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  1. 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.
  2. Billy DeVoe, promotional photograph

     
    Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of Washington Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1947
    Topics: Drag, Drag performers, Drag queens, Female impersonators
    Subject: Billy DeVoe, Garden of Allah
    Description: Promotional photograph of Billy DeVoe in the Garden of Allah posing in a black skirt with a slit and a cropped black top with flowy open sleeves in platform heels wearing a necklace, stacked bracel...
  3. Countess Estelle as a brunette

     
    Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of Washington Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: 1930 to circa 1960
    Topics: Drag, Drag performers, Female impersonators
    Subject: Countess Estelle, Garden of Allah
    Description: Photograph of Countess Estelle standing in front of a curtain wearing a sleeved dress with a long pleated skirt, dangly earrings, black heels, and a dark fur piece draped around both wrists.
  4. "Dances that Differ" poster featuring Cleo Stafford

     
    Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of Washington Libraries
    Creator: Lowell Studio
    Date: circa 1946 to circa 1956
    Topics: Drag, Drag performers, Drag queens, Female impersonators
    Subject: Cleo Stafford
    Description: Poster featuring four pictures of Cleo Stafford in drag and one picture out of drag. The text reads, "Presenting Mr Cleo Gordon Stafford in dances that differ."
  5. Francis Blair, Kenny Bee, and Ricky Reynolds in matching satin costumes

     
    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
    Subject: Francis Blair, Kenny Bee, Ricky Reynolds
    Description: Signed photograph of three Garden of Allah performers (Francis Blair, Kenny Bee, and Ricky Reynolds) in matching satin formalwear. The handwriting reads, "For Kenny Dear, a wonderful performer and ...
  6. Francis Russell, promotional photograph

     
    Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of Washington Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1930 to 1960
    Topics: Drag, Drag performers, Drag queens, Female impersonators
    Subject: Francis Russell
    Description: Promotional photograph of Francis Russell smiling in a sleeveless, black sequined mermaid dress, a layered necklace, and above the elbow, black fingerless gloves.
  7. Jackie Starr en pointe with maracas

     
    Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of Washington Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1947
    Topics: Burlesque (Theater), Drag, Drag performers, Drag queens, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Strippers
    Subject: Jackie Starr
    Description: Photograph of Jackie Starr posing en pointe with maracas.
  8. Jackie Starr in a sheer top and bikini

     
    Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of Washington Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1947
    Topics: Burlesque (Theater), Drag, Drag community, Drag performers, Drag queens, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Strippers
    Subject: Jackie Starr
    Description: Photograph of Jackie Starr posing with a cigarette in a sheer top and bikini.
  9. Jackie Starr in reclining pose wearing a striptease costume

     
    Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of Washington Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1947
    Topics: Burlesque (Theater), Drag, Drag performers, Drag queens, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Strippers, Striptease
    Subject: Jackie Starr
    Description: Photograph of Jackie Starr in reclining pose wearing a striptease costume.
  10. Jackie Starr, Jimmy Baker and Earl Steves following Jackie's closing act

     
    Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of Washington Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: 1947
    Topics: Drag, Drag community, Drag performers, Drag queens, Drag shows, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Strippers
    Subject: Earl Steves, Jackie Starr, Jimmy Baker
    Description: Photograph of Jackie Starr, Jimmy Baker the organist, and Earl Steves the drummer posing on stage following Jackie's closing act.
  11. Jackie Starr posing against a wall in suit and fur

     
    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, LGBTQ+ theater, Strippers
    Subject: Jackie Starr
    Description: Photograph of Jackie Starr posing against a wall in suit and fur.
  12. Jackie Starr posing in evening gown

     
    Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of Washington Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1947
    Topics: Drag, Drag community, Drag performers, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Strippers
    Subject: Jackie Starr
    Description: Photograph of Jackie Starr posing in evening gown with flower motifs.
  13. Jackie Starr posing in her Arabian Nights dance costume

     
    Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of Washington Libraries
    Creator: Wustmoor Theatrical Photographers
    Date: circa 1947
    Topics: Burlesque (Theater), Drag, Drag performers, Drag queens, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Strippers
    Subject: Jackie Starr
    Description: Photograph of Jackie Starr posing in her Arabian Nights dance costume.
  14. Jackie Starr posing nude with a fur

     
    Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of Washington Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1947
    Topics: Burlesque (Theater), Drag, Drag community, Drag performers, Drag queens, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Nude photographs, Strippers
    Subject: Jackie Starr
    Description: Photograph of Jackie Starr posing nude with a fur.
  15. Jackie Starr with binoculars with Smith Tower in the background

     
    Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of Washington Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1947
    Topics: Drag queens, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people, Strippers
    Subject: Jackie Starr
    Description: Photograph of Jackie Starr with binoculars posing in front of Smith Tower, wearing a light suit jacket and dark dress pants.