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Backlit Divas and Starlit Dreams
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: Pacheco, Patrick, After Dark Date: Dec. 1977 Topics: Jewish LGBTQ+ people, Jewish transgender people, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ actors, LGBTQ+ night life, LGBTQ+ theater, QTPOC, Trans women Subject: Holly Woodlawn Description: Article from After Dark magazine on the figure of the cabaret "diva," exploring the career trajectory and distinctive stage personas of four performers. The article concludes with a spotlight on Ho... -
'Balfour' correspondences for The Queen
Collection: The Queen (1968) Production Institution: Harry Ransom Center, The University of Texas at Austin Creator: Allen, Lewis M. Date: Unknown Topics: Drag pageants, Drag queens, Drag shows, LGBTQ+ cinema, LGBTQ+ films, LGBTQ+ theater, Title contests Subject: The Queen (Film) Description: Executive producer Lewis M. Allen’s files for the documentary film The Queen (1968); these files include the ‘Balfour’ documents: Jane Balfour Films, correspondence, invoice, 1993-1994. -
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. -
Billy DeVoe, Jackie Starr, Hotcha Hinton and Ricky Reynolds in tropical costume
Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection Institution: University of Washington Libraries Creator: Date: circa 1950 Topics: Burlesque (Theater), Drag community, Drag performers, Drag queens, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Strippers, Trans women, Transfeminine people Subject: Billy DeVoe, Garden of Allah, Hotcha Hinton, Jackie Starr, Ricky Reynolds Description: Photograph of Billy DeVoe, Jackie Starr, Hotcha Hinton and Ricky Reynolds in tropical costume posing in a line. -
Billy DeVoe, Robin Raye, Jackie Starr and Hotcha Hinton dressed as cowgirls
Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection Institution: University of Washington Libraries Creator: Date: circa 1950 Topics: Burlesque (Theater), Drag, Drag community, Drag performers, Drag queens, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Strippers, Trans women, Transfeminine people Subject: Billy DeVoe, Garden of Allah, Hotcha Hinton, Jackie Starr, Robin Raye Description: Photograph of Billy DeVoe, Robin Raye, Jackie Starr and Hotcha Hinton dressed as cowgirls. -
"Black Jenny Lind."
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1909 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: J. Robert Johnson Description: Article in the Richmond Planet advertising event featuring Black female impersonator. -
BOURBON 100-PROOF (UTC 5)
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Around The World In 80 Ways, Bourbon 100-Proof, Don't Call Me Madam, Hollywood Exposé, Ladies of Burlesque, Let Me Tell You About My Operation, One On The Aisle (Claque-Claque), Rae Bourbon, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes Description: Vinyl album covers (front and back) of "Bourbon 100-Proof" by Rae Bourbon. -
Boxing Card at Coliseum Here Monday Night
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Apr. 12, 1918 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Andrew Tribble Description: An article in the Richmond Palladium and Sun-Telegram mentioning a performance by Andrew Trimble, a female impersonator of color. -
Boy-lesque
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Sanchez Studio of Las Vegas, Susan Gibson of California Date: Unknown Topics: Drag community, Drag queens, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Boy-Lesque, Causha Lee, Emore', Jay North, Kawika, Kenny Kerr, Little Lil, Roger Caldwell, Shelly Michaels, Silver Slipper Description: A drag show program for "Boy-lesque" starring Kenny Kerr and featuring Little 'Lil, Shelly Michaels, Emore', Jan North, Causha Lee, and Kawika. -
Broadway Brevities & Society Gossip: June 1923 Cover
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Jun. 1923 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: George Bronson Howard, Julian Eltinge, Teddy Gerard, Theda Bara Description: Cover of June 1923 issue of Broadway Brevities & Social Gossip, which features a cut-out image of Julian Eltinge in a sequined gown on the left. On the right, the following topics are listed: "Is T... -
BROOKLYN PARK THEATER.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: May 8, 1881 Topics: LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art Subject: Brooklyn Park Theater, Ella Wesner, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle" titled: "BROOKLYN PARK THEATER," advertising a performance of Ella Wesner at the Brooklyn Park Theater. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
Brooklyn Park Theater.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: May 10, 1881 Topics: LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art Subject: Brooklyn Park Theater, Ella Wesner, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle" titled: "Brooklyn Park Theater," advertising a performance featuring Ella Wesner. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
Buckingham Theatre, Tampa, Fla.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Woodbine Date: 1901 Topics: Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Minstrel shows Subject: Buckingham Theatre, Florence Hines Description: Article in The Freeman discussing Florence Hines, a Black male impersonator. -
'Cannes'; from The Queen
Collection: The Queen (1968) Production Institution: Harry Ransom Center, The University of Texas at Austin Creator: Allen, Lewis M., Marcorelles, Louis, Maxtone-Graham, John, Moskowitz, Gene Date: Unknown Topics: Drag pageants, Drag queens, Drag shows, Film festivals, LGBTQ+ cinema, LGBTQ+ films, LGBTQ+ theater, Title contests Subject: The Queen (Film) Description: Executive producer Lewis M. Allen’s files for the documentary film The Queen (1968)—a behind-the-scenes look at the 1967 Miss All-American Camp Beauty Pageant in New York City—including corresponde... -
Cannes publicity, advertisements, clippings for The Queen
Collection: The Queen (1968) Production Institution: Harry Ransom Center, The University of Texas at Austin Creator: Allen, Lewis M., Maxtone-Graham, John, Roth, Jane Date: Unknown Topics: Drag pageants, Drag queens, Drag shows, Film festivals, LGBTQ+ cinema, LGBTQ+ films, LGBTQ+ theater, Title contests Subject: Miss America, The Queen (Film) Description: Executive producer Lewis M. Allen’s files for the documentary film The Queen (1968)—a behind-the-scenes look at the 1967 Miss All-American Camp Beauty Pageant in New York City—include correspondenc...