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  1. Illustration of Alexis Francois With Curly Hair

     
    Collection: Alexis Francois Collection
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1980 to circa 1999
    Topics: Drag, Drag community, Drag queens, Genderfluid people, Hair
    Subject: Alexis Francois
    Description: Drawing of Alexis Francois with voluminous curly hair and red heart necklace.
  2. Imperial Court of New York Press Releases on Night of a Thousand Gowns

     
    Collection: Imperial Court of New York
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Imperial Court of New York
    Date: circa 1986 to 2000
    Topics: Benefit performances, Charity organization, Dance, Drag community, Fund raising, LGBTQ+ events
    Subject: Night Of A Thousand Gowns
    Description: Two press releases discussing events and awards that will happen at the next Night of a Thousand Gowns, and the various causes funded by past charity balls held by the Imperial Court.
  3. Imperially Yours Vol. 25.2 (February 1994)

     
    Collection: Imperial Queens and Kings of New York
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Imperial Queens & Kings
    Date: Feb. 1994
    Topics: Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities, LGBTQ+ musicians, Queens (Gay culture), Stonewall riots
    Subject: Allyson Ann Allante
    Description: This two-page newsletter discusses upcoming appearances of Imperial Queens members on TV and recent releases by queer musicians.
  4. Jackie Phillips oral history

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator: Dewsnap, James
    Date: Mar. 2, 1994 to Apr. 6, 1994
    Topics: Amphetamines, Drag community, Drag queens, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people who use substances
    Subject: Al St. Clair, Alice Ghostly, Beige Room, Billy DeVoe, Bobby DeCastro, Carroll Wallace, Debbie Reynolds, Elton Paris, Errol Flynn, Finocchio's Club, Francis Blair, Harvey Lee, Jack Long, Jackie Phillips, Jean LaMar, Jimmy Howard, JJ VanDyke, Juan Jose, Lana Turner, LaVerne Cummings, Lester Lamont, Lucien, Reggie Dahl, Tallulah Bankhead, TC Jones, Tony Midnite, Walter Hart, Yanni
    Description: A partial transcript of an extended oral history taken by James Dewsnap of Jackie Phillips, a female impersonator who had a long career as a drag comedian at Finocchio's and similar venues. The ora...
  5. Media Notes

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Commondenominator, Lois, Dragazine
    Date: 1994
    Topics: AIDS death and dying, Crossdressers, Drag community, Drag families, Drag queens, Gay men, HIV/AIDS, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, Lesbians, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ magazines, LGBTQ+ people of color, LGBTQ+ plays, Performance art, Stonewall riots, Transgender community
    Subject: Divine, Dragazine, House of Deva, Imperial Court, Nicole Ramirez Murray, Pristine Condition, The Cockettes
    Description: This clipping comes from Vol. 1 Issue 07 of Dragazine, where Lois Commondenominator discusses drag queens on television and in pop culture, mentions upcoming pride contests and parades, and celebra...
  6. Person Wearing Bob and Turtleneck

     
    Collection: Alexis Francois Collection
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1980 to circa 1999
    Topics: Drag, Drag community, Drag queens, Genderfluid people
    Subject: Alexis Francois
    Description: A portrait of a person with a bob hairstyle and black turtleneck with their arms crossed over their body.
  7. Photo of Carroll Wallace and Unknown Man

     
    Collection: Felicia Elizondo/Felicia Flames Collection
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1980 to circa 2000
    Topics: Drag community, Drag queens, Female impersonators
    Subject: Carroll Wallace
    Description: Photo of Carroll Wallace and unknown man. This item comes from the Felicia “Flames” Elizondo papers (#2021-06) at the GLBT Historical Society. Felicia Elizondo, who performed as Felicia Flames, was...
  8. Photo of Felicia Flames and Seven Other Performers

     
    Collection: Felicia Elizondo/Felicia Flames Collection
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1990 to circa 2000
    Topics: Chicano/a/x LGBTQ+ people, Drag community, Drag performers, Drag queens, Drag shows, Female impersonators, Latino/a/x transgender people, Trans women
    Description: Photo of Felicia (bottom right) and seven other people in feathered and sequined costumes. This item comes from the Felicia “Flames” Elizondo papers (#2021-06) at the GLBT Historical Society. Feli...
  9. Photo of Unknown Queen in Elvira Costume

     
    Collection: Felicia Elizondo/Felicia Flames Collection
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1990 to circa 2000
    Topics: Drag, Drag community, LGBTQ+ communities
    Description: Photograph of unknown person dressed as pop culture character Elvira, Mistress of Darkness. This item comes from the Felicia “Flames” Elizondo papers (#2021-06) at the GLBT Historical Society. Feli...
  10. Photo of Vicki Marlane and Person in White Dress

     
    Collection: Vicki Marlane Collection
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1990 to circa 2000
    Topics: Drag community, Drag performers, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Trans women
    Subject: Vicki Marlane
    Description: A photo of Vicki Marlane and another drag performer posing backstage. Vicki Marlane (1934-2011) was a legendary San Francisco drag queen and transgender woman. Marlane had a long career; startin...
  11. Photograph of a Person in a Bar Wearing a Blue Dress

     
    Collection: Alexis Francois Collection
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1980 to circa 1999
    Topics: Drag, Drag community, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ fashion
    Description: Photograph of a person in a bar, wearing a blue tinselled and sequined dress.
  12. Photograph of Alexis and Friend Celebrating with Drinks in Hand

     
    Collection: Alexis Francois Collection
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1980 to circa 1999
    Topics: Christmas, Drag community, Genderfluid people
    Subject: Alexis Francois
    Description: Photograph of Alexis and other person standing next to a Christmas tree and holding up their drinks.
  13. Photograph of Alexis Francois as Cowgirl

     
    Collection: Alexis Francois Collection
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1980 to circa 1999
    Topics: Drag, Drag community, Drag queens, Genderfluid people, Hair, LGBTQ+ fashion
    Subject: Alexis Francois
    Description: Photograph of Alexis Francois dressed as cowgirl, wearing a white hat and brown fringe top.
  14. Photograph of Alexis Francois at Outdoor Event with Friends

     
    Collection: Alexis Francois Collection
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1980 to circa 1999
    Topics: Drag, Drag community, Drag queens, Genderfluid people, Hair, LGBTQ+ events, LGBTQ+ fashion
    Subject: Alexis Francois
    Description: Photograph of Alexis Francois, wearing a red dress and wig, at an outdoor event with two friends. Her friend on the left is dressed in a pink wig and dress, while her friend on the right wears a wh...
  15. Photograph of Alexis Francois Backstage in Historical Costume

     
    Collection: Alexis Francois Collection
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1980 to circa 1999
    Topics: Drag, Drag community, Drag queens, Genderfluid people, LGBTQ+ fashion, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Alexis Francois
    Description: Photograph of Alexis Francois in a historical costume, topped with a top hat, laced umbrella, flared coat, and gloves. Alexis is backstage, and several mannequins with wigs are shown in background.