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  1. The Beige Room… Where Men Are Women

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1963
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ musicians, Performance art
    Subject: Don Miles, Jackie Gordon, The Beige Room, Tommy Hendrix
    Description: An article including a series of photos of "The Beige Room" and its performers.
  2. 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...
  3. 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."
  4. 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
  5. 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."
  6. 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.
  7. 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...
  8. For Danny Windsor, it’s women’s work

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Kent, Bill
    Date: Jun. 15, 1990
    Topics: Drag, Female impersonators, Performance art
    Subject: Donald O'Connor, Judy Garland
    Description: Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer, the article contains an interview of Danny Windsor on his career.
  9. The Montgomery Street Nightengale

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Reynolds, Cliff
    Date: Apr. 1969
    Topics: Drag, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ night life, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Beige Room, Black Cat Bar, Fort Dix, Jim McGuiness, José Sarria, Lyle Gardiner, Lynne Carter, Magnolia Calhoun, Robert Moses
    Description: An article about José Sarria, published in the April 1969 issue of Vector.
  10. Show Bars

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Kane, Bill, Carpenter, Jerry
    Date: Oct. 1971
    Topics: Drag, LGBTQ+ events, LGBTQ+ musicians, LGBTQ+ night life, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Allan Lloyd, Betty Grable, Black Cat Bar, Empress of San Francisco, Frolic Room, Hazel McGinnis, Il Trovatore, Jae Stevens, Jimmie Little, José Sarria, Mary McGill, Orpheum Circus, Pat Montclaire, Post Side Room, The Alley Cat
    Description: An article from the California Scene published October 1971. The text discusses multiple of José Sarria's past and upcoming performances.
  11. The Bitch’s Christmas

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Mosher, A. L.
    Date: Oct. 1971
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Halloween (LGBTQ+ culture), LGBTQ+ events
    Subject: Empress of San Francisco, Halloween Beaux Art Ball, José Sarria, Tavern Guild of San Francisco
    Description: An article by A. L. Mosher about the Halloween Ball at the Tavern Guild of San Francisco, published October 1971.
  12. Feathers, Fiery Temperament, and One Death Guaranteed at Each Show

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Oct. 27, 1983
    Topics: Drag, LGBTQ+ clubs, LGBTQ+ musicians, Performance art
    Subject: Black Cat Bar, Hazel McGinnis, José Sarria, The Valencia Rose
    Description: A clipping from the October 27, 1983 issue of the Bay Area Reporter. Details the closing of the Black Cat bar and José Sarria's last performance at the club.
  13. What a World, What a World: What is "Normal" Anyway?

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Ford, Nancy
    Date: Aug. 1994
    Topics: Clothing, Drag, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ discrimination, Transphobia
    Subject: Concerned Parents for Normal Toys, Dorothy Lamour, Dragdoll, Robert Crodent, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of The Desert, Weekly World News
    Description: An article from Dimensions' August 1994 issue discussing the creation of Dragdoll. The text looks at criticism of the toy as well as its potential positive impact.
  14. I’m Free

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Unknown
    Topics: Drag, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ events, Transgender people
    Subject: April Leigh, Courtney McCall, Rachel Ross, Sweet Savage
    Description: A flyer for the first "Annual Benefit Show for the April Leigh Paysinger Memorial Hospice for the Transgendered," including what appears to be a poem from April Leigh.
  15. Ernest (E.J.) Sanchez Jr. aka Diana Chappell

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Sep. 18, 1994
    Topics: Christianity, Drag, Hair, LGBTQ+ Christians, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Changes, Diana Chappell, Ericka Sanchez, Ernest (E.J.) Sanchez Jr., Ernest Sanchez Sr., Frances Ramos, Lawrence Solar, Margie Sanchez, Miss Cinco De Mayo, Oakwood Cemetery, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Waco, Secrets in Temple, Split Image, Texas Rose, Victoria Ramos
    Description: An obituary for Ernest (E.J.) Sanchez Jr. aka Diana Chappell, with mention of his connection to Christianity and family.