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  1. Photographs of Alexis Francois Posing Backstage

     
    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: Photographs of Alexis Francois backstage posing with three different wigs.
  2. Photographs of Alexis Francois with Mickey Mouse Lollipop

     
    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
    Subject: Alexis Francois
    Description: Photograph of Alexis with Mickey Mouse lollipop with child-like makeup, chunky necklaces, a large hat with a red flower, a multi-patterned outfit and umbrella.
  3. Photographs of Alexis Francois with Red Flower in House

     
    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: Photographs of Alexis Francois in various poses around a household setting. Alexis is wearing a casual drag outfit, with a belted blouse, tight red skirt, large beaded necklaces, and a flower in hair.
  4. Photographs of Lily's First Anniversary

     
    Collection: Alexis Francois Collection
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1980 to circa 1999
    Topics: Drag, Drag community, Drag queens
    Description: Photographs of an event celebrating Lily's first anniversary. The first photograph features a person holding a red dragon puppet up to another person wearing a monochromatic blue outfit with beaded...
  5. Photographs of Marsha P. Johnson Wearing a Yellow Robe

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 5, 1987
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson wearing a pink outfit and a yellow robe over it. Marsha's hair is in pigtails tied with red ribbons. She is sitting down in an apartment while holding a Snoopy plush.
  6. Photographs of Person wearing a Golden Jacket and a Black Feather Hat

     
    Collection: Alexis Francois Collection
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1980 to circa 1999
    Topics: Clothing, Drag community, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ fashion
    Description: Two photographs of person smiling wearing a golden jacket, a blue floral dress, and a black feathered hat.
  7. Poster of Vicki Marlane on Stage

     
    Collection: Vicki Marlane Collection
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1980 to circa 1990
    Topics: Drag performers, Drag queens, Drag shows, Female impersonators, Trans women
    Subject: Vicki Marlane
    Description: A portrait of Vicki Marlane with name labeled. Vicki Marlane (1934-2011) was a legendary San Francisco drag queen and transgender woman. Marlane had a long career; starting in the 1950s, she perfor...
  8. Pride Parade Letter from Peter Dvarackas to Randy Wicker

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Dvarackas, Peter
    Date: Jul. 6, 1987
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, Gay pride, HIV/AIDS, QTPOC, Roommates, Transfeminine people
    Subject: ACT UP, Harvey Fierstein, Hell Fire, Man Hole, Marsha P. Johnson, Peter Dvarackas, Randy Wicker, Rev. John McNeill, Sybil Bruncheon
    Description: Content Warning: This item contains racist and transphobic language.
  9. Society for the Second Self

     
    Collection: Informational and Event Brochures
    Institution: Human Sexuality Collection, Cornell University
    Creator: Tri-Ess Society for the Second Self
    Date: 1980s
    Topics: Coming out, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag queens, Escort services, Female impersonators, Heterosexuality, Hormones, LGBTQ+ partners, Passing (Gender), Prosthesis
    Subject: Carol Beecroft, Chi Delta Mu, Femme Mirror, Transvestia, Tri-Ess Society for the Second Self
    Description: Physical item located in Cornell's Mid-Hudson Valley Transgender Association Records, 1970-2014. Collection Number: 7832.
  10. The Imperial Court of New York Introduction Brochure

     
    Collection: Imperial Court of New York
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Imperial Court of New York
    Date: circa 1986 to circa 2000
    Topics: Asian American LGBTQ+ people, Drag kings, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ events
    Subject: Billie Ann Miller, Coco LaChine, Emperor V Ron, Emperor VI Steven, Emperor VIII William, Empress IX Philomena, Empress VII Coco LaChine, Empress VII Tomas, Empress VIII Billie Ann Miller, Empress X Ran-Dee, Empress XI Gianna, Empress XII Panzi
    Description: A brochure advertising the Imperial Court of New York. The pamphlet explains the fund-raising and social mission of the organization, also introducing members, their roles, and events.
  11. The Official Dragqueen Handbook

     
    Collection: Short Runs of Periodicals
    Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1980 to 1990
    Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Drag queens, Hispanic LGBTQ+ people, White LGBTQ+ people, Zulu (African people)
    Description: An album featuring pictures of drag queens, accompanied by blurbs describing stereotypes about them.
  12. The Phi Journal, Iss. 23 (April, 1987)

     
    Collection: Short Runs of Periodicals
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator: Beeman, Wendi
    Date: Apr. 1987
    Topics: Actions and defenses, Appearance, Clothing, Drag, Drag queens, Gatherings, Hormones, Meetings, Motion pictures, Shopping
    Subject: Joan Rivers, Tara Dinner Theater
  13. Third Annual Night of a Thousand Gowns: A Debutante's Guide to the Evening

     
    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: Ballroom dancing, Benefit performances, Dance, Drag community, Drag queens
    Subject: Night Of A Thousand Gowns
    Description: An 8-page pamphlet describing the etiquette and dress code for the third Night of a Thousand gowns.
  14. To My Special Friend

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Johnson, Marsha P.
    Date: Feb. 3, 1987
    Topics: Birthday cards, Black transgender people, Drag queens, QTPOC, Roommates, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, Randy Wicker
    Description: A birthday card from Marsha P. Johnson to Randy Wicker with a handwritten note.