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  1. A blonde Jackie Starr with two people sitting at a table

     
    Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of Washington Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1946
    Topics: Drag, Drag community, Drag performers, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Strippers
    Subject: Jackie Starr
    Description: Photograph of female impersonator Jackie Starr (at right) with two companions, the three sitting at a table with drinks.

  2. Bill Scott and Jackie Starr posing

     
    Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of Washington Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1947
    Topics: Drag, Drag community, Drag performers, Drag queens, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Strippers
    Subject: Bill Scott, Garden of Allah, Jackie Starr
    Description: Photograph of Bill Scott and Jackie Starr in formal wear and dramatic lighting.

  3. Billy DeVoe, promotional photograph

     
    Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of Washington Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1947
    Topics: Drag, Drag performers, Drag queens, Female impersonators
    Subject: Billy DeVoe, Garden of Allah
    Description: Promotional photograph of Billy DeVoe in the Garden of Allah posing in a black skirt with a slit and a cropped black top with flowy open sleeves in platform heels wearing a necklace, stacked bracel...

  4. Comedian Rae Bourbon

     
    Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of Washington Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 8, 1942
    Topics: Drag performers, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ comedians
    Subject: Rae Bourbon
    Description: A photograph of comedian Rae Bourbon dressed in a suit with a polka dotted tie, wearing makeup.

  5. Countess Estelle as a brunette

     
    Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of Washington Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: 1930 to circa 1960
    Topics: Drag, Drag performers, Female impersonators
    Subject: Countess Estelle, Garden of Allah
    Description: Photograph of Countess Estelle standing in front of a curtain wearing a sleeved dress with a long pleated skirt, dangly earrings, black heels, and a dark fur piece draped around both wrists.

  6. "Dances that Differ" poster featuring Cleo Stafford

     
    Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of Washington Libraries
    Creator: Lowell Studio
    Date: circa 1946 to circa 1956
    Topics: Drag, Drag performers, Drag queens, Female impersonators
    Subject: Cleo Stafford
    Description: Poster featuring four pictures of Cleo Stafford in drag and one picture out of drag. The text reads, "Presenting Mr Cleo Gordon Stafford in dances that differ."

  7. Female impersonator Shuug Au Sing

     
    Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of Washington Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: 1930 to 1960
    Topics: Asian American LGBTQ+ people, Drag, Drag performers, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color, QTPOC
    Subject: Shuug Au Sing
    Description: Photograph of Shuug Au Sing in a floor length dress and large, elaborate headdress posing in front of curtains.

  8. Francis Blair, Bobby LaMarr and Hotcha Hinton in costume

     
    Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of Washington Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: 1948
    Topics: Burlesque (Theater), Drag, Drag community, Drag performers, Drag queens, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Strippers, Trans women, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Bobby LaMarr, Francis Blair, Hotcha Hinton
    Description: Photograph of Francis Blair, Bobby LaMarr and Hotcha Hinton in costume holding up their skirts to reveal garters and stockings.

  9. Francis Blair, Kenny Bee, and Ricky Reynolds in matching satin costumes

     
    Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of Washington Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1947
    Topics: Drag, Drag community, Drag performers, Drag queens, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Francis Blair, Kenny Bee, Ricky Reynolds
    Description: Signed photograph of three Garden of Allah performers (Francis Blair, Kenny Bee, and Ricky Reynolds) in matching satin formalwear. The handwriting reads, "For Kenny Dear, a wonderful performer and ...

  10. Francis Russell, promotional photograph

     
    Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of Washington Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1930 to 1960
    Topics: Drag, Drag performers, Drag queens, Female impersonators
    Subject: Francis Russell
    Description: Promotional photograph of Francis Russell smiling in a sleeveless, black sequined mermaid dress, a layered necklace, and above the elbow, black fingerless gloves.

  11. Gita Gilmore, Doc Brenner, Danny Brown and Paris DeLaire with a group of men and women, Jewel Box Revue

     
    Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of Washington Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: 1946
    Topics: Drag, Drag community, Drag performers, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Danny Brown, Doc Brenner, Gita Gilmore, Jewel Box Revue, Paris DeLaire
    Description: Photograph of Gita Gilmore, Doc Brenner, Danny Brown and Paris Delare posing for a group photo with five performers in elaborate satin and accessorized outfits with headpieces. A few are seated on ...

  12. Gita Gilmore dressed as a young girl, sitting on a small chair and reading to a stuffed dog

     
    Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of Washington Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: 1940
    Topics: Drag, Drag performers, Drag queens, Female impersonators
    Subject: Garden of Allah, Gita Gilmore
    Description: Photograph of Gita Gilmore dressed as a young girl, sitting on a small chair and reading to a stuffed dog as part of "Baby Snooks" routine at the Garden of Allah. Handwritten in the top left corner...

  13. Hotcha Hinton performing

     
    Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of Washington Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1946 to 1956
    Topics: Burlesque (Theater), Drag, Drag performers, Female impersonators, Strippers, Trans women
    Subject: Hotcha Hinton
    Description: Photograph of Hotcha Hinton performing in burlesque fashion, in front of sitting audience members.

  14. Hotcha Hinton posing in veil

     
    Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of Washington Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1946 to 1956
    Topics: Drag, Drag performers, Female impersonators, Strippers, Trans women, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Hotcha Hinton
    Description: Photograph of Hotcha Hinton posing in a long semi-sheer dress with a striped top, and a thin robe. She is pulling up one part of her dress to reveal her fishnet covered legs and white heels.

  15. Hotcha Hinton posing with maracas

     
    Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of Washington Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1946 to circa 1956
    Topics: Burlesque (Theater), Drag, Drag performers, Female impersonators, Strippers, Trans women, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Hotcha Hinton
    Description: Photograph of Hotcha Hinton posing against a blank wall in a floral headpiece, scarf, multiple small tops, and a long ruffled skirt. She is holding one maraca in each hand near her hips.