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Male Impersonator
Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection Institution: University of South Florida Creator: Smith, Bobby Date: 1950s Topics: Drag, Drag kings, Male impersonators, Singing, Suits (Clothing), Theater Description: A male impersonator wearing a suit performs on stage, singing into a microphone. -
Mary VanderWall Being Kissed on the Cheek
Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection Institution: University of South Florida Creator: Smith, Bobby Date: circa 1950 to circa 1979 Topics: Clothing, Evening gowns, Gender expression, Gender non-conforming people Subject: Mary VanderWall Description: Mary VanderWall, wearing a maid outfit, being kissed on the cheek by another person wearing a long dress and dark-colored hat. -
Men in drag at Club My-O-My, New Orleans. Colour process print, 195-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1950 to 1959? Topics: Female impersonators Description: A publicity card for Club My-O-My in the French Quarter of New Orleans, which was in operation from ca. 1930 until it was destroyed by fire in 1972. The club presented cross-dressed 'glamor drag' a... -
Men in drag at Club My-O-My, New Orleans. Colour process print, 195-.
Collection: James Gardiner 20th Century Drag Postcards Institution: Wellcome Library Creator: Date: 1950 to 1959? Topics: Female impersonators Description: A publicity card for Club My-O-My in the French Quarter of New Orleans, which was in operation from ca. 1930 until it was destroyed by fire in 1972. The club presented cross-dressed 'glamor drag' a... -
Michael Phelan and Princess Toulaire in costume for their "Jungle Dance" routine
Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection Institution: University of Washington Libraries Creator: Date: circa 1946 to 1956 Topics: BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ arts, LGBTQ+ people of color, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Michael Phelan, Princess Toulaire Description: Photograph of Michael Phelan and Princess Toulaire in costume for their "jungle dance" routine. Princess Toulaire has one knee on the ground, with her other leg extended in front of her. She leans ... -
Michael Phelan as "Miss Thing"
Collection: Don Paulson and Skippy LaRue Photograph Collection Institution: University of Washington Libraries Creator: Date: circa 1946 to 1956 Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Drag, Drag performers, Drag queens, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ people of color Subject: Michael Phelan Description: Photograph of Michael Phelan as his "Miss Thing" character leaning back in a feather hat, a white crop top, and a knee-level patterned skirt. Handwritten in the bottom right corner is Phelan's auto... -
Mitzy and Bassey at the Roaring ‘20s Night at the Ambassador Club
Collection: Kewpie Photographs Institution: GALA Queer Archive Creator: Date: circa 1950 to circa 1985 Topics: Costume, Gender minorities, Night life Subject: Ambassador Club -
Mme. Arthur
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan Creator: Lasquin, Robert Date: circa 1950 Topics: Cabaret, Dancers, Drag, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease Subject: Capucine, Coccinelle, Dany Dan, Erina, Kiki Moustic, Le Carrousel, Madame Arthur Night Club, MIchou, Pampilla, Patricia, Rita -
Mr. Pat Waters Club My-O-My Proudly Presents The World's Most Beautiful Boys in Women's Attire
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Waters, Pat Date: circa 1950 Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease Subject: Billy De Voe, Chickie Rouchez, Dale Leslie, Desiree, Gene La Marr, Here's Judi, Jimmy Callaway, Laurie Lane, Tony Carroll -
Mr. Pat Waters Club My-O-My Proudly Presents The World's Most Beautiful Boys in Women's Attire (2)
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Waters, Pat Date: circa 1950 Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease Subject: Bunny Daye, Chickie Rouchez, Dale Leslie, Desiree, Gene La Marr, Jimmy Callaway, Johnny Brown, Sandy Rogers, Val de Vere -
Mr. Pat Waters Club My-O-My Proudly Presents The World's Most Beautiful Boys in Women's Attire (3)
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Waters, Pat Date: circa 1950 Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease Subject: Bunny Daye, Chickie Rouchez, Dale Leslie, Here's Judi, Jimmy Callaway, Johnny Brown, Laurie Lane, Sandy Rogers, Wynn Parker -
Mr. Pat Waters Club My-O-My Proudly Presents The World's Most Beautiful Boys in Women's Attire (4)
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Waters, Pat Date: circa 1950 Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease Subject: Billy de Voe, Carmen Marreno, Chickie Rouchez, Dale Leslie, Don Rand, Gene La Marr, Jimmy Callaway, Sonny Raye -
Mr. Pat Waters Club My-O-My Proudly Presents The World's Most Beautiful Boys In Women's Attire (5)
Collection: Drag Show Programs Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Waters, Pat Date: circa 1950 Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease Subject: Billy De Voe, Chickie Rouchez, Dale Leslie, Gene La Marr, Jackie Gordon, Jimmy Callaway, Poppy Lane, Sonny Raye -
Mrs. Mary Cooper
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Reddus, Luther Date: Jan. 28, 1950 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators Subject: Ritz Lounge, Valda Gray Description: An article in the Chicago World praising Black female impersonator Valda Gray's performance at the Ritz Lounge. -
Multicolor Top and Skirt
Collection: Finocchio's collection Institution: GLBT Historical Society Creator: Date: circa 1950 to circa 1999 Topics: Drag, LGBTQ+ communities, LGBTQ+ night life Subject: Finocchio's Club Description: Multicolor top and skirt worn by Finocchio's performers.
