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  1. A Comedy of Murder

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1889
    Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Chinese Theatrical Company, Taka Wing, Two Unfortunate Maidens
    Description: Article published in The New York Herald about a performance by Taka Wing, a Chinese female impersonator.
  2. Theater: Coast Transvestite Troupe

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Gussow, Mel
    Date: Nov. 9, 1971
    Topics: Androgyny, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ people of color, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Anderson Theatre, Sylvester, The Cockettes, Tinsel Tarts in a Hot Coma
    Description: This is a clipping from the New York Times about "Tinsel Tarts in a Hot Coma" at the Anderson Theatre and the performers there. One of the performers mentioned is Mr. Sylvester of "Sylvester and Hi...
  3. Indeed, Include Indian Chiefs

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Roscoe, Will
    Date: Jun. 16, 1991
    Topics: Anthropologists, Clothing, Crossdressers, Homosexuals, Indigenous peoples, Third gender
    Subject: Chief Sitting Bull, Matilda Stevenson, The Zuni Man-Woman, We'wha, Zunis
    Description: Content Warning: This item contains potentially sensitive material related to racist and transphobic language. The term ‘berdache’ it is a historical slur against Native American people who now com...
  4. On WNET and Nationwide, the Rainbow Flags are Flying

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Gates, Anita
    Date: Aug. 24, 1994
    Topics: Bisexuality, Black transgender people, Drag queens, Homosexuality, Lesbians, LGBTQ+ choruses, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, LGBTQ+ people of color, Trans women
    Subject: A Day in the Life of Lady Chablis, Angels in America, Bob Dole, George C. Wolfe, Ian Mckellen, Katherine Linton, Lady Chablis, Liza Minnelli, Love! Valour! Compassion!, Melissa Etheridge, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Pat Buchanan, PBS, Rent, The Doll, The Grand Empress
    Description: New York Times article featuring mention of "A Day in the life of Lady Chablis", a segment hosted by PBS about Lady Chablis, a Black trans woman performer.
  5. 1994 FTM Trans Pride

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 1994
    Topics: FtMs, Gay pride week, Trans men, Transgender people, Transsexual people
    Subject: Brynn Craffey, David Harrison, Loren Cameron, Matt Rice, Max Wolf Valerio, Stephan Thorne, Susan Stryker
    Description: Color photograph taken at the 1994 San Francisco Pride parade that depicts a group of trans men marching in a parade with a sign made by Loren Cameron that reads "FTM TRANS PRIDE." In the front row...
  6. Film of Empress Reba events, Imperial Court of San Francisco, circa 1968-1969 [2]

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: 1968 to 1969
    Topics: Drag, Drag balls, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ events
    Subject: Empress Reba, Imperial Court of San Francisco
    Description: Film depicting two events. The first is a formal occasion with some participants in drag, including Empress Reba; the second is a more informal Halloween party, with some of the same participants i...
  7. Film of Empress Reba events, Imperial Court of San Francisco, circa 1968-1969 [1]

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: 1968 to 1969
    Topics: Drag, Drag balls, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ events
    Subject: Empress Reba, Imperial Court of San Francisco
    Description: Film depicting two different events. In the first, people drink, celebrate, flirt, and play music in what appears to be a gay bar. A large sign promotes the election campaign of the future Empress ...
  8. Film of a 1960s holiday party and Imperial Court of San Francisco event

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: 1968 to 1969
    Topics: Drag, Drag balls, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ events
    Subject: Imperial Court of San Francisco
    Description: Film depicting two events. The first is a holiday party with both Christmas and Hanukkah decorations. Revelers talk, eat, and show off their drag. The second event is a very elaborate Imperial Cour...
  9. Film of a 1960s drag performance

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: 1968 to 1969
    Topics: Drag, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ events
    Subject: Empress Reba, Imperial Court of San Francisco
    Description: A drag performance at a bar, with the camera occasionally panning over the audience. The drag queens -- including Empress Reba -- lip-synch, dance, and show off men for the crowd.
  10. Film of a 1960s drag cocktail party, picnic, and pool party

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: 1968 to 1969
    Topics: Drag, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ events
    Description: Three events. The first is an evening event described in an onscreen sign as "Cocktail Party Honoring Empress Reba: Hostesses Princess Royal Fanny & Bobby." Partygoers mingle, celebrate, and show o...
  11. 1977 San Francisco Gay Day Parade (3)

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator: Ueda, Marie
    Date: 1977
    Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Gay pride, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ events, LGBTQ+ people of color
    Description: Participant at 1977 Gay Day Parade holding sign that reads "Gay is Beautiful."
  12. 1978 San Francisco Gay Day Parade (2)

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator: Ueda, Marie
    Date: 1978
    Topics: Gay pride, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ events
  13. 1977 San Francisco Gay Day Parade (2)

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator: Ueda, Marie
    Date: 1977
    Topics: Gay pride, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ events
  14. 1978 San Francisco Gay Day Parade (1)

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator: Ueda, Marie
    Date: 1978
    Topics: Gay pride, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ events
  15. 1977 San Francisco Gay Day Parade (1)

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator: Ueda, Marie
    Date: 1977
    Topics: Gay pride, Gender expression, Human rights, LGBTQ+ events, Sexuality
    Description: Photograph of participants in 1977 Gay Day Parade. Participants hold signs reading "They are everyone's human rights" and "Straights Support Human Rights for Gays."