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  1. 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
  2. dekonstrukt jendur

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: 1900s
    Topics: Education, FtMs, Gender diversity, Transgender people, Transphobia
    Description: Circular black button with an orange interior and an image of a wrench, text in black and white. The button reads " [email protected] dekonstruct jendur FtM Safer Shelter Research Project"
  3. We're Not a Danger to Your Family. We Are Your Family!

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: Sexual Minorities Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1900s
    Topics: Activists, Discrimination, Families, LGBTI community, Pink triangles
    Description: Blue circular button with upside-down rainbow triangle. Text: "We're not a danger to your family. WE ARE YOUR FAMILY!" Ruler also pictured for scale.
  4. Club My O My Matchbox

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Club My O My
    Date: 1950s
    Topics: Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Matchboxes, Pocket matchboxes, Theatre shows
    Subject: Club My-O-My
  5. Finocchio's Matchbox

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Universal Match Corporation
    Date: 1950s
    Topics: Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Matchboxes, Theatre shows
    Subject: Finocchio's Club
  6. Finocchio's Matchbox (2)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Finocchio's Club
    Date: 1950s
    Topics: Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Matchboxes, Pocket matchboxes, Theatre shows
    Subject: Finocchio's Club
  7. Let Me Tell About My Operation

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1956
    Topics: Appearance, Drag, Gender realignment surgery, Music
    Subject: Rae Bourbon
  8. The Incomparable Mr. Harvey Lee

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1956
    Topics: Autographs, Crossdressing, Entertainers, Female impersonators
    Subject: Harvey Lee
    Description: Center photo from 1945; upper left, 1936; upper right, 1945; lower left, 1946; lower right, 1956. This object has an autographed inscription from Harvey Lee.
  9. Beige Room Revue Matchbox (1)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: The Beige Room
    Date: 1960s
    Topics: Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Matchboxes, Pocket matchboxes, Theatre shows
    Subject: Beige Room Revue
  10. Beige Room Revue Matchbox (2)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: The Beige Room
    Date: 1960s
    Topics: Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Matchboxes, Pocket matchboxes, Theatre shows
    Subject: Beige Room Revue
  11. Alison Laing Renaissance Name Tag

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1980
    Topics:  
    Subject: Alison Laing, Renaissance News
    Description: Rectangular pin with a picture of Mona Lisa with the words "Renaissance" and "Alison" and a pin of the Liberty Bell attached with a red ribbon. This may have been a name tag from a Renaissance even...
  12. Ask Me About Renaissance Pin

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1980
    Topics: Buttons
    Subject: Alison Laing, Renaissance News
    Description: Pin with Alison Laing's name and "Ask Me About Renaissance"
  13. Club Laurel Matchbox

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Club Laurel
    Date: 1965?
    Topics: Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Matchboxes, Pocket matchboxes, Theatre shows
    Subject: Club Laurel
  14. I Am A Boy

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Glade Nightclub
    Date: 1967 to 1968
    Topics: Assigned gender, Crossdressing, Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Gender
    Subject: Glade Nightclub
    Description: A pink circular button that reads "I AM A BOY" from the Glade Nightclub in Honolulu, Hawaii. According to the Queer Music Heritage website: "Above, I know in the 60's in San Francisco you could ...
  15. A Pin of Marsha P. Johnson Wearing an Elaborate Flower Headpiece and Smiling

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: A circular pin with a black and white photo of Marsha P. Johnson. In the image, Marsha is wearing a flower headpiece and smiling.
  16. Bobby Marchan: Clown Jewels

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: BIPOC, LGBTQ+ people of color, Music, Music industry
    Subject: Bobby Marchan
  17. Bobby Marchan: Golden Classics

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: BIPOC, LGBTQ+ people of color, Music, Music industry
    Subject: Bobby Marchan
  18. Cameo: There's Something About My Baby

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Music, Music industry
    Subject: Bobby Marchan
  19. Chest Binder

     
    Collection: Clothing Collection
    Institution: Sexual Minorities Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Appearance, Body image, Breast, Passing (Gender), Physical characteristics
    Description: Cream colored chest binder with full-length front zipper, adjustable velcro straps, and a elastic waist band.
  20. Come Out, Come Out, Whoever You Are Pin

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator: Ferne Sales & Meg Co., Inc.
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Coming out, Gay pride, LGBTI community
    Description: Circular white button with the phrase "Come out, come out, whoever you are" printed on it. From Alison Laing Pin Collection.
  21. Crystal Rainbow Triangle Pin

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Gay pride, LGBTI community, Rainbow flags, Symbols
    Description: Sparkly rainbow triangle button meant to symbolize LGBTI pride. From Alison Laing Pin Collection.
  22. 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...
  23. Female/Male Cartoon Faces - Gender Issues

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Buttons, Cartoons, LGBTI community, Sexual freedom, Transgender community
    Description: Circular gray button with female/male cartoon faces located in the center.
  24. Fire Records: Look at my Heart

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Music, Music industry
    Subject: Bobby Marchan
  25. Freedom of Gender Expression

     
    Collection: Clothing Collection
    Institution: Wearing Gay History
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Clothing, Gender, Symbols, Transgender people
    Description: Green t-shirt. Front: "Celebrate Freedom of Gender Expression" Back: "Celebrate Freedom of Gender Expression"
  26. Freedom of Gender Expression

     
    Collection: Clothing Collection
    Institution: Wearing Gay History
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Clothing, Gender, Symbols, Transgender people
    Description: Orange t-shirt. Front: "Celebrate Freedom of Gender Expression" Back: "Celebrate Freedom of Gender Expression"
  27. Glade Presents Hawaii's Foremost Female Impersonations Show

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1960 to circa 1980
    Topics: Buttons, Dancers, Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Theatre shows
    Subject: Glade Nightclub, Hawaiian
  28. Hennepin County

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Buttons, Communities, Employees, Gay pride, LGBTI community, Sexual freedom
    Description: Circular black button with the phrase: "Hennepin County G/L/B/T Employees Working Together in Pride," across the rim. Then in the center "Pride/Integrity/Growth" is located around a pink triangle.
  29. If I Am Not Free

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Capitol Records
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Music, Music industry
    Subject: Danny O'Connor
  30. Illinois Gender Advocates

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator: Illinois Gender Advocates
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Sexual freedom
    Subject: Illinois Gender Advocates
    Description: Circular white button with "Illinois Gender Advocates" across the top. Also, initials IGA are located in the center.
  31. I'm Living an "And" Life in an "Either/Or" World Pin

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator: Dan Kaufman Graphics
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Counterculture, Gender minorities
    Description: Purple button with "I'm living an 'and' life in an 'either/or' world" written in green. From Alison Laing Pin Collection.
  32. Joan Jett Blakk for President

     
    Collection: Clothing Collection
    Institution: Wearing Gay History
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Black queer people, Drag queens, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Subject: Joan Jett Blakk, Queer Nation
    Description: I Want You, Honey! Endorsed by Queer Nation/Chicago Joan Jett Blakk for President Queer Nation Chicago
  33. Knowledge = Change Pin

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator: Long Island Act-Up, Donnelly/Colt Buttons
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: AIDS awareness, LGBTQ+ movement, Pink triangles, Symbols
    Description: Circular white button with a pink triangle and the phrase "knowledge = change" created by an AIDS activism organization. From Alison Laing Pin Collection.
  34. Legalize Trans*

     
    Collection: Clothing Collection
    Institution: Wearing Gay History
    Creator: Murphy, Brian, Asher
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Action campaigns, Clothing, Gay movement, LGBTQ+ movement, Transgender identity, Transgender movement, Transgender people
    Subject: "Legalize Gay" Campaign, "Legalize Trans*" Campaign, American Apparel
    Description: Purple t-shirt. "Legalize Trans*" From their website: "The Legalize Trans* campaign is an artistic and educational campaign intended to create dialogue and draw attention to the lack of inclusi...
  35. Live Out Loud!

     
    Collection: Clothing Collection
    Institution: Sexual Minorities Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Activists, Clothing, Demonstrations
    Subject: New England Trans United
    Description: Blue shirt. Text front: "Live Out Loud! October 3, 2009. Northampton, MA" Text back: "New England Trans United. Pride March and Rally. Live Out Loud! October 3, 2009. Northampton, MA"
  36. Live Out Loud!

     
    Collection: Clothing Collection
    Institution: Sexual Minorities Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Activists, Clothing, Transgender community
    Subject: New England Trans United
    Description: Pink tank top with no text on the back side. Text: "New England Trans United. Live Out Loud! October 3, 2009.
  37. Live Out Loud!

     
    Collection: Clothing Collection
    Institution: Sexual Minorities Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Clothing, LGBTQ+ activists, LGBTQ+ demonstrations
    Subject: New England Trans United
    Description: Black shirt. The text on the front of the short reads, "Live Out Loud! October 3, 2009. Northampton, MA." The text on the back reads, "New England Trans United. Pride March and Rally. Live Out Loud...
  38. Live Out Loud! (2)

     
    Collection: Clothing Collection
    Institution: Sexual Minorities Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Activists, Clothing, Demonstrations
    Subject: New England Trans United
    Description: White shirt. Text front: "Live Out Loud! October 3, 2009. Northampton, MA" Text back: "New England Trans United. Pride March and Rally. Live Out Loud! October 3, 2009. Northampton, MA"
  39. Lou Sullivan's ETVC Card

     
    Collection: Lou Sullivan Collection
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator: Educational Transvestite Chapter (ETVC)
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Crossdressing, Identification cards, Transsexual people
    Subject: Lou Sullivan
  40. Marsha P. Johnson Buttons

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Activists, Black people, Transgender people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson
  41. Miss Camp America

     
    Collection: Clothing Collection
    Institution: Wearing Gay History
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag balls, Gay community
    Subject: Miss Camp America, Miss Camp America Foundation
    Description: Red t-shirt. "Miss Camp America. Houston, Texas. Founded 1969"
  42. My T Matters

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Buttons, LGBTI community, Sexual freedom
    Description: Circular white button with the phrase "My T Matters" located in the center. Along with "[email protected]" along the bottom.
  43. No Hate

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: Sexual Minorities Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Acceptance, Discrimination, Intolerance, Social movements
    Description: Rusted, yellow button with the text "Hate" within a red circle that has a line crossing out the word. Ruler also pictured for scale.
  44. No Transphobia

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: Sexual Minorities Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Activists, Discrimination, Genderism, Transgender people, Transphobia
    Description: White button with the text "Transphobia" within a red circle that has a line crossing out the word. Ruler also pictured in photo for scale.
  45. O'Rourke Vest

     
    Collection: Clothing Collection
    Institution: Wearing Gay History
    Creator: Bill O'Rourke
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Gay community
    Subject: Bill O'Rourke
    Description: Green vest with many buttons. This vest was designed and worn by Bill O'Rourke as a member of Houston's Imperial Court.
  46. Pussy Tourette

     
    Collection: Clothing Collection
    Institution: Wearing Gay History
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag balls, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ musicians
    Subject: Pussy Tourette
    Description: White t-shirt. "Pussy Tourette" Pussy Tourette is the stage name for an American drag queen, composer and singer.
  47. Rainbow Triangle Pin

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Gay pride, LGBTI community, Rainbow flags, Symbols
    Description: Rainbow triangle button meant to symbolize LGBTI pride. From Alison Laing Pin Collection.
  48. Someone I Love Has AIDS Pin

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: AIDS awareness, HIV/AIDS, Red ribbons (AIDS), Symbols
    Description: Button of a red heart with red ribbon taped on the back. From Alison Laing Pin Collection.
  49. Someone I Love is Trans*

     
    Collection: Button Collection
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Buttons, Love, Partners of transgender people, Sexual freedom, Transgender people
    Description: Circular white button with the phrase: "Someone I [heart symbol] is Trans*"
  50. Someone I Love is Trans*

     
    Collection: Clothing Collection
    Institution: Wearing Gay History
    Creator: Murphy, Brian, Asher
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Action campaigns, Clothing, Gay movement, LGBTQ+ movement, Transgender movement, Transgender people
    Subject: "Legalize Gay" Campaign, "Legalize Trans*" Campaign, American Apparel
    Description: White t-shirt. "Someone I Love is Trans*" From their website: "The Legalize Trans* campaign is an artistic and educational campaign intended to create dialogue and draw attention to the lack of...