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  1. Men Who Portray Women in Plays

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: New York Herald
    Date: Dec. 10, 1893
    Topics: Drag queens, Female impersonators, Labour, Performing arts, Students, Theatre
    Subject: Charley Wykeham, Donna Lucia d'Alvadorez, Etienne Girardot, Richard Harlow
  2. Our Special Joy Vol. 3 No. 5 (May, 1983)

     
    Collection: Our Special Joy
    Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University
    Creator: Moran, Mary Jane
    Date: May 1983
    Topics: Biology, Clothing, Coming out, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Femininities, Gatherings, Genetics, Homosexuality, Secrecy, Sexuality
    Subject: "H" Spot, American Society for Gender Research Conference, Ann Landers, Carol Beecroft, Chi Delta Mu, Donna Martin, Edith Marie, Geographic Area Leaders (GALS), J.C. Penny, John Hoskins, Patricia Gallagher, Phil Donahue, Society for the Second Self, The Village Voice, Tootsie, Tri-Ess Metro, Tri-Ess Society for the Second Self, Undercoverwear, Vanity Fair, Vogue Magazine
  3. Planning Note for the "Moonlight in Manhattan" Event, 1994

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: 1994
    Topics: LGBTQ+ communities, LGBTQ+ events, Transgender community
    Subject: Greater New York Gender Alliance (GNYGA), International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), Moonlight in Manhattan NYC
    Description: A handwritten note containing planning details about the "Moonlight in Manhattan" event, 1994.
  4. San Francisco Minstrels!

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Peabody Essex Museum
    Creator:
    Date: May 12, 1874
    Topics: Female impersonators, Minstrel shows, Theater
    Subject: A. Smidt, Beaumont Read, Billy Birch, Birch, Wambold, and Backus' San Francisco Minstrels, C. Henry, Charley Backus, D. S. Wambold, E. Kirwan, J. Wills, Johnson & Powers, Joseph Norrie, Mechanics Hall, S. Watts, T. A. E. Richardson, T. P. Jones, The Great Ricardo, W. Blakeney, W. S. Mullaly, W. Schwab
    Description: Advertisement for event featuring minstrel and female impersonation act The Great Ricardo
  5. Sarah Moore Field Collection

     
    Collection: Discovery Resources
    Institution: Emerson College Archives and Special Collections
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Crossdressing, Drag, Theater programs, Theatre
    Subject: Boston Symphony Orchestra, Moore, Sarah
  6. [Scrapbook #1]

     
    Collection: Scrapbooks and Albums
    Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Asian LGBTQ+ people, Asian transgender people, BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Black transgender people, Cabaret, Crimes, Crossdressing, Discrimination, Drag balls, Drag queens, Gender realignment surgery, Hairdressers, Hispanic LGBTQ+ people, Hispanic transgender people, Homophobia, Homosexuality, Hormone therapy, Intersex, Law, LGBTQ+ people of color, Lingerie, Mardi gras, Military, Rape, Transgender people, Transgender people of color, Transsexual people
    Subject: Ava-Graph films, Avis, Baby Martell, Bambi, Beryl Kaye, Billy Richards, Brandy Alexander, Bunny Lake, Caprice, Capucine, Carroll Baker, Catherine Millinaire, Chickee Ramos, Chris Moore, Chris Scarlet, Claudio Gora, Claudis Williams, Clifford Cayer, Coccinelle, Coleen Dewhurst, Dale Roberts, Daniel Emilfork, Danny Dan, Danny La Rue, Diana Dors, Dianna Adams, Donna Mae, Edith Le Bec, Edna Barge, Edward Lloyd Jr., Emilio Tellez, Female Mimics (FM), Florence Robinson, Gabriel Jabour, Gary Lynn, Gene Chandler, George Schroeders, Gigi Duval, Ginger Halliday, Harvey Lee, Holli White, Jack Murphy, Jackie King, Jacques Audiberti, Jacques Dufilho, James Butler, James Lapossie, James Louis Law, Jan Britton, Jay Stevenson, Jean Aron, Jinx Austin, Joe Baker, Joe Chandler, John Hooton, Joie Tone, Keni Harlowe, Kiki Moustic, Kitt Rogers, La Poupee, La Rey, Lena Sibya, Leslie Carroll, Leslie Douglas Ashley, Lonnie Carrol, Marilyn Marks, Mark Vickers, Maurice Fitzgerald, Michael Angelo Cournoyer, Michael Gerula, Michel de Re, Micki La Marr, Mischelle, Paul Gilbert, Paul Raymond, Peaches, Ramonita, Richard Kay, Richard Porter, Ricky Renee, Robbi Ross, Robin Roberts, Robin Rogers, Robin Sanchel, RoseMary Sheehan, Sacha Pitoeff, Shannon Elder, Sonné Teal, Suzy Day, Sylvia, Tammy Kaye, Terry Durham, Terry Fontaine, Tina Marsh, Tobi Marsh, Tommie Osborne, Tommy Dee, Toni Del Rey, Toni Lee, Trini Seville, Val Avery, Vicki Monroe, Vinnie Sommers, Windy Starr, Zambella, Zbigniew Cybulski
  7. TGIC, Butterfly, EON Newsletter (July 1987)

     
    Collection: Upstate New York Newsletters
    Institution: M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections & Archives, University at Albany
    Creator: Transgenderests Independence Club, Butterfly, Expressing Our Nature
    Date: Jul. 1987
    Topics: Clothing, Crossdressers, Discrimination, Events, Femininities, Gender role, Passing (Gender), Photographs, Support groups
    Subject: Abigail Van Buren, Dear Abby, TGIC
  8. The Adventures of Lucy Brewer, (Alias) Louisa Baker

     
    Collection: Dime Novels
    Institution: American Antiquarian Society
    Creator: Brewer, Lucy
    Date: 1815
    Topics: Brothels, Chivalry, Clothing, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Disguise, Dueling, Ethics, Gender identity, Honor, Identity, Military discharge, Military service, Voluntary, Peonage, Poverty, Prisons, Prostitutes' clients, Prostitution, Racism, Robbery, Sailors, Shame, STDs, Stillbirth, United States. Marine Corps--History, Unplanned pregnancy, Violence, Youth
    Subject: Maria Murray, Scotch, USS Constitution
  9. The Darktown Strutter's Ball

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Thornton, Timmie, GAY Magazine
    Date: Feb. 15, 1971
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Timmie Thornton
    Description: "The Darktown Strutter's Ball" by Timmie Thornton from from "GAY Magazine" Volume 2 Issue 44. This article discusses Timmie Thornton's experience in the drag scene.
  10. The Evangeline Combination

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: Peabody Essex Museum
    Creator:
    Date: Feb. 12, 1877
    Topics: Dance, Female impersonators, Opera, Theater
    Subject: A. S. Pennoyer, BABA, Blanche Selickson, C. M. Winter, Clara Fisher, Cora Verne, Edward E. Rice, Edwin S. Tarr, Eliza Weathersby, Estelle Stroelin, Evangeline, Flora Lee, George H. Cassidy, George Ulmer, Golden and Dixey, Harry Braham, Harry Hunter, Harry Josephs, Hattie Richardson, Herman Singleton, J. Cheever Goodwin, J. P. Steele, J. R. Quincy, Lizzie Webster, Louise Winans, Lucy Wood, M. C. Daly, Mechanic Hall, N. C. Goodwin Jr., Niblo's Garden, Seth M. Crane, Stella Richings, The Boston Museum, The Evangeline Combination, The Heiffer Dance, The Lydia Thompson Troupe, W. W. Bullock
    Description: Advertisement for a production of Evangeline featuring female impersonator Harry Josephs as Catherine.
  11. The Transgenderist (August, 1996)

     
    Collection: Upstate New York Newsletters
    Institution: M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections & Archives, University at Albany
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 1996
    Topics: Anti-discrimination law, Anti-transgender violence, Arrests, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Discrimination, Gay rights, Gender realignment surgery, Generative organs, Genes, Harassment, Hate crimes, Identity, Law, Local government, Night life, Partners of transgender people, Politics, Sexuality, Transgender people
    Subject: GenderPAC, Hate Crimes Statistics Act (HCSA), Integracion Gay Lesbica Argentina, John G. Rowland
  12. The Transgenderist (February, 1996)

     
    Collection: Upstate New York Newsletters
    Institution: M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections & Archives, University at Albany
    Creator:
    Date: Feb. 1996
    Topics: Acceptance, Activists, Anti-discrimination law, Anti-transgender violence, Change of name, Crossdressers, Employment discrimination, FtMs, Gatherings, Gender dysphoria, Gender realignment surgery, Hormone therapy, Hormones, LGBTQ+ partners, Mental health, MtFs, Murders of LGBTQ+ people, Sexuality, Social activities clubs, Support groups, Transgender people, Transsexual people, Violence
    Subject: Chanelle Pickett, FTM Conference of the Americas, Gabrielle Pickett, Nancy Nangeroni, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF), Phyllis Randolph Frye, Virginia Prince
  13. The Transgenderist (January, 1996)

     
    Collection: Upstate New York Newsletters
    Institution: M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections & Archives, University at Albany
    Creator:
    Date: Jan. 1996
    Topics: Acceptance, Anti-transgender violence, Appearance, Cosmetics, Crossdressers, Discrimination, Gatherings, Gender realignment surgery, Law, LGBTQ+ sex workers, MtFs, Murders of LGBTQ+ people, Sexuality, Support groups, Transgender people, Transsexual people
    Subject: Chanelle Pickett, Gabrielle Pickett, Playland Cafe
    Description: Content warning: This item contains potentially sensitive material related to transphobic violence.
  14. The Transgenderist (January-February 1992)

     
    Collection: Upstate New York Newsletters
    Institution: M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections & Archives, University at Albany
    Creator:
    Date: Jan. 1992 to Feb. 1992
    Topics: Acceptance, Activists, Anti-discrimination law, Appearance, Coming out, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Discrimination, Femininities, FtMs, Gatherings, Gender dysphoria, Gender realignment surgery, Hormones, LGBTQ+ sex workers, Masculinities, MtFs, Partners of transgender people, Passing (Gender), Police brutality, Sexual orientation, Stereotypes, Support groups, Transgender people, Transsexual people
  15. Theater Playbills Collection

     
    Collection: Discovery Resources
    Institution: Emerson College Archives and Special Collections
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Crossdressing, Drag, Theater programs, Theatre
    Subject: American Repertory Theatre, Charles Playhouse, Colonial Theatre, Huntington Theatre, New Repertory Theatre, Plymouth Theatre, Shubert Theatre, Wilbur Theatre