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  1. Augustus Stevens. Female impersonator.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Woodbine
    Date: 1901
    Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows
    Subject: A. G. Allen's Minstrels, A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels, Augustus Stevens, Papinta
    Description: Article in The Freeman mentioning Augustus Stevens, a Black female impersonator.

  2. A Female Impersonator: Man Disguised in Woman's Apparel Arrested at Austin

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 13, 1901
    Topics: Appearance, Arrests, Clothing, Female impersonators, Police, Social norms, Taboos
    Subject: Edgar Edwards

  3. Augustus Stevens writes from Allen's New Orleans Minstrels:--

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Woodbine
    Date: 1902
    Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows
    Subject: A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels, Augustus Stevens
    Description: Article in The Freeman referencing a report of a recent troupe performance by Augustus Stevens, a Black female impersonator.

  4. Notes from A.G. Allen's Minstrels:--

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Woodbine
    Date: 1902
    Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows
    Subject: A. G. Allen's Minstrels, Augustus Stevens
    Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to racist language.

  5. Williams and Stevens

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1902
    Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Augustus Stevens, Dancer, Williams and Stevens
    Description: Article in The Freeman about Augustus Stevens, a Black female impersonator, and his comedy partner, Chas Williams.

  6. Chicago Note:--

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Woodbine
    Date: 1903
    Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels, Augustus Stevens, Williams and Stevens
    Description: Article in The Freeman mentioning Augustus Stevens, a Black female impersonator.

  7. Fooled the Reubens: Coldwater Boys Played Girl at Batavia Dance

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 30, 1903
    Topics: Appearance, Clothing, Female impersonators, Social norms, Taboos
    Subject: Hal Johnson, James Bowersby

  8. On Professional Stage: Julian D. Eltinge, Famous Impersonator of Female Roles, to Abandon Amateur Work

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: May 8, 1904
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Performing arts
    Subject: Harry Lehr, Julian Eltinge

  9. Police Guard for Chinese Actor

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1905
    Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Wong Chung
    Description: Article published in the Evening News detailing the story of Wong Chung, a Chinese female impersonator. According to the article, Chung was running away from the criminal organization Hip Sing Tong...

  10. Not Manners of a Lady: Impersonator Wears Frills and Ruffles, but Uses Fists - Is Charged with Attack on Woman

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 18, 1905
    Topics: Arrests, Clothing, Female impersonators, Harassment, Police, Violence
    Subject: Percy Yarick

  11. Amateur Minstrels Score Great Success

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1906
    Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows
    Subject: Macon Minstrels, Mr. Kelly
    Description: Article in the Macon Daily Telegraph mentioning Mr. Kelly, a Black female impersonator.

  12. The Pekin Theatre

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1906
    Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Andrew Tribble, Pekin Theatre, The Man from Bam
    Description: Article in Broad Axe mentioning a performance by Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator.

  13. Cole & Johnson—Gennett

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 2, 1906
    Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators
    Subject: Andrew Tribble, Cole & Johnson, Gennett, The Shoo-Fly Regiment
    Description: An article in the Richmond Palladium and Sun-Telegram mentioning a performance by Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator.

  14. Amusement Notes

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 30, 1907
    Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ actors, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: Gibson Girl, Julian Eltinge, Maxine Elliott, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle
    Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle" titled: "Amusement Notes," detailing Julian Eltinge's acting experience. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  15. Tong-Fighting Actor Slips Away

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 24, 1908
    Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Chinese People, Mun Woo Kee
    Description: An article in The Pacific commercial advertiser about Mun Woo Kee, a Chinese female impersonator.

  16. Shot Female Impersonator: Negro in Woman's Garb Slashes Policemen and Is Killed

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 22, 1908
    Topics: Black people, Clothing, Female impersonators, Mass media, Police, Race relations, Violence
    Subject: George Thompson

  17. 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.

  18. The Red Moon

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Walton, Lester A.
    Date: Sep. 10, 1908
    Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Andrew Tribble, The Red Moon
    Description: A New York Age review of performance in which Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator, played a wench.

  19. 'Silly Kid' Tries to Dupe Sleuths: "Female Impersonator" Objects to Being Arrested by Men Not in Uniform

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Sep. 18, 1908
    Topics: Actors, Arrests, Courts, Female impersonators, Harassment, Police, Theatre
    Subject: Jean D'Arville

  20. Charges Perjury in P.R.T. Damage Suit: Alleged Accident Victim Whose Case Failed Accused of Swearing Falsely in Own Behalf

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Oct. 20, 1908
    Topics: Arrests, Courts, Female impersonators, Harassment, Police
    Subject: Garfield Wallace

  21. Allen's Minstrels

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Jenkins, P.L.
    Date: 1909
    Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows
    Subject: Allen's Minstrels, C. Adam LaRose, Musician, Salome Dance
    Description: Article in The Freeman discussing C. Adam LaRose, a Black female impersonator and musician.

  22. "Black Jenny Lind."

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1909
    Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: J. Robert Johnson
    Description: Article in the Richmond Planet advertising event featuring Black female impersonator.

  23. 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.

  24. Vaudeville Houses.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Nov. 7, 1909
    Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: Julian Eltinge, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, The Fulton
    Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle" titled: "Vaudeville Houses," detailing an upcoming performance by Julian Eltinge. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  25. Winsor M'Cay Draws Impressions of Mr. Julian Eltinge at Orpheum

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: McCay, Winsor
    Date: Feb. 21, 1910
    Topics: Cartoons, Clothing, Dance, Drawings, Female impersonators, Gender swapping, Theatre
    Subject: Julian Eltinge

  26. Man Held on Charge of Stealing Silk Dress

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Apr. 25, 1910
    Topics: Arrests, Clothing, Female impersonators, Femininities, Masculinities, Police, Theatre
    Subject: La Nier Watts, Trixie

  27. The management of the Fulton Theater

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: May 8, 1910
    Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Performance art
    Subject: Julian Eltinge, The Fulton Theater
    Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle," detailing performances by Julian Eltinge. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan.

  28. 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.

  29. Mr. Andrew Tribble

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 18, 1910
    Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Andrew Tribble, Dabney Theater
    Description: Article in The New York Age about performance by Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator. Item is flagged as explicit for racist imagery.

  30. De Rose

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Pryor, Leon
    Date: Mar. 25, 1911
    Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Crescent Theatre, De Rose
    Description: An article in The Statesman about a Black female impersonator performing in New York.

  31. Changing Clothes to Make Men Women and Women Men

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: May 21, 1911
    Topics: Arrests, Crossdressing, Discrimination, Employment discrimination, Female impersonators, Imprisonment, Law, Masculinities, Passing (Gender)
    Subject: Billy Girard, C. T. Taletrifo, Helena Castle, Hetty King, Julian Eltinge, Lew Sully, Rose Driscoll, Rosw Grady, Sarah Bernhardt, Vesta Tilley

  32. Aftermath of a Musical Fete

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Randolph, Oliver
    Date: Jul. 1, 1911
    Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Andrew Tribble
    Description: An article in The Twin City Star mentioning Andrew Tribble, a renown female impersonator.

  33. Tribble and Dumount

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Pryor, Leon
    Date: Aug. 12, 1911
    Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Vaudeville
    Subject: Andrew Tribble
    Description: An article in The Statesman mentioning an upcoming performance by Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator.

  34. Whites Also Like Show.

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Walton, Lester A.
    Date: Sep. 28, 1911
    Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows
    Subject: Augustus Stevens, Down in Dixie, Williams and Stevens
    Description: Article in The New York Age featuring a Arkansas Democratic review of the success of "Down in Dixie," a show featuring Augustus Stevens, a Black female impersonator.

  35. Arrest Actor's Wife: Jesse Harris Is Dead of Morphine Poisoning

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: Evansville Courier & Press
    Date: Nov. 6, 1911
    Topics: Actors, Arrests, Crimes, Female impersonators, Murders of LGBTQ+ people, Police, Substance use in LGBTQ+ communities, Theatre
    Subject: J.V. Thomas, Jesse Harris

  36. "Margaret" Smith Proves to Be Man

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 5, 1911
    Topics: Androgyny, Arrests, Clothing, Female impersonators, Harassment, Police, Theatre
    Subject: Clarence Westfall, Margaret Swift

  37. Allen's Minstrel Show motto...

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 29, 1912
    Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows
    Subject: Allen's Minstrels
    Description: Article in the Pascagoula Democrat-Star about a show featuring a Black female impersonator.

  38. Julian Eltinge Has Big Reception Here

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: Sayre, J. Willis
    Date: Oct. 14, 1912
    Topics: Androgyny, Female impersonators, Femininities, Gender swapping, Theatre, Theatre shows
    Subject: Julian Eltinge

  39. The Man Who Was a "Perfect Lady"

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: Blackmar, K.K.
    Date: Mar. 16, 1913
    Topics: Actors, Arrests, Female impersonators, Opera, Theatre
    Subject: Annie Butcher, Charles Heywood, Frank Butcher, The Great Heywood

  40. Escaped Negro Convict is Captured Here as "Female Impersonator"

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 21, 1913
    Topics: Arrests, Black people, Clothing, Disguise, Female impersonators, Imprisonment, Police
    Subject: Willie Harris

  41. 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...

  42. 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."

  43. Dudley Liddell, Female Impersonator, Released

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: The Pittsburgh Press
    Date: Aug. 10, 1914
    Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, Clothing, Female impersonators, Gender expression
    Subject: D. Hazlett, Dudley Liddell, Edward Dillon
    Description: A short article in the Pittsburgh Press, published August 10, 1914. The text declares that Dudley Liddell, arrested for wearing "women's apparel," has been released.

  44. New York City

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1915
    Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Vaudeville
    Subject: Augustus Stevens, Julian Eltinge
    Description: Article in The Freeman about Augustus Stevens, a Black female impersonator.

  45. Richards & Pringle's Famous Minstrels

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 19, 1915
    Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows
    Subject: Great Gauze, Richards & Pringles Georgia Minstrels, Willis Gauze
    Description: A clipping from the Ashland Tidings about the Richards & Pringle's Famous Minstrels show programme mentioning the Great Gauze, a female impersonator.

  46. Ready for the Mummer's Parade

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 31, 1915
    Topics: Costumes, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Parades
    Subject: Frank Carter
    Description: An article in the Evening Ledger featuring Frank Carter, a female impersonator who will be marching in a New Year's parade.

  47. Andrew Tribble Skipped with Money

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: 1916
    Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Vaudeville
    Subject: Andrew Tribble, Fairyland Theater
    Description: Article published in The Freeman about Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator, being wanted for theft.

  48. Female Impersonator is Betrayed by Feet

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Oct. 30, 1916
    Topics: Clothing, Criminalization, Female impersonators, Halloween (LGBTQ+ culture)
    Subject: Clement Sonsin

  49. The Impersonator

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Carter, Harold
    Date: Feb. 12, 1917
    Topics: Clothing, Cowboys, Death and dying, Female impersonators, Femininities, Friends, Male impersonators, Passing (Gender), Performing arts, Prejudices, Transphobia, Violence
    Subject: Ethel Saunders, Harry Saunders
    Description: The Day Book (Chicago, IL)

  50. China Has High-Salaried Female Impersonator

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: May 6, 1917
    Topics: Actors, Female impersonators, Footbinding, Theatre
    Subject: Cha Pih Yung