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Man shot, killed in second slaying of cross-dressing men
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Mar. 5, 1999 Topics: Gender expression, LGBTQ+ sex workers, LGBTQ+ victims of hate crimes, Murders of LGBTQ+ people Subject: John Cannon, Steve Dwayne Garcia Description: A short article featured in the March 5, 1999 issue of the "Houston Voice." Describes the murder of an "unidentified man dressed as a woman." Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitiv... -
Excelsior Springs
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Gorgeous!!
Collection: Sheet Music Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: 1927 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: Benny Davis, Gorgeous, Harry Akst, Jerome H. Remick, Jerry Fragile Description: A cover of the sheet music for "Gorgeous." Arrangement by Benny Davis and Harry Akst, featuring female impersonator Jerry Fragile. -
Baby Face
Collection: Sheet Music Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: 1926 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: Baby Face, Benny Davis, Harry Akst, Jerome H. Remick, Jerry Fragile Description: A cover of the sheet music "Baby Face." Arrangement by Benny Davis and Harry Akst, featuring female impersonator Jerry Fragile. -
Vonda DeLayne
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gay community, HIV/AIDS, Trans women, Transgender people Subject: Miss Gay America, Miss Gay USA, Miss Metroplex, Miss Texas USA, Miss Universe de Texas, Vonda DeLayne, Vonda Richards Description: An obituary for Vonda DeLayne, who was also known as Vonda Richards. The clipping states: "she never forgot her roots in the gay community, remaining active in AIDS causes, as well as the pageant s... -
Isreal Padilla
Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, HIV/AIDS Subject: Aurea Perez, Dary Crews, Isreal Padilla, Isreal Padilla, Jr., Lillian Perez, Lillie Padilla, Marie Padilla, Mark Miller, Miss Buddies, Sophia Black Description: An obituary for Isreal Padilla also known as Sophia Black in the "Dallas Voice." Discusses their family, work, and success with doing "female impersonation." -
Isreal Padilla, Jr. aka “Sophia Black”
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ+ relationships Subject: Aurea Perez, Dary Crews, Isreal Padilla, Isreal Padilla, Jr., Lillian Perez, Lillie Padilla, Marie Padilla, Mark Miller, Miss Buddies, Sophia Black -
Abraham “Chico” Sanchez
Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1950-2000) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gay community, HIV/AIDS Subject: Abraham "Chico" Sanchez, AVES, Chablis La Blanc, Littlemore Family of Austin, Miss Cousins, RSICSS Description: An obituary for Abraham "Chico" Sanchez, a "female impersonator and philanthropist." -
Corwin Anthony Hawkins Amazing Grace
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ actors, LGBTQ+ Christians Subject: Amazing Grace, Corwin Anthony Hawkins, Deidra Hawkins, It's a Low Down Dirty Shame, John L's, Joyce Hawkins, Miss Gay South, Miss Gay Southwest, Miss Gay Texas, National Entertainer of the Year, Phoebe Hawkins, Texas Entertainer of the Year, Wilber, Jr. Hawkins, Wilbur Hawkins Description: An obituary for "Corwin Anthony Hawkins Amazing Grace." Describes the titles Grace won and their most recent work in Hollywood. -
Princess Theatre
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Aug. 5, 1914 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: Herschell Mayall, Izzy Sinck, Leon Finch, Princess Theatre, Roscoe Slater, Tsuri Aohi, Vaudeville Description: A short clipping from the August 5, 1914 issue of the "Moberly Daily Monitor," the text of which advertises "Beautiful Mr. Leon Finch Female Impersonator in marvelous portrayal of Feminine Types." -
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... -
Mr. Leon Finch
Collection: Ephemera Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: A Girlie Was Just Made to Love, Leon Finch, Play Me a Good Old Fashioned Melody, Roscoe Slater, The Boy with a Smile Description: An advertisement for female impersonator, Mr. Leon Finch, in "The Boy with a Smile." -
Bella Donna DuBois
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Unknown Topics: Drag, Drag community, Drag fathers, Drag mothers Subject: Bella Donna DuBois, Janelle DuBois, Shimmy Maxx, Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home, Ten Percent Youth Description: An obituary for Bella Donna DuBois in the "Dallas Voice." Includes a brief discussion of her life, death, and family. -
Requiem For A Drag Queen
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: May 2, 1979 Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, Detention of LGBTQ+ people, Drag, LGBTQ+ suicide, Transgender people Subject: Bonanza, Harris County Rehabilitation Center, Tina Marie Gentry, Wagon Train Description: An article in the May 2, 1979 issue of Upfront about Tina Marie Gentry's life. Discusses her imprisonment and death. Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to self... -
Etta James Revue featuring Miss Dakota, Jackie Shane (Female Impersonators)
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: Date: Aug. 27, 1964 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art Subject: Etta James, Jackie Shane, Long Beach Independent, Miss Dakota, Rusty Rooster Description: Clipping from the "Long Beach Independent" advertising "Etta James Revue featuring Miss Dakota, Jackie Shane (Female Impersonators)."