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  1. Jolly Jack in Headdress

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: 1949
    Topics: Costume, Female impersonators, Theater
    Subject: Jolly Jack
    Description: Jolly Jack, a female impersonator, poses in front of a backdrop wearing a large headdress and a ruffled, sleeveless dress with black gloves. Inscription reads: "To Bobby & Mary, Two Grand People, H...

  2. Leon LaVerde Poses in Ballet Attire

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1950
    Topics: Ballet, Crossdressing, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Photography
    Subject: Jewel Box Revue, Leon La Verde, Leon LaVerde, Mr. Leon Leverde
    Description: Description on bottom of page: "Mr. Leon Leverde Started in show business at the age of six with his mother and dad and has played every important theatre in the world. Is considered the country's...

  3. Saratoga Club Franklin & Fortune, 1950

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: 1950
    Topics: Clothing, Costume, Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Music--Performance, Singing, Theater
    Description: A performer wearing a ruffled, two-piece dress and headdress sings into a microphone on stage at the Saratoga Club.

  4. Person Posing on a Chair in a White Skirt and Black Top

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: Jul. 26, 1950
    Topics: Clothing, Evening gowns, Gender expression, Gender non-conforming people
    Description: A person sits in a chair wearing a long white skirt, long-sleeve black top, pearl bracelet, and diamond necklace. On the back of the photograph, the date stamped in purple ink reads: JUL 26 1950.

  5. Knotty Pine Bar Winner Halloween, 1951

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator:
    Date: 1951
    Topics: Clothing, Gay bars, Gender expression, Gender non-conforming people, Halloween (LGBTQ+ culture), LGBTQ+ events
    Subject: The Knotty Pine
    Description: Winner posing with a bottle at the Knotty Pine bar in Tampa, FL, 1951. Original title "Knotty Pines"

  6. Lena Posing on a Couch

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: 1952
    Topics: Clothing, Evening gowns, Gender expression, Gender non-conforming people, Smoking
    Subject: Lena
    Description: A person in a blond wig and black dress and holding a cigarette, presumably named Lena, lounges on a couch.

  7. Lena Without Jacket Before Going to Carroll's

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: 1952
    Topics: Clothing, Evening gowns, Gender expression, Gender non-conforming people, Smoking
    Subject: Lena
    Description: A person, presumably Lena, wearing a black evening gown and smoking before going out.

  8. Miss Skippy in My Apartment

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: 1952
    Topics: Clothing, Evening gowns, Gender expression, Gender non-conforming people, Smoking
    Subject: Miss Skippy
    Description: A person, presumably Miss Skippy, wearing a formal dress, jewelry, and smoking a cigarette

  9. Lena in My Apartment

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: Oct. 31, 1952
    Topics: Clothing, Evening gowns, Gender expression, Gender non-conforming people, Smoking
    Subject: Lena
    Description: A person in a blonde wig holding a cigarette, presumably named Lena, poses in an apartment while wearing a black dress.

  10. 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.

  11. Performer Exiting a Stage

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: 1950s
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color, Music--Performance, Theater
    Description: A black performer poses for a photograph near a stage as she smiles, holding one arm out and holding up the skirt of her dress.

  12. Performer in Front of a Band

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: 1950s
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Drag, Drag queens, Evening gowns, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color, Music--Performance, Singing, Theater
    Description: A black person wearing a silk dress and gloves performs on stage with a band.

  13. Christine Jorgensen and "Frank" Sit on a Boat

     
    Collection: Christine Jorgensen Collection
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 1954
    Topics: Boaters (Persons), MtFs, Photography, Trans women, Transgender people
    Subject: Christine Jorgensen
    Description: Christine Jorgensen, smiling, and a person identified as "Frank" pose on a boat, with water in the background.

  14. Christine Jorgensen, "Frank," and Another Person

     
    Collection: Christine Jorgensen Collection
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 1954
    Topics: Boaters (Persons), MtFs, Photography, Trans women, Transgender people
    Subject: Christine Jorgensen
    Description: Christine Jorgensen poses standing up with an individual identified as "Frank" and one other person by the water.

  15. Christine Jorgensen, "Frank," and Three Others on a Boat

     
    Collection: Christine Jorgensen Collection
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 1954
    Topics: Boaters (Persons), MtFs, Photography, Trans women, Transgender people
    Subject: Christine Jorgensen
    Description: Christine Jorgensen, smiling, poses for a photo on the bow of a boat with a person identified as "Frank" alongside three other individuals with water in the background.

  16. Christine Jorgensen Poses on a Boat with Eight Others

     
    Collection: Christine Jorgensen Collection
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 1954
    Topics: Boaters (Persons), MtFs, Photography, Trans women, Transgender people
    Subject: Christine Jorgensen
    Description: Christine Jorgensen stands and waves on a docked boat with eight others.

  17. Christine Jorgensen Poses on a Dock with "Frank" and Two Others

     
    Collection: Christine Jorgensen Collection
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 1954
    Topics: Boaters (Persons), MtFs, Photography, Trans women, Transgender people
    Subject: Christine Jorgensen
    Description: Christine Jorgensen poses on a dock with "Frank" and two others in front of a sign that says "Bay Harbor" and "Roger II" with fish hanging from it.

  18. Christine Jorgensen Poses on the Bow of a Boat While Eight Others Gather on Top

     
    Collection: Christine Jorgensen Collection
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 1954
    Topics: Boaters (Persons), MtFs, Photography, Trans women, Transgender people
    Subject: Christine Jorgensen
    Description: Christine Jorgensen stands leisurely on the bow of a docked boat while eight others gather haphazardly on the top of the boat.

  19. Christine Jorgensen Poses with Ted Karras

     
    Collection: Christine Jorgensen Collection
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 1954
    Topics: Boaters (Persons), MtFs, Photography, Trans women, Transgender people
    Subject: Christine Jorgensen, Ted Karras
    Description: Christine Jorgensen stands with Ted Karras on a dock underneath a sign that reads "M. B. FLA."

  20. Christine Jorgensen Sits with Ted Karras

     
    Collection: Christine Jorgensen Collection
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 1954
    Topics: Boaters (Persons), MtFs, Photography, Trans women, Transgender people
    Subject: Christine Jorgensen, Ted Karras
    Description: Christine Jorgensen and Ted Karras pose for a photograph together, smiling, on a boat with two other people in the background.

  21. Christine Jorgensen Sitting on a Boat

     
    Collection: Christine Jorgensen Collection
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 1954
    Topics: Boaters (Persons), MtFs, Photography, Trans women, Transgender people
    Subject: Christine Jorgensen
    Description: Christine Jorgensen poses for a photo while sitting at the bow of a boat. She is dressed in nautical attire.

  22. Christine Jorgensen Striking a Pose on the Dock

     
    Collection: Christine Jorgensen Collection
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 1954
    Topics: Boaters (Persons), MtFs, Photography, Trans women, Transgender people
    Subject: Christine Jorgensen
    Description: Christine Jorgensen sits on a pier under a sign that says "Bay Harbor" and "Roger II," posing for a photograph, while holding her sailor hat.

  23. Christine Jorgensen Surrounded by Eight People On Top of a Boat

     
    Collection: Christine Jorgensen Collection
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 1954
    Topics: Boaters (Persons), MtFs, Photography, Trans women, Transgender people
    Subject: Christine Jorgensen
    Description: Christine Jorgensen, along with eight other people, are on top of a docked boat. There is a parking lot in the background.

  24. Christine Jorgensen with Frank in Naval Attire

     
    Collection: Christine Jorgensen Collection
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 1954
    Topics: Boaters (Persons), MtFs, Photographs, Trans women, Transsexual people
    Subject: Christine Jorgensen
    Description: The signature reads “To Frank – Thank you for letting me join your Harem. Christine.”

  25. Christine Jorgensen with Six Other People on a Boat

     
    Collection: Christine Jorgensen Collection
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 1954
    Topics: Boaters (Persons), MtFs, Photography, Trans women, Transgender people
    Subject: Christine Jorgensen
    Description: Christine Jorgensen sits on a boat with six other individuals, many in hats and other nautical wear, smiling and posing for a photograph.

  26. Christine Jorgensen with Three Other People

     
    Collection: Christine Jorgensen Collection
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 1954
    Topics: Boaters (Persons), MtFs, Photography, Trans women, Transgender people
    Subject: Christine Jorgensen
    Description: Christine Jorgensen sits on a bench on a dock with three other people, posing and smiling.

  27. Drag Queen Performing in Front of a Band

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Costume, Dance, Female impersonators, Music--Performance, Performance art, Theater
    Subject: Saratoga Club
    Description: A female impersonator, clothed in a ruffled dress and headpiece, dances in front of a band.

  28. Drag Queen Standing in Front of a Microphone

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Evening gowns, Female impersonators, Music--Performance, Singing, Theater
    Description: Female impersonator standing in front of a microphone in a shiny dress.

  29. Drag Queen Wearing a Black Shawl

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Evening gowns, Female impersonators, Theater
    Description: Female impersonator wearing a formal dress and a black shawl poses in front of a silk curtain.

  30. Jolly Jack in a Feathered Hat

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Costume, Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Gay community, Theater
    Subject: Gay Nineties
    Description: A close-up of Jolly Jack in a ruffled dress and wearing a feathered hat. The handwritten inscription on the back of the photograph reads: "Just an old bag of the Gay Ninties [sic]. Your card was ve...

  31. Jolly Jack in Blonde Wig and Headdress

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Costume, Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Theater
    Description: An elliptical photograph on a white background of Jolly Jack posing in a large wig with a headpiece and a shiny, ruffled dress.

  32. Jolly Jack in Large Hat and Long Dress

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Clothing, Costume, Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Theater
    Description: Jolly Jack, a female impersonator, poses in front of a curtain in a long, ruffled dress and a large hat.

  33. Miss Christine Jorgensen

     
    Collection: Christine Jorgensen Collection
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1960
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Photography, Trans women, Transgender people
    Subject: Christine Jorgensen, Jerry Grant Agency
    Description: Headshot of Christine Jorgensen with her talent agency's information on the reverse.

  34. Performer Holding a Hand Fan

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Evening gowns, Female impersonators, Theater
    Description: A female impersonator in an embroidered dress poses sitting on what appears to be a stage, holding a hand fan.

  35. Performer Standing in Front of a Microphone (Full Image)

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Evening gowns, Female impersonators, Music--Performance, Singing, Theater
    Description: A performer in a shiny two-piece dress sings on stage into a microphone.

  36. Person in Black and White Gown Sits Surrounded by Three Others

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Clothing, Evening gowns, Gender expression, Gender non-conforming people, Suits (Clothing)
    Description: A person wearing a black and white gown and black gloves sits in a room with a person on either side of her (left: wearing all white, right: wearing a white shirt and black pants, holding a drink) ...

  37. Person in Polka Dot Dress at the Bar

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Bars (Drinking establishments), Clothing, Gender expression, Gender non-conforming people, Smoking
    Description: A person in a black and white dress with a long polka-dotted skirt poses for a photo, leaning against a bar counter and smoking a cigarette.

  38. Person in White Strapless Dress

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Clothing, Evening gowns, Gender expression, Gender non-conforming people
    Description: Elliptical cutout on a white background of a person in a white, strapless dress with hands in pockets.

  39. Three People Wearing Hats

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Clothing, Gender expression, Gender non-conforming people
    Description: Three people all pose together, arms around each other, all wearing white dresses and various pieces of headwear.

  40. Two People at a Bar, One in a White Hat

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Bars (Drinking establishments), Gender expression, Gender non-conforming people
    Description: Person sitting next to another person wearing a white hat at a bar.

  41. Two People at Jimmy White's Tavern

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Bars (Drinking establishments), Clothing, Gender expression, Gender non-conforming people
    Subject: Jimmy White's Tavern
    Description: Two people in dresses and hats pose for a photo in Jimmy White's Tavern by the bar.

  42. Two People in a Bedroom, One Sitting, One Standing

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Black transgender people, Clothing, Gender expression, Gender non-conforming people, LGBTQ+ people of color, Transgender people of color
    Description: Two black people pose for a photograph in a bedroom; one, wearing a long white skirt, stands looking at the camera, while the second lounges on a bed and gazes at the other.

  43. Two People in Two Piece Dresses

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Clothing, Costume, Evening gowns, Gender expression, Gender non-conforming people
    Description: Two still frames on the same print, each depicting a different person posing in front of a doorway while wearing a two-piece dress.

  44. Two People in Wigs

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Clothing, Gender expression, Gender non-conforming people, Smoking, Wigs
    Description: Two people in white wigs, one shirtless and wearing a long necklace, pose for a photograph by a stage curtain as they smoke cigarettes.

  45. Two People Pose in a Bedroom, One Sitting, One Standing

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Black transgender people, Clothing, Gender expression, Gender non-conforming people, LGBTQ+ people of color, Transgender people of color
    Description: Two people pose in a bedroom wearing dresses. One appears to be white, the other, a person of color.

  46. Two People Pose Seated at a Table

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Clothing, Gender expression, Gender non-conforming people, Smoking
    Description: Two people sit at a table; one wears a beret and sunglasses while holding a cigarette, and the other wears a white outfit and looks into the camera.

  47. Two People Posing on A Sofa

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Clothing, Gender expression, Gender non-conforming people
    Description: Two people pose for a photo on a couch, their photographer partially in the frame. The person with a black jacket has their arm on the white-jacketed person.

  48. Two People Wearing Eveningwear

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Clothing, Evening gowns, Gender expression, Gender non-conforming people
    Description: Two people wearing evening wear, jewelry, and flowers in their hair.

  49. Five People Wearing Eveningwear

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1979
    Topics: Clothing, Evening gowns, Gender expression, Gender non-conforming people, Parties
    Description: Five people wearing eveningwear, such as dresses, shawls, hair ornaments, and jewelry.

  50. Four People Sit Around a Table

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1979
    Topics: Clothing, Gender expression, Gender non-conforming people, Parties
    Description: Four people, all in candid poses, gather around a table with drinks on it. Three people sit while another in a dress stands behind them.