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  1. HOLLYWOOD EXPOSÉ: RAE BOURBON…..tells all! (UTC 9)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Around The World In 80 Ways, Bourbon 100-Proof, Don't Call Me Madam, Hollywood Exposé, Ladies of Burlesque, One On The Aisle (Claque-Claque), Rae Bourbon, Tell You About My Operation, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes
    Description: Vinyl album cover (front and back) of song "Hollywood Exposé." Includes photos of Rae being arrested.
  2. Hyde & Behman’s Theater.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Oct. 8, 1882
    Topics: LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Davene's Colossal Allied Attractions, Ella Wesner, Hyde & Behman's Theater, St. George Hussey, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle
    Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle" titled: "Hyde & Behman’s Theater." Detailing the acts at Hyde & Behamn's Theater, including Ella Wesner. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.
  3. I Live Up-Town

     
    Collection: Sheet Music
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Bryan, Alfred, Meyer, Ged. W.
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Gender expression, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: Alfred Bryan, Ged. W. Meyer, I Live Up-Town, Sunshine, Tempest
    Description: A cover of sheet music for "I Like Up-Town."
  4. Identify the Impersonator at Hochheimer’s and Win $10.00 Hat

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Apr. 10, 1914
    Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: Al Mott, Grogg's, Hochheimer's, Leon Finch
    Description: A short article from the April 10, 1914 issue of the "Bakersfield Californian." The text states that Leon Finch, "the world's greatest impersonator of feminine types," will be at the store Hochheim...
  5. In Memoriam: The Black Cat

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, LGBTQ+ bars, LGBTQ+ events, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ night life, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: Black Cat Bar, José Sarria
    Description: An advertisement for the closing of the Black Cat Cafe, which mentions that José Sarria will perform there October 31, 1963 to say goodbye to the bar.
  6. IN THE WINGS.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: May 5, 1893
    Topics: LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Ella Wesner, The New York Dramatic Mirror, Tony Pastor's, Vesta Tilley
    Description: A clipping from "The New York Dramatic Mirror" titled: "IN THE WINGS," discussing Vesta Tilley. This item was contributed to DTA by Hugh Ryan.
  7. Interview with David Harrison

     
    Collection: Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
    Institution: Transgender Archives, University of Victoria
    Creator: Harrison, David, Taylor, Evan
    Date: Jan. 27, 2020
    Topics: Identity politics, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ actors, LGBTQ+ authors, LGBTQ+ communities, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art, Photography, Transgender people
    Description: Oral history with David Harrison discussing his work as an actor, writer, and activist.
  8. Jose Sarria & Hazel McGinnis

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, LGBTQ+ bars, LGBTQ+ clubs, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: Black Cat Bar, Hazel McGinnis, José Sarria
    Description: A poster for the 20th Anniversary of the closing of The Black Cat Cafe. Includes and announcment that Jose Sarria and Hazel McGinnis will perform at the event.
  9. Julian Eltinge

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: May 15, 1909
    Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: Julian Eltinge, The Fulton
    Description: A clipping from "Brooklyn Life" titled: "Julian Eltinge," detailing the upcoming performance of Julian Eltinge. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.
  10. JULIAN ELTINGE IN SKIRTS

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: May 10, 1910
    Topics: Clothing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: Julian Eltinge, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, The Fulton
    Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle" titled: "JULIAN ELTINGE IN SKIRTS." Detailing a show at The Fulton featuring Julian Eltinge. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.
  11. Kitty Doner

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Clothing, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
  12. KNOCKED DOWN TWO

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 9, 1893
    Topics: Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Florence Hines, Florrie Marion, Olympic Theatre, William Brown
    Description: A clipping from "The World" titled: "KNOCKED DOWN TWO," describing an altercation involving male impersonator Florence Hines, Florrie Marion, and William Brown. This item was contributed to the DTA...
  13. LADIES OF BURLESQUE: now appearing RAE BOURBON (UTC 10)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Around The World In 80 Ways, Bourbon 100-Proof, Don't Call Me Madam, Hollywood Exposé, Ladies of Burlesque, Let Me Tell You About My Operation, One On The Aisle (Claque-Claque), Rae Bourbon, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes
    Description: A Rae Bourbon album cover.
  14. LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT MY OPERATION: RAE BOURBON SPEAKING….. (UTC 7)

     
    Collection: Ephemera
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: A Girl of the Golden West, An Evening in Copenhagen, Around The World In 80 Ways, Bourbon 100-Proof, Don't Call Me Madam, George Carpozi Jr., Hollywood Exposé, Ladies of Burlesque, Let Me Tell You About My Operation, One On The Aisle (Claque-Claque), Rae Bourbon, You're Stepping on My Eyelashes
    Description: Vinyl Album (front and back) for Rae Bourbon's song "Let Me Tell You About My Operation." Includes a note from Rae about transitioning, as well as two clippings from journal articles about Rae's tr...
  15. Mid-Week

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 27, 1908
    Topics: Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ actors, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: George Fostelle, Harry Le Clair, Julian Eltinge, Pittsburgh Daily Post, Richard Harlow, The Nixon Theater
    Description: A clipping from "Pittsburgh Daily Post" titled: "Mid-Week," detailing a performance by Julian Eltinge. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.