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Show Bars
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Kane, Bill, Carpenter, Jerry Date: Oct. 1971 Topics: Drag, LGBTQ+ events, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ night life, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Allan Lloyd, Betty Grable, Black Cat Bar, Empress of San Francisco, Frolic Room, Hazel McGinnis, Il Trovatore, Jae Stevens, Jimmie Little, José Sarria, Mary McGill, Orpheum Circus, Pat Montclaire, Post Side Room, The Alley Cat Description: An article from the California Scene published October 1971. The text discusses multiple of José Sarria's past and upcoming performances. -
Shuug Au Sing holding two swords, promotional photograph
Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection Institution: University of Washington Libraries Creator: Date: circa 1946 to 1956 Topics: Asian American LGBTQ+ people, Asian LGBTQ+ people, Drag, Drag performers, Drag queens, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color, LGBTQ+ theater, QTPOC Subject: Shuug Au Sing Description: Promotional photograph of Shuug Au Sing holding two swords with a bejeweled headpiece and beaded clothing. On the lower right corner, cursive writing can be seen but not fully read. -
Shuug Au Sing posing with a large feathered fan
Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection Institution: University of Washington Libraries Creator: Date: 1946 to 1956 Topics: Asian American LGBTQ+ people, Asian LGBTQ+ people, Drag, Drag performers, Drag queens, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color, LGBTQ+ theater, QTPOC Subject: Shuug Au Sing Description: Photograph of Shuug Au Sing posing with a large feathered fan and a two piece swim suit in drag. Sing is wearing a large necklace and earrings, and has short wavy hair. -
Sinbad the Sailor at the King’s
Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (Pre-1950) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Dec. 26, 1939 Topics: Gender expression, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Charles A. Wenman, Corrie Loders, Dan Thomas, Don Munro, Josie Kean, King's Theatre, Mike McCormack, Neck Morton, Nellie Kolle, Sinbad the Sailor, The Age Newspaper Description: Review of the opening night of "Sinbad the Sailor" at the King's Theatre in Australia, featuring Nellie Kolle. -
Smoke Without Fire: Writings of Transsexual Revolutionary
Collection: Zines Institution: Queer Zine Archive Project Creator: Saxaphone, Susan, Dorsett, Samantha Date: 2008 Topics: Human rights, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ poetry, LGBTQ+ sex workers, LGBTQ+ theater, Mental health care for LGBTQ+ people, Police harassment, Police raids, Sex (Act), Transgender activism, Transgender people Subject: Green Day, Grumpies, John Lennon, Karl Marx, Samantha Dorsett, Tom Robinson Band, Walt Whitman, Warren Zevon, Yoko Ono Description: A zine titled: "Smoke Without Fire: Writings of Transsexual Revolutionary" created by Susan Saxaphone. This name was probably a pseudonym of Samantha Dorsett (1975-2009), a punk artist and writer w... -
SONG AND DANCE MEN.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Mar. 5, 1877 Topics: Clothing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Masculinities, Performance art Subject: Annie Hindle, Ella Wesner, Harry Beckett Description: A clipping from "Troy Times" titled: "SONG AND DANCE MEN," discussing performances by Ella Wesner, Annie Hindle, and Harry Beckett. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
'Split'
Collection: The Queen (1968) Production Institution: Harry Ransom Center, The University of Texas at Austin Creator: Allen, Lewis M., Fisher-Turk, Ellen, Robinson, Chris Date: Unknown Topics: Drag pageants, Drag queens, Drag shows, Gender affirming surgery, LGBTQ+ cinema, LGBTQ+ films, LGBTQ+ theater, Title contests, Transsexual people Subject: International Chrysis, Miss All-America Camp Beauty Contest, Split: Portrait of a Drag Queen, The Queen (Film) Description: Executive producer Lewis M. Allen’s files for the documentary film The Queen (1968)— publicity materials including ads and press clippings, photographs and film stills, and correspondence for The Q... -
Spring 2000 Issue for Gay Men of the Bronx Newsletter
Collection: Ephemera Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Date: Spring 2000 Topics: Gay pride, LGBTQ+ events, LGBTQ+ theater, Queens (Gay culture) Subject: Chris Jones, Gay Men of the Bronx, Milton Pandarvis, Night of 12 Gowns Description: Spring 2000 Issue for the Gay Men of the Bronx Newsletter that includes ads and details for Night of 12 Gowns 2000, as well as performance opportunities for the event. Also discusses community unit... -
STAGE WHISPERS.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Sep. 1, 1883 Topics: LGBTQ+ actors, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art Subject: Alma Stuart Stanley, Blanche Selwyn, Ella Wesner, St. George Hussey, The National Police Gazette Description: A clipping from "The National Police Gazette" titled: "STAGE WHISPERS," discussing a performance of Ella Wesner and other male impersonators. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
Stonewall Nation 49: Drag, Theater, and Gay Life
Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts Institution: E.H. Butler Library, Buffalo State Creator: Siegler, Bob Date: Jan. 16, 1974 Topics: Drag, Gay bars, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Gay Liberation Front, Sarah Bernhardt, Stonewall Nation, William Shakespeare Description: In this episode of Stonewall Radio, host Bob Siegler presents a history of drag as well as a critique of the practice on the grounds of sexism. -
Sunday Inquirer Magazine
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1899 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Fon Chong Mai Description: Article published in the Philadelphia Inquirer mentioning a performance by Fon Chong Mai, a Chinese actor and female impersonator. -
Ta Ka Wing and the Whole Chinese Dramatic Troupe are Doomed
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Aug. 17, 1889 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Chinese People, Taka Wing Description: Article in The Evening World about female impersonator Taka Wing. -
TAIT’S Presents RAE BOURBON and COMPANY
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: B.B.B. Cellar Cafe, Boris Kramarenki, Flora Shime, Girls Will Be Boys, Millie Burdett, Rae Bourbon, Tait's Description: An advertisement for TAIT's featuring "Rae Bourbon and Company." Includes the night's program. -
Talking to the Moon
Collection: Sheet Music Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Little, George, Baskette, Billy Date: 1926 Topics: Gender expression, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater Description: A cover of the sheet music for "Talking to the Moon" by George Little and Billy Baskette. Features a photograph of Mr. Dudley Liddell of Liddell and Gibson. -
Tangarra Photo Album
Collection: Scrapbooks and Albums Institution: E.H. Butler Library, Buffalo State Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Bars (Drinking establishments), Birthday parties, Costume, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ obituaries, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Art Goodrich, Bill Krurnowski, Buddy Herrick, Buffalo Underground, Cherry Cooper, Chris Scarlet, Claudette, David Ward, Emily Breen, Fay Norman Traveling Floor Show, Federal Gardens, Gerace's Cafe, Jamie Lyn, Janice Reese, Jeanie Lynne, Jerri Paris, Jerry Jans Trio, Jim Beamer, Jimmy Smith, Jocko's Supper Club, John Fanning, Juanita Taylor, Ken Walters, Lorraine Anthoine, Ninfa's, Pat Neal, Pat Norman, Paul Hood, R. Hollywood, Rita Butler, Rose Bud, S. Davis, Stage Door, Tangarra, Teddy Ray, Vet's Club, Villa Capri, White House Inn Description: Tangarra was Buffalo's first female impersonator. Tangarra began performing as a teenager in the late 1920's. This album contains photos of Tangarra from the 1930s to the early 2000s.
