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  1. 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.
  2. Zazu Nova

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator: Davies, Diana
    Date: 1968 to 1975
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Black people, Black transgender people, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ meeting places, LGBTQ+ people of color, QTPOC, Transfeminine people, Transgender people of color
    Subject: Gay Liberation Front, Zazu Nova
    Description: Photograph of Zazu Nova sitting on a table at a Gay Liberation Front meeting.
  3. Yvonne Cook-Riley and Alison Laing

     
    Collection: Alison Laing's Photographs
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1975 to circa 1999
    Topics: Crossdressers, LGBTQ+ events, Transgender people
    Subject: Alison Laing, Yvonne Cook-Riley
    Description: Yvonne Cook-Riley (left) and Alison Laing talk about plans for what may be a presentation at a meeting. Undated.
  4. Wonder Woman at the HMC Military Ball (3)

     
    Collection: Military
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Rubin, Janice
    Date: Oct. 23, 1976
    Topics: Crossdressing, Dancers, Drag, Female impersonators, Military, Parties
    Subject: HMC's Uniform Military Ball, Houston Motorcycle Club, Levi's Club, Wonder Woman
  5. Wonder Woman at the HMC Military Ball (2)

     
    Collection: Military
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Rubin, Janice
    Date: Oct. 23, 1976
    Topics: Crossdressing, Dancers, Drag, Female impersonators, Military, Parties
    Subject: HMC's Uniform Military Ball, Houston Motorcycle Club, Levi's Club, Wonder Woman
  6. Wonder Woman at the HMC Military Ball

     
    Collection: Military
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Rubin, Janice
    Date: Oct. 23, 1976
    Topics: Crossdressing, Dancers, Drag, Female impersonators, Military, Parties
    Subject: HMC's Uniform Military Ball, Houston Motorcycle Club, Levi's Club, Wonder Woman
  7. Women at Outdoor Table

     
    Collection: Les Amies de Place Blanche by Christer Strömholm
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: Strömholm, Christer
    Date: 1960s
    Topics: Coffee shops, Crossdressing, MtFs, Transgender prostitutes, Transsexual people
    Subject: Les Amies de Place Blanche
  8. Woman Standing Near Balcony

     
    Collection: Les Amies de Place Blanche by Christer Strömholm
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: Strömholm, Christer
    Date: 1960s
    Topics: Dresses, MtFs, Transgender prostitutes, Transsexual people
    Subject: Les Amies de Place Blanche
  9. Woman Standing in the Street

     
    Collection: Les Amies de Place Blanche by Christer Strömholm
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: Strömholm, Christer
    Date: 1960s
    Topics: Coats, MtFs, Older people, Transgender prostitutes, Transsexual people
    Subject: Les Amies de Place Blanche
  10. Woman Smoking Cigarette

     
    Collection: Les Amies de Place Blanche by Christer Strömholm
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: Strömholm, Christer
    Date: 1960s
    Topics: Coffee shops, Crossdressing, MtFs, Smoking, Transgender prostitutes, Transsexual people
    Subject: Les Amies de Place Blanche
  11. Woman Looking into Distance

     
    Collection: Les Amies de Place Blanche by Christer Strömholm
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: Strömholm, Christer
    Date: 1960s
    Topics: Crossdressing, MtFs, Transgender prostitutes, Transsexual people
    Subject: Les Amies de Place Blanche
  12. Woman holding microphone

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: Los Angeles Public Library
    Creator: Leonard, Gary
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag
    Description: A heavily made-up woman, probably transvestite, holds a microphone.
  13. Winners of the Empress Ball

     
    Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: 1971
    Topics: Contests, Drag, Drag queens, Gay men
    Subject: Empress Ball
    Description: Winners of the Empress Ball in Los Angeles. 1971.
  14. Wilhelmina (Willy) at the Trafalgar Baths

     
    Collection: Kewpie Photographs
    Institution: Gay & Lesbian Memory in Action (GALA)
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1980
    Topics: Gender minorities, Public facilities
    Subject: Wilhelmina
    Description: This photo was captioned by Kewpie when the photos were transferred to GALA in 1999: At the Trafalgar Baths. ‘Willy’ (Wilhelmina) ‘She was a strooi meisie …you know working on the road’.
  15. Wigstock Participants in Black-feathered Hat, Red and Platinum Blonde Wigs

     
    Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: 1994
    Topics: Crossdressing, Gay men, Manners and customs
    Description: Costumed onlookers in black-feathered hat, red and platinum blonde wigs at Wigstock. 1994.
  16. "Who is Sir Lady Java?"

     
    Collection: Informational and Event Brochures
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1967 to circa 1970
    Topics: Activists, BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Black transgender people, Discrimination, Entertainers, Exotic dancers, LGBTQ+ people of color, Physical characteristics, Transgender people, Transgender people of color, Transphobia
    Subject: Archille P. DeVille, Sir Lady Java
    Description: Pages 2-4 can be accessed with the relation links
  17. Whiffenpoofs (in tutus)

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: Yale University Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: May 13, 1912
    Topics: Crossdressing, Musicians, Photographs, Photography, Students' clubs
    Subject: Esmond Paul O'Brien, Louie Linder, Pomery Tucker Francis
    Description: Whiffenpoofs (en tutus) of 1912 with Louie Linder (top hat) surrounded by Mohicans, a Yale social club, in front of Chittenden Library The man with the snare drum is Pomery Tucker Francis, BA 19...
  18. Weslee Agee (Avery) Gives Speech

     
    Collection: Alison Laing's Photographs
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator:
    Date: 1995
    Topics: Crossdressers, LGBTQ+ events
    Subject: Weslee Avery
    Description: Weslee Agee (Avery) speaks at what may be a Fantasia Fair event. Undated.
  19. Wendy Parker Poses in a Home

     
    Collection: Alison Laing's Photographs
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator:
    Date: May 13, 1990
    Topics: Crossdressers
    Subject: Wendy Parker
    Description: Wendy Parker sits and poses for a photo
  20. Wendy Parker

     
    Collection: Alison Laing's Photographs
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 9, 1990
    Topics: Crossdressers
    Subject: Wendy Parker
    Description: Wendy Parker stands and poses for a photo in what may be a lobby
  21. Wendy Coad with a Friend

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator: Goodwin, John
    Date: 1980s
    Topics: Clothing, Cosmetics, Friendships
    Subject: Wendy Coad
    Description: Someone poses in a photograph in a romper, a silk robe, a neck scarf, and earrings, and wears makeup, while another person stands partially out of the frame in pants and a pink shirt. One of these ...
  22. Wendy Carlos at Piano

     
    Collection: Transas City Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: 1968?
    Topics: Composers, Electronic music, Transgender people
    Subject: Wendy Carlos
    Description: The following sentence is under the image: " Wendy Carlos studying Tron score at her modular Moog system."
  23. We Wah & Bar Chee Ampe Group Marching with Sign at New York City Pride, 1991

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 30, 1991
    Topics: BIPOC, Indigenous LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, LGBTQ+ people of color, Native American LGBTQ+ people, Two-Spirit people
    Subject: Native American people, New York City Pride, We Wah & Bar Chee Ampe
    Description: Members of the We Wah & Bar Chee Ampe group marching down 5th Avenue at the 1991 New York City Pride holding up a white banner that says "We Wah & Bar Chee Amp. Two Spirits in N.Y.C".
  24. Wayne Dressed Up for Halloween on Castro Street in 1976

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center, San Francisco Public Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1976
    Topics: Drag, Halloween (LGBTQ+ culture), Photography, Public facilities
    Subject: Castro Café
    Description: Wayne (last name unknown). Halloween 1976 at the Castro Café, on Castro Street near 18th.
  25. Wasp Waist

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Femininities, Gender expression
  26. Voo-Doo Performing

     
    Collection: Transas City Photographs (1900-1950)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1918 to circa 1921
    Topics: Cabaret, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Entertainers, Female impersonators
    Subject: Voo-Doo
  27. Voo-Doo Laying Down

     
    Collection: Transas City Photographs (1900-1950)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1918 to circa 1921
    Topics: Cabaret, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Entertainers, Female impersonators
    Subject: Voo-Doo
  28. Visit Jimmy Slater's Happy Valley Mascots Concert Party

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1939
    Topics: Concerts, Performing arts
    Subject: Jimmy Slater
  29. Virginia Prince at Gathering

     
    Collection: Alison Laing's Photographs
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1990 to circa 2008
    Topics: LGBTQ+ events, Trans women, Transgender people
    Subject: Virginia Prince
    Description: Virginia Prince poses for a photo at an event. Undated.
  30. Virginia Prince, Alison Laing, and Ariadne Kane at a Dinner

     
    Collection: Alison Laing's Photographs
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1980 to circa 1999
    Topics: Crossdressers, LGBTQ+ events, Transgender people
    Subject: Alison Laing, Ariadne Kane, Virginia Prince
    Description: Virginia Prince (left), Alison Laing (center), and Ariadne Kane (right) pose for a photograph seated around a table. Undated.
  31. Violeta la Burra at a Microphone

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics:  
    Subject: Violeta la Burra
    Description: Black-and-white photograph features Violeta la Burra at a microphone, wearing a bowtie.
  32. Victoria Armany at CHAOS

     
    Collection: Jose Gutierrez Collection
    Institution: The Jose Gutierrez Archives
    Creator: Gutierrez, Jose
    Date: 1996
    Topics: Appearance, BIPOC, Drag, Hispanic LGBTQ+ people, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ people of color, Photography
    Subject: CHAOS, Victoria Armany
    Description: Victoria Armany poses for a photo at an apparent drag competition at CHAOS.
  33. Vicky Vogue Photo Album 3

     
    Collection: Scrapbooks and Albums
    Institution: E.H. Butler Library, Buffalo State
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Clothing, Drag, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ events, Lingerie
    Subject: Vicky Vogue
    Description: The third in a series of photo albums of "Buffalo's Drag Mamma" Vicky Vogue.
  34. Vicky Vogue Photo Album 2

     
    Collection: Scrapbooks and Albums
    Institution: E.H. Butler Library, Buffalo State
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Clothing, Drag, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ events, Red ribbons (AIDS)
    Subject: Vicky Vogue
    Description: The second in a series of photo albums of "Buffalo's Drag Mamma" Vicky Vogue.
  35. Vicky Vogue Photo Album 1

     
    Collection: Scrapbooks and Albums
    Institution: E.H. Butler Library, Buffalo State
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Clothing, Drag, Drag queens, Gay pride, Leather community, LGBTQ+ events
    Subject: Imperial Court of Buffalo, Vicky Vogue
    Description: The first in a series of photo albums of "Buffalo's Drag Mamma" Vicky Vogue.
  36. Vaudeville Performers in front of Red Light Cafe Set

     
    Collection: Prison Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1933
    Topics: Clowns, Crossdressing, Prisoners, Prisons, Vaudeville
    Description: Shows shack decorated with graffiti, saloon doors, men dressed as women posed in front. Stamped on verso: "20th Annual Olympic Club Track & Field Meet at San Quentin prison, c. 1920."
  37. Vaudeville Groups Walking Through Prison Yard

     
    Collection: Prison Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1933
    Topics: Crossdressing, Prisoners, Prisons, Vaudeville
    Description: Shows acts, spectators, guards. Stamped on verso: "20th Annual Olympic Club Track & Field Meet at San Quentin prison, c. 1920." 2012-0050. Annual event sponsored by the Olympic Club of San Franci...
  38. Vaudeville Acts Posing as a Group

     
    Collection: Prison Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1933
    Topics: Crossdressing, Prisoners, Prisons, Vaudeville
    Description: Shows several of acts posing for group portrait on stage. Stamped on verso: "20th Annual Olympic Club Track & Field Meet at San Quentin prison, c. 1920." Annual event sponsored by the Olympic Clu...
  39. Vaudeville Act Dancing Together

     
    Collection: Prison Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1933
    Topics: Couples, Crossdressing, Dancers, Prisoners, Prisons, Vaudeville
    Description: Shows vaudeville act, one man dressed as woman in top and shorts, one man in jacket and hat with cane. Stamped on verso: "20th Annual Olympic Club Track & Field Meet at San Quentin prison, c. 1920."
  40. U.S. Border Patrol

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: LGBTQ+ immigration rights, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Fernando Reyes, Frank Palomino
    Description: The original caption of this photograph published in the newspaper reveals racist and xenophobic anxieties reading, "US BORDER PATROL OFFICERS Frank Palomino (left) and Fernando Reyes finish deport...
  41. Unusual Ceremony

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: United Press
    Date: Oct. 14, 1962
    Topics: Gender realignment surgery, MtFs, Social norms, Veterans, Weddings
    Subject: Georgina Turtle
  42. Unknown Person Performs Onstage at the 1997 Christmas in July Carnival

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1997
    Topics: Carnivals, Crossdressing, Photography, Rainbow flags
    Subject: Christmas in July Carnival
  43. Unknown Party of Three Sit at a Table

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1959
    Topics: Crossdressing, Photography
    Subject: Jewel Box Revue
  44. Unknown Female Impersonator Staring at the Camera

     
    Collection: Prison Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1933
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Prisoners, Prisons
    Description: Stamped on verso: "20th Annual Olympic Club Track & Field Meet at San Quentin prison, c. 1920."
  45. Unknown Female Impersonator Posing at San Quentin Prison

     
    Collection: Prison Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1933
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Prisoners, Prisons
    Description: Stamped on verso: "20th Annual Olympic Club Track & Field Meet at San Quentin prison, c. 1920."
  46. Unknown Female Impersonator at San Quentin Prison

     
    Collection: Prison Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1933
    Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Prisoners, Prisons
    Description: Stamped on verso: "20th Annual Olympic Club Track & Field Meet at San Quentin prison, c. 1920."
  47. Unknown Drag Queen at Drag Ball (1958)

     
    Collection: Transas City Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: 1958
    Topics: Dance, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Evening gowns, Parties
    Description: These photos are a part of Private Birthday Party, a collection of found photographic slides that depict Kansas City’s drag culture throughout the 1950s and 1960s.
  48. Unknown Dancer in San Quentin Prison, Posing

     
    Collection: Prison Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1933
    Topics: Belly dancers, Crossdressing, Dancers, Prisoners, Prisons
    Description: Shows inmate dressed as belly dancer. Stamped on verso: "20th Annual Olympic Club Track & Field Meet at San Quentin prison, c. 1920."
  49. Unknown Dancer in San Quentin Prison (Close-Up)

     
    Collection: Prison Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1933
    Topics: Belly dancers, Crossdressing, Dancers, Prisoners, Prisons
    Description: Shows inmate dressed as belly dancer. Stamped on verso: "20th Annual Olympic Club Track & Field Meet at San Quentin prison, c. 1920."
  50. Unknown Dancer in San Quentin Prison

     
    Collection: Prison Photographs
    Institution: California State Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1933
    Topics: Crossdressing, Dancers, Prisoners, Prisons, Vaudeville
    Description: Shows inmate dressed as belly dancer. Stamped on verso: "20th Annual Olympic Club Track & Field Meet at San Quentin prison, c. 1920."