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Ellis Glenn Surrendered.
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Ellis Glenn in Parkersburg.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Parkersburg News Date: Dec. 15, 1899 Topics: Arrests, Clothing, Courts, Crimes, Crossdressing, Medical examinations, Physical characteristics Subject: Bettie Cole, Ellis Glenn, Hillsboro Jail, J. M. Jackson, Jude Richardson, Mollie Uhl-Rader Description: Marietta Daily Leader (Marietta, Ohio) -
Stupid and Vulgar.
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For Brother's Guilt
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Dec. 10, 1899 Topics: Arrests, Crimes, Crossdressing, Imprisonment, LGBTQ+ partners, Police officers, Siblings Subject: Elbert Glenn, Ella Duke, Ellis Glenn, James Duke, Nellie Duke, T. H. Terry -
In Marietta!
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Dec. 9, 1899 Topics: Crossdressing, Imprisonment, Labour, Passing (Gender), Prisons Subject: Bert Glenn, Cora Alice Cunningham, Ellis Glenn, Jake Kauf Description: Marietta Daily Leader (Marietta, Ohio) -
"He" Is a Woman
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Grand Opening: Theatre Mascotte Saloon
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Dec. 6, 1899 Topics: Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators Subject: Jessie Thomas Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to racist language. -
North Morgantown
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Dec. 6, 1899 Topics: BIPOC, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Native American LGBTQ+ people, Seneca Indians Subject: Gowongo Mohawk, The Indian Mail Carrier (Play) Description: Praise for American Indian Actress Go-Woo-Go Mohawk in her play Wep-Ton-No-Mah, The Indian Mail Carrier. Published in the newspaper Daily New Dominion. -
Now She's Miss Cunningham
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Dec. 6, 1899 Topics: Assigned gender, Death and dying, Forgery, Passing (Gender), Prisoners Subject: Cora Alice Cunningham, Ellis Glenn Description: Rock Island Argus (Rock Island, Illinois) -
Among Stage People
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Dec. 2, 1899 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Vaudeville Subject: Florence Hines Description: An article in The Colored American mentioning Florence Hines, a Black male impersonator. -
Career of "Mr." Glenn
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Dec. 2, 1899 Topics: Appearance, Arrests, Clothing, Courts, Crimes, Crossdressing, Death and dying, Identity, LGBTQ+ partners, Passing (Gender), Physical characteristics, Prisons, Twins Subject: Alice Glenn, Amos Oller, Chester Penitentiary, Chicago Tribune, Duncan McLean, Elbert Glenn, Ella Dukes, Ellis Glenn, James Dukes, John McLean, Marshall Winters, Nellie Dukes, Sigma Sigma Club, T. H. Terry -
A Woman.
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Would Save Glenn
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Evening Times-Republican Date: Nov. 28, 1899 Topics: Courts, Crossdressing, Marriage, Passing (Gender) Subject: Alice Glenn, Ellis Glenn, James Dukes Description: Evening Times-Republican (Marshalltown, Iowa) -
Baby Bean A Bonny Boy
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Baby Bran A Bonny Boy
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Fifty Years in Trousers
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Prescott, Augusta Date: Jul. 29, 1899 Topics: Clothing, Crossdressing, Marriage, Military, Physicians, Retirement, Wars Subject: Mary Walker Description: Waterbury Evening Democrat (Waterbury, CT) -
Eventful Life of Famous Rosa Bonheur
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Neil Burgess (Week of March 6)
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Chinese Female Impersonator Is Surprised
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Feb. 24, 1899 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Chinese People, Fon Chang Mai Description: An article published in the Hot Springs Weekly Star about Fon Chang Mai, a Chinese female impersonator. -
New York's Favorite Slumming Expedition
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Feb. 12, 1899 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Choy Ting Quoy, Fon Chong Mai Description: Article published in the Colorado Springs Gazette about Fon Chong Mai, a Chinese actor and female impersonator; includes illustrations. -
Many Years in Man's Attire
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Richards & Pringle's Performance Announcement
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Pine Bluff Daily Graphic Date: Jan. 2, 1899 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Great Gauze, Richards & Pringles Georgia Minstrels, Willis Gauze Description: A clipping from Pine Bluff Daily Graphic promoting a performance by Richards & Pringle's Georgia Minstrels featuring the Great Gauze, a female impersonator. -
A Chinese Actor
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1899 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Choy Ting Quoy, Fon Chong Mai, Son Fong Quon Description: Article published in the West Bay City Times about a performance by Fon Chong Mai, a Chinese actor and female impersonator. -
A.G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1899 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, Minstrel shows Subject: A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels, Augustus Stevens Description: Article in The Freeman mentioning Augustus Stevens, a Black female impersonator. -
Amusements
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1899 Topics: LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Minstrel shows Subject: Al. G. Fields Minstrels, Dallas Opera House Description: Article in the Dallas Morning News mentioning Black female impersonator. -
He is the Greatest of the Chinese Actors
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1899 Topics: Costumes, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Theater Subject: Ada Rehan, Chinese People, Fon Chong Mai, Merchant of Venice Description: This item is an article published in the Philadelphia Inquirer about China actor and female impersonator, Fon Chong Mai. This article talks about his talent as an actor, Chinese theater, and his im... -
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. -
A Vivid Picture of a Great Actor Harassed by Century Old Traditions
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Nov. 2, 1898 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Fon Chong Mai Description: Article published in the New York Herald about Fon Chong Mai, a Chinese female impersonator; includes illustrations. -
China's Great Actor.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: New York Herald Date: Nov. 2, 1898 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Choy Ting Quoy, Fon Chong Mai, Son Fong Quon Description: Article published in the New York Herald about Fon Chong Mai, a Chinese female impersonator. -
Truant Girl Coming Home
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Miss Babe Bean
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Mysterious Lady
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A Lucky Disaster
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Babe Bean: The Lady who Wears Male Attire Recovers her Speech
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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. -
Fon Chong Mai Sees Ada Rehan as Portia
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1898 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Choy Ting Quoy, Fon Chong Mai Description: Article published in The St. Louis Republic detailing Fon Cong Mai's response to a production of "The Merchant of Venice." -
Rehan In Chinese Eyes: An Oriental Criticism
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Fon Chong Mai Date: 1898 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Choy Ting Quoy, Daly's Theater, Fon Chong Mai Description: Article published in the New York Herald and written by Fon Chong Mai, a Chinese female impersonator, about Ada Rehan's performance in "The Merchant of Venice". -
In Man's Attire: Catherine Coombs Worked with Men for Years
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Stranger Than Fiction: Authenticated Story of a Singular Woman's Life
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Story of a Modern Rosalind
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In Man's Attire Tenants an Ark
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Annie Hindle, Male Impersonator, in Critical Condition
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A Bonny Lady Pirate
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Black Hills Union Date: Jul. 9, 1897 Topics: Crimes, Crossdressing, Murderers, Murders of LGBTQ+ people, Pirates Subject: Anne Bonny, Mary Reed Description: Black Hills Union (Rapid City, South Dakota) -
In Japanese Theaters
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Hageman, Maurice Date: 1897 Topics: Costumes, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Hanshira, Hiakunoskeh, Japanese People Description: Minneapolis Journal article discussing Japan's best female impersonators, Hanshira and Hiakunoskeh. -
PEOPLE'S—Gowongo Mohawk
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1897 Topics: Indigenous LGBTQ+ people, Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Native American LGBTQ+ people Subject: Gowongo Mohawk, Wep-Ton-No-Mah Description: A short article published in 1897 in the Philadelphia Inquirer detailing Gowongo Mohawk, an Indigenous male impersonator acting as the leading role in the play "Wep-Ton-No-Mah." -
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. -
Amusements
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Oct. 31, 1896 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators Subject: Florence Hines Description: Content Warning: This item contains potentially sensitive content related to racist language. -
Women Who Have Won Renown on the Battlefield
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Sep. 22, 1896 Topics: Combat, Crossdressing, Death and dying, Masculinities, Military, Soldiers, Women Subject: Christine Davies, Hannah Snell, James Berry, John Taylor, Mary Ann Talbet, Mary Dixon, Mother Ross -
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 Fine Bill
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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. -
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-ACADEMY OF MUSIC (Louis C. Cook, manager)
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Nov. 23, 1895 Topics: Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art Subject: Florence Hines Description: A clipping from "The New York Dramatic Mirror," describing a performance featuring Florence Hines. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
Six Years for Harry Mortimer: The Nimble-Fingered Female Impersonator Must Go to Prison
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Pink-Cheeked Reginald
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: New York Recorder Date: Aug. 18, 1895 Topics: Appearance, Arrests, Courts, Crossdressing, Femininities, Gender identity, Gender segregation in labour, Physicians, Workhouses Subject: Estelle Lawrence, Reginald Culton Description: The Indianapolis Journal (Indianapolis, Indiana) -
New Woman
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Aug. 17, 1895 Topics: Clothing, Female masculinity, Femininities, Gender roles, Masculinities Subject: Brooklyn Life Description: A clipping from "Brooklyn Life" discussing gender roles, masculinity, and femininity. -
A Masquerader Sent to the Workhouse
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Years in Masquerade
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Aug. 10, 1895 Topics: Arrests, Arts and entertainment occupations, Crossdressing, Lady's maids, Parks, Police, Prisoners Subject: Estelle Lawrence, Reginald Culton, Violet Beacon, Violet Dell Description: Waterbury Evening Democrat (Waterbury, Connecticut) -
Betrayed By His Beard
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Apr. 26, 1895 Topics: Clothing, Essentialism, Femininities, Indians of North America, MtFs, Native american religions, Passing (Gender), Priests, Role behavior, Transgender people, Tribe (The English word) Subject: Quatalno Tribe, Sackett, Saghalle Tyhee -
Impersonator Willis: Arrest of an Alleged St. Louisman in New York
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Andromania
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jan. 6, 1895 Topics: Female masculinity, Masculinities Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle," discussing "the passionate desire of women to ape everything that is mannish." This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
A Good Variety Show
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1895 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Bon Ton Vaudevilles, Gus Mills Description: Article in the Worcester Daily Spy discussing Gus Mills, a Black female impersonator. -
No Japanese Actresses
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1895 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Danjuro, Ichikawa Danjuro, Japanese Actor, Japanese People Description: A Omaha World-Herald newspaper article about a Japanese actor and female impersonator, Ichikawa Danjuro. -
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) -
Czar's Officials as Flirts
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Johnstone Bennett's Chat
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Annie Gets One Year
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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. -
Men Who Portray Women in Plays
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: New York Herald Date: Dec. 10, 1893 Topics: Drag queens, Female impersonators, Labour, Performing arts, Students, Theatre Subject: Charley Wykeham, Donna Lucia d'Alvadorez, Etienne Girardot, Richard Harlow -
KNOCKED DOWN TWO
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Dec. 9, 1893 Topics: Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art Subject: Florence Hines, Florrie Marion, Olympic Theatre, William Brown Description: A clipping from "The World" titled: "KNOCKED DOWN TWO," describing an altercation involving male impersonator Florence Hines, Florrie Marion, and William Brown. This item was contributed to the DTA... -
Girl-Boy is Guilty
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Dec. 1, 1893 Topics: Courts, Crossdressing, Death and dying, Theft Subject: Annie Morris, Frank Blunt, H. G. Turner, J. G. Perkins Description: Iowa County Democrat (Mineral Point, Wisconsin) -
"Annie Morris" Guilty
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Ninth and Arch Museum
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Nov. 26, 1893 Topics: Black people, Male impersonators, Minstrel shows Subject: Callender's Original Georgia Minstrels, Florence Hines Description: Article in The Philadelphia Inquirer that discusses Florence Hines, a Black male impersonator. -
Annie Morris Duel Life
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Girl Lovers Married
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Empire Theater
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Aug. 20, 1893 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Vaudeville Subject: Eaton's Afro-American Vaudeville Company, Florence Hines Description: An article in The Indianapolis Journal mentioning Florence Hines, a Black male impersonator. -
Women of Spartan Courage
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Aug. 13, 1893 Topics: Combat, Crossdressing, Death and dying, Desertion, Military, Marriage, Military, Passing (Gender), Soldiers, Stealth (Transgender) Subject: Charles D. Fuller, Frances Day, Franklin Thompson, One Hundred and Twenty-sixth Pennsylvania Company, Sarah E. Seelye -
Incidents in Illinois
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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) -
Has Always Lived as a Man
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jul. 25, 1893 Topics: Crossdressing, FtMs, Legal process, Marriage, Masculinities, Right to vote, Suffragettes Subject: Annie Morris, Frank Blunt, Lulu Seitz Description: Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, DC) -
Milwaukee Special
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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) -
Tom King is a Woman
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For Fifteen Years a Man
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She Posed as a Man
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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. -
IN THE WINGS.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: May 5, 1893 Topics: LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art Subject: Ella Wesner, The New York Dramatic Mirror, Tony Pastor's, Vesta Tilley Description: A clipping from "The New York Dramatic Mirror" titled: "IN THE WINGS," discussing Vesta Tilley. This item was contributed to DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
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. -
A Woman Warrior.
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A Chinese Riot
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1893 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Chinese People, Don Bow, Tow Dong Chue Description: Article published in the Morning Oregonian about a large fight that occurred in a Chinese theater and the arrest of Tow Dong Chue and Don Bow (a Chinese female impersonator). -
Mongols Badly Duped.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1893 Topics: Female impersonators Subject: Charles Waldstein, Chinese People, Gaelic (ship) Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to enslavement. -
Mongols Badly Duped
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1893 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Bow Wah, Charles Waldstein, Chinese People Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to enslavement. -
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. -
Women With Records
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Elmore Bulletin Date: Nov. 13, 1892 Topics: Crossdressing, Marriage, Military, Passing (Gender), Physicians, Romanticism, Sailors Subject: Alexander Burke, Ann Bonny, Anne Jane Thornton, Hannah Snell, Hans Brandt, James Barry, Mary Anne Taylor, Mary Parlour, Mary Read, William Talbot Description: Elmore Bulletin (Rocky Bar, Idaho) -
News of the Theatres
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: The Sun Date: Aug. 7, 1892 Topics: BIPOC, Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Seneca Indians Subject: Gowongo Mohawk Description: A clipping from The Sun sharing various theater news stories, including Gowongo Mohawk's upcoming performance tour in England. -
Annie Hindle Again A Husband
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Annie Hindle (Daily Illinois)
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A Wedded Puzzle
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Annie Hindle's Strange Career
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: The Philadelphia Inquirer Date: Jul. 10, 1892 Topics: Crossdressing, Drag kings, Drag queens, Male impersonators, Weddings Subject: Annie Hindle, Annie Ryan, Charles Hindle, Charles Vivian, G. C. Baldwin, Gilbert Saroney, Louise Spangehal -
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 -
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. -
Lived As A Man
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Death of "Henry" Armstrong
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AMUSEMENTS.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jan. 19, 1892 Topics: Black people, LGBTQ+ actors, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art Subject: Florence Hines, The St. Paul Globe Description: A clipping from "The Saint Paul Globe" titled: "AMUSEMENTS," discussing a performance by Florence Hines. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
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. -
A Queer Composition
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1892 Topics: Assigned male at birth, Contractors, Femininities, Gender expression, Transfeminine people Description: Article in the Langston City Herald about someone assigned male at birth who dresses "as a woman" after work. -
Neil Burgess Is Now Playing The County Fair
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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) -
Footlight and Foyer
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Mar. 8, 1891 Topics: BIPOC, Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Seneca Indians Subject: Gowongo Mohawk Description: An article in the St. Paul Daily Globe about a show featuring Gowongo Mohawk. -
At the Post and Will Win By More than a Head! Who? Miss Florence Hines
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jan. 7, 1891 Topics: Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art Subject: Florence Hines, The New York Clipper Description: A clipping from "The New York Clipper" titled: "At the Post and Will Win By More than a Head! Who? Miss Florence Hines," advertising a performance by Florence Hines. This item was contributed to DT... -
A Boom at the Dime
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1891 Topics: Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Dockstader's Colored Minstrel Troupe, Ethiopian, Ninth and Arch Dime Museum, William Campbell Description: Article in The Philadelphia Inquirer discussing Black female impersonators. -
A Chinese Actor
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Evening News Date: 1891 Topics: Bail, Defense (Civil procedure), Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: C.D. Wright, Chinese People, Ga Bing, J.D. Edson Description: Article in the Evening News about Ga Bing who was arrested for not fulfilling his contract and getting paid in advance. -
Gossip of the Stage
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Chaize, W. Date: 1891 Topics: Black people, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Minstrel shows Subject: Florence Hines, Georgia Minstrels, Sam T. Jack's Creole Burlesque Company Description: Article in the New York Age about Florence Hines, the Black male impersonator -
I. McCorker, Esq.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: McCorker, I. Date: 1891 Topics: Black people, Burlesque (Theater), LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Minstrel shows Subject: Florence Hines, Sam T. Jack's Creole Burlesque Company Description: Article in the Times-Observer that mentions Florence Hines, a Black male impersonator. -
An Interesting Case: The Countess Sarolta Vay's Marriage to a Pretty Young Maiden
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: London Daily News Date: Nov. 20, 1890 Topics: Crossdressing, FtMs, Legal process, Marriage, Masculinities, Passing (Gender) Subject: Krafft Ebing, Sandor Vay, Sarolta Vay Description: The Bossier Banner (Bellevue, LA) -
An Eccentric Countess
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Sep. 21, 1890 Topics: Appearance, Arrests, Assigned gender, Clothing, Crossdressing, Debt, Families, Femininities, Friendships, Gender identity, Gender role, Imprisonment, Marriage, Masculinities, Passing (Gender), Psychology, Upbringing Subject: Marie Engelhardt, Sandor Vay, Sarolta Vay Description: The Morning Call (San Francisco, CA) -
Fame's Favorites: How Notoriety or Honor Comes to Woman
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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 -
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) -
A Fatal Accident which Revealed a Mystery
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The Burglary that Led to the Chinese Battle
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A Bogus Man
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Apr. 4, 1890 Topics: Debt, Families, Gender, Gender role, Imprisonment, Marriage, Upbringing Subject: Marie Engelhardt, Sandor Vay, Sarolta Vay Description: Johnstown Weekly Democrat (Johnstown, PA) -
She Played Her Part
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Apr. 4, 1890 Topics: Appearance, Assigned gender, Baptism, Clothing, Debt, Gender identity, Imprisonment, Marriage, Masculinities, Upbringing Subject: Marie Engelhardt, Sandor Vay, Sarolta Vay -
Won't Stop Being a Man
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Feb. 28, 1890 Topics: Appearance, Assigned gender, Baptism, Debt, Marriage, Masculinities, Passing (Gender), Upbringing Subject: Marie Engelhardt, Sandor Vay, Sarolta Vay Description: The Washington Critic (Washington, DC) -
A Chinese Fight
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1890 Topics: Boxing, Female impersonators Subject: Ah Giang, Chinese People, Foo Jung, John L. Sullivan, Swintien Lok Company Description: This item is an article in the North Dakota newspaper Bismarck Daily Tribune about a staged fight between boxer John L. Sullivan and Ah Giang, a Chinese female impersonator. -
A Chinese Theater
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jan. 1, 1890 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Chinese People, Mr. Ah Gian Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to the use of racist language. -
Chinese John L. Sullivan His Name is Ah Giang and He Downed Foo Jung in
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: New York Evening Sun Date: 1890 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Ah Giang, Chinese People, Swintien Lok Company Description: Article published in the Omaha Sunday-World Herald about a fight between Foo Jung, an acrobat, and Ah Giang, a female impersonator. -
A Woman Marries a Woman.
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Ona żuje i pali.
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"Ellis Glenn" in Jail
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Dec. 1, 1889 Topics: Appearance, Arrests, Assigned gender, Clothing, Crossdressing, Forgery, Imprisonment, Labour, LGBTQ+ relationships, Masculinities, Siblings Subject: Ella Dukes, Ellis Glenn, Nellie Dukes -
Women in Male Attire
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Richards & Pringle's Famous Georgie Minstrels
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: The Greenville Times Date: Sep. 28, 1889 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Great Gauze, Richards & Pringles Georgia Minstrels, Willis Gauze Description: A clipping from The Greenville advertising a performance by Richards & Pringle's Georgia Minstrels featuring The Great Gauze, a female impersonator. -
Romance of a Poor Young Woman
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Sep. 19, 1889 Topics: Arrests, Crossdressing, Death and dying, Labour Subject: Frank James, Jesse James, Joseph Cox, Josephine Cox, Marshel Chappel Description: The Bottineau Pioneer (Bottineau, ND) -
Mourning for His Cat
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Sep. 16, 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Taka Wing Description: Article published in The Boston Herald that explains shows featuring Taka Wing, a Chinese female impersonator, have been canceled because Wing is sick. -
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. -
Ta Ka Wing and the Whole Chinese Dramatic Troupe are Doomed
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Mott Street's Sharp Critics
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jul. 9, 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Swintien Lok Company, Taka Wing Description: A clipping from the Omaha Daily Bee mentioning Taka Wing, a Chinese female impersonator. -
New York Deserted
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jul. 6, 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Taka Wing Description: A clipping from The Evening Star mentioning Taka Wing, a Chinese female impersonator. -
A Chinese Play
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jun. 22, 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Moo Sung Lee, Swintien Lok Company, Taka Wing, Yaka Wing Description: Article published in The St. Louis Republic about a performance by Taka Wing, "the great female impersonator of China". -
China Stars Are Here
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: White, Charley Date: Jun. 22, 1889 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Chinese People, Moo Sing Jee, Taka Wing Description: An article in The Evening World interviewing Chinese American female impersonator Taka Wing about a performance. -
High Jinks for Chinatown
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jun. 22, 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Joss temple, Koong Ming, Shi Lou Tau Moo ("Loyal Slave"), Swintien Lok Company, Taka Wing, Yaka Wing Description: This item includes a clipping from the Boston Herald detailing a performance starring Taka Wing, a Chinese female impersonator. -
In Men's Clothes
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Announcements
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Apr. 14, 1889 Topics: BIPOC, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater, Minstrel shows Subject: Billy Gauze Description: An article in the Omaha Daily Bee mentioning Billy Gauze, a female impersonator of color. -
Go-Won-Go Mohawk
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: New Haven Daily Morning Journal and Courier Date: Mar. 19, 1889 Topics: BIPOC, Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Seneca Indians Subject: Gowongo Mohawk, The Indian Mail Carrier (Play) Description: A clipping from the New Haven Daily Morning Journal and Courier about Gowongo Mohawk's performance in the play "The Indian Mail Carrier," as a male impersonator. -
A Strange Career: The Remarkable Dual Existence of a Former Belle of Sandusky, O.
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A Comedy of Murder
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Chinese Theatrical Company, Taka Wing, Two Unfortunate Maidens Description: Article published in The New York Herald about a performance by Taka Wing, a Chinese female impersonator. -
"A Dark Conspiracy" in Chinese
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1889 Topics: Chinese drama, Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: A Dark Conspiracy, Asian people, Chinese People, Koong Ming, Swintien Lok Company, Taka Wing Description: This item is an article published in the New York Herald reporting on the performance of "A Dark Conspiracy" featuring Taka Wing, a female impersonator. -
Chinese Actors At The Windsor
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Swintien Lok Company, Taka Wing Description: Article published in the New York Tribune about Tak-a-Wing, a Chinese female impersonator. It talks about the feminine clothing and calls Tak-a-Wing a "he-she". -
Joy Reigns In Chinatown
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Taka Wing, The Swintien Lok Chinese Dramatic Company, Troupe Description: Article published in the New-York Tribune about a performance by Taka Wing, a famous Chinese female impersonator. -
Just Like in Pekin
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1889 Topics: Female impersonators, LGBTQ+ theater Subject: Asian people, Chinese People, Joss temple, Shi Lou Tau Moo ("Loyal Slave"), Swintien Lok Company, Taka Wing Description: This item is an article published in the New York Herald with that mentions Taka Wing, a Chinese female impersonator. Uses extensive racist language. -
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. -
Neil Burgess (Amusements)
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A Rathmines Romance
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Feb. 4, 1888 Topics: Appearance, Clothing, Femininities, Masculinities, Role behavior, Roleplay, Transgender people, Widowed people Subject: Aouth Kensington School of Art, Freeman's Journal -
Disguised her Sex
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Mr. or Miss?
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A Femenine Jehn
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: May 26, 1887 Topics: Assigned gender, Death and dying, FtMs, Masculinities, Passing (Gender), Transportation occupations Subject: Charley Parkhurst, Charlotte Parkhurst, Frank Parkhurst, Peter Elehebarne Description: The McCook Tribune (McCook, Nebraska) -
A Rather Queer Case
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: JD Doyle Archives Creator: The Galveston Daily News Date: Feb. 5, 1887 Topics: Gender markers, Intersex people, LGBTQ+ death notices, Medical care Subject: Dr. H. P. Cooke, Dr. M. Singer, Dr. Wilkinson, Justice Spann, Mary Trust, Titie Luey, Titie Young, Walter James -
Owl Pharmacy
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jan. 6, 1887 Topics: BIPOC, Black people, Female impersonators, Minstrel shows Description: Article in The Abilene Reflector about "the best colored female impersonators in the business." -
A Woman Soldier
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Aug. 13, 1886 Topics: Crossdressing, Law, Passing (Gender), Retirement benefits, Soldiers, Veterans Subject: Company F. Second Regiment Michigan Infantry, Franklin Thompson, Joseph Allen, S. E. Seelye Description: Wessington Springs Herald (Wessington Springs, South Dakota) -
Not A Tenderfoot: A Female Jehu Who Passed for Thirty Years as a Man
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jun. 11, 1886 Topics: Appearance, Death and dying, Gold mines and mining, Passing (Gender), Postmasters, Transportation occupations Subject: Charley Parkhurst, Charlotte Parkhurst, Frederick M. Parkhurst, Lottie Parkhurst -
Mrs. S. E. Seelye
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Apr. 17, 1886 Topics: Army, Crossdressing, Desertion, Military, Military, Passing (Gender), Soldiers Subject: Franklin Thompson, Sarah E. Seelye Description: The Grenada Sentinel (Grenada, MS) -
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) -
Fifteen Years in Man's Attire.
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Yesterday’s Concerts.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jul. 13, 1885 Topics: LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art Subject: Ella Wesner, Koster & Bial's Description: A clipping from "The New York Times" titled: "Yesterday’s Concerts." Details a performance given by Ella Wesner. This item was contributed to DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
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. -
Footlight Flickerings.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: 1885 Topics: LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art Subject: Ella Wesner, Indianapolis Sporting Life Description: A clipping from "Indianapolis Sporting Life" titled: "Footlight Flickerings," discussing the closure of Ella Wesner's co. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
Fredonia Times
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Fredonia Times Date: Oct. 16, 1884 Topics: Civil wars, Crossdressing, Desertion, Military, FtMs, LGBTQ+ partners, Military, Military leaves and furloughs, Soldiers, Stealth (Transgender) Subject: Franklin Thompson, Sarah E. Seelye Description: Phillipsburg Herald (Phillipsburg, KS) -
Mrs. E. E. Seeyle the Female Soldier
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Fredonia Times Date: Oct. 16, 1884 Topics: Appearance, Clothing, Combat, Passing (Gender), Soldiers Subject: Battle of Bull Run, Company F. Second Regiment Michigan Infantry, E. E. Seelye, Franklin Thompson, Sanitary Commission Description: Phillpsburg Herald (Phillipsburg, Kansas) -
A Masquerading Musketeer
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Mar. 26, 1884 Topics: Crossdressing, Desertion, Military, Infection, Military, Soldiers, Stealth (Transgender) Subject: Franklin Thompson, William R. Morse Description: Watertown Republican (Watertown, WI) -
"Franklin Thompson's" Career
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Washington Cor. Detroit Free Press Date: Mar. 7, 1884 Topics: Appearance, Conduct of court proceedings, Military, Passing (Gender) Subject: Colonel Dillmann, Company F. Second Regiment Michigan Infantry, Franklin Thompson, Nurse and Spy, Orlando M. Poe, Sarah E. E. Seeley Description: Iowa County Democrat (Mineral Point, Wisconsin) -
"Franklin Thompson's" Career
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Mar. 7, 1884 Topics: Crossdressing, Families, Government, Hospitals, Politics, Soldiers, Stealth (Transgender) Subject: Franklin Thompson, Orlando M. Poe, Sarah E. E. Seeley Description: Iowa County Democrat (Mineral Point, WI) -
Schools For Training Liars
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Mar. 5, 1884 Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, BIPOC, Black people, Black transgender people, Trans women, Transgender survivors of rape Subject: Frances Thompson Description: Content Warning: This item depicts potentially sensitive content related to sexual assault and the use of transphobic language. -
Wisconsin's Wonder
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A Female Husband
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Nov. 12, 1883 Topics: Crossdressing, Gender segregation in labour, LGBTQ+ partners, Marriage, Smoking Subject: Frank Dubois, Gertrude Fuller, S. J. Hudson Description: Wood River Times (Hailey, Idaho) -
History of the Woman Claiming to be a Man and Marrying Another Woman
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A Female Husband
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Nov. 9, 1883 Topics: Clothing, Crossdressing, Marriage, Painting, Passing (Gender), Separation Subject: Frank Dubois, Gertrude Fuller, H. L. Morrison, S.J. Hudson Description: Cooperstown Courier (Cooperstown, ND) -
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) -
A Sorry Plight
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Nov. 6, 1883 Topics: Arrests, Crossdressing, Marriage, Passing (Gender), Pregnancy Subject: Frank Dubois, Gertrude Fuller, S. J. Hudson Description: Daily Evening Bulletin (Marysville, KY) -
Married, Not Mated
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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. -
Wisconsin's Wonder
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Hyde & Behman’s Theater.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Oct. 8, 1882 Topics: LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art Subject: Davene's Colossal Allied Attractions, Ella Wesner, Hyde & Behman's Theater, St. George Hussey, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle" titled: "Hyde & Behman’s Theater." Detailing the acts at Hyde & Behamn's Theater, including Ella Wesner. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
A Remarkable Case
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Mar. 31, 1882 Topics: Appearance, Essentialism, Heteronormativity, Intersex people, Love, Marriage, Masculinities, Separation, Surgery Subject: Burnham Novelty Company, Major W. L. Powell, St Paul Pioneer Press, Tribune -
A Strange Metamorphosis
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Duluth News-Tribune
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A Woman Was Arrested
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GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Feb. 5, 1882 Topics: LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art Subject: Ella Wesner, Grand Opera House, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle" titled: "GRAND OPERA HOUSE," advertising a performance featuring Ella Wesner. This item was contributed to DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
A Crack Shot
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Aug. 17, 1881 Topics: Abduction, Arrests, Books, Crossdressing, Gender role, Hunting, Marriage Subject: Benjamin K. Bortree, David Fortnam, George W. Slater, Henry W. Shouse, Joseph Israel Lobdell, Lucy Ann Lobdell, Mary Perry, Mary Slater Description: Butler Citizen (Butler, PA) -
A Crack Shot: The Story of the Female Hunter of Long Eddy
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Aug. 17, 1881 Topics: Clothing, Crossdressing, Firearms, Hunting, Marriage, Occupations, Social classes, Trapping Subject: Female Hunter of Long Eddy, George W. Slater, Lucy Ann Lobdell Description: Butler Citizen (Butler, PA) -
OUR VARIETY ARTISTS.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jul. 17, 1881 Topics: LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art Subject: Ella Wesner, The Cincinatti Enquirer Description: A clipping from "The Cincinnati Enquirer" discussing the salaries of performers including Ella Wesner. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
Brooklyn Park Theater.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: May 10, 1881 Topics: LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art Subject: Brooklyn Park Theater, Ella Wesner, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle" titled: "Brooklyn Park Theater," advertising a performance featuring Ella Wesner. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
BROOKLYN PARK THEATER.
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: May 8, 1881 Topics: LGBTQ+ theater, Male impersonators, Performance art Subject: Brooklyn Park Theater, Ella Wesner, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle Description: A clipping from "The Brooklyn Daily Eagle" titled: "BROOKLYN PARK THEATER," advertising a performance of Ella Wesner at the Brooklyn Park Theater. This item was contributed to the DTA by Hugh Ryan. -
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) -
A Woman's Strange Career
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Oct. 18, 1880 Topics: Almshouses, Cave dwellers, Crossdressing, Hunting, Passing (Gender) Subject: George Slater, Joseph Israel Lobdell, Lucy Ann Lobdell, Marie Louise Perry Wilson, Mary Slater Description: The Sun (New York, NY) -
North Carolina News
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Sep. 30, 1880 Topics: Assigned female at birth, BIPOC, Black people, Crossdressing, LGBTQ+ parents, Transmasculine people Description: A clipping from the Yorkville Enquirer mentioning a "colored woman who was raised as a boy." -
Charley Parkhurst
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jun. 24, 1880 Topics: Agricultural occupations, Assigned gender, Celibacy, Criminal occupations, Death and dying, Harassment, Masculinities, Passing (Gender), Rheumatism, Smoking, Stealth (Transgender), Transportation occupations, Voting Subject: Charley Parkhurst Description: The Princeton Union (Princeton, Minnesota) -
Hard on the Stalwarts
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: The Memphis Daily Appeal Date: May 21, 1880 Topics: Arrests of LGBTQ+ people, BIPOC, Black transgender people, Memphis Race Riot, Memphis, Tenn., 1866, Night riding (Racial violence), Outing (LGBTQ+ culture), Trans women, Transgender survivors of rape Subject: Frances Thompson Description: Content Warning: This item contains potentially sensitive content related to sexual assault and racial violence. -
Thirty Years in Disguise
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A Queer Woman
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: The Providence Press Date: Feb. 7, 1880 Topics: Agricultural occupations, Assigned gender, Death and dying, Harassment, Masculinities, Passing (Gender), Rheumatism, Transportation occupations, Travel Subject: Charley Parkhurst Description: Shepherdstown Register (Shepherdstown, VA) -
Charley Parkhurst
Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (Pre 1900) Institution: Digital Transgender Archive Creator: Date: Jan. 29, 1880 Topics: Agricultural occupations, Assigned gender, Death and dying, FtMs, Passing (Gender), Rheumatism, Transportation occupations Subject: Charley Parkhurst Description: The Vancouver Independent (Vancouver, Washington) -
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)