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  1. Alison Laing and Emily Sheldon Perform at Fantasia Fair

     
    Collection: Alison Laing's Photographs
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1975 to circa 1999
    Topics: Costume, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, LGBTQ+ events, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Alison Laing, Emily Sheldon, Fantasia Fair
    Description: An unidentified woman (left), Emily Sheldon (center), and Alison Laing (right) performing at Fantasia Fair. Undated.
  2. Alison Laing with a Guitar

     
    Collection: Alison Laing's Photographs
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 1984
    Topics: Costume, Crossdressers, Guitar, LGBTQ+ events, LGBTQ+ theater
    Subject: Alison Laing
    Description: Alison Laing performs with a guitar in costume
  3. David Schneider at a Halloween Ball (1964)

     
    Collection: Transas City Photographs (1950-2000)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Oct. 1964
    Topics: Costume, Drag, Entertainers, Hairdressers, Halloween (LGBTQ+ culture)
    Subject: David Schneider
    Description: These photos are a part of Private Birthday Party, a collection of found photographic slides that depict Kansas City’s drag culture throughout the 1950s and 1960s.
  4. Drag Queen and Subjects at the Los Angeles Gay Pride Parade

     
    Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator: Mason, Lee
    Date: Jun. 27, 1971
    Topics: Costume, Drag queens, Gay pride parades
    Description: Drag queen and subjects on the back of a car at the Los Angeles Christopher Street West pride parade. June 27, 1971.
  5. Drag Queen Performing in Front of a Band

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Costume, Dance, Female impersonators, Music--Performance, Performance art, Theater
    Subject: Saratoga Club
    Description: A female impersonator, clothed in a ruffled dress and headpiece, dances in front of a band.
  6. Elaborate Costume for Halloween

     
    Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator:
    Date: Oct. 31, 1992
    Topics: Costume, Events, Gay men
    Description: Elaborate costume at the Halloween party iin West Hollywood. October 31, 1992.
  7. Fantasia Fair 1981 Pictorial Review

     
    Collection: Scrapbooks and Albums
    Institution: Joseph A. Labadie Collection, University of Michigan
    Creator: Kane, Ariadne, Allen, Mariette Pathy
    Date: Oct. 1981
    Topics: Bathing suits, Cosmetics, Costume, Crossdressers, Crossdressing, Femininities, Gender expression, LGBTQ+ awards, LGBTQ+ communities, LGBTQ+ events, Public worship, Shopping, Talent shows, Wigs
    Subject: Ariadne Kane, Fantasia Fair, Fantasia Fair Fashion Show, Fantasia Fair Follies, Mariette Pathy Allen, Mary Kay Makeup, Merissa Sherrill Lynn, Naomi Owen, Virginia Prince, Winnie Brant
    Description: Album compiled by Ariadne Kane of photos taken by Mariette Pathy Allen at the 1981 Fantasy Fair. In addition to the Fantasy Fair Follies and Fantasy Fair Fashion Show, the photos show participants ...
  8. Jolly Jack in a Feathered Hat

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Costume, Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Gay community, Theater
    Subject: Gay Nineties
    Description: A close-up of Jolly Jack in a ruffled dress and wearing a feathered hat. The handwritten inscription on the back of the photograph reads: "Just an old bag of the Gay Ninties [sic]. Your card was ve...
  9. Jolly Jack in Blonde Wig and Headdress

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1970
    Topics: Costume, Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Theater
    Description: An elliptical photograph on a white background of Jolly Jack posing in a large wig with a headpiece and a shiny, ruffled dress.
  10. Jolly Jack in Headdress

     
    Collection: Bobby Smith Photograph Collection
    Institution: University of South Florida
    Creator: Smith, Bobby
    Date: 1949
    Topics: Costume, Female impersonators, Theater
    Subject: Jolly Jack
    Description: Jolly Jack, a female impersonator, poses in front of a backdrop wearing a large headdress and a ruffled, sleeveless dress with black gloves. Inscription reads: "To Bobby & Mary, Two Grand People, H...
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. Kewpie at the Roaring ‘20s Night at the Ambassador Club (1)

     
    Collection: Kewpie Photographs
    Institution: GALA Queer Archive
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1985
    Topics: Beauty operators, Costume, Gender minorities, Multiracial LGBTQ+ people, Night life
    Subject: Ambassador Club, Kewpie
  14. Kewpie at the Roaring ‘20s Night at the Ambassador Club (2)

     
    Collection: Kewpie Photographs
    Institution: GALA Queer Archive
    Creator:
    Date: circa 1950 to circa 1985
    Topics: Beauty operators, Costume, Gender minorities, Multiracial LGBTQ+ people, Night life
    Subject: Ambassador Club, Kewpie
  15. King and Queen of the Royal Court

     
    Collection: ONE Archives Online Materials
    Institution: ONE Archives at the USC Libraries
    Creator: Rocco, Pat
    Date: 1975
    Topics: Costume, Drag shows, Gay community
    Description: The king and queen of the Los Angeles Royal/Imperial Court at the International Hotel. 1975.