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Cross-Port InnerView, Vol. 4 No. 7 (July, 1988)
Collection: Cross-Port InnerView Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Cross-Port Date: Jul. 1988 Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators, Psychology, Transsexual people Subject: Be All You Want to Be, Gateway Gender Alliance (GGA), Jacober's Downstairs Bar, The One Stop Bra & Swim Shop, Tri-Ess Society for the Second Self Description: Magazine name changed from "Cross-Port" starting with Vol. 1 No. 3 (September, 1985) -
Cross-Port InnerView, Vol. 3 No. 8 (August, 1987)
Collection: Cross-Port InnerView Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Cross-Port Date: Aug. 1987 Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators, Support groups Subject: International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), Mate Support Meeting, Tapestry Magazine, The Indy Report, Tri-Ess Society for the Second Self Description: Magazine name changed from "Cross-Port" starting with vol. 2 no. 1, July 1986 -
Cross-Port InnerView, Vol. 3 No. 7 (July, 1987)
Collection: Cross-Port InnerView Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Cross-Port Date: Jul. 1987 Topics: Clothing, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Finances, LGBTQ+ relationships, Parties, Secrecy, Support groups, Transsexual people Subject: Chi Chapter, Dale Masher, Greater Cincinnati Gay/Lesbian Coalition, International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), Mate Support Meeting, The Indy Report Description: Magazine name changed from "Cross-Port" starting with Vol. 1 No. 3 (September, 1985) -
Cross-Port InnerView, Vol. 3 No. 4 (April, 1987)
Collection: Cross-Port InnerView Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Cross-Port Date: Apr. 1987 Topics: Clothing, Cosmetics, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Law, Transsexual people Subject: Dick Wolfsie, Greater Cincinnati Gay/Lesbian Coalition, Roger Peo, Tri-Ess Society for the Second Self, TV/TS National Convention, Virginia Prince, Wife/Girlfriend Support Group (WGSG) Description: Magazine name changed from "Cross-Port" starting with Vol. 1 No. 3 (September, 1985) -
Cross-Port InnerView, Vol. 2 No. 1 (January, 1986)
Collection: Cross-Port InnerView Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Cross-Port Date: Jan. 1986 Topics: Coming out, Crossdressers, Female impersonators, Parties, Religions, Transsexual people Subject: Dick Wolfsie, Gay Cable Network (GCN), Night Talk Description: Magazine name changed from "Cross-Port" starting with Vol. 1 No. 3 (September, 1985) -
Cross-Port InnerView, Vol. 11 No. 8 (August, 1995)
Collection: Cross-Port InnerView Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Cross-Port Date: Aug. 1995 Topics: Clothing, Coming out, Cosmetics, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Discrimination, Drag, Drag kings, Female impersonators, Hair, LGBTQ+ relationships, Mormonism, Photography, Religions, Stealth (Transgender), Transgender people, Transitioning (Gender), Transsexual people Subject: Be All You Want to Be, Bobbi L., Charles Busch, Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), Erma Sanders, Everybody's News, Glen and Glenda, Greater Cincinnati Gay/Lesbian Coalition, Jerry Galvin's World, Kim France, Linda Buten, Linda Simpson, Man is Missing Wife, Miss Be All, Mormon Church, National Organization for Women (NOW), New Spirit Metropolitan Community Church, Riki Anne Wilchins, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wigstock Description: Magazine name changed from "Cross-Port" starting with Vol. 1 No. 3 (September, 1985) -
Cross-Port InnerView, Vol. 10 No. 4 (April, 1994)
Collection: Cross-Port InnerView Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Cross-Port Date: Apr. 1994 Topics: Clothing, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Death and dying, Female impersonators, Gay community, Gender realignment surgery, Homophobia, Law, Transsexualism, Travel Subject: American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT), Crystal Club, Darcelle's Dinner Club, Indiana Crossdresser Society, International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), Linda Buten, Martin Niemoeller, Miami University Gay Lesbian Bisexual Alliance, Roger Peo, Sheila Kirk, Trinity Awards Banquet Description: Magazine name changed from "Cross-Port" starting with Vol. 1 No. 3 (September, 1985) -
Cross-Port InnerView, Vol. 1 No. 3 (September, 1985)
Collection: Cross-Port InnerView Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Cross-Port Date: Sep. 1985 Topics: Clothing, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Harassment, Hormones, Political systems, Support groups, Violence Subject: Gateway Gender Alliance (GGA), Hurricane Summers, Rhon-Da, The Fall Fantasy, Tri-Ess Society for the Second Self Description: Magazine name changed from "Cross-Port" starting with Vol. 1 No. 3 (September, 1985) -
[Couple with fan and top hat] [Black couple]
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Date: 1902 Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color Description: Apparently a promotional photo for the Nouveau Cirque show "Joyeux Nègres", which was filmed by Louis Lumière. Black couple with one man (Charles Gregory) dressed in formal wear and one dressed in ... -
Costumes poitevins
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: N. Alix, Pap.- Tab.-Journaux Date: 1909 Topics: Female impersonators Description: Inscription: "Addressed to Mademoiselle Gratecap. Brief message (“Affecteux souvenir”) with illegible signature." Couple dressed in quaint traditional garb of the Poitou region on the west coast of... -
Corwin Anthony Hawkins Amazing Grace
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ actors, LGBTQ+ Christians Subject: Amazing Grace, Corwin Anthony Hawkins, Deidra Hawkins, It's a Low Down Dirty Shame, John L's, Joyce Hawkins, Miss Gay South, Miss Gay Southwest, Miss Gay Texas, National Entertainer of the Year, Phoebe Hawkins, Texas Entertainer of the Year, Wilber, Jr. Hawkins, Wilbur Hawkins Description: An obituary for "Corwin Anthony Hawkins Amazing Grace." Describes the titles Grace won and their most recent work in Hollywood. -
Concert party performers, some in drag, pose for a group portrait. Photographic postcard, 191-.
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Concert party performers, one in drag, pose for a group portrait. Photographic postcard, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: A group of concert party performers at an unidentified location behind the lines, World War I. A typical 'Follies' Pierrot group with central drag star -
Con Oram laces A.P. Holland (in drag) into a boned corset in a show for the Bow bells concert party. Photographic postcard, 191-.
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Coming Together Convention '88 - Planning as of 1-6-88
Collection: International Foundation for Gender Education Publications and Documents Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan Creator: International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE) Date: Jan. 6, 1988 Topics: Activists, BDSM, Communication, Counseling, Crossdressers, Drag, Female impersonators, Fetishism, Finances, LGBTQ+ partners, Newsletters, Religions, Social networks, Support groups, Transsexual people Subject: Alison Laing, Alona Miller, Ariadne Kane, Barbara Burgess, Bette Lee Johnson, Coming Together, Working Together Convention, David Maxwell, Diane Dixon, Eve Burchert, Ginny Knuth, Gloria Peters, JoAnn Roberts, Joanna Clark, Jude Patton, Kim Hellman, Kimberly Schrieber, Linda Buton, Linda Frank, Linda McKim, Marilyn Frank, Merissa Sherrill Lynn, Naomi Owen, Ren'ee Chevalier, Renee Kessell, Rupert Raj, Sharay Taylor, Veronica Brown -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Club My O My Matchbox
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Club My O My Glamourous.....Unusual (2)
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Waters, Pat Date: circa 1950 Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease Subject: Art Sherrick, Del Le Roy, Felix Montez, Gene La Marr, Paul Russell, Rickie Paige, The Brooks Twins -
Club My O My Glamorous.....Unusual
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Club Laurel Matchbox
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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 -
Club Chesterfield Presents: Mr. Roby Landers
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Club 82 Presents Sincapades of 1954
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Russell, Kitt Date: 1954 Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease Subject: Chickie Ramos, Claire Ross, Del Lester, Diane, Flo Hunter, Frank Quinn, Frankie Gordone, Gene Darling, Ginny Scott, Jan Richards, Jean Klemn, Jeri Grayson, Joey Mann, Jolly Hughes, Kyra Lynn, Laurette Bass, Lee Mong, Lou Taylor, Nicky Gallucci, Pat Burns, Pepe Carman, Peppe, Ricky Renee, Roccio, Rubay, Sally Geis, Sandra Mitchell, Sonna Teal, Sully Sullivan, Terry Howe, Tommy Morgan, Toni Bennett, Tony Phillips, Vicki Vogue, Vickie Lynn -
Cleodinerie
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: A. Bergeret & Cie Date: 1903 Topics: Female impersonators Description: Skinny, homely man wearing a wig, pearls and a flowered tutu posing as a ballerina with arms in fifth position. The card is a spoof of the celebrated dancer and demimondaine Cléo de Mérode (1875–19... -
Clem Matthews in drag. Photographic postcard, ca. 1910.
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CLAQUE-CLAQUE OPERA SELECTIONS by RAY BOURBON (UTC 6)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Bourbon 100-Proof, Brunhilde's Emulsion, Don't Call Me Madam, Ray Bourbon, Toga Saga, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes Description: Front and back cover of Ray Bourbon's LP "Claque-Claque" -
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." -
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. -
Christopher Morley Walking Runway in Dress
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Christopher Morley Portrays Cross-Dressing Assassin (1973) (1)
Collection: Transas City Photographs (1950-2000) Institution: Transas City Creator: Warner Bros. Date: 1973 Topics: Actors, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Female impersonators in motion pictures, Film Subject: Christopher Morley, Freebie And The Bean Description: Still image taken from the 1974 movie "Freebie and the Bean." -
Christopher Morley Portraying Policewoman in Magnum P.I.
Collection: Transas City Photographs (1950-2000) Institution: Transas City Creator: Universal Television Date: Jan. 7, 1982 Topics: Actors, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Female impersonators in motion pictures Subject: Christopher Morley, Magnum P.I. Description: Christopher Morley portraying a policewoman in the Magnum P.I. episode “The Jororo Kill,” (January 7, 1982). In the episode, Morley also appeared as a nun, and as a man. -
Christopher Morley Portrait
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Christopher Morley in Playboy Photoshoot
Collection: Transas City Photographs (1950-2000) Institution: Transas City Creator: Date: 1975 Topics: Actors, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Photographic models Subject: Christopher Morley, Playboy Description: In the first photo, Christopher Morley portrays a man, and in the second he portrays the woman. -
Christopher Morley as Marilyn Monroe (2)
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Christopher Morley as Marilyn Monroe
Collection: Transas City Photographs (1950-2000) Institution: Transas City Creator: Date: 1980 to 1990 Topics: Actors, Celebrity impersonators, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Photographic models Subject: Christopher Morley, Marilyn Monroe Description: Full length photo of Christopher Morley as Marilyn Monroe, in a white dress. -
Chris Shaw in drag. Photograph, 196-.
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Chris Moore On Stage
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Chris Bennett in drag sits on stage, wearing a feathered head garment. Process print, 1921.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1921 Topics: Female impersonators Description: He poses in a relaxed manner wearing a low-cut dress. Chris Bennett, on an autographed real photo postcard publicising 'Splinters' revue (see Wellcome Library 2044972i), appearing at Nottingham in ... -
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. -
Chinese John L. Sullivan His Name is Ah Giang and He Downed Foo Jung in
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: New York Evening Sun Date: 1890 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Ah Giang, Chinese People, Swintien Lok Company Description: Article published in the Omaha Sunday-World Herald about a fight between Foo Jung, an acrobat, and Ah Giang, a female impersonator. -
Chinese Female Impersonator Is Surprised
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Feb. 24, 1899 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Chinese People, Fon Chang Mai Description: An article published in the Hot Springs Weekly Star about Fon Chang Mai, a Chinese female impersonator. -
Chinese Actors At The Windsor
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Swintien Lok Company, Taka Wing Description: Article published in the New York Tribune about Tak-a-Wing, a Chinese female impersonator. It talks about the feminine clothing and calls Tak-a-Wing a "he-she". -
China's Great Actor.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: New York Herald Date: Nov. 2, 1898 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Choy Ting Quoy, Fon Chong Mai, Son Fong Quon Description: Article published in the New York Herald about Fon Chong Mai, a Chinese female impersonator. -
China Stars Are Here
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: White, Charley Date: Jun. 22, 1889 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Chinese People, Moo Sing Jee, Taka Wing Description: An article in The Evening World interviewing Chinese American female impersonator Taka Wing about a performance. -
China Has High-Salaried Female Impersonator
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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. -
Chicago Note:--
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Woodbine Date: 1903 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels, Augustus Stevens, Williams and Stevens Description: Article in The Freeman mentioning Augustus Stevens, a Black female impersonator. -
Chic Boy, 16, in Role of Countess, Unmasked Trying to Add to Fine Wardrobe
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Chi Chapter Tribune Vol. 38 Iss. 09 (September, 1999)
Collection: Chi Chapter Newsletters Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Peters, Denise Date: Sep. 1999 Topics: Acceptance, Appearance, Beauty standards, Children, Clothing, Coming out, Cosmetics, Counseling, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag, Drag queens, Elections, Families, Female impersonators, Femininities, Film, Gender dysphoria, Gender identity, Harassment, LGBTQ+ partners, LGBTQ+ relationships, Music festivals, Passing (Gender), Photographs, Prejudices, Sexual orientation, Support groups, Transgender people, Transitioning (Gender), Transsexual people, Travel Subject: Cher, Chicago Gender Society, Fall Harvest, Great Lakes Council of Gender Groups, Holiday En Femme, How the West was Fun, Kevin Kline, Positive Attitudes Living Side by side (PALS), Rachel Miller, Stadt Hallenfast, Tri-Ess Odyssey, Virginia Prince, Will Smith Description: Periodical name changed from "The Chi Tribune" starting with Vol. 36 No. 2 (February, 1997) -
Chi Chapter Tribune Vol. 36 Iss. 10 (October, 1997)
Collection: Chi Chapter Newsletters Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Peters, Denise Date: Oct. 1997 Topics: Acceptance, Christianity, Clothing, Cosmetics, Crossdressers, Discrimination, Diversity, Drag queens, Elections, Families, Female impersonators, Femininities, Film, Gender identity, Government, LGBTQ+ partners, Passing (Gender), Politics, Spirituality, Support groups, Transgender people, Transsexual people Subject: Affirming Baptist Convention, Barbara McCoy Getz Judy Simmons, Candace D. Mahne, Carol Rodgers, Chicago Gay Men's Chorus, Chicago Gender Society, Different for Girls, Fraternal Order of Police, Laura Ashley, Leslie Rigoulot, Mark Werle, Marsha Jackson, Mary Ann Foster, Positive Attitudes Living Side by side (PALS), Puttin on the Ritz, Ramada O'Hare, The Baton Club, The Great Lakes Gender Leadership Conference, Tommy Gun's Garage, Transformations, Tri-Ess Society for the Second Self Description: Periodical name changed from "The Chi Tribune" starting with Vol. 36 No. 2 (February, 1997) -
CHERCHEZ LA FEMME: PARMI LES PLUS BEAUX HOMMES DU MONDE!!
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ theater, Transvestites Subject: Banquet du 4iéme Anniversaire, Bob Roberts, Bob Sylvestre, Cherchez La Femme, Clyde Dubois, Dick Connors, East End Printing, Gene Chandler, Jean Marin, Jean-Guy Couture, Marc Pilon, Monsieur Christian, Pierre Garceau, Pierre McLeod, Reed Theatrical Entertainment, Richard Sullivan, Travestframa Description: A drag program — with an introduction — for CHERCHEZ LA FEMME. -
Charly Letsche
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Charly Letsche
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Charlie Bray in character as a Dutch girl. Photographic postcard, 191-.
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Charley Foy's Supper Club, Sherman Oaks, Calif.
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Charges Perjury in P.R.T. Damage Suit: Alleged Accident Victim Whose Case Failed Accused of Swearing Falsely in Own Behalf
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Characters on the set of a play. Photographic postcard. 191-.
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Changing Clothes to Make Men Women and Women Men
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: May 21, 1911 Topics: Arrests, Crossdressing, Discrimination, Employment discrimination, Female impersonators, Imprisonment, Law, Masculinities, Passing (Gender) Subject: Billy Girard, C. T. Taletrifo, Helena Castle, Hetty King, Julian Eltinge, Lew Sully, Rose Driscoll, Rosw Grady, Sarah Bernhardt, Vesta Tilley -
Champagne Cocktails
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Cecil Beaton in theatrical drag, with others. Photograph by Hill & Saunders , ca. 1925.
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Cecil Beaton, in drag; dressed in a tight-fitting lamé dress. Photograph, ca. 1925.
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Cecil Beaton, in drag; dressed in a patterned dress. Photograph, ca. 1925.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1925 Topics: Female impersonators Description: Cecil Beaton in elegant early-1920s drag, whilst at Cambridge, wearing a very large hat and glancing to one side. Every detail of costume, hair, maquillage and accessories are as perfect as one mig... -
Carroll Revue: America's Foremost Female Impersonators (1956)
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Wallace, Ruth Date: 1956 Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease Subject: Blue Note Night Club, Finnochio's, Latin Quarter, Rendevous Club, Solomon's Club, Starlite Room, Tivoli Circuit, Tivoli Theatre, Tropics Room -
Carroll and His Revue
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Carmen Del Ray and David Hummel (2)
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Carmen Del Ray and David Hummel (1)
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Candid Shot of Bobby Barton, Eva Bors, Paris Todd, Robin Rodgers, and Unknown Girl
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Can-Can Performers at the 1976 Foxy Follies
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California Nights
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California
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C. Rittfar, a man in drag, wearing an elaborate hat and dress. Process print, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: He is holding flowers next to a very tall, narrow stool; his portrait has been printed on a white background. Convincing supposedly amateur female impersonation: the subject wears high-quality, hig... -
Buffalo Belles Vol. 5 No. 1 (January, 1996)
Collection: Buffalo Belles Newsletters Institution: E.H. Butler Library, Buffalo State Creator: Lorraine, Kathy Date: Jan. 1996 Topics: Charity, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Femininities, Performing arts, Sexuality, Support groups, Two-Spirit people Subject: Big Sisters, Carl Jung, Dame Edna Everage, Dolly Parton, Nanuel Puig, Night Out in Buffalo, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Spring Fling, Virginia Prince -
Buffalo Belles Vol. 4 No. 2 (February, 1995)
Collection: Buffalo Belles Newsletters Institution: E.H. Butler Library, Buffalo State Creator: Lorraine, Kathy Date: Feb. 1995 Topics: Clothing, Cosmetics, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drab (LGBTQ+ culture), Female impersonators, Gender identity, LGBTQ+ partners, Physical characteristics, Police, Prejudices, Transsexual people, Wigs Subject: Alpha Omega, Be All You Want to Be, Buffalo News, Cheven Davis, CLT Breast Plan, Erie Sisters, Erie Sisters Riverside Gala Weekend, John Money, Mary Kay, Night Out in Buffalo, Rochester CD Network, Speaking As A Woman, Terry Bradley, Texas Tea Party, Xpressions -
Buffalo Belles Vol. 3 No. 12 (December, 1994)
Collection: Buffalo Belles Newsletters Institution: E.H. Butler Library, Buffalo State Creator: Lorraine, Kathy Date: Dec. 1994 Topics: BDSM, Bisexuals, Clothing, Cosmetics, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Gender, Gender diversity, Gender identity, Gender realignment surgery, Passing (Gender), Surgery, Plastic, Transgender rights, Transsexual people Subject: Denise W. Miller, Femme Mirror, George Plimpton, How to Impersonate a Woman, International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), International Ladies Garment Workers Union (ILGWU), JoAnn Roberts, Manhattan's Feminization School, Michael Salem, Nu Phi Chi, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Riverside Weekend, Rochester CD Network, Terry Bradley, The Erickson Foundation, Transvestia, Tri-Ess Society for the Second Self -
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. -
Browne With His Beauties to Top Orpheum
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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... -
British soldiers, two in drag, pose for a group portrait, in front of a detailed backdrop. Photographic postcard, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: The men in drag are being embraced by uniformed men, whilst other men in British army uniforms pose in the background. A divisional concert party in France, World War I. Men from all the units depl... -
British soldiers in France, one in drag, pose for a group portrait. Photographic postcard, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: A private from the Royal Army Medical Corps poses with a group of performers behind the lines in France, World War I. The actors sit and stand, dressed as a variety of characters, on a street paved... -
British soldiers in a concert party, one in drag, pose as "The Whizz Bangs". Postcard, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: The man in drag is seated in the centre, surrounded by men dressed as pierrots; the group sit outside on wooden boxes. Men of the 46th (North Midlands) Division performing as Pierrots with their co... -
British servicemen performing a sketch. Photograph, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: A British concert party somewhere in the Middle East towards the end of World War I, performing a tableau entitled 'The picnic on Highgate Hill' (according to inscription on verso). The majority of... -
British servicemen performing a sketch on the power of the press. Photograph, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: A British concert party somewhere in the Middle East towards the end of World War I. A group of fifteen men in various costumes in a tableau entitled 'The power of the press'. Several wear smock-dr... -
British servicemen in drag playing characters in a play. Photograph, ca. 1918.
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British servicemen in drag acting out a cooking class. Photograph, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910s Topics: Female impersonators Description: Men in drag behind a long table. with a large fabric backdrop. A British concert party somewhere in the Middle East towards the end of World War I. A crude stage set has been erected on bare earth.... -
British servicemen dancing in a line, some are in drag. Photograph, ca. 1918.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1918 Topics: Female impersonators Description: A British concert party somewhere in the Middle East towards the end of World War I. A large group of performers, in drag and different costumes, dance a knees-up, with a fabric backdrop -
British prisoners of war, some in drag, posing on stage arm in arm at a prisoner of war camp in Cottbus. Photographic postcard by P. Tharan, 191-.
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British prisoners of war posing in beach attire for a show at a prisoner of war camp in Cottbus. Photographic postcard by P. Thiran, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: A man in drag poses with a man in swim wear, in front of a seaside backdrop. The standing man wears a striped cotton full-length bathing suit, the seated 'lady' wears what would have been (for the ... -
British prisoners of war performing at a show at a prisoner of war camp in Cottbus. Photographic postcard by P. Tharan, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: Two men in drag wearing sailor outfits, sit on the lap of a man, in front of a painted backdrop. The man dressed as a pretty cowgirl in another photograph (Wellcome Library no. 2043291i) is here dr... -
British prisoners of war performing a show at a prisoner of war camp in Cottbus, with Dover cliffs backdrop. Photographic postcard, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: One man in drag poses in summer attire, standing arm in arm with a man dressed in black evening wear with a top hat. They are dressed for a day at the races, circa 1912. The man in drag is dressed ... -
British prisoners of war performing a circus act for "The Timbertown Follies", at a prisoner of war camp in Groningen. Photographic postcard, 191-.
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British prisoners of war, one in drag, posing for "The Timbertown Follies", at a prisoner of war camp in Groningen. Process print, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: Molly Morgan, drag star of the Timbertown Follies, performing a Pierrot number: he sits on top of a piano, wearing a white dress, surrounded by men dressed as pierrotsOne of the many revues staged ... -
British prisoners of war, one in drag, posing for "The Timbertown Follies", at a prisoner of war camp in Groningen. Photographic postcard, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: The man in drag poses holding a tall white stick in the centre of the stage; two men lean in from the sides of the stage set. The photograph demonstrates the high level of professionalism which we... -
British prisoners of war in smart attire performing a show at a prisoner of war camp in Cottbus. Photographic postcard by P. Tharan, 1916-1917.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1916? to 1917? Topics: Female impersonators, Seaside resorts Description: One actor is in drag, holding a baby, as two other men face the camera. The beach tableau shows a family relaxing on the sands with mother, father, boy wearing an Eton collar and a mortar-board; 'M... -
British prisoners of war in cowboy and cowgirl costumes posing at a prisoner of war camp in Cottbus. Photographic postcard by P. Tharan, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: A man in cowgirl costume poses with a man in cowboy costume in front of a sparsely painted backdrop. Commercially produced Western films from Hollywood enjoyed great popularity in Europe from 1911 ... -
British airforce servicemen performing a sketch, striking an animated pose. Photograph, 1918.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1918 Topics: Female impersonators Description: A British concert party somewhere in the Middle East towards the end of World War I. Men in drag performing 'The giddy Pasha', with a fabric backdrop. The Pasha and his wives have joined forces wit... -
Britain's Foremost Female Impersonator Jimmy Slater
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Brandall's Follies Program
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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. -
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. -
BOURBON 100-PROOF (UTC 5)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Around The World In 80 Ways, Bourbon 100-Proof, Don't Call Me Madam, Hollywood Exposé, Ladies of Burlesque, Let Me Tell You About My Operation, One On The Aisle (Claque-Claque), Rae Bourbon, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes Description: Vinyl album covers (front and back) of "Bourbon 100-Proof" by Rae Bourbon. -
Bothwell Browne Tells Real Name and Age
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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. -
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. -
Bookie-Morrey Proudly Present The most exciting show in the MIdwest: The Diplomat Review
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: circa 1950 Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease Subject: Bobbi Johns, Diplomat Cocktail Lounge, Edie Lloyd, Fat Jack, Jerri Daye, Toni Albright, Vicki Marlane, Win Wells Description: The last page is signed by the performers. -
Bobby Lake and Unidentified Dancers in Jewel Box Revue
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Bobby Barton at Mardi Gras Supper Club
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Bobby Barton and Kurt Mann in Dressing Room
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Bobby Allen: The Story of a Female Impersonator, 50 Years Ago
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Bob White, Lynn Carter and Unknown Perform a Scene
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Blue Dahlia Show Lounge Presents Our Guys Are Dolls Revue
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Black Play Boy Presents Sir Lady Java and Rose Brothers
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"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. -
Birds of a Feather Featuring The World's Greatest Female Impersonators! Programme
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Raymond, Paul Date: Apr. 2, 1970 Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease Subject: Barry Scott, Brian Harding Madge, David Scott, Jay Montez, Kenny Day, Kim Diamond, Larry Grayson, Laurence Daury, Les Lee, Leslie Devine, Lloyd Chandica, Noel Tovey Dancers, Rickie Renne, Ron Eagleton, Terry Durham, The Mimetimers, The Superbirds, Tony Chantal -
Billy Lorraine in drag, posing for a portrait. Photographic postcard, ca. 1930.
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Billie Manders in drag; vignette portrait. Photographic postcard, 1929.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1929 Topics: Female impersonators Description: A close-up portrait of Billie Manders, late 1920s. The hair and make-up show Hollywood influence, with heavily plucked brows, false eye-lashes and precisely outlined lips -
Billie Manders, in drag. Process print, 192-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1923 to 1929? Topics: Female impersonators Description: No slouch where costume was concerned, the photograph shows Billie in a spectacular jewelled and bullion-embroidered headdress of the variety known as a 'headache band ', high fashion circa 1923-19... -
Billie Manders in drag. Photographic postcard, 192-.
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Billie Manders in character. Photographic postcard by J.A. Harding, 193-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1930 to 1939? Topics: Female impersonators Description: Billie Manders wearing a black dress and raising the sides of his skirt. He was a popular Rhyl-based female impersonator: he and his troupe 'The Quaintesques' were concert party entertainers from t... -
Billie Manders in character. Photographic postcard, 192-.
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Billie Manders in character. Photographic postcard, 192-.
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Billie Howell in drag, performing in a costume with a fur trim. Photograph, ca. 1918.
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Billie Ert Obituary
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Bette Midler with Drag Queens at Studio One
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Bertin - Imitant la Tortojada
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Bertin, Robert Date: circa 1907 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: Robert Bertin Description: Divided verso; notice printed full width indicating "Tous les pays étrangers n'acceptent pas la correspondance au recto. Se renseigner à la poste.” -
Bertin
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Fialdo, Bertin, Robert Date: circa 1900 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: Robert Bertin Description: Undivided verso imprinted “Tarjeta Postal / Union Universal de Correos / España / En e[s]te lado se escribe solamente la direccion” Hand-tinted in green with gold highlights. Foxing to verso. -
Bert Ward in drag as a glamorous woman. Photographic postcard, 1947.
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Bert O'Dare in drag, performing on stage. Photographic postcard, 1946.
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Bert Errol in drag, wearing a light dress. Photographic postcard, 191-.
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Bert Errol, in drag, dressed as a bride. Photographic postcard by Apeda, 192-.
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Bert Errol, in character, wearing an elaborate white dress. Process print, 1925.
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Bert Errol, in character, wearing a shiny black dress. Process print, 1922.
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Bert and Henri, in character; wearing evening dress, one of them in drag. Photographic postcard, 1936.
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Bernie Brandall Photo Series
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Bergere et Berger
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: MJS Date: 1904 to 1906 Topics: Female impersonators, Male impersonators Description: Series of 2 comic postcards of a shepherdess and a shepherd. Both emphasize supposedly outlandish folkloric highlander clothing. One shows a woman dressed as a shepherd; a doggerel verse printed in... -
Belgian prisoners of war, some in drag, sit at a table within a very detailed stage set at Friedberg camp, Germany. Photographic postcard, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: One man in drag looks out from the table, ignoring the guests, with a slightly vacant expression; the other characters engage in conversation. They are performing the play 'Ce bon Mr. Zoetebeek', ... -
Belgian prisoners of war, some in drag, pose on stage for a group portrait; at Sennelager prisoner of war camp in Germany. Photographic postcard, 1918.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1918 Topics: Female impersonators, Prisoners of war, World War, 1914-1918 Description: Various characters gather together for this large group portrait, in front of a painted backdrop. An interesting variety of drag acts and men in military uniformsA high quality sepia toned gelatin ... -
Belgian prisoners of war, some in drag, performing a play at Friedberg camp, Germany . Photographic postcard, 191-.
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Beige Room Revue Matchbox (2)
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Beige Room Revue Matchbox (1)
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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 -
Bartlett and Ross in drag pose in profile, with matching hair and make-up. Photographic postcard, 1937/1938.
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Banned Because He Was 'Too Seductive'...Can You Spot Him In This Lot?
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: Transgender Archives, University of Victoria Creator: Farr, David, Oakes, Peter Date: Feb. 3, 1969 Topics: Acceptance, Appearance, Clothing, Cosmetics, Discrimination, Drag, Female impersonators, Gender role, Hormones, LGBTQ+ partners, Sexism, Transsexual people Subject: Alan Kemp Description: Clipping originally collected by Richard Ekins (from The University of Ulster Trans-Gender Archives/Richard Ekins collection at the Transgender Archives, University of Victoria) -
Bambambamy Shore
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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. -
Baby Doll No. 1 Female Impersonators of England Featuring Jodie-Lee-Star (December 1972)
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Gayscene, Harvey, Jean, Edwards, George Date: Dec. 1972 Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease Subject: Barry Scott, Billy James, Jean Harvey, Jodie-Lee-Star, Keith Mills, Mr. Angel, Tony Monroe -
Autobiography of an Androgyne
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Auriema
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Augustus Stevens writes from Allen's New Orleans Minstrels:--
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Woodbine Date: 1902 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels, Augustus Stevens Description: Article in The Freeman referencing a report of a recent troupe performance by Augustus Stevens, a Black female impersonator. -
Augustus Stevens. Female impersonator.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Woodbine Date: 1901 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: A. G. Allen's Minstrels, A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels, Augustus Stevens, Papinta Description: Article in The Freeman mentioning Augustus Stevens, a Black female impersonator. -
Asta
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Asta
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Arthur Stigant in drag. Photographic postcard, 1910 (?).
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Arthur Lennard in drag over his male clothing, smoking a cigar. Photographic postcard, 19--.
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Arthur Grayson, dressed as a bride, for "The Jollity Boys". Photographic postcard, 1909.
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Arrest Actor's Wife: Jesse Harris Is Dead of Morphine Poisoning
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Transas City Creator: Evansville Courier & Press Date: Nov. 6, 1911 Topics: Actors, Arrests, Crimes, Female impersonators, Murders of LGBTQ+ people, Police, Substance use in LGBTQ+ communities, Theatre Subject: J.V. Thomas, Jesse Harris -
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 WAYS: cruising with Rae Bourbon (UTC 8)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Around The World In 80 Ways, Bourbon 100-Proof, Don't Call Me Madam, Hollywood Exposé, Ladies of Burlesque, Let Me Tell You About My Operation, One On The Aisle (Claque-Claque), Rae Bourbon, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes Description: Front and back vinyl cover of Rae Bourbon's "Around the World in 80 Days" -
Arigon - Imitateur
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Apollo. N.Y.
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A.P. Holland in drag posing for the Bow Bells concert party. Photographic postcard, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: A.P. Holland, a member of the Bow Bells Concert party attached to 56th (London) Division. He is demurely dressed in a fashionable afternoon outfit of fine patterned net or lace embroidered with str... -
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. -
Annie Hindle Again A Husband
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Andy Paterson in drag. Photographic postcard, 1921.
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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. -
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 -
An soldier in drag modelling for "The Timbertown Follies" at a prisoner of war camp in Groningen. Photographic postcard, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1914 to 1918? Topics: Female impersonators Description: A man in drag stands in front of a striped backdrop for "Nash's magazine" at H.M.S Timbertown. The performance is 'The girl on the magazine cover', which refers to one of the George Edwardes produc... -
An soldier in drag, dressed in a bonnet and holding an umbrella. Photographic postcard, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: Unidentified subject and location. A heavily made-up man in drag outdoor dress leans on an umbrella. He wags a finger at a stuffed toy dog seated on a bentwood chair. This is obviously an army camp... -
An soldier in a concert party poses in drag, wearing white and holding a chair, standing in front of a train. Photographic postcard, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: A young man in lacy tiered summer dress with a wide crowned hat. He has his face partly in shadow, with one foot on the chair, almost on top of the railway lines. Unlocated, but from the wooden hut... -
An sailor poses in drag, wearing heavy fabric and a headband. Photographic postcard, ca. 1915-1916.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: He stands, head tilted, in front of a white screen. A Royal Navy seaman attached to HMS Colossus, in a costume heavily influenced by the revue star Gaby Deslys, and entitled 'Gaby'. Mlle. Deslys wa... -
An man in drag, wearing a large hat and veil, posing in a garden. Colour process print, 191-.
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An man in drag posing side-on. Photograph, 1862.
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An man in drag is wearing a revealing dress and holding a staff, posing with his other hand on his hip. Photographic postcard, 1909.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1909 Topics: Female impersonators Description: An unidentified man wears a large hat and appears to be standing on a rug with plants either side. He wears elaborate theatrical drag, in which the draped frock is daringly (for the time) slashed ... -
An man in drag as "Gertie" wearing a checked coat. Photographic postcard, 1916.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1916 Topics: Female impersonators Description: A man in drag with dark hair poses for a portrait, which is cropped and smudged. A portrait of 'Gertie', an otherwise unidentified concert party drag performer, dated 1916 -
An man dressed as a parlour-maid. Photographic postcard, ca. 1910.
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an intimate view of grand opera as seen by Ray Bourbon: ONE ON THE AISLE (UTC 6)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: Rae Bourbon, Ray Bourbon Description: Album vinyl cover (front and back) of Ray Bourbon's album "One On The Aisle" Includes several images of Rae in different costumes -
An Evening of Pure "Charles Pierce" Craziness
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An Evening in Copenhagen with Rae Bourbon (UTC 1)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Description: Two page program with writing " 'A bit of old San Francisco' best wishes" on the left, a photo of a person in a dress, with words underneath: "José, Nightingale Montgomery Street." -
An ensemble cast of British soldiers, some in drag, pose on stage. Photographic postcard, 1919.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1919 Topics: Female impersonators Description: The characters are in a long line across the stage, some are seated, others standing, in a variety of costumes including 'realistic' and comic drag. Lanterns hang from the stage set. An unidentifie... -
An amateur actor in drag, wearing a flapper dress and white footwear. Photographic postcard, 1925-1928.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1925? to 1928? Topics: Female impersonators Description: Mr. R. Morrell in drag is standing on rough ground. He poses in a 'flapper' style dress at an unidentified location, most likely an army camp. The fashion details (long ear pendants, sautoir neckla... -
An amateur actor in drag, posing as as 'Ninon', wearing a white dress and hat. Photographic postcard, 192-.
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An amateur actor in drag poses with an open parasol, in front of painted scenery. Photographic postcard, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: Amateur drag behind the lines, early in World War I. An unidentified performer twirls a Japanese parasol and wears a plain and printed lawn summer outfit posed before a painted drop. Dressed as a g... -
An amateur actor in drag holds up his impressive folded dress to one side. Photographic postcard, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: The man in drag is posing with his right leg side-on as he holds up his dress. Amateur theatrical performer Mr. Vic Thorne, at Hyde, Cheshire, photographed in front of a painted drop at the studio ... -
An amateur actor in drag, holding flowers and a parasol, poses in front of delicately painted backdrop. Photographic postcard, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: A man in drag poses wearing light robes and an ornate hat. A World War I concert party comedy drag act. The unidentified drag character is wearing androgynous 'Chinese' outfit and carrying chrysant... -
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. -
An All-Male Review at the Paddock
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An actor poses in character, as "Auntie Casey" (?). Process print, 191-.
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An actor performing in drag. Photographic postcard, 191-.
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An actor performing in drag. Photographic postcard, 191-.
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An actor in pantomime drag. Photographic postcard by Hana Studios, 190-.
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An actor in drag, wearing a white fluffy-trim coat. Photographic postcard by Relph, ca. 1917-1918.
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An actor in drag wearing a light dress and styled hair, poses in front of a black background. Photographic postcard by Vernon Studio, 1921.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1921 Topics: Female impersonators Description: The man in drag (Stan Bennett?) gazes at the viewer and points his toes to the ground with his left foot. The card is autographed by Stan Bennett, one of the original members of the 'Splinters' tro... -
An actor in drag, posing on a stile in a field. Photographic postcard, ca. 1920.
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An actor in drag, posing in a studio. Photograph by Mme Yvonne, 194-.
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An actor in drag, posing for a portrait. Photograph by Mme Yvonne, 194-.
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An actor in drag, posing for a portrait. Photograph by Mme Yvonne, 194-.
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An actor in drag, posing for a portrait. Photograph by Mme Yvonne, 194-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1940 to 1949? Topics: Female impersonators Description: Apparently dressed as a comic working-class woman, he wears a long skirt and a coat, and holds a (dog-shaped?) bag on stage. The bag has polka dots which match his top -
An actor in drag, posing for a portrait. Photograph by Mme Yvonne, 194-.
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An actor in drag poses on stage as "Sulmary". Process print, ca. 1910.