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  1. About Those Ads

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Independent Voices
    Creator:
    Date: Nov. 1, 1954
    Topics: Advertisements, Clothing, Discrimination, Letters to the editor, Transphobia
    Description: This letter is in reference to an advertisement run on page 31 in ONE Magazine Vol. 2, Issue 8 from October 1954. The ad can be found here under the related links section.
  2. Alison Laing in Formal Wear

     
    Collection: Alison Laing's Photographs
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1956 to circa 1965
    Topics: Clothing, Crossdressers, Evening gowns
    Subject: Alison Laing
    Description: Alison Laing poses in evening wear
  3. Alison Laing in Gown

     
    Collection: Alison Laing's Photographs
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1956 to circa 1960
    Topics: Clothing, Crossdressers, Evening gowns
    Subject: Alison Laing
    Description: Alison Laing poses on a staircase in formal wear
  4. Alison Laing Indoors

     
    Collection: Alison Laing's Photographs
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1955 to circa 1965
    Topics: Clothing, Crossdressers
    Subject: Alison Laing
    Description: Alison Laing poses while getting ready in the bathroom
  5. Arthur Blake

     
    Collection: JD Doyle Photographs (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1941
    Topics: Clothing, Drag
    Subject: Arthur Blake, Lawrence Golden
    Description: A photograph of Arthur Blake in drag, signed by Arthur Blake in 1941. The note says "To our little checker – a [?] guy – Really Harold your [sic] so important to us – without you no pay – Thanks! (...
  6. Charlotte McLeod on Pockets

     
    Collection: Charlotte McLeod Collection
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: The Advocate
    Date: Apr. 14, 1958
    Topics: Clothing, Gender realignment surgery, MtFs
    Subject: Charlotte McLeod, Left Bank
  7. Dad of 3 to Shift Sex, Be His Wife's 'Sister'

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: The Associated Press
    Date: Nov. 25, 1957
    Topics: Clothing, Marriage, MtFs
    Subject: Frank Little
  8. Ex-G.I., Now a Woman, Returns to U.S.

     
    Collection: Christine Jorgensen Collection
    Institution: Sherman Grinberg Film Library
    Creator:
    Date: Feb. 1, 1953
    Topics: Army, Clothing, Gender realignment surgery, MtFs, Press conferences, Trans women
    Subject: Christine Jorgensen
    Description: Christine Jorgensen speaks at a 1952 New York City press conference after her gender realignment surgery. Title card: "Ex G. I., Now a Woman, Returns to U. S." superimposed over transwoman Chris...
  9. Female Impersonator Is Sentenced To Jail

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1950-2000)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: The Sacramento Bee
    Date: Nov. 19, 1952
    Topics: Appearance, Clothing, Courts, Female impersonators, Physical violence, Police
    Subject: Fred Jackson
  10. Female Impersonators

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 1948
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Clothing, Drag queens, Night life
    Subject: Joe's Deluxe Club, Petite Swanson
  11. Five People Wearing Eveningwear

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1979
    Topics: Clothing, Evening gowns, Gender expression, Gender non-conforming people, Parties
    Description: Five people wearing eveningwear, such as dresses, shawls, hair ornaments, and jewelry.
  12. Four People Sit Around a Table

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1979
    Topics: Clothing, Gender expression, Gender non-conforming people, Parties
    Description: Four people, all in candid poses, gather around a table with drinks on it. Three people sit while another in a dress stands behind them.
  13. Jolly Jack in Large Hat and Long Dress

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Clothing, Costume, Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Theater
    Description: Jolly Jack, a female impersonator, poses in front of a curtain in a long, ruffled dress and a large hat.
  14. Jolly Jack Wearing a Costume with a Plumed Hat

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1979
    Topics: Clothing, Costume, Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Theater
    Description: Jolly Jack, wearing a plumed hat and and leotard with long sleeves, poses for a photo.
  15. Knotty Pine Bar Winner Halloween, 1951

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator:
    Date: 1951
    Topics: Clothing, Gay bars, Gender expression, Gender non-conforming people, Halloween (LGBTQ+ culture), LGBTQ+ events
    Subject: The Knotty Pine
    Description: Winner posing with a bottle at the Knotty Pine bar in Tampa, FL, 1951. Original title "Knotty Pines"