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  1. Coco LaChine to be Crowned Empress VII of New York at the 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: Asian American LGBTQ+ people, Drag community, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ events, New York (State)--Fire Island Inlet, Queens (Gay culture)
    Subject: Coco LaChine, Empress VI Saleen, Empress VII Coco LaChine, Gay Games, George Wilson, Jerry Scott, Shelly Schusteroff
    Description: Page 38 of a newsletter that is part of the Private Lives section. The page discusses the rise of Coco LaChine in the New York drag scene and her appointment as Empress VII to the Imperial Court. I...

  2. Destination Asia Flyer

     
    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: Asia, Asian American LGBTQ+ people, Benefit performances, Birthday parties, Drag community, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ communities, Queens (Gay culture)
    Subject: Coco LaChine, Imperial Court of New York
    Description: A single-page flyer advertising a birthday party for Empress VII Coco LaChine for the benefit of the Imperial Court.

  3. Empress Coco Lachine Birthday Roast Event Flyer

     
    Collection: Imperial Court of New York
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Imperial Court of New York
    Date: circa 1986 to circa 2000
    Topics: Asian American LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ events, LGBTQ+ movement, Queens (Gay culture)
    Subject: Anne Tique, Bobsie Colon, Coco LaChine, Emperor VIII William, Empress VII Coco LaChine, Empress XII Panzi, Gabriel Della Notte, Prince Bobsie Colon, Prince Royal Gabriel Della Notte, Prince Royale Chet, Princess Royale Anne Tique
    Description: Flyer for Empress Coco LaChine's Birthday Roast.

  4. 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 ...

  5. 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...

  6. How To Wear a Tiara

     
    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: LGBTQ+ events, Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821--Coronation, Tiaras
    Description: A one-page leaflet describing the etiquette for wearing tiaras at various events, and some dos and don'ts for first-time tiara wearers.

  7. Imperial Court of New York Colorful Event Flyer

     
    Collection: Imperial Court of New York
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Imperial Court of New York
    Date: circa 1986 to circa 2000
    Topics: LGBTQ+ events
    Subject: The Lords and Ladies Show
    Description: A colorful flyer announcing an event called "The Lords and Ladies Show."

  8. 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.

  9. Informational Flyer for the Imperial Court of New York

     
    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: Advertising fliers, AIDS organizations, Dance, Fire Island (N.Y. : Island), Gay pride, Gay pride celebrations
    Subject: Body Positive, Dance-A-Thon, Empire State Pride Agenda, Fire Island, Fire Island Morning Party, Gay Games, Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC), GMHC AIDS Walk, Heart and Soul, Joan Rivers Show, Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF), Night Of A Thousand Gowns, People With AIDS Health Group, The Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project, The Human Rights Campaign Fund, The New Festival, The People With AIDS Coalition
    Description: A one-page informational flyer about the history of the Imperial Court of New York. It discusses how Jose Sarria founded the Imperial Court, and how the court participates in New York queer events ...

  10. 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 1987
    Topics: Benefit performances, Dance, Drag community, Evening gowns, LGBTQ+ communities, Music-halls (Variety-theaters, cabarets, etc.), Queens (Gay culture)
    Subject: Night Of A Thousand Gowns
    Description: An 8-page advertisement for the first Night of a Thousand Gowns. It dictates the dress code for male and female attendees, the etiquette code, and lists the entertainment options available througho...

  11. Poster for Vivian Shapiro

     
    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: Editing, Posters
    Subject: Imperial Court of New York, Vivian Shapiro
    Description: A one-page poster with a black and white photo of a person's face transposed on top of a line-work drawing of a woman in the classical Japanese style. The words "For Vivian Shapiro" are written u...

  12. Press Release for Night of a Thousand Gowns 1987

     
    Collection: Imperial Court of New York
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Imperial Court of New York
    Date: Feb. 14, 1987
    Topics: LGBTQ+ events, LGBTQ+ movement, LGBTQ+ press, Press releases, Queens (Gay culture)
    Subject: Imperial Court of New York, Night Of A Thousand Gowns
    Description: Press release by The Imperial Court of New York for the Night of a Thousand Gowns 1987 event, which includes a few entertainment plans for the night as well as requests for donations from members.

  13. Protocol for Night of a Thousand Gowns Ball

     
    Collection: Imperial Court of New York
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Imperial Court of New York
    Date: circa 1986 to circa 2000
    Topics: LGBTQ+ events, LGBTQ+ movement, Queens (Gay culture)
    Subject: Night Of A Thousand Gowns
    Description: Internal document detailing dress code, etiquette, and membership conduct for the Night of a Thousand Gowns Ball.

  14. Questions and Answers about the Imperial Court of New York

     
    Collection: Imperial Court of New York
    Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
    Creator: Imperial Court of New York
    Date: circa 1986 to circa 2000
    Topics: LGBTQ+ movement, Queens (Gay culture)
    Subject: Night Of A Thousand Gowns
    Description: Guide to common questions and answers about the Imperial Court of New York. Covers membership requirements and responsibilities, court titles and hierarchies, and committee expectations.

  15. Reference Chart of Royalty and Nobility Titles for Imperial Court

     
    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: LGBTQ+ movement, Queens (Gay culture), Social structure
    Subject: Imperial Court of New York
    Description: Reference table of the organization royalty and nobility titles of the Imperial Court of NY. The chart focuses on the relationship between the different titles and statuses.