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  1. 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...
  2. 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."
  3. 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
  4. 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."
  5. 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.
  6. 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...
  7. 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.
  8. Franklin E. Dobbins aka Frankie Foxx

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Montrose Voice
    Date: Nov. 30, 1990
    Topics: AIDS activists, Drag, HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Frankie Foxx, Franklin E. Dobbins, Unity Church of Houston
    Description: An obituary for Franklin E. Dobbins aka Frankie Foxx, with mentions of his love for performance and AIDS activism.
  9. The Sunday Show of the South

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 27, 1981 to Apr. 2, 1981
    Topics: Drag, Drag community, LGBTQ+ clubs, LGBTQ+ events, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Donna Day, Eartha Kitt, Gene Howle, Jimmy Angelo, Lynn Ganey, Sabrina Ross, The COPA, The Sunday Show of the South, Tiffany Jones
    Description: An advertisement for "The Sunday Show of the South" featuring performers such as Eartha Kitt, Tiffany Jones, and Donna Day.
  10. A Headstone for Billie (February 21, 1997)

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Feb. 21, 1997
    Topics: Death and dying, Drag, LGBTI community, Memorials
    Subject: Billie McAllister, Madame Fertilizer
  11. Entertainment Texas

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Clark, Rob
    Date: Apr. 15, 1983 to Apr. 21, 1983
    Topics: Awards, Drag, Fundraising, Musical theatre
    Subject: Alice B. Toklas, Angela Lynnesbury, Diana Awards, Dykettes, Glenn Hunsucker, Louella Phoebe, Mardi Gras Madness, Marilyn Maye, Marion Coleman, Mary Hooper, Miss Charlotte's, Musclettes, Nymphonettes, Pricene Waterhouse, Randy Ruhlman, Show Girls, Swallowettes, The Diana Band, The Diana Foundation, Tower Theatre, Wayland Flowers
  12. Oh Diana!

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Neil, Carl
    Date: Apr. 5, 1985
    Topics: Awards, Drag, Drag queens, Fundraising, Musical theatre
    Subject: Diana Awards, Kendall Hamilton, Tower Theatre
  13. Diana Awards Presented

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Apr. 15, 1983
    Topics: Awards, Drag, Fundraising
    Subject: Alice B. Toklas, Angela Lynnesbury, Diana Awards, Louella Phoebe, Mardi Gras Madness, Miss Charlotte's, Musclettes, Nymphonettes, Officers Club, Show Girls, Swallowettes, Wayland Flowers
  14. The 'Best of Diana' Outdid the Academy

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Fede, Nick
    Date: Jul. 2, 1982
    Topics: Awards, Drag, Fundraising, Musical theatre
    Subject: Academy Awards, Alice B. Toklas, Angella Lynnsbury, Diana Awards, Gay Political Caucus (GPC), Louella Phoebe, Montrose Clinic, The Best of Diana, The Diana Foundation, The Loading Dock
  15. Houston Roasts and Toasts Its Own

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Ruhlman, Randy
    Date: 1985
    Topics: Awards, Drag, Musical theatre, Mythology
    Subject: Dance Arts Unlimited, Diana Awards, Gay Switchboard, Glenn Hunsucker, Houston Ballet, Houston Gay Political Caucus, McAdory House, Montrose Clinic, Montrose Symphonic Band, The Diana Foundation, The Friends of Diana, Tower Theatre