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  1. Jolly Jack Wearing a Costume with a Plumed Hat

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1979
    Topics: Clothing, Costume, Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Theater
    Description: Jolly Jack, wearing a plumed hat and and leotard with long sleeves, poses for a photo.
  2. José Sarria at the Opera Club

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1964 to circa 1980
    Topics: Drag queens, Theatre
    Subject: Imperial Court, José Sarria
  3. Kiss him kiss him

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Independent Voices
    Creator: Moonman
    Date: Oct. 16, 1970 to Oct. 23, 1970
    Topics: Acceptance, Drag queens, Education, Gay liberation, Homophobia, Homosexuality
    Subject: Gay Liberation Front, Hank William, Kathy Evans, Levi Poe, The Cockettes
  4. Krishna

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Independent Voices
    Creator:
    Date: Jan. 22, 1971 to Jan. 28, 1971
    Topics: Crossdressing, Drag, Drag queens, Misogyny, Racism
    Subject: Krishna
  5. Lavender lads make woo! woo! Hallowe'en eve

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: The ArQuives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1980
    Topics: Crossdressers, Drag balls, Drag queens, Halloween (LGBTQ+ culture), Passing (Gender)
    Description: A newspaper article describing a queer celebration, focusing on the drag performers
  6. Mae West at the Myra Premiere

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Independent Voices
    Creator: Irving, Arthur
    Date: Jun. 23, 1970
    Topics: Actors, Cinemas, Drag queens, Film
    Subject: Mae West, Myra Breckinridge, Raquel Welch
  7. Man in Drag Dancing at an Unidentified Event

     
    Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator: Rocco, Pat
    Date: circa 1970
    Topics: Dance parties, Drag queens
    Description: Man in drag dancing at an unidentified event. Circa 1970.
  8. Marsha P. Johnson Stands with Weinstein Hall Demonstrators

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator: Davies, Diana
    Date: Sep. 14, 1970
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, New York University (NYU), Weinstein Hall Demonstration
    Description: Marsha P. Johnson stands alongside protesters marching at Weinstein Hall holding a pro-gay sign.
  9. More About Sky River Nation

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Independent Voices
    Creator:
    Date: Sep. 18, 1970 to Sep. 24, 1970
    Topics: Drag queens, Harassment, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Women
    Subject: Clara Fraser, Sky River Rock Festival, Sue Deckard
  10. Performer Holding a Hand Fan

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Evening gowns, Female impersonators, Theater
    Description: A female impersonator in an embroidered dress poses sitting on what appears to be a stage, holding a hand fan.
  11. Performer Standing in Front of a Microphone (Full Image)

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Evening gowns, Female impersonators, Music--Performance, Singing, Theater
    Description: A performer in a shiny two-piece dress sings on stage into a microphone.
  12. Person Posing in an Appropriative Costume

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1979
    Topics: Costume, Drag, Drag queens, Ethnic costume
    Description: Person poses in an appropriative costume consisting of a black scarf and pearl headband.
  13. Pete and Jim's 8th Anniversary Party

     
    Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator: Rocco, Pat
    Date: 1970
    Topics: Anniversaries, Drag queens, Parties
    Description: Dale Phillips in drag sits next to two unidentified SPREE members at Pete and Jim's 8th anniversary party. 1970.
  14. Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Walking Arm in Arm with Another Protester

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator: Davies, Diana
    Date: Sep. 14, 1970
    Topics: Black transgender people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson, New York University (NYU), Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR), Weinstein Hall Demonstration
    Description: A black and white photograph of Marsha P. Johnson walking arm in arm with another protester followed by a large group at the Weinstein Hall Demonstration.
  15. Portrait of Carmen Rupe Topless

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1970
    Topics: Drag community, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is a black and white photograph of Carmen Rupe topless. The back has information about the photograph in black ink.