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  1. A Photograph of Mario Montez Holding a Fan

     
    Collection: Miscellaneous Photographs
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator:
    Date: 1968 to 1972
    Topics: BIPOC, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Hispanic LGBTQ+ people, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ people of color, QTPOC, Transfeminine people
    Subject: Mario Montez
    Description: A photograph of Mario Montez in a black dress holding an open fan.
  2. A Photograph of Marsha P. Johnson Holding a Sign at a Picket

     
    Collection: Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera Collection
    Institution: New York Public Library
    Creator: Davies, Diana
    Date: circa 1968 to circa 1975
    Topics: Black LGBTQ+ people, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ activism, LGBTQ+ activists, LGBTQ+ demonstrations, QTPOC, Transgender people
    Subject: Marsha P. Johnson
    Description: An image of Marsha P. Johnson holding a sign that reads "POWER TO THE PEOPLE" at a protest at Bellevue Hospital.
  3. Barbara Lemay in Peformance Attire

     
    Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator: Teoli, Daniel D.
    Date: 1970 to circa 1979
    Topics: Drag queens
    Subject: Barbara Lemay
    Description: Transgender burlesque performer Barbara Lemay dressed in full costume. Circa 1970s.
  4. Barbara Lemay in Peformance Attire

     
    Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator: Teoli, Daniel D.
    Date: 1970 to circa 1979
    Topics: Drag queens
    Description: Transgender burlesque performer Barbara Lemay prepares in her apartment for her next show. Circa 1970s.
  5. Birds of a Feather Featuring The World's Greatest Female Impersonators! Programme

     
    Collection: Drag Show Programs
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Raymond, Paul
    Date: Apr. 2, 1970
    Topics: Dancers, Drag, Drag queens, Entertainers, Female impersonators, Striptease
    Subject: Barry Scott, Brian Harding Madge, David Scott, Jay Montez, Kenny Day, Kim Diamond, Larry Grayson, Laurence Daury, Les Lee, Leslie Devine, Lloyd Chandica, Noel Tovey Dancers, Rickie Renne, Ron Eagleton, Terry Durham, The Mimetimers, The Superbirds, Tony Chantal
  6. Charles Pierce at Mr. Valentine

     
    Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator: Rocco, Pat
    Date: 1970
    Topics: African American gays, Beauty contests, Drag queens
    Description: Charles Pierce (in suit) on stage with drag queens at the Mr. Valentine Contest. 1970.
  7. Empathy Magazine (Volume 3 Issue 28)

     
    Collection: Short Runs of Periodicals
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator: Slavik, Cathy Charles
    Date: 1970
    Topics: Clothing, Clubs, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag queens, Gay men, Letters to the editor, Passing (Gender), Personals, Public facilities, Shops
    Subject: Charles Prince, Empathy Club
  8. Female Impersonators No. 1

     
    Collection: Short Runs of Periodicals
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator: Health Knowledge
    Date: Winter 1969
    Topics: Appearance, Clothing, Crossdressing, Documentaries, Drag, Drag queens, Events, Femininities, Labour, Letters to the editor, Photographs, Strippers
    Subject: Billy Daye, Bobbie Paris, Dean Harlowe, Jackie Morell, Joie Tone, Karyl Houston, Leslie Marlowe, Mark Vickers, Morrish Stevens, Pudgy Roberts, The Queen, Toni Lee
  9. Female Impersonators No. 3

     
    Collection: Short Runs of Periodicals
    Institution: Transgender Oral History Project
    Creator: Health Knowledge
    Date: 1970
    Topics: Actors, Asian LGBTQ+ people, Asian transgender people, BIPOC, Black LGBTQ+ people, Black transgender people, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Drag, Drag balls, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ people of color, MtFs, Photographic models, Transgender culture, Transgender identity, Transgender people, Transgender people of color
    Subject: Romi Blue, Ronnie Larsen, The Bride of the Ginza, The Paddock International, Vicki Monroe
    Description: Contents: Avis and Gypsy Star -- It's a ball -- Vicki -- Bride of the Ginza -- Romo Blue -- Vive les girls -- First time pin-up -- The flaming 20's -- Where it's at -- Gallery of greats -- Letters ...
  10. Framed Photograph of Kiwi Carmen

     
    Collection: Te Papa Collection
    Institution: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Creator:
    Date: 1970
    Topics: Drag community, Drag queens, LGBTQ+ communities, Maori (New Zealand people)
    Subject: Carmen Rupe
    Description: This is a framed photograph of Kiwi Carmen Rupe wearing a jeweled headdress and multiple necklaces. The back of the photograph is signed "To My Dearest Sister Tess, +Family."
  11. He Enjoys Being A Girl

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Flatley, Guy
    Date: Nov. 15, 1970
    Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, Detention of LGBTQ+ people, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Gender, Latino/a/x LGBTQ+ people, Latino/a/x transgender people, LGBTQ+ films, Motion picture actors and actresses, Riots, Trans women, Transvestites
    Subject: Andy Warhol, Harold Danhakl, Holly Woodlawn, Larry Rivers, Paul Morrissey, Trash (Film)
    Description: Holly Woodlawn formerly known as Harold Danhakl is arrested at the U.N. for female impersonation. Holly Woodlawn starred in the Andy Warhol-Paul Morrissey film: "Trash". She is bailed out by Larry ...
  12. Hospital workers come out or...

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Independent Voices
    Creator: Hannotte, Dean
    Date: Dec. 15, 1970
    Topics: Crossdressers, Demonstrations, Drag queens, Electroshock therapy, Gay liberation, Homophobia, Religions
    Subject: Gay Hospital Orderlies to Stop Torture, Street Transvestites Action Revolutionaries (STAR)
  13. Jolly Jack in a Feathered Hat

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Costume, Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Gay community, Theater
    Subject: Gay Nineties
    Description: A close-up of Jolly Jack in a ruffled dress and wearing a feathered hat. The handwritten inscription on the back of the photograph reads: "Just an old bag of the Gay Ninties [sic]. Your card was ve...
  14. Jolly Jack in Blonde Wig and Headdress

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Costume, Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Theater
    Description: An elliptical photograph on a white background of Jolly Jack posing in a large wig with a headpiece and a shiny, ruffled dress.
  15. Jolly Jack in Large Hat and Long Dress

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Clothing, Costume, Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Theater
    Description: Jolly Jack, a female impersonator, poses in front of a curtain in a long, ruffled dress and a large hat.