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Female impersonator as Edwardian bride
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Fred Emney
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Gauze: Canadian Indian Soprano & Damen Imitator
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: New York Public Library Creator: Date: circa 1910 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, Indigenous LGBTQ+ people, Sopranos (Singers) Subject: Great Gauze Description: A postcard captioned:"Gauze: Canadian Indian Soprano & Damen Imitator." -
Good Evening Julian
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: 1910 Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators, Plays Subject: Good Evening Julian, Julian Eltinge Description: An advertising postcard which reads "Good Evening Julian," accompanied by two images of Julian Eltinge, one in a suit and one crossdressed. -
Has any one seen Kelly? I've got his job
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I'm not so dispoged
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Julian Eltinge Postcard (10)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: 1910 Topics: Advertisements, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators, Plays Subject: Julian Eltinge, The Fascinating Widow Description: An advertising postcard which reads, "Julian Eltinge in 'The Fascinating Widow'" beneath a cut and paste image of Eltinge's head. -
Julian Eltinge Postcard (11)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: 1910 Topics: Advertisements, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators, Plays Subject: Julian Eltinge, The Fascinating Widow Description: An advertising postcard which reads, "Julian Eltinge in 'The Fascinating Widow'" beneath an image of Eltinge in a long gown and matching feathered hat. -
Julian Eltinge Postcard (5)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: 1910 Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators, Plays Subject: Julian Eltinge, The Fascinating Widow Description: An advertising postcard which reads "Julian Eltinge in 'The Fascinating Widow'" above an image of Eltinge in a dress holding a parasol -
Julian Eltinge Postcard (6)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: 1910 Topics: Advertisements, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators, Plays Subject: Julian Eltinge, The Fascinating Widow Description: A postcard which reads, "Julian Eltinge in 'The Fascinating Widow" beneath an image of Eltinge in a knee-length, lace dress and matching bow -
Julian Eltinge Postcard (7)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: 1910 Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators Subject: Julian Eltinge Description: A postcard which reads "Julian Eltinge" beneath two juxtaposed images of Julian Eltinge's face, one masculine and one feminine. -
Julian Eltinge Postcard (8)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: 1910 Topics: Advertisements, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators, Plays Subject: Julian Eltinge, The Fascinating Widow Description: An advertising postcard which reads, "Julian Eltinge in 'The Fascinating Widow'" beside an image of Eltinge in a short dress and heels. -
Julian Eltinge Postcard (9)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: 1910 Topics: Advertisements, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators, Plays Subject: Julian Eltinge, The Fascinating Widow Description: An advertising postcard which reads, "Julian Eltinge in 'The Fascinating Widow" beneath an image of Eltinge in a short black dress and heels. -
Male impersonator in suit and fedora
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Male impersonators in front of stack of lumber
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Male impersonators smoking cigars
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Maudie Goodman
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Men and male impersonators in work clothes
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MISS ELLA WESNER, The Acknowledged Beau-ideal of Society Entertainment, Surnamed “THE CAPTAIN.”
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: circa 1910 Topics: LGBTQ+ actors, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art Subject: Chicago Inter-Ocean, Cleveland Critic, Cleveland Herald, Ella Wesner, The New York Clipper Description: A clipping from "The New York Clipper" titled: "MISS ELLA WESNER, The Acknowledged Beau-ideal of Society Entertainment, Surnamed "THE CAPTAIN." Including reviews of Ella Wesner's performances. This... -
Miss Gabrielle Ray
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Rotary Photo, E.C., Ray, Gabrielle, Cook, Gabriell Elizabeth Clifford Date: 1910 Topics: Subject: Gabriell Elizabeth Clifford Cook, Gabrielle Ray Description: Ray dressed as sailor. -
Miss Hetty King
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Miss Hetty King
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Miss Hetty King says when you go home - follow the tram lines.
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Miss Vesta Tilley
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Tilley, Vesta, Powles, Matilda Alice Date: 1910 Topics: Subject: Matilda Alice Powles, Vesta Tilley Description: Tilley in day gown climbing out of town car. Part of "The Star Series" by G.D. & D., London -
Miss Winifred Ward
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Miss Winifred Ward, "Jack Horner" Pantomime, Princess Theatre, Bristol
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Miss Zena Dare as Duc de Richelieu in The Dashing Little Duke
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Mr. George Robey
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Mr. Huntley Wright
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Mr. Huntley Wright
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Mr. Huntley Wright in "A Country Girl"
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Mr. Wilkie Bard
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Photograph of Amy Maud Bock
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The Fascinating Widow
Collection: Ephemera Institution: Peabody Essex Museum Creator: Date: circa 1910 Topics: Female impersonators, Theater Subject: Ann Kingsley, Dwight Meade, Empire Theater Players, Julian Eltinge, The Fascinating Widow, Tommie Martelle Description: Advertisement for the play "The Fascinating Widow" starring female impersonator Tommie Martelle in a role originated by Julian Eltinge. -
Two male impersonators and one female impersonator
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Vesta Tilley
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Woolstone Brothers, Tilley, Vesta, Powles, Matilda Alice Date: 1910 Topics: Subject: Matilda Alice Powles, Vesta Tilley Description: Part of the Milton "Glossette" series. -
Vesta Tilley
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Woman with two male impersonators as suitors
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Women and male impersonators as wedding party
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"Would You" Postcard
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Neil Burgess Passes Into Great Beyond
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Winsor M'Cay Draws Impressions of Mr. Julian Eltinge at Orpheum
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Man Held on Charge of Stealing Silk Dress
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The management of the Fulton Theater
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: May 8, 1910 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: Julian Eltinge, The Fulton Theater Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle," detailing performances by Julian Eltinge. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
JULIAN ELTINGE IN SKIRTS
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: May 10, 1910 Topics: Clothing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: Julian Eltinge, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, The Fulton Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle" titled: "JULIAN ELTINGE IN SKIRTS." Detailing a show at The Fulton featuring Julian Eltinge. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
Woman Teacher Lives As Man Thirty Years
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: United Press Date: Jul. 8, 1910 Topics: Death and dying, Educators, Families, FtMs, Marriage, Passing (Gender) Subject: Harry Lloyd, Marie Le Roy Description: The Bridgeport Evening Farmer (Bridgeport, CT) -
Story of "Harry Lloyd"
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English Woman in Odd Romance
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Strange Romance Revealed
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jul. 12, 1910 Topics: Crossdressing, Families, FtMs, LGBTQ+ relationships, Passing (Gender) Subject: Charles Bradlaugh, Harry Lloyd, Marie Le Roy Description: The Wenatchee Daily World (Wenatchee, Washington) -
Woman Assumes Role of Husband and Father
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jul. 15, 1910 Topics: Death and dying, Educators, Families, FtMs, Passing (Gender), Stealth (Transgender) Subject: Eliza Lloyd, Harry Lloyd, Marie Le Roy Description: The Spokane Press (Spokane, Washington) -
Adventurous Lives of Women in Trousers
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Neville, Rupert Date: Jul. 31, 1910 Topics: Army, Arrests, Children, Clothing, Crossdressing, FtMs, Hospitals, Marriage, Masculinities, Passing (Gender), Suffragettes Subject: Bill Edwards, Catherine Coombs, Charlie Wilson, Christian Davis, Hannah Snell, Harry Lloyd, Harry T. Buford, John Taylor, Madame Velasquez, Marie Le Roy, Mary Anne Talbot -
Mr. Andrew Tribble
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Aug. 18, 1910 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Andrew Tribble, Dabney Theater Description: Article in The New York Age about performance by Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator. Item is flagged as explicit for racist imagery. -
Studies in Trousers Men and Women as They Appeared to a Masquerading Woman
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Remarkable Career of Woman in Trousers
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Oct. 9, 1910 Topics: Crossdressing, Death and dying, LGBTQ+ relationships, Mental disorders, Military, Motherhood, Passing (Gender) Subject: A Modern Sphinx, A.L. Martinez, All the Year Round, Basil Brooke, Daily Mail, Elena Smith, Harry Lloyd, James Barry, Josias Cleote, Marie Le Roy, Sandwell Clerke Description: Bisbee Daily Review (Bisbee, AZ) -
Mob Pursues Man in Woman's Dress
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From the Hobble to the Trousers - Women Who Wear Mens Clothes (The Evening Times 1910-12-07)
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All the World Loves A Lover
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AN APPEAL FOR AN OLD TIMER.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: De Lulsi, Louise Date: 1911 to Jul. 22, 1912 Topics: Family members, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art Subject: Ella Wesner, Mary Wesner, Orpheum Theater, The New York Clipper Description: A clipping from "The New York Clipper" titled: "AN APPEAL FOR AN OLD TIMER," discussing Ella Wesner and her sister Mary Wesner. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
Dolores Costello of the Vitagraph Players
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Girlie Mine
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It's Nice To Be Nice To A Nice Little Girl Like You
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Let's Stroll in the Garden of Dreams
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That Mysterious Rag
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De Rose
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Pryor, Leon Date: Mar. 25, 1911 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Crescent Theatre, De Rose Description: An article in The Statesman about a Black female impersonator performing in New York. -
Woman's Queer Masquerade
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Changing Clothes to Make Men Women and Women Men
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: May 21, 1911 Topics: Arrests, Crossdressing, Discrimination, Employment discrimination, Female impersonators, Imprisonment, Law, Masculinities, Passing (Gender) Subject: Billy Girard, C. T. Taletrifo, Helena Castle, Hetty King, Julian Eltinge, Lew Sully, Rose Driscoll, Rosw Grady, Sarah Bernhardt, Vesta Tilley -
Lost By August Seib, and She Is Arrested For Masquerading as a Man.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: May 30, 1911 Topics: Crossdressing, Masquerading Subject: Augusta Seib, Johann Hoch Description: An article about Augusta Seib first published in the Cincinnati Enquirer. This item was contributed to DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
Prefers Jail to Skirts.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: May 31, 1911 Topics: Crossdressing, Masquerading Subject: Augusta Seib, Karl Kimmel Description: Clipping from the Evening Times-Republican about Augusta Seib masquerading and going to jail. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
Preferred Jail to Wearing Skirts
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"Gus" Seib, Girl, Throws aside Mask
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jun. 8, 1911 Topics: Arrests, Clothing, Crossdressing, Festivals, LGBTQ+ partners, Passing (Gender) Subject: August A. Seib, Gus Seib, Joahan Hoch Description: The Wahpeton Times (Wahpeton, ND) -
Trousers Good Enough
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jun. 16, 1911 Topics: Crossdressing, Masquerading Subject: Augusta Seib, Johann Hoch, Karl Kimmel Description: Clipping about Augusta Seib's life before being arrested. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
Masquerade As Woman
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Aftermath of a Musical Fete
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Randolph, Oliver Date: Jul. 1, 1911 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Andrew Tribble Description: An article in The Twin City Star mentioning Andrew Tribble, a renown female impersonator. -
De Raylan's Diary
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jul. 14, 1911 Topics: Crossdressing, Death and dying, Diaries, FtMs, Immigration, Inheritances, Passing (Gender), Stealth (Transgender) Subject: Louise Ratone, Nicolai De Raylan, Zaney Rosdorhney Description: The Roundup Record (Roundup, MT) -
Tribble and Dumount
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Pryor, Leon Date: Aug. 12, 1911 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Vaudeville Subject: Andrew Tribble Description: An article in The Statesman mentioning an upcoming performance by Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator. -
Whites Also Like Show.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Walton, Lester A. Date: Sep. 28, 1911 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Augustus Stevens, Down in Dixie, Williams and Stevens Description: Article in The New York Age featuring a Arkansas Democratic review of the success of "Down in Dixie," a show featuring Augustus Stevens, a Black female impersonator. -
Hetty King and "Yuma" Next Week
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Arrest Actor's Wife: Jesse Harris Is Dead of Morphine Poisoning
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Transas City Creator: Evansville Courier & Press Date: Nov. 6, 1911 Topics: Actors, Arrests, Crimes, Female impersonators, Murders of LGBTQ+ people, Police, Substance use in LGBTQ+ communities, Theatre Subject: J.V. Thomas, Jesse Harris -
"Margaret" Smith Proves to Be Man
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I Want a Boy to Love Me
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Play Me a Good Old Fashioned Melody
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Portrait of Kitty Doner (1)
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Dr. Mary Walker Looks Like "A Gentleman of the Old School"
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Dr. Mary Walker Visits the National Capital
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Allen's Minstrel Show motto...
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Mar. 29, 1912 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Allen's Minstrels Description: Article in the Pascagoula Democrat-Star about a show featuring a Black female impersonator. -
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... -
Senator Taylor's Witticism
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Popular Magazine Date: Jun. 15, 1912 Topics: Crossdressing, Masculinities, Physicians, United States. Congress--Leadership Subject: Bob Taylor, Mary Walker Description: The Day Book (Chicago, Illinois) -
Julian Eltinge Has Big Reception Here
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Go, Get That Guy
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I'm on My Way to Mandalay
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Portrait of Hetty Urma
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Portrait of Julian Eltinge (1)
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Women Sphinxes
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The Man Who Was a "Perfect Lady"
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Ella Wesner.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Apr. 13, 1913 Topics: LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art Subject: Annie Hindle, Ella Wesner, Syracuse Herald Description: A clipping from the "Syracuse Herald" titled: "Ella Wesner," discussing the work of Ella Wesner. This item was contributed to DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
Escaped Negro Convict is Captured Here as "Female Impersonator"
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It is Lady-Like to Look Like a Lady on Atlanta's Streets?
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MASQUERADING GIRL DEFIES MAGISTRATE
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Aug. 28, 1913 Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, Clothing, Gender expression Subject: The Brooklyn Daily Eagle Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle," titled: "MASQUERADING GIRL DEFIES MAGISTRATE." This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
WANTS TO WEAR MALE ATTIRE
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Aug. 31, 1913 Topics: Clothing, Detention of LGBTQ+ people, Women's movement Subject: Catherine Clarke, Elizabeth Trondle, Raymond Street Jail, The Baltimore Sun, Woodrow Wilson Description: A clipping from "The Baltimore Sun" titled: "WANTS TO WEAR MALE ATTIRE." Detailing Elizabeth Trondle's arrest for wearing men's clothing and her letter to President Wilson asking for her release. T... -
Negro Had Criminal Record
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Dec. 3, 1913 Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, Clothing, Gender expression, Queer people of color Subject: John Moore, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle," describing the arrest of John Moore for "masquerading in women's clothes." Item reproduced at highest resolution available. This item was contributed to ... -
Arrest Girl Hobo Dressed Male Attire
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A man in drag, poses wearing delicate attire; curled up on a piece of furniture. Photographic postcard, 191-.
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Amy Bock (2)
Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs Institution: Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand Creator: Christoffel, Weiland Date: 1914 Topics: Clothing, Crossdressing, Gender expression Subject: Amy Maud Bock, Percy Carol Redwood Description: A photograph of Amy Maud Bock from 1914. -
Bothwell Browne as the Fencing Girl in "Miss Jack"
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"Bravo! Territorials" Sheet Music
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British servicemen in drag acting out a cooking class. Photograph, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910s Topics: Female impersonators Description: Men in drag behind a long table. with a large fabric backdrop. A British concert party somewhere in the Middle East towards the end of World War I. A crude stage set has been erected on bare earth.... -
Female impersonator in vaudeville act at San Quentin State Prison, circa 1914
Collection: Prison Photographs Institution: Anne T. Kent California Room, Marin County Free Library Creator: Date: circa 1914 Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Prisoners, Prisons, Vaudeville Description: Female impersonator in vaudeville act at San Quentin State Prison, circa 1914. From the family album of San Quentin guard, Richard M. Smith, and his wife, the San Quentin matron, Genevieve Smith. T... -
Harold Chapman and Mark Leslie performing a revue for the Bow Bells. Photographic postcard, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators Description: Harold Chapman appears in drag wearing a dark dress with a white ruffled collar and sleeves, and heeled black lace-up boots. Chapman, who was very popular in drag, stands across from Mark Leslie wh... -
Harold Chapman in drag poses with Mark Leslie dressed as a Golliwog, in an act for the Bow Bells. Photographic postcard, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators, Golliwogs Description: Harold Chapman, in drag, stands looking askance at the camera with one hand raised wearing a floral and lace dress, heels, and a pearl necklace. Mark Leslie is sitting on the floor wearing all blac... -
I Love the Ladies
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In My Dream of You
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In the Garden
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Just for To-Night
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McMahon and King, two actors made up as blackface minstrels, with King in drag. Photographic postcard, 191-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1910 to 1919? Topics: Female impersonators, Minstrel music Description: King looks over his shoulder, whilst McMahon in a top hat holds out his finger, pointing. Blackface minstrels (white actors with faces blackened to represent and mock Black people) were a form of e... -
Performers, including a female impersonator at San Quentin State Prison, circa 1914
Collection: Prison Photographs Institution: Anne T. Kent California Room, Marin County Free Library Creator: Date: circa 1914 Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Prisoners, Prisons Description: Performers, including a female impersonator at San Quentin State Prison, circa 1914. From the family album of San Quentin guard, Richard M. Smith, and his wife, the San Quentin matron, Genevieve Sm... -
Please Do My Family A Favor and Love Me
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Portrait of James Watts
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Prison inmates (one a female impersonator) in vaudeville act at San Quentin State Prison, circa 1914
Collection: Prison Photographs Institution: Anne T. Kent California Room, Marin County Free Library Creator: Date: circa 1914 Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Plays, Prisoners, Prisons, Vaudeville Description: Prison inmates (one a female impersonator) in vaudeville act at San Quentin State Prison, circa 1914. From the family album of San Quentin guard, Richard M. Smith, and his wife, the San Quentin mat... -
Prisoners (including female impersonator on right) from San Quentin State Prison provided entertainment to the public on Sunday mornings, Marin County, California, 1914
Collection: Prison Photographs Institution: Anne T. Kent California Room, Marin County Free Library Creator: Date: 1914 Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Prisoners, Prisons Description: Prisoners from the San Quentin State Prison provided concerts and entertainment (including this female impersonator) to the public on Sunday mornings. This image is from 1914. San Quentin State Pri... -
The Laughter Cure (1914-1918)
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: British Pathé Creator: Date: 1914 Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Drag, Male impersonators Subject: Ernie Lotinga, Hetty King Description: Ernie Lotinga and Hettie King amuse wounded. Wounded and convalescent soldiers watch two entertainers in grounds of large building. Lotinga dressed as comical sailor, King as a man in suit. Audienc... -
When I Gathered The Myrtle With Mary
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Identify the Impersonator at Hochheimer’s and Win $10.00 Hat
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Apr. 10, 1914 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: Al Mott, Grogg's, Hochheimer's, Leon Finch Description: A short article from the April 10, 1914 issue of the "Bakersfield Californian." The text states that Leon Finch, "the world's greatest impersonator of feminine types," will be at the store Hochheim... -
Boy Who Was a Girl Wedded to Milwaukee Girl
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Girl Gets Eugenic License as Man
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: May 9, 1914 Topics: Crossdressing, Discrimination, Marriage, Passing (Gender), Wages Subject: Cora Anderson, Dorothy Klenowski, Ralph Kerwinieo Description: Rock Island Argus (Rock Island, Illinois) -
Girl Lives 13 Years as Man and Has Two Wives
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: McGlone Gibson, Idah Date: May 12, 1914 Topics: Being in love, Courts, Crossdressing, Employment discrimination, Ethnic groups, FtMs, Marriage, Masculinities, Passing (Gender) Subject: Cora Anderson, Marie White, Ralph Kerwinieo -
Amazing Double Life of Girl Who Lived for Years as a Man
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: McGlone Gibson, Idah Date: May 13, 1914 Topics: Arrests, Bellhops, Clothing, Courts, Crossdressing, Employment discrimination, FtMs, Labour, Marriage, Masculinities, Native americans, Passing (Gender), Racism, Sexism Subject: Cora Anderson, Dorothy Klenowski, Marie White, Ralph Kerwinieo Description: The Day Book (Chicago, IL) -
Cora Anderson Good Husband, Say Wives; I Still Love Him, Bride Sobs
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Cora Anderson Was a Good Man to Both Her Wives -How She Fooled Second One
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: McGlone Gibson, Idah Date: May 14, 1914 Topics: Clothing, Crossdressing, Dating, LGBTQ+ partners, Passing (Gender), Sexual harassment Subject: Cora Anderson, Dorothy Klenowski, Marie White Description: The Day Book (Chicago, IL) -
Man-Woman Says Man Out in the World Is A Hunter of Women
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Anderson, Cora Date: May 15, 1914 Topics: Beauty standards, Crossdressing, Employment discrimination, Essentialism, Gender, Passing (Gender), Patriarchy, Rape, Sexual harassment Subject: Cora Anderson Description: The Day Book (Chicago, IL) -
Dr. Mary Walker, Tangoist
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Thirteen Years a Girl-Husband
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jun. 13, 1914 Topics: Clothing, Crossdressing, Femininities, Gender, Marriage, Masculinities, Passing (Gender) Subject: Cora Anderson, Dorothy Klenowski, Mary White, Ralph Kerwinieo Description: The Ogden Standard (Ogden City, UT) -
Chicago Girl in Garb of Boy
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Princess Theatre
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Aug. 5, 1914 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: Herschell Mayall, Izzy Sinck, Leon Finch, Princess Theatre, Roscoe Slater, Tsuri Aohi, Vaudeville Description: A short clipping from the August 5, 1914 issue of the "Moberly Daily Monitor," the text of which advertises "Beautiful Mr. Leon Finch Female Impersonator in marvelous portrayal of Feminine Types." -
Dudley Liddell Still Detained at Central
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: The Pittsburgh Press Date: Aug. 9, 1914 Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, Clothing, Gender expression Subject: Dudley Liddell Description: A short article from The Pittsburgh Press, published August 9, 1914. The text details Dudley Liddell's arrest for "masquerading in girl's clothes." -
Dudley Liddell, Female Impersonator, Released
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: The Pittsburgh Press Date: Aug. 10, 1914 Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, Clothing, Female impersonators, Gender expression Subject: D. Hazlett, Dudley Liddell, Edward Dillon Description: A short article in the Pittsburgh Press, published August 10, 1914. The text declares that Dudley Liddell, arrested for wearing "women's apparel," has been released. -
Male impersonators with rakes and pitchforks by hay mounds
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The Urologic And Cutaneous Review
Collection: Academic Papers and Publications Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Martin, Clarence, Meachen, Norman, Phillips, George M. Date: Oct. 1914 Topics: Castration, Courts, Crossdressing, Cutaneous manifestations of general diseases, Discrimination, Femininities, Generative organs, Intersex, Law, Marriage, Menstruation, Racism, Sexism, Urology Subject: People vs. Cora Anderson -
Hetty Urma at Piedmont
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Women Who Were Soldiers
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Dec. 31, 1914 Topics: Crossdressing, Military, Passing (Gender), Soldiers Subject: Balkan War, Christina Davis, Hannah Snell, Harrietena Korotkiewitch, James Barry, Joan of Arc, Milena Manditch, Peninsular War, Phoebe Hessel, Russo-Japanese War, Serbian Committee for National Defense, Sophie Yovanovitch, Xenia Kritskaya Description: The Gazette-Times (Heppner, OR) -
Actors (female impersonator on left) at San Quentin State Prison, Marin County, California, circa 1915
Collection: Prison Photographs Institution: Anne T. Kent California Room, Marin County Free Library Creator: Date: circa 1915 Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Prisoners, Prisons Description: Actors (a female impersonator on left) pose for a portrait at San Quentin State Prison, circa 1915. San Quentin State Prison opened in 1852, making it California’s oldest prison. Inmate labor built... -
America I Love You
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Burlington Bertie From Bow
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Dorothy, John, and Helen Putnam
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Dorothy Putnam in Masculine Attire
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Dorothy Putnam in Masculine Attire (2)
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Dorothy Putnam in Masculine Attire (3)
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Dorothy Putnam in Overcoat
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Edith Crossdressing
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English Theater, Lager Cottbus. Miss Russon, J.A. Butler
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Female impersonator at San Quentin State Prison, Marin County, California, circa 1915
Collection: Prison Photographs Institution: Anne T. Kent California Room, Marin County Free Library Creator: Date: circa 1915 Topics: Crossdressing, Female impersonators, Kimonos, Prisoners, Prisons Description: Female impersonator in Japanese clothes at San Quentin State Prison, circa 1915. San Quentin State Prison opened in 1852 making it California’s oldest prison. Inmate labor built the prison on 20 a... -
Helen Crossdressing
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Julian Eltinge Postcard (1)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: 1915? Topics: Clothing, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag, Female impersonators Subject: Julian Eltinge Description: A postcard which reads, "Sincerely yours, Julian Eltinge" beneath an image of Eltinge in an ornate dress and feather headdress. -
Male impersonators dressed as a soldier and a sailor
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Miss Gaby Deslys
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Record Press, Deslys, Gaby Date: 1915 Topics: Subject: Gaby Deslys Description: Gaby Deslys dressed in men's evening wear. The image was produced as a promotion for Deslys' appearing in London in Rosy Rapture, a one-act play by J.M. Barrie. -
Miss Vesta Tilley in Khaki
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: David Allen & Sons, Tilley, Vesta, Powles, Matilda Alice Date: 1915 Topics: Subject: Matilda Alice Powles, Vesta Tilley Description: Sale of these postcards was intended for donation to the War Relief Funds. -
New York City
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1915 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Vaudeville Subject: Augustus Stevens, Julian Eltinge Description: Article in The Freeman about Augustus Stevens, a Black female impersonator. -
Novelty's imitateur a transformations
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Date: circa 1915 Topics: Female impersonators Description: Full length photo of a man in showgirl dress; vignette headshot of same performer in white tie. Divided verso. -
Oh, The Baa-Baa-Baa-Lambs!
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Portrait of Julian Eltinge (2)
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Portrait of Julian Eltinge (3)
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The English Theatre
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The English Theatre
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The English Theatre
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The French Theatre
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The French Theatre
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The French Theatre
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Vesta Tilley
Collection: Postcards of Female and Male Impersonators and Cross-dressing Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University Creator: Philco Publishing Co., Tilley, Vesta, Powles, Matilda Alice Date: 1915 Topics: Subject: Matilda Alice Powles, Vesta Tilley Description: Tilley dressed as a soldier. -
Lived as Man to Help Her Friend
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Woman Dresses as Man; Other Poses as "Wife" to Earn Living for Both
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Girl Posed Six Years as a Man
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Girl and Chum Masquerade as Man and Wife for 6 Years
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Feb. 12, 1915 Topics: Crossdressing, Death and dying, Employment discrimination, LGBTQ+ relationships Subject: Ben Cohen, Ben Rosenstein, Ida Weinstein, Pauline Rosenstein, Sam Cohen Description: The Democratic Banner (Mt. Vernon, OH) -
Dudley Liddell Again in Hands of Police
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: The Pittsburgh Press Date: Feb. 14, 1915 Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, Clothing, Gender expression Subject: Dudley Liddell, H. C. Andrist, John Beck, Martin's Women's Apparel Store Description: A short article from the Pittsburgh Press, published on February 14, 1915. The text discusses Dudley Liddell's second arrest involving "women's clothing." -
$500,000 for a Corset
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The Strange Case of Max Curry
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Apr. 22, 1915 Topics: Arson, Gender affirming surgery, Insurance fraud, LGBTQ+ prisoners Subject: Arch Dilley, J. Henry Rider, Maud Jackson, Max Curry Description: Description of the life and legal troubles of Max Curry from volume 33.3 of the Pocahontas Times. -
For Eight Years Posed as a Man
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Miss Vesta Tilley's Silver Wedding
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Richards & Pringle's Famous Minstrels
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Aug. 19, 1915 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Great Gauze, Richards & Pringles Georgia Minstrels, Willis Gauze Description: A clipping from the Ashland Tidings about the Richards & Pringle's Famous Minstrels show programme mentioning the Great Gauze, a female impersonator. -
Posed as a Man
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Woman Masqueraded as Man; Twice Married, Once Husband, Once Wife
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Ready for the Mummer's Parade
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Dec. 31, 1915 Topics: Costumes, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Parades Subject: Frank Carter Description: An article in the Evening Ledger featuring Frank Carter, a female impersonator who will be marching in a New Year's parade. -
Andrew Tribble Skipped with Money
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1916 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Vaudeville Subject: Andrew Tribble, Fairyland Theater Description: Article published in The Freeman about Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator, being wanted for theft. -
Autographed Bert Errol Portrait
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Dorothy Putnam and friend
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Dorothy Putnam in Football Gear
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Why Wearing Skirts Makes a Man Effeminate
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Woman Who Posed As A Man Tells Her Story In Hospital; A Most Remarkable Narrative
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Find 'Lazy Husband' In Reality Is Woman
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Story of Woman "Father" of Family
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Feb. 19, 1916 Topics: Arrests, Carpenters, Clothing, FtMs, Labour, LGBTQ+ parents, Marriage, Social exclusion, Stealth (Transgender) Subject: Margaret Gaffney, Robert Gaffney Description: Daily Capital Journal (Salem, OR) -
Woman is "Man" for 18 Years
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Woman Rushes into Burning Building to Die with Husband
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Short Hair for Women Becoming a Fad: Sanitary, Comfortable, Time-Saving
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Mar. 28, 1916 Topics: Appearance, Beauty standards, Gender bending, Suffragettes, Women Subject: Ethel Laginska, Havelock Ellis, Lucille Pugh, Mary Walker, Vernon Castle Description: The Day Book (Chicago, Illinois) -
Seattle Man-Woman Bares "His" Soul
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Sep. 7, 1916 Topics: Arrests, Clothing, Crossdressing, Femininities, FtMs, Gender role, Labour, Marriage, Masculinities, Passing (Gender), Smoking Subject: Margaret Hart, Robert Gaffney -
Tommy Atkins, A Woman
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Female Impersonator is Betrayed by Feet
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He's Doing His Bit (For the Girls)
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In The Land Of Wedding Bells
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Here and There
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The Impersonator
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Carter, Harold Date: Feb. 12, 1917 Topics: Clothing, Cowboys, Death and dying, Female impersonators, Femininities, Friends, Male impersonators, Passing (Gender), Performing arts, Prejudices, Transphobia, Violence Subject: Ethel Saunders, Harry Saunders Description: The Day Book (Chicago, IL) -
Getting Even for Wrongs of a Year
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Apr. 5, 1917 Topics: BIPOC, Clothing, Crossdressing, Customs and practices Description: An article in the Bridgeport Evening Farmer describing a group of cross dressing individuals during a local celebration on the island of Grenada . -
China Has High-Salaried Female Impersonator