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Singular Case
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Feb. 21, 1878 Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, BIPOC, Black transgender people, Outing (LGBTQ+ culture), Passing (Gender), Trans women, Transfemininity, Transgender survivors of rape Subject: Frances Thompson Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to sexual assault. -
Singular Case - An Oath of Allegiance Between Two Noted Characters
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Dec. 21, 1844 Topics: Crossdressing, LGBTQ+ sex workers, Robbery Subject: Almira C., Beefsteak Pete, John Williams, Joseph Liness, Peter Sewally, Theodore Augustus Jackson Description: Content warning: this item contains potentially sensitive material related to transphobic language. -
Six Years for Harry Mortimer: The Nimble-Fingered Female Impersonator Must Go to Prison
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Soldiers Who Were Women
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jul. 24, 1890 Topics: Military, Military discharge--United States Subject: Charles D. Fuller, Frances Day, Franklin Thompson, L. M. Blaylock, Miss Seelye, One Hundred and Twenty-sixth Pennsylvania Company, Sergeant Frank Mayne Description: Democratic Northwest (Napoleon, Ohio) -
Some Account of Hannah Snell, the Female Soldier
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SONG AND DANCE MEN.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Mar. 5, 1877 Topics: Clothing, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Masculinities, Performance art Subject: Annie Hindle, Ella Wesner, Harry Beckett Description: A clipping from "Troy Times" titled: "SONG AND DANCE MEN," discussing performances by Ella Wesner, Annie Hindle, and Harry Beckett. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
Southern Items
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Nov. 16, 1876 Topics: BIPOC, Black transgender people, LGBTQ+ death notices, Memphis Race Riot, Memphis, Tenn., 1866, Trans women Subject: Frances Thompson Description: Clipping from the newspaper The Lake County Star that mentions Frances Thompson -
STAGE WHISPERS.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Sep. 1, 1883 Topics: LGBTQ+ actors, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art Subject: Alma Stuart Stanley, Blanche Selwyn, Ella Wesner, St. George Hussey, The National Police Gazette Description: A clipping from "The National Police Gazette" titled: "STAGE WHISPERS," discussing a performance of Ella Wesner and other male impersonators. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
Story of a Modern Rosalind
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Stranger Than Fiction: Authenticated Story of a Singular Woman's Life
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Studio receptions and bachelor teas are among…
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Mar. 12, 1893 Topics: Femininities, Gender expression, Gender roles, Masculinities Subject: The Brooklyn Daily Eagle Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle," discussing bachelor teas. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
Stupid and Vulgar.
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Sunday Inquirer Magazine
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1899 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Fon Chong Mai Description: Article published in the Philadelphia Inquirer mentioning a performance by Fon Chong Mai, a Chinese actor and female impersonator. -
Ta Ka Wing and the Whole Chinese Dramatic Troupe are Doomed
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Tennessee News
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: The Memphis Daily Appeal Date: Jan. 19, 1877 Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, BIPOC, Black people, Black transgender people, Crossdressing, Trans women Subject: Frances Thompson, Sally Walker Description: An article in The Memphis Daily Appeal mentioning the arrest of Sally Walker on the basis of wearing female clothes. The clipping compares the case of Sally Walker to that of Frances Thompson. -
The Army and the Negros
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: American Antiquarian Society Creator: National Anti-Slavery Standard Date: 1862 Topics: African American soldiers, Clothing, Crossdressing, Slavery, United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Description: A newspaper segment examining the role of Black people in the Union Army during the Civil War that includes an excerpt from a New York Times article in which the author describes people seeking ref... -
The Boulton Masquerade
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The Boulton Masquerade
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The Burglary that Led to the Chinese Battle
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The Cairo News
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: May 2, 1863 Topics: Crossdressing, FtMs, Military, Soldiers, Suicide Description: Content Warning: This item contains potentially sensitive material related to suicide. Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye (Burlington, IA) -
The Celebrated but Unfortunate Chevalier d'Eon
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Gazette of the United States and Philadelphia Daily Advertiser Date: Oct. 22, 1796 Topics: Crossdressing, Fencing, Passing (Gender), Theatre Subject: Chevalier D'Eon Description: Gazette of the United States & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA) -
The Charge Against "Gentlemen" Personating Women
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The Chevalier D'Eon
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Chicago Daily Tribune Date: Jun. 9, 1877 Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Military, Transgender people Subject: Anna Seward, Charles Genevieve Louis Auguste Andre Timothee d'Eon de Beaumont, Chevalier D'Eon, Louis XV, Samuel Breck -
The Chevalier D'Eon – A Correction
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The Chimney Corner
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The "Cock and Bull" - Story of Eliza Pinkston
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Dec. 9, 1876 Topics: BIPOC, Black transgender people, Trans women, Transgender survivors of rape Subject: Eliza Pinkston, Frances Thompson Description: Content Warning: This item contains potentially sensitive content related to sexual assault. -
The Colored Minstrels
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1894 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, Indigenous LGBTQ+ people, Minstrel shows Subject: Richards & Pringles Georgia Minstrels, Willis Gauze Description: A newspaper article from The State reviewing a minstrel show mentioning Gauze, a female impersonator who was Huron and sometimes performed in white makeup. -
The Congressional Committee and the Memphis Riots
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: The Plymouth Weekly Democrat Date: Aug. 16, 1866 Topics: BIPOC, Black transgender people, Memphis Race Riot, Memphis, Tenn., 1866, Trans women, Transgender disabled people Subject: Frances Thompson Description: An article initially published in The Memphis Daily Avalanche on the Congressional Committee created for the 1866 Memphis Riots. The clipping identifies and briefly discusses Frances Thompson as on... -
The Costumer is the Boss
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Foo, Wong Chin Date: Aug. 23, 1889 Topics: BIPOC, Chinese, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Swintien Lok Company, Taka Wing Description: A clipping from the Staunton Vindicator about the costuming of the Swintien Loh theater troupe mentioning Taka Wing, a female impersonator. -
The "Crutchy" Club
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jun. 22, 1876 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Black transgender people, Memphis Race Riot, Memphis, Tenn., 1866, Trans women, Transgender disabled people, Transgender survivors of rape Subject: Frances Thompson Description: Content Warning: This item contains potentially sensitive content related to sexual assault. -
The Death of Charley Parkhurst
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The Disguised Lady
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The Female Husband
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Nov. 9, 1883 Topics: Androgyny, Crossdressing, FtMs, Interviews, LGBTQ+ partners, LGBTQ+ relationships, Marriage, Stealth (Transgender) Subject: Frank Dubois, Gertrude Fuller, H. L. Morrison Description: Press and Daily Dakotaian (Yankton, Dakota Territory, SD) -
The Female Husband
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The Female Husband and Male Wife
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The Fine Bill
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The Great Gauze, Wonderful Contralto
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Apr. 4, 1892 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Great Gauze, Richards & Pringles Georgia Minstrels, Willis Gauze Description: Clipping announcement for The Great Gauze show, published by the newspaper The Silver State -
The Idyl of Wild Life
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Nov. 3, 1880 Topics: Almshouses, Cave dwellers, Crossdressing, Hunting Subject: George Slater, Joseph Lobdell, Lucy Ann Lobdell, Marie Louise Perry Description: Watertown Republican (Watertown, Wisconsin) -
The Life and Examination of Boulton and Park
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The Life Secret of Charley Parkhurst, a Famous California Stage-Driver
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jan. 29, 1880 Topics: Death and dying, Firearms, Passing (Gender), Transportation occupations Subject: Charley Parkhurst, Hank Monk Description: The Northern Pacific Farmer (Wadena, Minnesota) -
The Man Countess Again
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Mar. 29, 1891 Topics: Arrests, Clothing, Marriage, Masculinities, Medical examinations, Passing (Gender), Upbringing Subject: Marie Engelhardt, Sandor Vay, Sarolta Vay Description: The Sun (New York, NY) -
The Man Who Kissed Dr. Mary Walker
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The Man Woman Again
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The Man Woman Again
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The Man-Woman
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The Man-Woman
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: American Antiquarian Society Creator: Date: Jul. 17, 1876 Topics: Black transgender people, LGBTQ+ imprisonment, Memphis Race Riot, Memphis, Tenn., 1866, Passing (Gender), Transfemininity Subject: Frances Thompson Description: Content Warning: This item contains transphobic language. -
The Masqueraders.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: English Lord and American Consul Date: Jul. 5, 1870 Topics: Arrests, Courts, Crimes, Crossdressing, Navy, Sodomy laws Subject: Arthur Pelham Clinton, C. H. Thomas, Edward I, Edward XIX, George II, John S. Fisk, Louis Charles Hurt, Martin Luther Cumming, New York World, William Summerville -
The Memphis Massacre
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jul. 28, 1866 Topics: BIPOC, Black transgender people, Memphis Race Riot, Memphis, Tenn., 1866, Police harassment, Trans women, Transgender survivors of rape Subject: Frances Thompson, Lucy Hunt, Lucy Smith Description: Content Warning: This item contains potentially sensitive content related to racist language and sexual assault. -
The Memphis Riots
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Aug. 21, 1866 Topics: BIPOC, Black transgender people, Trans women, Transgender disabled people, Transgender survivors of rape Subject: Frances Thompson Description: Content Warning: This item contains potentially sensitive content related to sexual assault. -
The Memphis Theater
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The Men in Petticoats in London
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The Men in Petticoats in London
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The Metamorphosis
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The Milwaukee Girl Appears in Court in Male Attire
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jul. 20, 1893 Topics: Adoption, Arrests, Courts, Crossdressing, Masculinities, Siblings Subject: Annie Morris, Chief Janssen, Chief of Police McGrath, Detective Frank Miller, Frank Blunt Held, Judge Watson Description: Wood County Reporter (Grand Rapids, Wisconsin) -
The Minstrel Show
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Feb. 18, 1898 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Great Gauze Description: An article in the Kinsley Graphic about a show featuring the great Gauze. -
The Minstrels
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: The Daily Ardmoreite Date: Jan. 9, 1896 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Great Gauze, Richards & Pringles Georgia Minstrels, Willis Gauze Description: A clipping from The Daily Ardmoreite reviewing Richards & Pringle's Georgia Minstrel show mentioning the great Gauze, a female impersonator. -
The Morality of Masquerading
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The Old Soldier a Woman
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jun. 25, 1896 Topics: Agricultural occupations, Assigned gender, Burial ceremonies, Death and dying, Passing (Gender), Soldiers Subject: Otto Schaffer Description: Mexico Weekly Ledger (Mexico, MO) -
The Petersburg Guard in Providence
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: The New York Freeman Date: Jun. 13, 1885 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Burlesque, C. Henry Brenan, Merchant of Venice, Petersburg Guard, Thomas Doyle, Virginius Description: This item is an article in The New York Freeman newspaper Vol. 1 No. 30 that discusses Mr. C. Henry Brenan as a female impersonator and burlesque artist. -
The Reported Man-Woman Case
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jan. 3, 1880 Topics: Clothing, Death and dying, Femininities, FtMs, Gender diversity, Masculinities, Medical examinations, Passing (Gender), Physicians, Soldiers, Transportation occupations Subject: Charley Parkhurst, Chevalier D'Eon -
The Sentinel
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jul. 19, 1876 Topics: BIPOC, Black transgender people, Chain gangs, Memphis Race Riot, Memphis, Tenn., 1866, Trans women, Transgender survivors of rape Subject: Frances Thompson Description: Content Warning: This item contains potentially sensitive content related to sexual assault. -
The Southern Outrages Incredible Radical Stories
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jul. 19, 1876 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Black transgender people, Trans women, Transgender disabled people Subject: Frances Thompson Description: Content Warning: This item contains potentially sensitive content related to sexual assault. -
The Spirit of Democracy
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: The Spirit of Democracy Date: Dec. 26, 1876 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Black transgender people, Trans women, Witnesses Subject: Eliza Pinkston, Frances Thompson Description: An article from the The Spirit of Democracy discussing the testimony of Eliza Pinkston in relation to the New Orleans race riots. Frances Thompson is also mentioned. -
The Stage
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1897 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, Indigenous LGBTQ+ people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Minstrel shows Subject: Darkest America, Florence Hines, Richards & Pringles Georgia Minstrels, Willis Gauze Description: Article in The Freeman mentioning Florence Hines, a Black male impersonator, and Willis Guaze, a female impersonator. This item has been marked as explicit for racist imagery. -
THE TAILOR MADE GIRL.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1893 Topics: Clothing, Femininities, Gender roles, Masculinities Subject: Johnstone Bennett, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle" titled: "THE TAILOR MADE GIRL," discussing Johnstone Bennett's style. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
The Third Sex
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Sep. 3, 1878 Topics: Army, Courts, Crossdressing, Death and dying, Femininities, Fencing, Gender identity, Politics Subject: Chevalier D'Eon, Louis XV, Louis XVI, National Assembly Description: Staunton Spectator (Staunton, VA) -
"The Trial of M. D'Eon by a Jury of Matrons" (Frontispiece, The Town and Country Magazine - May, 1771)
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Transas City Creator: Date: May 1771 Topics: Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Gender minorities, Law Subject: Chevalier D'Eon, Eonism Description: According to the Transas City website: "A very unique item which highlights part of the furore over the gender identity of the Chevalier d’Eon. In May 1771, the Town and Country Magazine of Eng... -
The Vallejo Chronicle Man
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The Vodoo Profession
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: May 19, 1873 Topics: BIPOC, Black transgender people, Trans women, Transgender disabled people, Transgender survivors of rape Subject: Frances Thompson, Voodoo Description: An article in the Public Ledger that talks about the case of the State vs. Frances Thompson involving Voodoo. -
THE WIFE OF A WOMAN
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jan. 2, 1892 Topics: LGBTQ+ relationships, Male impersonators, Performance art Subject: Annie Hindle, Annie Ryan, Buffalo Evening News, Charles Hindle, Charles Vivian, Ella Wesner, Maggie Weston Description: A clipping from the "Buffalo Evening News" titled: "THE WIFE OF A WOMAN," discussing the relationship between Annie Hindel and Annie Ryan. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
The Woman in Battle: the adventures, exploits, and travels of Madame Loreta Juaneta Velasquez
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Duke University Creator: Date: circa 1876 Topics: Military, Soldiers, Soldiers--Confederate States of America--Biography, United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Participation, Female Subject: Lieutenant Harry T. Buford, Loreta Juaneta Velasquez Description: Brochure advertising the publication of the book "The Woman in Battle" by Loreta Janeta Velazquez, who claims to have masqueraded as a male Confederate soldier during the Civil War. Includes highli... -
The Woman Who Married the Woman
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The Woman's Husband in Manchester
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Theatre Comique
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Theatre Comique: Ernest Byne
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Theatrical Notes
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jun. 25, 1893 Topics: BIPOC, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Seneca Indians Subject: Gowongo Mohawk Description: An article in the Herald on Gowongo Mohawk, a Seneca male impersonator, sucessfully performing in England. -
There is a Remarkable Case
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Apr. 14, 1886 Topics: Army, Civil wars, Crimes, Crossdressing, Desertion, Military, Military, Soldiers Subject: Franklin Thompson, Sarah E. Edmonds, Sarah E. Seelye Description: Arizona Weekly Journal-Miner (Prescott, AZ) -
THEY FIT.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Mar. 2, 1892 Topics: Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art Subject: Florence Hines, Marie Roberts, The Cincinatti Enquirer Description: A clipping from "The Cincinnati Enquirer" titled: "THEY FIT," detailing an altercation between Florence Hines and Marie Roberts. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
Thirty Years in Disguise
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This Woman Masqueraded as a Bandit
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Thompson
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: The Memphis Daily Appeal Date: Jul. 13, 1876 Topics: BIPOC, Black transgender people, Police harassment, Trans women, Transgender disabled people, Transgender survivors of rape Subject: American Civil War, Frances Thompson, Lucy Smith Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to sexual assault. -
Thompson's Joke
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jul. 12, 1876 Topics: BIPOC, Black transgender people, Outing (LGBTQ+ culture), Trans women, Transgender survivors of rape Description: Content Warning: This item contains potentially sensitive content related to sexual assault. -
Three Chinese Get In
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1889 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, City of Alexandria (steamship), Fong, Chu, Yi, Chin Description: A newspaper article from the New York Herald detailing the arrest of a Chinese female impersonator. -
Tom King
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Sep. 7, 1894 Topics: Appearance, Childhood, Clothing, Crossdressing, Escaped prisoners, Marriage, Police officers, Theft Subject: Tom King Description: Sierra County Advocate (Kingston, NM) -
Tom King is a Woman
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Translation of the Chevalier's Farewell Letter to the Public
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Troy Herald
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Nov. 8, 1876 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Black transgender people, LGBTQ+ death notices, Memphis Race Riot, Memphis, Tenn., 1866, Trans women, Transgender survivors of rape Subject: Frances Thompson Description: Content Warning: This item contains potentially sensitive content related to sexual assault. -
Truant Girl Coming Home
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Under False Colors
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Under False Colors
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: American Antiquarian Society Creator: J.C.B. Date: Jul. 15, 1876 Topics: Black transgender people, LGBTQ+ imprisonment, Memphis Race Riot, Memphis, Tenn., 1866, Passing (Gender), Slavery, Transfemininity, United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Subject: Frances Thompson, Lucy Smith Description: Content Warning: This item contains racist and transphobic language, and potentially sensitive content related to sexual assault. -
Weekly Intelligencer
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Dec. 9, 1876 Topics: BIPOC, Black transgender people, Trans women, Transgender survivors of rape Subject: Frances Thompson Description: An article in the Weekly Intelligencer that mentions the Frances Thompson case. -
Weekly Register
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: American Antiquarian Society Creator: Date: Aug. 10, 1876 Topics: Black transgender people, Memphis Race Riot, Memphis, Tenn., 1866, Passing (Gender), Transfemininity Subject: Frances Thompson Description: Content Warning: This item contains transphobic language and potentially sensitive content related to sexual assault. -
What is it?
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Which? A Man in Woman's Dress
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jul. 1, 1875 Topics: Clothing, Courts, Crossdressing, Death and dying, Government, Law, Monarchy, Passing (Gender) Subject: Charles Genevieve Louis Auguste Andre Timothee d'Eon de Beaumont, Chevalier D'Eon, Horace Walpole, Louis XV, Milwaukee Sentinel Description: Indiana State Sentinel (Indianapolis, IN) -
Wisconsin's Wonder
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Wisconsin's Wonder
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Women as Men
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: St. James Gazette Date: Aug. 8, 1890 Topics: Crossdressing, Death and dying, Maritime occupations, Marriage, Military, Murders of LGBTQ+ people, Passing (Gender), Physicians, Pirates Subject: Alexander Burke, Anne Bonny, Anne Jane Thornton, Hannah Snell, Hans Brandt, James Barry, Mary Parlour, Mary Read, Samuel Bundy -
Women in Male Attire
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Women in Men's Clothes
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Philadelphia Ledger Date: Jun. 28, 1866 Topics: Army, Arrests, Clothing, Courts, Crossdressing, Gender role, Physicians Subject: Mary Walker Description: The Public Ledger (Memphis, Tennessee) -
Women in Trousers
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Aug. 6, 1893 Topics: Clothing, Courts, Crimes, Crossdressing, Daughters, Femininities, Gender role, Labour, Marriage, Masculinities, Mothers, Police, Smoking, Travel, Upbringing Subject: Emily Paxton, George Sand, Jane Dieulafoy, Josephine Cox, Louis Herman Tobush, Mary Walker, Robert Murdock Smith, Rosa Bonheur, Sarah Bernhardt, Sarolta Vay, Tom King Description: St. Paul Daily Globe (St. Paul, Minnesota)