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  1. Ella Zoyara: Death of the Noted Circus Female Impersonator

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: San Francisco Chronicle
    Date: May 28, 1879
    Topics: Circus, Female impersonators, Theatre, Theatre groups
    Subject: Ella Zoyara, Omar Kingsley
  2. Impersonator Willis: Arrest of an Alleged St. Louisman in New York

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: The Republic Bureau
    Date: Feb. 19, 1895
    Topics: Androgyny, Arrests, Clothing, Female impersonators, Gender identity, Police, Social norms, Taboos
    Subject: Charles Willis
  3. Six Years for Harry Mortimer: The Nimble-Fingered Female Impersonator Must Go to Prison

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: The Inter Ocean
    Date: Oct. 19, 1895
    Topics: Appearance, Arrests, Body adornment, Courts, Female impersonators, Police, Sentencing
    Subject: Harry Mortimer
  4. Shot Female Impersonator: Negro in Woman's Garb Slashes Policemen and Is Killed

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 22, 1908
    Topics: Black people, Clothing, Female impersonators, Mass media, Police, Race relations, Violence
    Subject: George Thompson
  5. 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.
  6. The Why of He-Men Who Play Women

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: Steinman, Samuel
    Date: May 5, 1929
    Topics: Clothing, Female impersonators, Femininities, Mental disorders, Photography, Physical characteristics, Psychologists, Psychology, Sportspersons, Students, Theatre, Theatre shows
    Subject: George Pease, Haresfoot, Mimics of Michigan, Walter Koppisch, William Sheldon
  7. Impersonator Found Slain

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: The Associated Press
    Date: May 28, 1937
    Topics: Female impersonators, Murders of LGBTQ+ people, Violence
    Subject: Edward F. Dolan
    Description: Content Warning: This item contains potentially sensitive material related to transphobic violence.
  8. Julian Eltinge, 57, Dies; Began Stage Career in Hub

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: The Associated Press
    Date: Mar. 7, 1941
    Topics: Actors, Death and dying, Female impersonators, Revues, Theatre
    Subject: Julian Eltinge
  9. N.Y. Couple Joyous Son Now Daughter

     
    Collection: Christine Jorgensen Collection
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: Boston American
    Date: Dec. 1, 1952
    Topics: Army, FtMs, Gender dysphoria, Gender realignment surgery, Masculinities, MtFs, Parents of transgender people, Trans women, Transgender people
    Subject: Christine Jorgensen, George W. Jorgensen
  10. Now His Daughter, Says Ex-GI's Dad

     
    Collection: Charlotte McLeod Collection
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: International News Service
    Date: Feb. 25, 1954
    Topics: Family members, Gender realignment surgery, Hormones, Masculinities, MtFs
    Subject: Charles McLeod, Charlotte McLeod, Christine Jorgensen
  11. After the Brawl

     
    Collection: Charlotte McLeod Collection
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: Omaha World-Herald
    Date: Apr. 17, 1954
    Topics: Gender realignment surgery, MtFs, Photographers
    Subject: Charlotte McLeod
  12. Charlotte in Seclusion After Umbrella Affray

     
    Collection: Charlotte McLeod Collection
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: Boston American
    Date: Apr. 17, 1954
    Topics: Army, Gender realignment surgery, MtFs, Photography, Police
    Subject: Charlotte McLeod, Christine Jorgensen, Glenn Everett
  13. Charlotte, Who Was Charles, Falls In Hotel

     
    Collection: Charlotte McLeod Collection
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: The Associated Press
    Date: Apr. 17, 1954
    Topics: Gender realignment surgery, MtFs, Photographers, Police
    Subject: Charlotte McLeod, Glenn Everett
  14. Ex-GI Turned Girl Swings at Photogs

     
    Collection: Charlotte McLeod Collection
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: International News Service
    Date: Apr. 17, 1954
    Topics: Army, Gender realignment surgery, MtFs, Photographers, Physical violence, Police
    Subject: Charlotte McLeod, Glenn Everett
  15. G.I. In New Sex Switch

     
    Collection: Charlotte McLeod Collection
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: The Associated Press
    Date: Apr. 17, 1954
    Topics: Army, Gender realignment surgery, MtFs, Photographers, Police
    Subject: Charlotte McLeod, Christine Jorgensen