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Carolyn D. Rothschild/Carol Durrell funeral photograph
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: circa 2000 to circa 2010 Topics: Black transgender people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ musicians, Trans women Subject: Carol Durrell Description: A funeral photograph for Carolyn D. Rothschild, previously known as Carol Durrell. A singer and professional female impersonator, Durrell/Rothschild had lived and worked in New York City before mov... -
I Never Asked to Be Born: The Carol Durrell Story
Collection: Rare Books Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Durrell, Carol Date: circa 1990 to circa 2000 Topics: Black transgender people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ Christians, LGBTQ+ musicians, Police entrapment of LGBTQ+ people, Police violence toward LGBTQ+ people , Trans women Subject: Carol Durrell Description: Content Warning: This item contains potentially sensitive content related to child abuse and sexual assault. The autobiography of Carol Durrell (1945-2012), later known as Carolyn D. Rothschild, a ... -
Clippings
Collection: The Queen (1968) Production Institution: Harry Ransom Center, The University of Texas at Austin Creator: Allen, Lewis M. Date: Unknown Topics: Drag pageants, Drag queens, Drag shows, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ comedians, LGBTQ+ communities, LGBTQ+ films, LGBTQ+ theater, Transvestites Subject: Cannes FIlm Festival, Miss All-American Camp Beauty Pageant, The Muscular Dystrophy Associations of America, The Queen (Film) Description: Executive producer Lewis M. Allen’s files for the documentary film The Queen (1968)—a behind-the-scenes look at the 1967 Miss All-American Camp Beauty Pageant in New York City—including corresponde... -
Farewell Performance of Verdi's Aida
Collection: Ephemera Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: Thayer, Chuck Date: Jan. 8, 1967 Topics: Drag queens, Female impersonators, Gay bars, Latino/a/x gay men Subject: Black Cat Bar, José Sarria Description: A program for a drag performance at The Black Cat Cafe, also including a description of the club, performances, and drag artists. This was one of drag performer José Sarria's opera parody performan... -
Cops Slam Door at a Swinging Spot
Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries Creator: Date: Feb. 13, 1965 Topics: Criminalization of cross-dressing, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ bars, Police interactions with LGBTQ+ people, Transfemininity, Transgender community Description: Newspaper article titled "Cops Slam Door At a Swinging spot" describes the police raid and arrest of patrons at the Chukker Club (misidentified as the "Checker Club") in San Francisco, California; ... -
Sir Lady Java Fliers
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Transvestite Magazine Vol. 3, Issue 29
Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries Creator: Slavik, Cathy Charles Date: 1970 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ magazines, Transgender people in the military, Transgender poetry, Transgender press, Transvestites Subject: Empathy Club Description: An issue of Transvestite Magazine that includes letters to the editor, an advice column, personal essays, personal ads, poetry, and photographs of transvestites and crossdressers. -
Transvestite Magazine Issue 40
Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries Creator: Slavik, Cathy Charles Date: 1974 Topics: Chosen name, Eunuchs, Female impersonators, Hormone therapy (Gender), Indian LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ magazines, Native American LGBTQ+ people, Perfumes, Transgender press, Transvestites Subject: Chevalier D'Eon, Empathy Club, Empathy Press Description: CONTENT WARNING: contains slurs. An issue of The Transvestite Magazine that contains letters to the editor, photos of crossdressing, personal columns, advice columns about fashion, a news sectio... -
Transvestite Magazine Vol. 3, Issue 36
Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries Creator: Slavik, Cathy Charles Date: 1972 Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Cosmetics, Female impersonators, Gender expression, Hair removal, LGBTQ+ books, LGBTQ+ newsletters, Transfemininity, Transgender community, Transvestites Subject: Empathy Club, Female Mimics (FM) Description: Transvestite Magazine featuring letters to the editor, an advice column, news concerning the transvestite community and photography of transvestites. -
From the Queens Liberation Front Vol. 1, No. 3
Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries Creator: Queens Liberation Front Date: circa 1974 Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Gay liberation, Gay pride, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ newsletters, Transgender community, Transsexual people, Transvestites Subject: Bebe Scarpi, Danny La Rue, Jim Bailey, New York Gay Activist Alliance, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Sylvia Rivera Description: Queens Liberation Front edition honoring Sylvia Rivera for her contributions to the transvestite movement, updates on legal matters concerning the trans community, and an article about trans exclus... -
From the Queens Liberation Front, Vol. 1, No. 1
Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries Creator: Queens Liberation Front Date: circa 1974 Topics: Criminalization of cross-dressing, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ newsletters, Transgender community, Transsexual people, Transvestites Subject: Angela Douglas, Bebe Scarpi, Colette Goudie, Lee Brewster, Transsexual Action Organization (TAO), Ty Bennett Description: Queens Liberation Front newsletter with information on membership, a statement of values and purpose of the organization, photography of drag performers and legal information and updates concerning... -
Moonshadow (October 1973)
Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries Creator: Transsexual Action Organization Date: Oct. 1973 Topics: Anti-transgender discrimination, Drag queens, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, LGBTQ+ newsletters, Police interactions with LGBTQ+ people, Transgender community, Transgender newsletters, Transgender people, Transsexual people Subject: Angela Douglas, Gay Liberator, Transsexual Action Organization (TAO) Description: An issue of Moonshadow from the Transsexual Action Organization discusses laws about trans people across the globe, including female impersonator performance bans and arrests of trans people. Snipp... -
The Chatterbox
Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries Creator: The Chatterbox Date: Mar. 15, 1971 Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Crossdressing, Drag, Drag performers, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color, Transgender people Subject: Bla Bla Cafe, Groovy Gal Contest Description: An edition of the Chatterbox that includes information about female impersonators, photography, and descriptions of drag competitions and events. -
The Female Impersonator Vol 6 No. 9
Collection: Short Runs of Periodicals Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: The Female Impersonator, Collins, Sussie Date: Unknown Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Breast augmentation, Crossdressing, Drag community, Drag shows, Estrogen, Female impersonators, Gender affirming surgery, Transgender relationships, Transsexual people, Transvestites Subject: Bert Savoy, Charles Ludham, Charles Pierce, Claude Sacha, Francis Renault, Jim Bailey, Lynne Carter, Pudgy Roberts, The Battle of the VIPs, The Mayflower Ballroom Description: Edition of the Female Impersonator Magazine with a photo series and article about breast growth, short stories, an article about female impersonating performers, relevant news from companion public... -
The One & Only Adrian Ames Show
Collection: Victoria Fernandez/Vicki Starr Collection Institution: GLBT Historical Society Creator: Date: circa 1965 Topics: Female impersonators, Latino/a/x transgender people, Strippers, Trans women Description: Undated advertisement for a performance at the Frolic Room, a venue in San Francisco's Tenderloin district, featuring Victoria Fernandez, who performed as Vicki Starr. Best known as a stripper, Fer... -
The Female Impersonator Vol. 5 No. 8
Collection: Short Runs of Periodicals Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: The Female Impersonator Date: 1979 Topics: Asian transgender people, Crossdressing, Drag, Drag balls, Erotica, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ events, LGBTQ+ magazines, LGBTQ+ theater, Transvestites Subject: Club 82, Johnny Lions, Kitt Russell, Toni Lee Description: Edition of the Female Impersonator Magazine with an advertisement for a crossdresser-friendly boutique, erotic photography, an article on the lives of female impersonators, photography of drag perf... -
The Female Impersonator Vol. 5 No. 7
Collection: Short Runs of Periodicals Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: The Female Impersonator Date: Unknown Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Clothing, Crossdressing, Drag, Drag balls, Erotica, Female impersonators, Gender expression, Kinks and fetishes, LGBTQ+ magazines, LGBTQ+ theater, Transvestites Subject: Carmen Del Ray, Frisco Follies, Hedy Jo Starr, Pudgy Roberts, Salmacis Description: Edition of The Female Impersonator Magazine with articles about drag performance, Drag Ball photography, and captioned erotic photography. -
The Female Impersonator No. 14
Collection: Short Runs of Periodicals Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: The Female Impersonator Date: Unknown Topics: Clothing, Crossdressing, Erotica, Female impersonators, Gender expression, Kinks and fetishes, LGBTQ+ erotic literature, LGBTQ+ magazines, Transvestites Subject: Brandy Lee, Club 82, Dick Connors, Frisco Follies Description: Female Impersonator volume including pornographic photography of crossdressers, photos of drag performers, and an erotic story with accompanying pictures. -
The Female Impersonator No. 15
Collection: Short Runs of Periodicals Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: The Female Impersonator Date: Unknown Topics: Crossdressing, Erotica, Female impersonators, Gender expression, Kinks and fetishes, LGBTQ+ erotic literature, LGBTQ+ theater, Transgender dominatrices, Transgender erotic films, Transvestites Subject: Pudgy Roberts Description: Female Impersonator volume including erotic photography of crossdressers, letters to the editor, and solicitations for sexual encounters. -
The Female Impersonator No. 13
Collection: Short Runs of Periodicals Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: The Female Impersonator Date: Unknown Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Black transgender people, Crossdressing, Erotica, Female impersonators, Kinks and fetishes, LGBTQ+ erotic literature, LGBTQ+ theater, Transvestites Subject: Brandy Lee, Chili Pepper, David Miller, Divine, Hedy Jo Starr, Peaches, Pudgy Roberts Description: Female Impersonator volume including an ad for an exotic shoe catalogue, photography of crossdressers and drag performers, two erotic short stories, and sensual photographs of crossdressers. -
The Female Impersonator No. 11
Collection: Short Runs of Periodicals Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: The Female Impersonator Date: Unknown Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Black transgender people, Crossdressing, Erotica, Female impersonators, Gender expression, Hair removal, LGBTQ+ erotic literature, LGBTQ+ magazines, LGBTQ+ theater, Sex assigned at birth, Transfemininity, Transvestites Subject: David Miller, Jimmy Lane Description: Female Impersonator volume including erotic photography of crossdressers, an erotic story and photography of drag performance. -
The Female Impersonator Vol. 4 No. 6
Collection: Short Runs of Periodicals Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: Collins, Sussie Date: Unknown Topics: Bisexual people, Drag balls, Drag community, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ authors, LGBTQ+ events, LGBTQ+ fashion, LGBTQ+ magazines, Marriage, Transvestites Subject: Gay Pride Parade, Kim Christy, Paris in the Spring ball, Pudgy Roberts, Queer Liberation Front, Salmacis Description: Edition of the Female Impersonator Magazine with articles about LGBTQ+ marriage; Drag Ball photography; a feature about NYC Pride and the leaders of the Queens Liberation front, including photos of... -
Female Impersonators #2
Collection: Short Runs of Periodicals Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1969 Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Drag balls, Drag community, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ events, LGBTQ+ magazines Subject: Phil Black Annual Valentine Dance Description: Female Impersonator magazine edition discussing events such as Mardi Gras, the Luis Costume Ball, and 2nd Annual Phil Black's Valentine Ball. The issue features many photos of female impersonators ... -
Female Impersonators #1
Collection: Short Runs of Periodicals Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Winter 1969 Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Drag community, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Gender affirming surgery, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ fashion, LGBTQ+ films, LGBTQ+ people in the military, Transvestites Subject: Bunny Lake, Chickee Ramos, Christine Jorgensen, Holli White, Miss Fire Island, Moorish Stevens, Robin Rogers Description: Female Impersonators magazine edition with photos of drag queens at various competitions; articles about these contests and the people in them, including tips for female impersonators to improve th... -
The Female Impersonator #4
Collection: Short Runs of Periodicals Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag balls, Drag queens, Drag shows, Female impersonators, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ magazines, LGBTQ+ relationships Subject: Genie Dee, National Cotillion, Paris in the Spring ball, Rene Del Rio, The Little Parrot Description: An edition of the Female Impersonator Magazine with photos from The Paris in the Spring ball, an article with makeup tips, letters to the editor as well as an article and accompanying photographs f... -
The Female Impersonator Vol. 4 No. 5
Collection: Short Runs of Periodicals Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: The Female Impersonator Date: Winter 1970 Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Drag pageants, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ magazines, Transfemininity, Transsexual people, Transvestites Subject: Brandy Lee, Frisco Follies, Hedy Jo Starr, National Cotillion Description: A Female Impersonator edition with photography of various drag entertainers including Sonny and Cher impersonators, pageant flicks, and a reflection of the life of Hedy Jo Starr, who worked as a fe... -
The Female Impersonator Vol. 6 No. 10
Collection: Short Runs of Periodicals Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: The Female Impersonator Date: Unknown Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Black transgender people, Clothing, Erotica, Female impersonators, Gender expression, Transfemininity, Transsexual people, Transvestites Description: Female Impersonator edition featuring drag burlesque photography, erotic nude photography of crossdressers including Honey, with a description of her journey to becoming a female impersonator. -
Female Mimics Vol. 7 No. 2
Collection: Female Mimics Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: Female Mimics Date: Spring 1976 Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Drag pageants, Drag queens, Erotica, Female impersonators, Gender expression, Kinks and fetishes, LGBTQ+ magazines, Transfemininity, Transvestites Description: Female Mimics edition with photo features of female impersonators and drag queens in casual settings and at the California Drag Bash, an animated comic of nylon and leather scenes, and photography ... -
Female Mimics Vol. 7 No. 1
Collection: Female Mimics Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: Female Mimics Date: Unknown Topics: Drag queens, Erotica, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ magazines, MtFs, Transfemininity, Transsexual people, Transvestites Description: Female Mimics edition with photo features of female impersonators and drag queens in casual and club settings, an article on different categories of female impersonators that differentiates transse... -
Female Mimics Vol. 6 No. 4 Fall 1975
Collection: Female Mimics Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: Female Mimics Date: Autumn 1975 Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Drag queens, Erotica, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ magazines, Transfemininity, Transvestites Description: Female Mimics volume featuring erotic photography of trans and cross-dressing individuals, a reflection of female impersonators that decide to live their lives as female, and a description of one p... -
Female Mimics Vol. 5 No. 3 Fall 1974
Collection: Female Mimics Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: Female Mimics, Christy, Kim Date: Autumn 1974 Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Drag balls, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Friendship, Kinks and fetishes, LGBTQ+ fashion, LGBTQ+ magazines, LGBTQ+ people in the workplace, Transgender community, Transgender newsletters, Transsexual people, Transvestites Subject: C'est La Vie cabaret, Empress LaRey's Universal Ball, Uba's TV Botique Description: Female Mimics edition featuring photographs of a visit to Uba's TV Boutique, a fiction piece, photographs of a female impersonators, interviews with transsexual and transvestite people, photographs... -
Female Mimics Vol. 5 No. 2 Summer 1979
Collection: Female Mimics Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: Christy, Kim Date: Summer 1979 Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Coming out, Female impersonators, FtMs, LGBTQ+ magazines, Title contests, Trans women, Transgender community, Transitioning (Gender), Transvestites Description: Female Mimics edition featuring letters to the editor about the magazine and writers' journeys as female impersonators, an article and photography related to transitioning and coming out, and image... -
Female Mimics Vol. 5 No. 2 1974
Collection: Female Mimics Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: Female Mimics Date: 1974 Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Drag pageants, Drag queens, Erotica, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ events, LGBTQ+ magazines, Trans women, Transvestites Subject: Club 82, Genie Dee, Kim Christy, National Cotillion Description: Content warning: This item contains potentially sensitive material related to self harm (p. 21). Female Mimics edition featuring photography from drag pageantry, pictures from Miss Cotillion pagean... -
Female Mimics National Cotillion 1973
Collection: Female Mimics Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: Female Mimics Date: 1973 Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Drag pageants, Drag queens, Erotica, Female impersonators, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ events, LGBTQ+ magazines, Transfemininity, Transvestites Subject: Brandy Lee, Kim Christy, National Cotillion Description: Content warning: This item contains potentially sensitive content related to homophobic/transphobic violence and sexual assault (p. 60). Female Mimics edition featuring photography of queer perform... -
Female Mimics No. 1, Winter 1970-71
Collection: Female Mimics Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: Female Mimics Date: Winter 1971 Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Drag queens, Drag shows, Erotica, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ events, LGBTQ+ magazines, Transfemininity, Transvestites Subject: 82 Club, Brigette Dior, Christine Jorgensen, Danny La Rue Description: Female Mimics edition featuring photography of queer performers in drag, erotic photography, photography of female impersonator Danny LaRue and written erotica pieces. -
Female Mimics No. 2, Spring 1971
Collection: Female Mimics Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: Female Mimics Date: Spring 1971 Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Drag queens, Drag shows, Erotica, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ magazines, Transvestites Description: Female Mimics issue featuring photography of trans people and crossdressers in club settings, including depictions of erotica and burlesque. -
City: San Francisco's Magazine, June 1981
Collection: Short Runs of Periodicals Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: Romo, Ricardo Date: Jun. 1981 Topics: Drag shows, Female impersonators Subject: Finocchio's Club Description: City magazine edition featuring pictures of drag performers at the tourist-friendly drag bar Finocchio's, and a list of recommendations for events and recommended activities around San Francisco. -
Exotics International 1.1 1983
Collection: Short Runs of Periodicals Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1983 Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Drag queens, Drag shows, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ photographers Subject: The Queen Mary Description: Exotics International magazine featuring photography from a night at The Queen Mary, including images of Drag performers and Go-go Dancers. -
SAHDJI Advertisement
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Drag performers, Drag queens, Female impersonators Subject: Sahdji Description: Photo advertisement for a performance by Sahdji, a drag queen and female impersonator. -
Portrait of Unknown Black Femme Sitting In Chair
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Oct. 13, 1985 Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ+ arts Description: Photo of an unknown Black femme. The back of the photograph says "A.I.D.S. story" and describes the sitter as a professional female impersonator. -
Mr. Ike Champagne as Dionne Warwick Signed Photo 1
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Drag performers, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ arts Subject: Dionne Warwick, Mr. Ike Champagne Description: Photo of performer Mr. Ike "Champagne" as Dionne Warwick. -
Leslie Regganae at Dugan's Bistro
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Dec. 15, 1981 Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ fashion Subject: Chicago Sun-Times, Leslie Regganae, Sheri Payne Description: Photo of Leslie Regganae donning a fur coat in a gay fashion show at Dugan's Bistro, and a description on the back with photo details from the Chicago Sun-Times. -
Finocchio's Yellow Cover
Collection: Ephemera Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Li-Kar Description: A collection of club Finocchio's drag performers, which includes their photographs, descriptions of their various talents, and a character of each performer. -
Female Impersonators at La Fever Nite Club
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BLACKlines, Vol. 02, Issue 06
Collection: BLACKlines Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Nasson, Tim, Long, Lynnell S. Date: Jul. 1997 Topics: Black transgender people, Coming out, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ books, LGBTQ+ magazines, Trans women, Transgender authors, Transgender autobiographies, Transgender relationships, Transsexual people Description: Three BLACKlines clippings featuring an interview with The Lady Chablis, an interview with Leon E. Pettiway (author of "Honey, Honey, Miss Thang"), and an article about being a transsexual lesbian. -
The Word is out, Zodiac's Tavern Advertisement, and Hanging with The Homegirls
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Twist Date: Unknown Topics: Female impersonators, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ magazines Subject: Mirkala Crystal Description: Clippings from Twist Vol. 02, Issue 04, featuring a piece on Mirkala Crystal and her rise to fame as a drag queen in Puerto Rico and New York, an advertisement for a Drag Events hosted by Cherry Pi... -
Ultra Hot Larry Edwards and various drag events
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Dragazine Date: Unknown Topics: Drag community, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Halloween (LGBTQ+ culture), LGBTQ+ communities, LGBTQ+ magazines Subject: AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA), Dragazine, Dragstrip 66, Larry Edwards, The Hoppening Description: A clipping from Dragazine Vol. 01, Issue 08 which discusses various drag shows and events in Los Angeles, as well as a feature on Tina Turner impersonator Larry Edwards. -
Lena Meets Sir Lady Java at Festive L.A. Birthday Bash
Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries Creator: Date: Aug. 10, 1978 Topics: Black transgender people, Female impersonators, QTPOC, Trans women Subject: Lena Horne, Sir Lady Java Description: An article in Jet Magazine about Lena Horne meeting Sir Lady Java at a birthday party at the Piped Piper Club in Los Angeles. -
Sir Lady Java Magazine Coverage
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Houghton Library, Harvard University Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: African American transgender people, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ communities, Transgender community, Transgender people of color Subject: Sepia, Sir Lady Java Description: Sepia, a magazine, features Sir Lady Java's performance history and show information, featuring various photos and her performances in Los Angeles. -
Flyer for the Sir Lady Java Review
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Houghton Library, Harvard University Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: African American transgender people, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ communities, Transgender community, Transgender people of color Subject: Oasis Lounge, Sir Lady Java Description: Flyer promoting the Sir Lady Java Review at Oasis Lounge in San Diego, California. Features two photographs of Sir Lady Java: one of her standing, the other is a headshot. -
Sir Lady Java New Years Eve Show Advertisement
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Houghton Library, Harvard University Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: African American transgender people, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ communities, Transgender community, Transgender people of color Subject: D'Jon Ballroom, Sir Lady Java Description: Flyer advertisement for a New Year's Eve dance and show featuring Sir Lady Java in the D'Jon Ballroom. -
"A Change of Pace" Poster
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Houghton Library, Harvard University Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: African American transgender people, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ communities, Transgender community, Transgender people of color Subject: Sir Lady Java Description: A poster advertising "A Change of Pace" fashion and floor show featuring Sir Lady Java at the Statler-Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California. -
Sir Lady Java Profile
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Houghton Library, Harvard University Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: African American transgender people, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ communities, Transgender community, Transgender people of color Subject: Sir Lady Java Description: A profile of Sir Lady Java briefly covering her development from high school up to her nightclub performance at a Los Angeles nightclub, which the writer reflects upon complimentarily. -
Sir Lady Java Photo Advertisement
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Houghton Library, Harvard University Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: African American transgender people, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ communities, Transgender community, Transgender people of color Subject: Sir Lady Java Description: Five black and white photos of Sir Lady Java in various outfits and poses, with body descriptions and measurements noted below. -
America's Lovliest Female Impersonator
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Houghton Library, Harvard University Creator: Date: Mar. 1967 Topics: African American transgender people, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ communities, Transgender community, Transgender people of color Subject: Sir Lady Java Description: News article on Sir Lady Java's performances. Presents various pictures and her dance shows. -
Sepia: America's Loveliest Impersonator Profile
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Houghton Library, Harvard University Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: African American transgender people, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, Gender affirming surgery, LGBTQ+ communities, Transgender community, Transgender people of color Subject: Sepia, Sir Lady Java Description: News profile on Sir Lady Java's performances. Presents various pictures, talks about surgery plans and her dance shows. -
Sir Lady Java Newspaper Coverage
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Houghton Library, Harvard University Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: African American transgender people, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ communities, Transgender community, Transgender people of color Subject: Bobbie Blue Bland, Sir Lady Java, Variety Magazine Description: Community bulletin from The Metro Atlanta featuring stories about Sir Lady Java's protests and performance journey. Bobby "Blue" Bland, another performer, is also covered. -
Informational Flyer for Sir Lady Java Shows
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Houghton Library, Harvard University Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: African American transgender people, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ communities, Transgender community, Transgender people of color Subject: Sir Lady Java Description: Promotional flyer for Sir Lady Java's shows at the Mermaid Room with three photographs of her in different two-piece sets. Text on the poster includes her body measurements and a list of physical t... -
Sir Lady Java, Mr. Sam... Green, Tommy Dodson and his Skating Band
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Houghton Library, Harvard University Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: African American transgender people, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ communities, Transgender community, Transgender people of color Subject: Sam Green, Sir Lady Java Description: A poster advertising a show with Sir Lady Java, Mr. Sam Green, and Tommy Dodson at the Sands in Los Angeles. -
Four Promotional Photographs of Sir Lady Java
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Houghton Library, Harvard University Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: African American transgender people, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ communities, Transgender community, Transgender people of color Subject: Sir Lady Java Description: Four photographs of Sir Lady Java in various poses and outfits with P.O. box and city information in bottom right. -
Sir Java/Lady Java: The World's Greatest Female Impersonator
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Houghton Library, Harvard University Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: African American transgender people, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ communities, Transgender community, Transgender people of color Subject: Sir Lady Java Description: Flyer advertising Sir Lady Java's show at Ciro's in West Hollywood. -
Photograph of Sir Lady Java in a Kaftan
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Houghton Library, Harvard University Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: African American transgender people, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ communities, Transgender community, Transgender people of color Subject: Sir Lady Java Description: Photograph of Sir Lady Java in a kaftan with tassels. The personal management contact for Bobby Bryant is at the bottom. -
Promotional Flyer of Sir Lady Java
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Houghton Library, Harvard University Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: African American transgender people, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ communities, Transgender community, Transgender people of color Subject: Bobby Bryant, Sir Lady Java Description: Flyer featuring a posing Sir Lady Java with a net cape, feathered headpiece, and decorated two piece outfit. Bobby Bryant management information in bottom right. -
Autographed Photograph of Sir Lady Java
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Houghton Library, Harvard University Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: African American transgender people, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ communities, Transgender community, Transgender people of color Subject: Sir Lady Java Description: Autographed photograph of Sir Lady Java in a two-piece set, cape, tulle headpiece and heels. -
Autographed Photograph of Sir Lady Java
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Houghton Library, Harvard University Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: African American transgender people, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ communities, Transgender community, Transgender people of color Subject: Sir Lady Java Description: Photograph of Sir Lady Java in a kaftan with tassels. The photograph is autographed. -
Sir Lady Java 1982 Calendar
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Houghton Library, Harvard University Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: African American transgender people, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ communities, Transgender community, Transgender people of color Subject: Sir Lady Java Description: A 1982 calendar with a photograph of Sir Lady Java. -
Sir Lady Java Promotional Flyer
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Houghton Library, Harvard University Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: African American transgender people, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ communities, Transgender community, Transgender people of color Subject: Sir Lady Java Description: Flyer of a posing Sir Lady Java with text "World's Loveliest Female Impersonator". -
Flyer Advertising Sir Lady Java Performance
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Houghton Library, Harvard University Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: African American transgender people, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ communities, Transgender community, Transgender people of color Subject: Sir Lady Java Description: Flyer advertising Sir Lady Java's three-day performance at The Baby Grand West in Harlem, New York. Jazz musician Gerald Wilson is also mentioned. -
Sir Lady Java in a Chevron Dress
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Houghton Library, Harvard University Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: African American transgender people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ communities, Transgender community, Transgender people of color Subject: Sir Lady Java Description: The posed photograph shows Sir Lady Java wearing a chevron-patterned dress and matching hat. -
The Name of the Game Proudly Presents "Sir Lady Java's Dance and Show"
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Houghton Library, Harvard University Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: African American transgender people, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ communities, Transgender community, Transgender people of color Subject: Sir Lady Java Description: A promotional card for Sir Lady Java's Dance & Show at The Name of the Game bar. -
The Unbelievable Sir Lady Java
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Houghton Library, Harvard University Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: African American transgender people, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ communities, Transgender community, Transgender people of color Subject: Dave Holden, Sir Lady Java Description: Flyer advertising Sir Lady Java show as the "Greatest Act in Show Business." Show closed on May 21st, 1969 -
Sir Lady Java Posed Photograph
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Houghton Library, Harvard University Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: African American transgender people, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ communities, Transgender community, Transgender people of color Subject: Sir Lady Java Description: Sir Lady Java poses for a photograph in a two-piece set and shiny high heels. She holds both arms above her head and smiles. -
Sir Lady Java Managment Card
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Houghton Library, Harvard University Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: African American transgender people, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ communities, Transgender community, Transgender people of color Subject: Sir Lady Java Description: A management card for Sir Lady Java. Personal management is listed as K. R. Neal. -
Sir Lady Java Headshot Card
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Houghton Library, Harvard University Creator: Flatte of Hollywood Date: Unknown Topics: African American LGBTQ+ people, African American transgender people, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, Trans women Subject: Sir Lady Java Description: A headshot picture of Sir Lady Java from chest-up. She styles a teased and curly hairstyle and a chunky necklace. The back of the card reads "Flatte of Hollywood", the name of a Lithuanian photo st... -
Sir Lady Java Promotional Card with Three Photos
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Houghton Library, Harvard University Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: African American LGBTQ+ people, African American transgender people, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, Trans women, Transgender people Subject: Sir Lady Java Description: Three-photograph card of Sir Lady Java in a two-piece set and dark cape with a tulle headpiece. -
Sir Lady Java Wearing a Tulle Cape and Feathered Headpiece
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Houghton Library, Harvard University Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: African American transgender people, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, Trans women, Transgender people Subject: Sir Lady Java Description: A black and white photograph of Sir Lady Java posing in a textured costume with a large black feather head piece. -
Sir Lady Java Promotional Photo
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Houghton Library, Harvard University Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: African American LGBTQ+ people, African American transgender people, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, Trans women, Transgender people Subject: Sir Lady Java Description: Promotional card for Sir Lady Java including logo for Bobby Bryant as her personal management. -
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. -
A Portrait of Sir Lady Java in Fringed Caftan
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Black transgender people, Entertainers, Female impersonators Subject: Sir Lady Java Description: A black and white portrait of Sir Lady Java posing wearing a fringed caftan with her arms extended. -
Portrait of Lady Java Posing with Knee Bent
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Black transgender people, Entertainers, Female impersonators Subject: Sir Lady Java Description: A black and white portrait of Lady Java in a two-piece sequined set with a loosely woven cape draped over her shoulder. Her knee is bent and she looks directly at the camera. The photograph is sign... -
Portrait of Lady Java Posing
Collection: Sir Lady Java Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Black transgender people, Entertainers, Female impersonators Subject: Sir Lady Java Description: A black and white portrait of Lady Java posing in a sequined two-piece set with her back to the camera looking over her shoulder. The photograph is signed "Lady Java" in black ink in the bottom lef... -
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.