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  1. Finocchio's Performer [3]

     
    Collection: Finocchio's collection
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1999
    Topics: Drag community, Drag shows, LGBTQ+ clubs, Nightlife
    Subject: Finocchio's Club
    Description: A blurry film photo of a white person wearing a white shirt, black pants, and heavy makeup in what looks to be a backstage area.
  2. Flyer for Fourth 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: Ballroom dancing, Benefit performances, Dance, Drag balls, Drag community, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ communities
    Subject: Night Of A Thousand Gowns
    Description: A two-page save-the-date for the fourth Night of a Thousand Gowns. Cover shows photo of a Barbie doll standing at the top of an ornate staircase, and the second page contains information about the ...
  3. Girlfriend Magazine No.1 Summer 1993

     
    Collection: Short Runs of Periodicals
    Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Summer 1993
    Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Black transgender people, Drag community, Drag queens, Drag shows, LGBTQ+ events, LGBTQ+ films, LGBTQ+ people of color, LGBTQ+ photographers
    Subject: Joan Jett Blakk, Paris Is Burning
    Description: Girlfriend first edition, featuring interviews with queer performers, beauty tips for "fags and dykes," media recommendations, reflection on queer club culture, and the closing of Club Uranus and a...
  4. Glaad Presents: The Night of 1000 Legends

     
    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: Dance, Drag balls, Drag community, Drag queens, Gay bars, Transgender people
    Subject: Buster Hymen, Club 58, Coco LaChine, Diane Torrance, Empress IX Philomena, GLAAD, Lady Bunny, Night Of A Thousand Gowns
    Description: A one-page flyer for GLAAD's Night of a Thousand Legends celebration. The flyer lists several famous drag performers who will be in attendance, including Lady Bunny, Buster Hymen, Empress Philomena...
  5. 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.
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. Photos of Party at Aunt Charlie's Lounge

     
    Collection: Felicia Elizondo/Felicia Flames Collection
    Institution: GLBT Historical Society
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1990 to circa 2000
    Topics: Drag bars, Drag community, LGBTQ+ bars, LGBTQ+ communities, LGBTQ+ events
    Subject: Aunt Charlie's Lounge
    Description: Photos of a party held at Aunt Charlie's. This item comes from the Felicia “Flames” Elizondo papers (#2021-06) at the GLBT Historical Society. Felicia Elizondo, who performed as Felicia Flames, was...
  11. Thing Magazine No. 9

     
    Collection: Short Runs of Periodicals
    Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive
    Creator: Ford, Robert
    Date: Spring 1993
    Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Drag community, Drag queens, HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ+ death and dying, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, LGBTQ+ films, LGBTQ+ magazines, LGBTQ+ night life, LGBTQ+ people in the military
    Subject: Chaka Khan, Chi-Chi LaRue, Del Rubio Triplets, Diva, Fenton Bailey, George Elmer Patterson, Lady Bunny, Liza Minelli, Madonna, March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation, Michelle Lee, Randy Barbato, RuPaul, Sandra Bernhard, The Goddess, The West Hollywood Cheerleaders, Whitney Houston
    Description: Thing Magazine Number 9, with an article about gay and lesbian people in the military, the Queer March on Washington, musical group the Pop Tarts, dancer and choreographer George Elmer Patterson, a...
  12. 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.