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Jimmy, Skippy LaRue, and Jack Starr in front of house
Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection Institution: University of Washington Libraries Creator: Date: circa 1947 Topics: Drag queens, Female impersonators, Friendships, LGBTQ+ people, Strippers Subject: Jackie Starr, Skippy LaRue Description: Photograph of three people (Jimmy, Skippy LaRue, and Jack Starr) posing in front of a house and wearing suits. -
Joe Dusin, aka Billy DeVoe, headshot
Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection Institution: University of Washington Libraries Creator: Van Dam Studio Date: circa 1955 Topics: Drag queens, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people Subject: Billy DeVoe, Garden of Allah, Joe Dusin Description: Photograph of Joe Dusin, aka Billy DeVoe, in a cable knit sweater with a 3/4 angle view of Dusin's face. Dusin was a female impersonator known as the "blonde Lana Turner" who frequently emceed and ... -
Lavender Scrolls Project Collection
Collection: Discovery Resources Institution: GLBT Historical Society Creator: GLBT Historical Society Date: Unknown Topics: LGBTQ+ older people, LGBTQ+ older people's organizations, LGBTQ+ people Subject: California Council for the Humanities, Lavender Scrolls Project, Lavender Seniors of the East Bay Description: "The Lavender Scrolls Project is a community arts and social service outreach project born of a collaboration between the Lavender Seniors of the East Bay and the California Council for the Humanit... -
Metropolitan Gender Network Contacts the Borough of Manhattan President Regarding "Moonlight in Manhattan" Charity Event
Collection: Ephemera Institution: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Creator: Walker, Lynn E. Date: Mar. 22, 1994 Topics: Drag, Fund raising, LGBTQ+ events, LGBTQ+ people, Stonewall riots, Transgender people Subject: Bruce Cory, Gender Identity Project, Greater New York Gender Alliance (GNYGA), International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center, LGBTQ+ Advocacy, Metropolitan Gender Network (MGN), Moonlight in Manhattan NYC, Renaissance Education Association, Inc., The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center (The Center) Description: Correspondence from Ms. Lynn E. Walker (Secretary) of the Metropolitan Gender Network to Mr. Bruce Cory requesting a proclamation. -
My Comrade, Winter 1991
Collection: Short Runs of Periodicals Institution: Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Creator: Simpson, Les Date: Winter 1991 Topics: Armenian gay men , Drag queens, Feminists, Latino/a/x gay men, Lesbians, LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ people of color Subject: Alfredo Viloria, Ande Whyland, Ben Thornberry, Danielle Wills, David Dalrymple, Leigh Bowery, Linda Simpson, Patricia Field, Randy Rattray, Robin Byrd, Tommie Sael Description: An issue of My Comrade/Sister, featuring photographs as well as articles about gay life, personal essays and articles about drag. There are also profiles about Robin Byrd and Lady Bunny, as well as... -
Nick Arthur in a dress, in a Garden of Allah souvenir folder, autographed "Mickey"
Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection Institution: University of Washington Libraries Creator: Date: 1949 Topics: Butches, Lesbians, LGBTQ+ bars, LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Mickey Baasch, Nick Arthur Description: Photograph of Nick Arthur standing in a long black dress with white polka dots and ruffled trim, earrings, and a delicate cross necklace, holding a white flower. The photograph is faintly autograph... -
Paris DeLaire with two soldiers in the Garden of Allah
Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection Institution: University of Washington Libraries Creator: Date: circa 1948 Topics: Drag, Drag bars, Drag performers, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ night life, LGBTQ+ people Subject: Garden of Allah, Paris DeLaire Description: Photograph of Paris DeLaire in a white blouse and black skirt with white trim, posing with two unknown soldiers in uniform. -
Personal Narrative on Compton's Cafeteria and Military Service
Collection: Felicia Elizondo/Felicia Flames Collection Institution: GLBT Historical Society Creator: Elizondo, Felicia Date: circa 2010 to circa 2020 Topics: Chicano/a/x LGBTQ+ people, Chicano/a/x transgender people, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ people in the military, Transgender people, Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Subject: Compton's Cafeteria Riots Description: Felicia Elizondo's writing on her experiences frequenting Compton's Cafeteria in the 1960s and serving in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. Like many autobiographical fragments in Elizondo's coll... -
Personal Narrative on Tenderloin Gay History
Collection: Felicia Elizondo/Felicia Flames Collection Institution: GLBT Historical Society Creator: Elizondo, Felicia Date: 2018 Topics: Chicano/a/x LGBTQ+ people, Chicano/a/x transgender people, Gay men, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ people, Trans women, Transgender people Subject: Felicia Elizondo Description: A 2018 personal narrative by Felicia Elizondo documenting LGBT life in San Jose and San Francisco's Tenderloin from the 1960s to the present. Like many autobiographical fragments in Elizondo's coll... -
Photo of Compton's Cafeteria Riot 50th Anniversary Shirt
Collection: Felicia Elizondo/Felicia Flames Collection Institution: GLBT Historical Society Creator: Date: circa 2016 Topics: LGBTQ+ demonstrations, LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ riots, T-shirts, Transgender people Subject: Compton's Cafeteria Riots Description: Photo of red t-shirt commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Compton's Cafeteria Riots. This item comes from the Felicia “Flames” Elizondo papers (#2021-06) at the GLBT Historical Society. Fe... -
Photo of Four People at a Nightclub
Collection: Felicia Elizondo/Felicia Flames Collection Institution: GLBT Historical Society Creator: Date: circa 1960 to circa 1970 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ bars, LGBTQ+ people Description: A photograph of four people seated at a table with drinks at what appears to be a nightclub. This item comes from the Felicia “Flames” Elizondo papers (#2021-06) at the GLBT Historical Society. ... -
Photo of Kristy Cruise in Black and Pink Dress
Collection: Felicia Elizondo/Felicia Flames Collection Institution: GLBT Historical Society Creator: Date: 2001 Topics: Drag performers, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ people Subject: Kristy Cruise Description: Photograph of Kristy Cruise in 2001, in a black and pink dress with a red bejeweled necklace. This item comes from the Felicia “Flames” Elizondo papers (#2021-06) at the GLBT Historical Society.... -
Photo of "The Red Shades" T-Shirt
Collection: Felicia Elizondo/Felicia Flames Collection Institution: GLBT Historical Society Creator: Date: circa 2017 to circa 2022 Topics: Clothing and dress, LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ theater, T-shirts, Transgender people Subject: Red Shades Description: Photo of dark blue T-shirt with "THE RED SHADES" printed on the front and "A TRANS SUPERHERO ROCK OPERA" on the back. This item comes from the Felicia “Flames” Elizondo papers (#2021-06) at the... -
Photo of Unknown Person Posing By Forest
Collection: Felicia Elizondo/Felicia Flames Collection Institution: GLBT Historical Society Creator: Date: circa 1990 to circa 2000 Topics: LGBTQ+ people Description: A photograph of an anonymous person outdoors in casual clothing with a forested hillside in the background. This item comes from the Felicia “Flames” Elizondo papers (#2021-06) at the GLBT Histo... -
Photo of Unknown Queen Looking in Mirror
Collection: Felicia Elizondo/Felicia Flames Collection Institution: GLBT Historical Society Creator: Date: circa 1950 to circa 1990 Topics: Drag performers, Drag queens, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people Description: Photo of person looking at her reflection in vanity mirror. This item comes from the Felicia “Flames” Elizondo papers (#2021-06) at the GLBT Historical Society. Felicia Elizondo, who performed as ...
