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Dec. 2, 1906 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators Subject: Andrew Tribble, Cole & Johnson, Gennett, The Shoo-Fly Regiment Description: An article in the Richmond Palladium and Sun-Telegram mentioning a performance by Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator. -
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. -
Tribble and Dumount
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Pryor, Leon Date: Aug. 12, 1911 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Vaudeville Subject: Andrew Tribble Description: An article in The Statesman mentioning an upcoming performance by 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. -
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. -
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. -
Owl Pharmacy
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jan. 6, 1887 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, Minstrel shows Description: Article in The Abilene Reflector about "the best colored female impersonators in the business." -
Announcements
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Apr. 14, 1889 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Billy Gauze Description: An article in the Omaha Daily Bee mentioning Billy Gauze, a female impersonator of color. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Interview with Robert Labossier (Vilet Labossier)
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: RI LGBTQ+ Community Archives at Providence Public Library Creator: Labossier, Robert Date: Aug. 5, 2019 Topics: Drag, Drag community, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Gay pride, LGBTQ+ events Subject: Empress XIII, Imperial Court of Rhode Island, Vilet Labossier Description: An interview with Vilet Labossier. Vilet is a drag persona performed by Robert Labossier in Rhode Island since the early 1990s. Topics in order of discussion include: developing a drag persona and ... -
Interview with Julian Vargas (Ally P Sha)
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: RI LGBTQ+ Community Archives at Providence Public Library Creator: Vargas, Julian Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Drag community, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Harassment, Hormone therapy (Gender), Queer people, Trans men, Transgender people, Transitioning (Gender) Subject: Ally P. Sha Description: An interview with Julian Vargas. Julian Vargas is a female to male trans person who performs as as drag queen named Ally P. Sha. He identifies as queer. Topics in order of discussion include: child... -
Interview with Jeff Gaudor (Kira Stone)
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: RI LGBTQ+ Community Archives at Providence Public Library Creator: Gaudor, Jeff Date: Apr. 21, 2020 Topics: Drag, Drag community, Drag families, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Substance abuse Subject: Miss Gay Massachusetts USofA, Miss Gay Rhode Island USofA Description: An interview with Kira Stone. Kira Stone is a drag persona performed by Jeff Gaudor since 2010. Gaudor identifies as a white; gay man. Topics in order of discussion include: growing up in Attleboro... -
Allen's Minstrel Show motto...
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Mar. 29, 1912 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Allen's Minstrels Description: Article in the Pascagoula Democrat-Star about a show featuring a Black female impersonator. -
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. -
Andrew Tribble Skipped with Money
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1916 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Vaudeville Subject: Andrew Tribble, Fairyland Theater Description: Article published in The Freeman about Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator, being wanted for theft. -
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. -
Allen's Minstrels
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Jenkins, P.L. Date: 1909 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Allen's Minstrels, C. Adam LaRose, Musician, Salome Dance Description: Article in The Freeman discussing C. Adam LaRose, a Black female impersonator and musician. -
Amateur Minstrels Score Great Success
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1906 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Macon Minstrels, Mr. Kelly Description: Article in the Macon Daily Telegraph mentioning Mr. Kelly, a Black female impersonator. -
"Black Jenny Lind."
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1909 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: J. Robert Johnson Description: Article in the Richmond Planet advertising event featuring Black female impersonator. -
The Red Moon
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Walton, Lester A. Date: Sep. 10, 1908 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Andrew Tribble, The Red Moon Description: A New York Age review of performance in which Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator, played a wench. -
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... -
The Pekin Theatre
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1906 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Andrew Tribble, Pekin Theatre, The Man from Bam Description: Article in Broad Axe mentioning a performance by Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator. -
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. -
Whites Also Like Show.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Walton, Lester A. Date: Sep. 28, 1911 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Augustus Stevens, Down in Dixie, Williams and Stevens Description: Article in The New York Age featuring a Arkansas Democratic review of the success of "Down in Dixie," a show featuring Augustus Stevens, a Black female impersonator.