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  1. A home of our own

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections
    Creator: The Ad Hoc Committee to Support the Lesbian Herstory Archives
    Date: Jun. 23, 1991
    Topics: Anti-lesbian violence, Archives, Butches, Dykes, Femmes, Lesbian activism, Lesbian African-Americans, Lesbian archives, Lesbian bars, Lesbians, Lesbians of colour, Male impersonators, Persecution of lesbians
    Subject: Becky Johnson, C. Walsh Theater, First African Meeting House, Gay Community News, Jenifer Firestone, Jewel Box Revue, Joan Nestle, Lesbian Herstory Archives, Michelle Parkerson, Red Shades Affinity Group, Stormé: The Lady of the Jewel Box, Stormé DeLarverie, West Village
    Description: An article summarizing an event to benefit the Lesbian Herstory Archives, featuring a short film about Storme Delarverie and appearances from notable lesbian activists. Originally published on page...

  2. A Noted Actress Ill and In Want

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 16, 1905
    Topics: LGBTQ+ actors, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: A Female Drummer, Johnstone Bennett
    Description: An article about Johnstone Bennet, published in the August 16, 1905 issue of the "San Francisco Chronicle."

  3. A Wedded Puzzle

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 18, 1892
    Topics: LGBTQ+ night life, Male impersonators, Marriage
    Subject: Annie Hindle, Louise Spangehl, Reverend G.C. Baldwin

  4. ACADEMY OF MUSIC.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Nov. 15, 1874
    Topics: LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Academy of Music, Ella Wesner
    Description: A clipping from "The Chicago Daily Tribune" titled: "ACADEMY OF MUSIC," discussing Ella Wesner's performance at the Academy of Music. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  5. After 20 Years As a Female, Robert Now Seeks A New Life

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: Boston Herald
    Date: Nov. 20, 1972
    Topics: Families, Gender realignment surgery, Homosexuality, Hormones, Male impersonators, Transgender people, Transsexual people
    Subject: Johns Hopkins Hospital

  6. Al Reeves’ Music Hall.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Sep. 11, 1900
    Topics: Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Al Reeves' Music Hall, Florence Hines, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle
    Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle" titled: "Al Reeves' Music Hall," mentioning a performance Florence Hines took part in. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  7. Among Stage People

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 2, 1899
    Topics: BIPOC, Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Vaudeville
    Subject: Florence Hines
    Description: An article in The Colored American mentioning Florence Hines, a Black male impersonator.

  8. Among the Negro Performers

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Nov. 10, 1900
    Topics: BIPOC, Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Minstrel shows
    Subject: Black Sensation Company, Florence Hines
    Description: Content Warning: This item contains potentially sensitive content related to racist language.

  9. AMUSEMENTS.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Jan. 19, 1892
    Topics: Black people, LGBTQ+ actors, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Florence Hines, The St. Paul Globe
    Description: A clipping from "The Saint Paul Globe" titled: "AMUSEMENTS," discussing a performance by Florence Hines. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  10. Amusements

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1899
    Topics: LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Minstrel shows
    Subject: Al. G. Fields Minstrels, Dallas Opera House
    Description: Article in the Dallas Morning News mentioning Black female impersonator.

  11. Amusements

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Oct. 31, 1896
    Topics: BIPOC, Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators
    Subject: Florence Hines
    Description: Content Warning: This item contains potentially sensitive content related to racist language.

  12. AN APPEAL FOR AN OLD TIMER.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: De Lulsi, Louise
    Date: 1911 to Jul. 22, 1912
    Topics: Family members, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Ella Wesner, Mary Wesner, Orpheum Theater, The New York Clipper
    Description: A clipping from "The New York Clipper" titled: "AN APPEAL FOR AN OLD TIMER," discussing Ella Wesner and her sister Mary Wesner. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  13. Andrews Changes Sexes!

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Transgender Archives, University of Victoria
    Creator: Kerrigan, Mike
    Date: Mar. 21, 1982
    Topics: Actors, Crossdressing, Drag, Gender role, Male impersonators
    Subject: Julie Andrews, Victor/ Victoria
    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)

  14. Annie Hindle Again A Husband

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 22, 1892
    Topics: Appearance, Female impersonators, Male impersonators, Marriage
    Subject: Annie Hindle, Gilbert Sarony, Louise Spangehal

  15. Annie Hindle (Daily Illinois)

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 22, 1892
    Topics: Male impersonators, Marriage
    Subject: Annie Hindle, Louise Spangehal

  16. Annie Hindle, Male Impersonator, in Critical Condition

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: The Cincinnati Post
    Date: Jul. 14, 1897
    Topics: Drag kings, Male impersonators, Marriage
    Subject: Annie Hindle, Jennie Kramer

  17. Annie Hindle's Strange Career

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: The Philadelphia Inquirer
    Date: Jul. 10, 1892
    Topics: Crossdressing, Drag kings, Drag queens, Male impersonators, Weddings
    Subject: Annie Hindle, Annie Ryan, Charles Hindle, Charles Vivian, G. C. Baldwin, Gilbert Saroney, Louise Spangehal

  18. At the Post and Will Win By More than a Head! Who? Miss Florence Hines

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Jan. 7, 1891
    Topics: Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Florence Hines, The New York Clipper
    Description: A clipping from "The New York Clipper" titled: "At the Post and Will Win By More than a Head! Who? Miss Florence Hines," advertising a performance by Florence Hines. This item was contributed to DT...

  19. Austin & Stone's

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1903
    Topics: Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators
    Subject: Austin & Stone's, Jessie Thomas
    Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to racist language.

  20. Ballooning Or Up Amongst The Stars

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Male impersonators, Music, Musicians
    Subject: Millie Hylton

  21. Bessie Bonehill Card

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1880
    Topics: Male impersonators, Vaudeville
    Subject: Bessie Bonehill

  22. "Bravo! Territorials" Sheet Music

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Hargreaves, Willaim, Collins, Chas
    Date: 1914
    Topics: Male impersonators, Music, Musicians
    Subject: Ella Shields

  23. BROOKLYN PARK THEATER.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: May 8, 1881
    Topics: LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Brooklyn Park Theater, Ella Wesner, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle
    Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle" titled: "BROOKLYN PARK THEATER," advertising a performance of Ella Wesner at the Brooklyn Park Theater. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  24. Brooklyn Park Theater.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: May 10, 1881
    Topics: LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Brooklyn Park Theater, Ella Wesner, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle
    Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle" titled: "Brooklyn Park Theater," advertising a performance featuring Ella Wesner. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  25. Buckingham Theatre, Tampa, Fla.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Woodbine
    Date: 1901
    Topics: Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Minstrel shows
    Subject: Buckingham Theatre, Florence Hines
    Description: Article in The Freeman discussing Florence Hines, a Black male impersonator.

  26. Burlington Bertie From Bow

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Hargreaves, Willaim
    Date: 1915
    Topics: Male impersonators, Music, Musicians
    Subject: Ella Shields

  27. Clothes and the Woman! (1923)

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: British Pathé
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 27, 1923
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Crossdressing, Male impersonators
    Subject: Hetty King
    Description: The fabulous Hetty King impersonates various contemporary male types - toff, cowboy, eastender, among others. "Here's a lady whom everybody knows - when on the stage - Guess - " M/S of a drawing...

  28. Dancer is Returning Saturday

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 23, 1925
    Topics: LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Kitty Doner, Lady Be Good, Orpheum, Twenty Minutes in Paris
    Description: A clipping about Kitty Doner's performance at the Orpheum in Los Angeles.

  29. Della Fox in "The Little Trooper"

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Sarony, Napoleon
    Date: 1894
    Topics: Actors, Male impersonators, Photography
    Subject: Della Fox

  30. DO YOU REMEMBER?

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Gillen, Tom
    Date: Nov. 12, 1926
    Topics: LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Ella Wesner
    Description: A clipping from "The Vaudeville News and New York Star" titled: "DO YOU REMEMBER?," describing performances by Ella Wesner. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  31. Doings of Stage People

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1900
    Topics: Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Minstrel shows
    Subject: Florence Hines, Rig Minstrel Festival, Vesta Tilley
    Description: Article in the Colored American that mentions Florence Hines, a Black male impersonator.

  32. Doings of Stage People

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Jan. 13, 1900
    Topics: BIPOC, Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Minstrel shows
    Subject: Florence Hines, Vesta Tilley
    Description: An article in The Colored American about Florence Hines, a Black male impersonator.

  33. Duckling into Swan

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Transgender Archives, University of Victoria
    Creator: Ashley, April, Fallowell, Duncan
    Date: Feb. 5, 1982
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Gender realignment surgery, Gender role, Male impersonators, MtFs, Transsexual people
    Subject: April Ashley, April Ashley's Odyssey, Dustin Hoffman, Julie Andrews, Tootsie, Victor/ Victoria
    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)

  34. Ella Shields (1937)

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: British Pathé
    Creator:
    Date: Jan. 7, 1937
    Topics: Characters, Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Songs
    Subject: Ella Shields
    Description: Ella Shields, cross dressed and with glasses, singing `I'm Not All There' seated at office desk with several telephones and papers on it.

  35. Ella Weaner, Aged Actress, Dead.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Nov. 12, 1917
    Topics: LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Ella Wesner, London Theatre, The New York Times
    Description: A clipping from "The New York Times" titled: "Ella Weaner, Aged Actress, Dead" discussing the death of Ella Wesner. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  36. Ella Wesner.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Apr. 13, 1913
    Topics: LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Annie Hindle, Ella Wesner, Syracuse Herald
    Description: A clipping from the "Syracuse Herald" titled: "Ella Wesner," discussing the work of Ella Wesner. This item was contributed to DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  37. Ella Wesner Lies in Man’s Garb.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Nov. 14, 1917
    Topics: Clothing, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Ella Wesner
    Description: A clipping from "The New York Times" titled: "Ella Wesner Lies in Man’s Garb," discussing the life of Ella Wesner. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  38. Ella Wesner Postcard

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Sarony, Napoleon
    Date: circa 1870 to circa 1900
    Topics: Clothing, Crossdressing, Male impersonators
    Subject: Ella Wesner
    Description: A postcard of Ella Wesner in men's formal attire holding a top hat.

  39. Ellis Glenn Finally Dropped From the Court Records

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 8, 1905
    Topics: Courts, Crossdressing, Male impersonators
    Subject: Ellis Glenn

  40. Elvis Herselvis

     
    Collection: Clothing Collection
    Institution: Wearing Gay History
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Male impersonators
    Subject: Elvis Herselvis, Elvis Presley, Leigh Crow
    Description: White t-shirt. "Elvis Herselvis. RAM" Elvis Herselvis is the stage name of the American actor and singer Leigh Crow, whose rise to international exposure was performing as a female Elvis Presle...

  41. Empire Theater

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 20, 1893
    Topics: BIPOC, Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Vaudeville
    Subject: Eaton's Afro-American Vaudeville Company, Florence Hines
    Description: An article in The Indianapolis Journal mentioning Florence Hines, a Black male impersonator.

  42. Ev'ry Little Bit Helps

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1904
    Topics: Male impersonators, Music, Musicians
    Subject: Babe Lund

  43. Finding Aid to the Ralph W. Judd Collection on Cross-Dressing in the Performing Arts

     
    Collection: Discovery Resources
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator: ONE Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
    Date: 2007
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Male impersonators, Transvestism, Vaudeville
    Subject: Charles Pierce, Jim Bailey, Julian Eltinge, Karyl Norman, Ralph Judd
    Description: The collection consists of materials collected by Ralph Judd relating to the history of cross-dressing in the performing arts. The collection is focused on popular music and vaudeville from the 189...

  44. Footlight and Foyer

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 8, 1891
    Topics: BIPOC, Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Seneca Indians
    Subject: Gowongo Mohawk
    Description: An article in the St. Paul Daily Globe about a show featuring Gowongo Mohawk.

  45. Footlight Flickerings.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1885
    Topics: LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Ella Wesner, Indianapolis Sporting Life
    Description: A clipping from "Indianapolis Sporting Life" titled: "Footlight Flickerings," discussing the closure of Ella Wesner's co. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  46. FTM Newsletter #8

     
    Collection: FTM International
    Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive
    Creator: Shevlowitz, Jeff
    Date: Jun. 1989
    Topics: Behavioural therapy, Crossdressers, FtMs, Male impersonators, Trans men
    Subject: An Evening at La Cage, Ari Kane, Billy Tipton, Billy Tipton Jr., Carol Fleming, Christine Jorgensen, Dr. Eli Coleman, Executive Director of The Human Outreach, Female to Male Transsexualism, Gender Dysphoria Trust, Harry Benjamin INternational Gender Dysphoria Association Symposium, Jean Van Aarle, Joe Clark, Jon Clark, Jude Patton, Kitty Oakes, Labyrinth Foundation, Leslie Lothstein, Lou Sullivan, Mario Martino, Michael Jackson, Midi Onodera, Rupert Raj, San Francisco's American Conservatory Theatre, Scott Miller, The National Gay Newsmagazine, Unistar, Walter Bockting
    Description: Issue #8 of FTM International published in June 1989. Discusses FTM Counseling, FTM socials and upcoming symposiums/conferences, critique of medical book, and announcement of Christine Jorgensen's ...

  47. Gal with Slacks, Clever Ditties, Also 'Real Gone'

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Roy, Rob
    Date: Apr. 24, 1948
    Topics: Drag kings, Drag queens, Male impersonators, Musical theatre, Musicians, Police
    Subject: Gladys Bentley, Nellie Lutcher, Ubangi Club

  48. Gay Film Comes Out

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Independent Voices
    Creator: Thomas, J.N.
    Date: Sep. 15, 1978 to Sep. 21, 1978
    Topics: Crossdressing, Drag, Drag queens, Film, Male impersonators
    Subject: California Outreach Group, Gary Grant, John Hurt, Katherine Hepburn, Quentin Crisp, Six of One, Half-Dozen of the Other Film Festival, Sylvia Scarlett, The Naked Civil Servant (Film)

  49. Girlie Mine

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1911
    Topics: Male impersonators, Music, Musicians
    Subject: Winifred Green

  50. Gladys Bentley

     
    Collection: Academic Papers and Publications
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator: Young, Wilbur
    Date: Sep. 1938
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ actors, LGBTQ+ arts, LGBTQ+ musicians, Male impersonators
    Subject: Gladys Bentley, Ubangi Club
    Description: This item is an essay about Gladys Bentley written by Wilbur Young as a part of the "Sketches of Colorful Harlem Characters." This item portrays Bentley in a negative light.

  51. Gladys Bentley: A New Blues Star

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Sep. 26, 1928
    Topics: Blues, Male impersonators, Singers
    Subject: Gladys Bentley

  52. Gladys Bentley and Miss Jimmy Reynard

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 1942
    Topics: Drag, Drag kings, Male impersonators, Musical theatre
    Subject: Butch Minton, Gladys Bentley, Jimmy Reynard, Mona's Club 440, Rose O'Neill

  53. Gladys Bentley and Willie Bryant

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1936
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Crossdressing, LGBTQ+ people of color, Male impersonators, Musicians, Photography
    Subject: Gladys Bentley, Willie Bryant

  54. Gladys Bentley, Prentiss Taylor, and Norah Holt

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Van Vechten, Carl
    Date: 1935
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Crossdressing, LGBTQ+ people of color, Male impersonators, Musicians, Photographs
    Subject: Gladys Bentley, Norah Holt, Prentiss Taylor

  55. Go, Get That Guy

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Young, Joe, Grant, Bert, Williams, Harry
    Date: 1913
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Musical theatre
    Subject: Florence Tempest

  56. Gossip of the Stage

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Chaize, W.
    Date: 1891
    Topics: Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Minstrel shows
    Subject: Florence Hines, Georgia Minstrels, Sam T. Jack's Creole Burlesque Company
    Description: Article in the New York Age about Florence Hines, the Black male impersonator

  57. Go-Won-Go Mohawk

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: New Haven Daily Morning Journal and Courier
    Date: Mar. 19, 1889
    Topics: BIPOC, Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Seneca Indians
    Subject: Gowongo Mohawk, The Indian Mail Carrier (Play)
    Description: A clipping from the New Haven Daily Morning Journal and Courier about Gowongo Mohawk's performance in the play "The Indian Mail Carrier," as a male impersonator.

  58. Grand Cherry Show: Takarazuka Girls

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Theater--Japan
    Subject: Takarazuka Grand Theatre, Takarazuka Revue
    Description: An event program for the Grand Cherry Show hosted at the Golden Gate Exposition in San Francisco. Takarazuka was an all-women Japanese theater company, where all men’s roles were played by male imp...

  59. Grand Opening: Theatre Mascotte Saloon

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 6, 1899
    Topics: Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators
    Subject: Jessie Thomas
    Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to racist language.

  60. GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Feb. 5, 1882
    Topics: LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Ella Wesner, Grand Opera House, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle
    Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle" titled: "GRAND OPERA HOUSE," advertising a performance featuring Ella Wesner. This item was contributed to DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  61. Group Photo at Mona's

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1940 to circa 1949
    Topics: Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Photography
    Subject: Beverly Shaw, Butch Minton, Jan Jansen, Jimmy Reynard, Kay Scott, Mona's Club
    Description: Picture taken at Mona's; standing (L to R) "Butch", Jan Jansen, Kay Scott, Jimmy Reynard; seated (L to R) "Mike", Beverly Shaw, unidentified, "Mickey"

  62. Group Photo at the 82 Club (1)

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1962?
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Male impersonators, Photography
    Subject: 82 Club, Alice Miller, Bill Hughes, Bobbi Day, Chris Ames, Frankie Quinn, George Roth, Hans Crystal, Jackie Maye, Jan Taylor, Jo Vaughan, Kim August, Lynn Roberts, Phillip Cross, Rene Del Rio, Sandy Rogers, Terry Noel, The Great Rubay, Toby Marsh, Vickie Lynn

  63. Hail Doner as Second Tilley

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: May 14, 1943
    Topics: LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Bertolino and Bee, Kitty Doner, Larry Rich, Neva Christman, Ray Goman, Satan's Holiday, Vesta Tilley
    Description: A clipping discussing Kitty Doner's performance in "Satan's Holiday." Mention of Doner as the "successor of Vesta Tilley."

  64. Harry Weber Presents Miss Kitty Doner “Twenty Minutes in Paris”

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Harry Weber, Kitty Doner, Twenty Minutes in Paris
    Description: A flyer for Kitty Doner in "Twenty Minutes in Paris."

  65. Her Name is Jane

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Reed, E. Clark
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Male impersonators, Music, Musicians
    Subject: Vesta Tilley

  66. He's Doing His Bit (For the Girls)

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Hanlon, Bert, Tilzer, Harry Von
    Date: 1917
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Musical theatre
    Subject: Florence Tempest

  67. Hetty King And George Mozart Entertain In Aid Of Hospital- Part 1 (1914-1918)

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: British Pathé
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1918
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Dance, Drag, Male impersonators, Military
    Subject: George Mozart, Hetty King
    Description: Comics Hetty King and George Mozart entertain people for charity. Charity event. High angle shots of cricket match in progress and running race. M/Ss of comics on stage. One appear to be dressed...

  68. Hetty King And George Mozart Entertain In Aid Of Hospital- Part 2 (1914-1918)

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: British Pathé
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1918
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Crossdressing, Drag, Male impersonators, Military
    Subject: George Mozart, Hetty King
    Description: Comics Hetty King and George Mozart entertain people for charity. Continued from previous record. Charity event. Hetty King continues to drag man over finish line. M/Ss of Hetty King dancing aro...

  69. Hetty Urma at Piedmont

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Nov. 15, 1914
    Topics: Drag kings, Male impersonators, Musical theatre, Vaudeville
    Subject: Hetty Urma

  70. Hyde & Behman’s Theater.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Oct. 8, 1882
    Topics: LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Davene's Colossal Allied Attractions, Ella Wesner, Hyde & Behman's Theater, St. George Hussey, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle
    Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle" titled: "Hyde & Behman’s Theater." Detailing the acts at Hyde & Behamn's Theater, including Ella Wesner. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  71. I Love the Ladies

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Clark, Grant, Tempest, Florenze, Schwartz, Jean
    Date: 1914
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Musical theatre
    Subject: Florence Tempest, Florenze Tempest

  72. I. McCorker, Esq.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: McCorker, I.
    Date: 1891
    Topics: Black people, Burlesque (Theater), LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Minstrel shows
    Subject: Florence Hines, Sam T. Jack's Creole Burlesque Company
    Description: Article in the Times-Observer that mentions Florence Hines, a Black male impersonator.

  73. I Play the Part

     
    Collection: Art Works
    Institution: Yale University Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: 1888
    Topics: Actors, Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Portrait prints, Stipple engraving, English, Theatre, Visual arts
    Subject: Constant Couple, George Farquhar, Margaret Woffinton, William Hogarth
    Description: Portrait, half-length, looking at the viewer, with her hand in her waistcoat; in the character of Sir Harry Wildair in Farquhar's Constant couple.

  74. I Want a Boy to Love Me

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Tempest, Murphy, Murphy, Stanley, Marshall, Henry I.
    Date: 1912
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Musical theatre
    Subject: College Days, Florence Tempest

  75. I Want Mine

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Everettfay, John, Oliver, James B.
    Date: 1903
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Musical theatre
    Subject: Al. G. Fields Minstrels, W.M. Atkinson, Zelma Rawlston

  76. I'd Like to Know When You Can

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Mills, AJ, Scott, Bennett
    Date: 1907
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Musical theatre
    Subject: Claire Romaine

  77. "I'm Afraid to Come Home in the Dark."

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1907
    Topics: Male impersonators, Music, Musicians
    Subject: Hetty King

  78. In Dear Old England's Name!

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Male impersonators, Music, Musicians
    Subject: Vesta Tilley

  79. In The Land Of Wedding Bells

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1917
    Topics: Male impersonators, Music, Musicians
    Subject: Elsie White

  80. IN THE WINGS.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: May 5, 1893
    Topics: LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Ella Wesner, The New York Dramatic Mirror, Tony Pastor's, Vesta Tilley
    Description: A clipping from "The New York Dramatic Mirror" titled: "IN THE WINGS," discussing Vesta Tilley. This item was contributed to DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  81. Indian Maidan Scared Rioters: Go-Wong-Go Mohawk, with Rifle, Chased Away a Mob That Endeavored to Cross her Yard at Edgewater, N.J

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 5, 1903
    Topics: BIPOC, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Seneca Indians
    Subject: Gowongo Mohawk
    Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to the use of racist language.

  82. Interview with Andy Taubman

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: RI LGBTQ+ Community Archives at Providence Public Library
    Creator: Taubman, Andy
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag community, Drag families, Drag fathers, Drag kings, Gender expression, Genderqueer people, LGBTQ+ communities, Male impersonators
    Subject: Randy Andy
    Description: An interview with Andy Taubman. Andy is a drag king performer, producer, mentor, workshop maker and event manager and community builder and serves as the Director of Youth Services at Youth Pride R...

  83. It's Nice To Be Nice To A Nice Little Girl Like You

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1911
    Topics: Male impersonators, Music, Musicians
    Subject: Winifred Green

  84. I've Got The Time – I've Got The Place – But it's Hard to Find the Girl

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1919
    Topics: Male impersonators, Music, Musicians
    Subject: Hetty King

  85. Jewel Box Revue Ensemble on Stage at the Apollo Theatre (2)

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1969
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Drag, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color, Male impersonators, Theatre shows
    Subject: Bobby Aiello, Bobby Barton, Brandy Alexander, Chris Moore, Dodie Daniels, Don Marshall, Jewel Box Revue, Kurt Mann, Lynn Pace, Nicki Valdez, Robin Rogers, Stormé DeLarverie

  86. Johnstone Bennett Receives The “World”

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 20, 1894
    Topics: LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators
    Subject: Johnstone Bennett
    Description: Drawing entitled "Johnstone Bennett Receives 'The World'"

  87. Johnstone Bennett's Chat

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: The World
    Date: Mar. 20, 1894
    Topics: Actors, Male impersonators, Theatre
    Subject: Johnstone Bennett, The Amazons

  88. Kim Knoll and Two People

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1960s
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Male impersonators, Photography
    Subject: Kim Knoll

  89. "Kingdom Come: Drag King Sexuality in the Queer Continuum" Event Footage

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center
    Date: 1998
    Topics: Big bands--United States, Biracial lesbians, Drag kings, Male impersonators, QTPOC
    Subject: Mo B. Dick
    Description: Footage from the event "Kingdom Come: Drag King Sexuality in the Queer Continuum" at New York's Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center. Includes a discussion by Stormé DeLarverie about being a b...

  90. Kitty Doner

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Clothing, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art

  91. Kitty Doner and William Gaxton Stars at Orpheum

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 4, 1922
    Topics: Drag, Gender expression, Male impersonators
    Description: A newspaper clipping published by the Brooklyn Daily Eagle announces "male impersonator" Kitty Doner's performance with comedian William Gaxton at the Orpheum.

  92. KNOCKED DOWN TWO

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 9, 1893
    Topics: Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Florence Hines, Florrie Marion, Olympic Theatre, William Brown
    Description: A clipping from "The World" titled: "KNOCKED DOWN TWO," describing an altercation involving male impersonator Florence Hines, Florrie Marion, and William Brown. This item was contributed to the DTA...

  93. Lillyn Brown and Another Person

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Clothing, Drag kings, LGBTQ+ people of color, Male impersonators
    Subject: Lillyn Brown, Normand Thomas
    Description: Lillyn Brown smokes a cigarette while another person, perhaps named Normand Thomas (written on the person in the photograph), looks on. "Berlin, Germany" is also written on the bottom of the photog...

  94. Lived As A Man

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Feb. 19, 1892
    Topics: Death and dying, FtMs, Male impersonators, Masculinities, Transgender people, Wars
    Subject: Henry Junto, Myra Lawrence

  95. LOUISVILLE.--The Ninaweb Park goes big

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1901
    Topics: Black people, Male impersonators
    Subject: Florence Hines
    Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to racist language.

  96. Mabel G. Johnson

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1901
    Topics: Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators
    Subject: Mabel G. Johnson, Ragtime, Songstress
    Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to racist language.

  97. Madame Arthur (1)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Emer
    Date: circa 1950
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Male impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Akiko, Angela, Bambi, Caline, Capucine, Chantaline, Chou-Chou, Coccinelle, Cookie, Cooky, CriCri, Cynthia, Daniel's, Domino, Doriana, Florence Farel, Galia, Ganael, Gribouille, Laetizia, Laurence Chrysler, Lola Chanel, Lucrece, Marcella, Minouche, Mona-Christ, Samanta, Stella, Suzy, Zambella

  98. Madame Arthur (2)

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Emer
    Date: circa 1950
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Male impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Arles Dery, Barbara Buck, Bettina, Clarence, Claude Lamara, Coccinelle, CriCri, Eddy Michel, Elio Evans, Errina, Eve, Everest, Fifi Pervenche, Francis Lorry, Gigi, Hula Djengo, Jack-Lys, Jan Carlove, Jean, Jean Farbel, Lisa, Maguy, Manolita, Maslowa, Max Montavon, Maxime, Michaelli, Mirko, Patrick, Peguy, Pierre Gurvan, Rafael Molina, Ramonita Vargas, Regine, Robert Dalbray, Rolandys, Sam Stinn, Suzy, Sylvain, Valdes, Zambella

  99. Male Impersonator

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: 1950s
    Topics: Drag, Drag kings, Male impersonators, Singing, Suits (Clothing), Theater
    Description: A male impersonator wearing a suit performs on stage, singing into a microphone.

  100. Michelle Parkerson and Stormé DeLarverié: The Filmmaker Celebrates a Black Woman's Courage

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections
    Creator: Gomez, Jewelle, Parkerson, Michelle
    Date: May 24, 1987
    Topics: Black lesbians, Black LGBTQ+ people, Black transgender people, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag kings, Female impersonators, Feminism, Gender expression, Gender identity, Lesbians, LGBTQ+ films, Male impersonators
    Subject: Betty Carter, Gay Community News, Gotta Make this Journey, Hemlines and Hankerchiefs, Jewelle Gomez, Michelle Parkerson, Stormé: The Lady of the Jewel Box, Stormé DeLarverie, Waiting Rooms
    Description: Interview with Michelle Parkerson, director of Stormé: The Lady of the Jewel Box. Originally published on pages 9 and 10 of Gay Community News volume 14, number 43.

  101. Miss Ella Shields (1930)

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: British Pathé
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 15, 1930
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Drag, Male impersonators, Songs
    Subject: Ella Shields
    Description: Ella Shields - male impersonator - dressed in top hat and tails, enters Palm Court type set, goes to a telephone and asks "Do I want a line? - Yes, I want a line, I want Sweet Adeline". She then si...

  102. MISS ELLA WESNER, The Acknowledged Beau-ideal of Society Entertainment, Surnamed “THE CAPTAIN.”

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1910
    Topics: LGBTQ+ actors, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Chicago Inter-Ocean, Cleveland Critic, Cleveland Herald, Ella Wesner, The New York Clipper
    Description: A clipping from "The New York Clipper" titled: "MISS ELLA WESNER, The Acknowledged Beau-ideal of Society Entertainment, Surnamed "THE CAPTAIN." Including reviews of Ella Wesner's performances. This...

  103. MISS FLORENCE HINES.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Thompson, R. W.
    Date: Sep. 10, 1904
    Topics: Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Florence Hines, The Indianapolis Freeman, Tom Logan, Vesta Tilley
    Description: A clipping from "The Indianapolis Freeman" titled: "MISS FLORENCE HINES," discussing the work of Florence Hines. This item was contributed to DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  104. Miss Florence Hines.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1904
    Topics: Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators
    Subject: Florence Hines, Metropolitan Club, Sam T. Jack's Creole Burlesque Company, Vesta Tilley
    Description: Article in The Freeman about Florence Hines, a Black male impersonator.

  105. Miss Hetty King

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Clothing, Male impersonators, Music
    Subject: Hetty King
    Description: Hetty King stands posing for photograph with one hand in pocket, wearing suit with vest and hat.

  106. Miss St. George Hussey, The Only and Original Irish Male Impersonator

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Chicago Morning, St. George Hussey, The Cleveland Dramatic and Musical Critic, The New York Clipper
    Description: A clipping from "The New York Clipper" titled: "Miss St. George Hussey, The Only and Original Irish Male Impersonator." Includes reviews of St. George Hussey as well as information on her upcoming ...

  107. Miss Vesta Tilley

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Norris, Harry
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Male impersonators, Music, Musicians
    Subject: Vesta Tilley

  108. Miss Vesta Tilley In Khaki

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Army, Clothing, Male impersonators
    Subject: Vesta Tilley

  109. Miss Vesta Tilley in Sailor Costume

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Clothing, Male impersonators, Music, Sailors
    Subject: Vesta Tilley
    Description: Portrait of Vesta Tilley posed with arms crossed in a sailor uniform.

  110. Mona's Club Ashtray

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Mona's Club 440
    Date: 1940s
    Topics: Ashtrays, Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Smoking
    Subject: Mona's Club, Mona's Club 440

  111. Mr. or Miss?

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: The Inter Ocean
    Date: Jun. 8, 1887
    Topics: Drag kings, Male impersonators, Opera, Weddings
    Subject: Annie Hindle, Annie Ryan, Belle Kinsman, Charles Hindle, E.H. Brooks

  112. My Dear Little Maid in the Moon

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1896
    Topics: Male impersonators, Music, Musicians
    Subject: Margaret McDonald

  113. "My English Sailorman" Song

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1904
    Topics: Male impersonators, Music, Musicians
    Subject: Hetty King

  114. Negro Actors Guild gathering, which includes entertainers Luckey Roberts, Tondaleyo, Billy Daniels and Gladys Bentley, ca. 1940s

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1990 to circa 1949
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Black people, Guilds, LGBTQ+ actors, LGBTQ+ arts, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ people of color, Male impersonators
    Subject: Gladys Bentley, Negro Actors Guild
    Description: This item is an image of a gathering of the Negro Actors Guild, featuring Gladys Bentley.

  115. Nellie Kolle

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Gender expression, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators

  116. [New Bijou Theatre]

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1900
    Topics: Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators
    Subject: Florence Hines
    Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to racist language.

  117. NEW YORK, October 17th.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Oct. 19, 1872
    Topics: LGBTQ+ actors, LGBTQ+ relationships, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Ella Wesner, Everret House, Josie Mansfield
    Description: A clipping from "Marysville Daily Appeal" titled: "NEW YORK, October 17th," discussing Ella Wesner and Josie Mansfield's trip to Europe. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  118. News of the Theatres

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: The Sun
    Date: Aug. 7, 1892
    Topics: BIPOC, Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Seneca Indians
    Subject: Gowongo Mohawk
    Description: A clipping from The Sun sharing various theater news stories, including Gowongo Mohawk's upcoming performance tour in England.

  119. Ninth and Arch Museum

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Nov. 26, 1893
    Topics: Black people, Male impersonators, Minstrel shows
    Subject: Callender's Original Georgia Minstrels, Florence Hines
    Description: Article in The Philadelphia Inquirer that discusses Florence Hines, a Black male impersonator.

  120. North Morgantown

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 6, 1899
    Topics: BIPOC, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Native American LGBTQ+ people, Seneca Indians
    Subject: Gowongo Mohawk, The Indian Mail Carrier (Play)
    Description: Praise for American Indian Actress Go-Woo-Go Mohawk in her play Wep-Ton-No-Mah, The Indian Mail Carrier. Published in the newspaper Daily New Dominion.

  121. Notes from the Domino Theatre Fernandina Fla--

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Woodbine
    Date: 1902
    Topics: Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Minstrel shows
    Subject: Domino Theatre, Jessie Thomas
    Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to racist language.

  122. OKeh Race Records Advertisement

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Oct. 27, 1928
    Topics: Blues, Male impersonators, Music
    Subject: Gladys Bentley

  123. OUR VARIETY ARTISTS.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 17, 1881
    Topics: LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Ella Wesner, The Cincinatti Enquirer
    Description: A clipping from "The Cincinnati Enquirer" discussing the salaries of performers including Ella Wesner. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  124. PEOPLE'S—Gowongo Mohawk

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1897
    Topics: Indigenous LGBTQ+ people, Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Native American LGBTQ+ people
    Subject: Gowongo Mohawk, Wep-Ton-No-Mah
    Description: A short article published in 1897 in the Philadelphia Inquirer detailing Gowongo Mohawk, an Indigenous male impersonator acting as the leading role in the play "Wep-Ton-No-Mah."

  125. 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...

  126. Play Me a Good Old Fashioned Melody

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Grant, Charles N., Murrissey, Will
    Date: 1912
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Musical theatre
    Subject: Elida Morris

  127. Please Do My Family A Favor and Love Me

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1914
    Topics: Male impersonators, Music, Musicians
    Subject: Mildred Haywood

  128. Police Will Refile Charges

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: The Houston Chronicle
    Date: Jul. 27, 1968
    Topics: Courts, Crossdressing, Legal process, Male impersonators, Police, Police raids
    Subject: G.S. McMenemy, Percy Foreman, Raymond Judice, Robert Bates

  129. Portrait Ella Wesner

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1870 to 1908
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Male impersonators
    Subject: Ella Wesner

  130. Portrait of Ella Shields

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Clothing, Male impersonators, Music
    Subject: Ella Shields
    Description: Portrait of Ella Shields wearing a top hat and suit.

  131. Portrait of Ella Wesner

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1870 to 1908
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Male impersonators
    Subject: Ella Wesner

  132. Portrait of Ella Wesner

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (Pre-1900)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1870 to 1908
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Photography
    Subject: Ella Wesner

  133. Portrait of Ella Wesner

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (Pre-1900)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1870 to 1908
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Photography
    Subject: Ella Wesner

  134. Portrait of Ella Wesner

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1870 to 1908
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Photography
    Subject: Central Music Hall, Ella Wesner, Harrison Collection

  135. Portrait of Ella Wesner

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1870 to 1908
    Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Male impersonators
    Subject: Ella Wesner

  136. Portrait of Gladys Bentley (1)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1942 to circa 1945
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Musicians, Postcards
    Subject: Gladys Bentley

  137. Portrait of Gladys Bentley (2)

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1925 to circa 1939
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Crossdressing, LGBTQ+ people of color, Male impersonators, Musicians, Photography
    Subject: Gladys Bentley

  138. Portrait of Gladys Bentley (3)

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1952
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Crossdressing, LGBTQ+ people of color, Male impersonators, Photography
    Subject: Gladys Bentley

  139. Portrait of Hetty King

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Clothing, Male impersonators, Music
    Subject: Hetty King
    Description: Hetty King poses for portrait in military-style clothing and hat.

  140. Portrait of Hetty Urma

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1913
    Topics: Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Photography
    Subject: Hetty Urma

  141. Portrait of Kitty Doner (1)

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1900 to circa 1925
    Topics: Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Photography
    Subject: Kitty Doner

  142. Portrait of Kitty Doner (2)

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1923
    Topics: Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Photography, Smoking
    Subject: Kitty Doner

  143. Portrait of Minnie Brune (1)

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1900s
    Topics: Actors, Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Photography
    Subject: Minnie Tittell Brune
    Description: Minnie Tittell Brune was an actress and male impersonator and appeared in music hall variety throughout the 19th and 20th century.

  144. Portrait of Minnie Tittell Brune (2)

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1900s
    Topics: Actors, Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Photography
    Subject: Minnie Tittell Brune

  145. Portrait of Miss Hetty King

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Clothing, Male impersonators, Music
    Subject: Hetty King
    Description: Portrait of Hetty King in a suit, wearing a top hat, with a coat hanging over arm.

  146. Portrait of Miss Vesta Tilley

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Male impersonators, Music, Police
    Subject: Vesta Tilley
    Description: Portrait of Miss Vesta Tilley wearing a police uniform, being held on the shoulder of another person.

  147. Portrait of Stormé DeLarverie (1)

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1969
    Topics: Activists, Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Photography
    Subject: Stormé DeLarverie
    Description: Stormé DeLarverie is known as "the mother of the Stonewall riots"

  148. Portrait of Stormé DeLarverie (2)

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1969
    Topics: Activists, Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Photography, Public facilities
    Subject: Stormé DeLarverie
    Description: Stormé DeLarverie is known as "the mother of the Stonewall riots"

  149. Portrait of Stormé DeLarverie (3)

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1969
    Topics: Activists, BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Crossdressing, LGBTQ+ people of color, Male impersonators, Photography, Public facilities
    Subject: Stormé DeLarverie
    Description: Stormé DeLarverie is known as "the mother of the Stonewall riots"

  150. Portrait of Stormé DeLarverie (4)

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1969
    Topics: Activists, BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Crossdressing, LGBTQ+ people of color, Male impersonators, Photography
    Subject: Stormé DeLarverie
    Description: Storme DeLarverie is known as "the mother of the Stonewall riots"

  151. Portrait of Vesta Tilley in a Chair

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Clothing, Male impersonators, Music
    Subject: Vesta Tilley
    Description: Portrait of Vesta Tilley posing in a chair with legs crossed, smiling with a cigarette in mouth.

  152. Portrait of Zelma Rawlston

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1903
    Topics: Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Photography
    Subject: Zelma Rawlston

  153. Queen of Hearts

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Independent Voices
    Creator: Wilson, Carter
    Date: Summer 1992
    Topics: Crossdressers, Discos, Drag, Drag community, Female impersonators, Gay community, Latinos, Male impersonators, Racism
    Subject: Ernie Sanchez, Monterey Community AIDS Project

  154. ROCHESTER, N.Y.-ACADEMY OF MUSIC (Louis C. Cook, manager)

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Nov. 23, 1895
    Topics: Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Florence Hines
    Description: A clipping from "The New York Dramatic Mirror," describing a performance featuring Florence Hines. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  155. RUMORED ELOPEMENT OF A HOTEL-KEEPER WITH ELLA WESNER.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Nov. 18, 1872
    Topics: LGBTQ+ relationships, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Ella Wesner, Josie Mansfield
    Description: A clipping from "Chicago Tribune" titled: "RUMORED ELOPEMENT OF A HOTEL-KEEPER WITH ELLA WESNER," discussing the relationships of Ella Wesner. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  156. Scrub

     
    Collection: Art Works
    Institution: Yale University Libraries
    Creator: Sayers, James
    Date: Feb. 15, 1786
    Topics: Actors, Crossdressing, Etching, Male impersonators, Theatre
    Subject: George Farquhar, Mrs. Abington, The Beaux' Stratagem
    Description: "Mrs. Abington stands facing three quarters to the right dressed as Scrub in Farquhar's 'Beaux' Stratagem', with her hair in tightly curled ringlets (resembling the wig worn by Weston in the part)....

  157. Show Me the Way to Go Home

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: King, Irving
    Date: 1925
    Topics: Male impersonators, Music, Musicians
    Subject: Ella Shields

  158. Since Hiram Went To Yale

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Van Alstyne, Egbert, Williams, Harry
    Date: 1906
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Musical theatre
    Subject: Della Fox

  159. SONG AND DANCE MEN.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 5, 1877
    Topics: Clothing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Masculinities, Performance art
    Subject: Annie Hindle, Ella Wesner, Harry Beckett
    Description: A clipping from "Troy Times" titled: "SONG AND DANCE MEN," discussing performances by Ella Wesner, Annie Hindle, and Harry Beckett. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  160. STAGE WHISPERS.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Sep. 1, 1883
    Topics: LGBTQ+ actors, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Alma Stuart Stanley, Blanche Selwyn, Ella Wesner, St. George Hussey, The National Police Gazette
    Description: A clipping from "The National Police Gazette" titled: "STAGE WHISPERS," discussing a performance of Ella Wesner and other male impersonators. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  161. Takarazuka Revue

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Feb. 1969
    Topics: Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Theater--Japan
    Subject: Takarazuka Grand Theatre, Takarazuka Revue
    Description: An event program for the drama "The Red-Haired Girl" and the musical comedy "A Splendid Lover" performing at the Takarazuka Grand Theater. The Takarazuka Revue was a Japanese all-women theater comp...

  162. That Mysterious Rag

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1911
    Topics: Male impersonators, Music, Musicians
    Subject: Seeman & Killian, The Tailor Made Girls

  163. The Captain

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Male impersonators, Music, Musicians, Vaudeville
    Subject: Ella Wesner

  164. The Dark Town Belles

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1900
    Topics: Black people, Male impersonators
    Subject: Black Sensation Company, Darktown Belle Minstrels, Florence Hines, Sam T. Jack's Creole Burlesque Company
    Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to racist language.

  165. The Della Fox Little Trooper March

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Johnson, W. O.
    Date: circa 1890
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Musical theatre
    Subject: Della Fox

  166. The Famous Alabama Song Ending with the Refrain "Way Down Yonder in the Cornfield"

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Edwards, Gus, Cobb, William
    Date: 1901
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Musical theatre
    Subject: I'll Be With You The Roses Bloom Again, Zelma Rawlston

  167. The Famous Song Success of Vesta Tilley

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1903
    Topics: Male impersonators, Music, Musicians
    Subject: Vesta Tilley

  168. The Fine Bill

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Fort Wayne Daily News
    Date: Feb. 22, 1896
    Topics: Drag kings, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Male impersonators, Theatre
    Subject: Bessie Bonnehill, Richard Harlow

  169. The Impersonator

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Carter, Harold
    Date: Feb. 12, 1917
    Topics: Clothing, Cowboys, Death and dying, Female impersonators, Femininities, Friends, Male impersonators, Passing (Gender), Performing arts, Prejudices, Transphobia, Violence
    Subject: Ethel Saunders, Harry Saunders
    Description: The Day Book (Chicago, IL)

  170. The Jubilee Duettists (1933)

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: British Pathé
    Creator:
    Date: 1933
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Drag, Female impersonators, Male impersonators, Songs
    Description: The Jubilee Duettists perform the old-fashioned song 'Twickenham Ferry'.

  171. The Last Chap on Earth

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Male impersonators, Music, Musicians
    Subject: Vesta Tilley

  172. The Laughter Cure (1914-1918)

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: British Pathé
    Creator:
    Date: 1914
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Drag, Male impersonators
    Subject: Ernie Lotinga, Hetty King
    Description: Ernie Lotinga and Hettie King amuse wounded. Wounded and convalescent soldiers watch two entertainers in grounds of large building. Lotinga dressed as comical sailor, King as a man in suit. Audienc...

  173. The Midnight "Son"

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Rogers, E.W.
    Date: 1897
    Topics: Male impersonators, Music, Musicians
    Subject: Vesta Tilley

  174. The Rowdy-Dowdy Boys

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Male impersonators, Music, Musicians
    Subject: Millie Hylton

  175. The Song That Will Live For Ever

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: McGlennon, Felix, Browne, Tom
    Date: 1897
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Male impersonators, Musical theatre
    Subject: Helene Mora

  176. The Stage

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1897
    Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, Indigenous LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Minstrel shows
    Subject: Darkest America, Florence Hines, Richards & Pringles Georgia Minstrels, Willis Gauze
    Description: Article in The Freeman mentioning Florence Hines, a Black male impersonator, and Willis Guaze, a female impersonator. This item has been marked as explicit for racist imagery.

  177. THE WIFE OF A WOMAN

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Jan. 2, 1892
    Topics: LGBTQ+ relationships, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Annie Hindle, Annie Ryan, Buffalo Evening News, Charles Hindle, Charles Vivian, Ella Wesner, Maggie Weston
    Description: A clipping from the "Buffalo Evening News" titled: "THE WIFE OF A WOMAN," discussing the relationship between Annie Hindel and Annie Ryan. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  178. Theatrical Notes

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 25, 1893
    Topics: BIPOC, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Seneca Indians
    Subject: Gowongo Mohawk
    Description: An article in the Herald on Gowongo Mohawk, a Seneca male impersonator, sucessfully performing in England.

  179. There'll Be A Hot Time For The Old Men

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1918
    Topics: Male impersonators, Music, Musicians
    Subject: Elsie White

  180. THEY FIT.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 2, 1892
    Topics: Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Florence Hines, Marie Roberts, The Cincinatti Enquirer
    Description: A clipping from "The Cincinnati Enquirer" titled: "THEY FIT," detailing an altercation between Florence Hines and Marie Roberts. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  181. Vesta Tilley in a Blue Outfit

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Clothing, Male impersonators
    Subject: Vesta Tilley

  182. Vesta Tilley in a Chair

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Male impersonators
    Subject: Vesta Tilley

  183. Vesta Tilley Smoking

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Male impersonators
    Subject: Vesta Tilley

  184. Vesta Tilley's New Songs

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Male impersonators, Music, Musicians
    Subject: Vesta Tilley

  185. When a Fellow is Twenty One

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1904
    Topics: Male impersonators, Music, Musicians
    Subject: Hetty King

  186. When I Gathered The Myrtle With Mary

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1914
    Topics: Male impersonators, Music, Musicians
    Subject: Winifred Green

  187. Yesterday’s Concerts.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 13, 1885
    Topics: LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Ella Wesner, Koster & Bial's
    Description: A clipping from "The New York Times" titled: "Yesterday’s Concerts." Details a performance given by Ella Wesner. This item was contributed to DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  188. Zelma Rawlston Advertisement

     
    Collection: Transas City Photographs (Pre-1900)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: 1897
    Topics: Actors, Crossdressing, Entertainers, Male impersonators
    Subject: Leona Lewis, Mademoiselle Ani, Zelma Rawlston
    Description: This Advertisement features three pictures of performers: Zelma Rawlston, Leona Lewis, and Mademoiselle Ani.