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  1. "Advanced" Surgery

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Apr. 30, 1931
    Topics: Gender realignment surgery, Marriage
    Subject: Doctor Warnekross, Lili Elbe
  2. Amusements at the Torch Club

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 18, 1936
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Theatre shows
    Subject: Billy Beryl, Danny Brown, Jean Harlow, Torch Club
  3. Anchor Nite Club Presents "A Cruise Around The World"

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Nov. 14, 1937
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Musical theatre, Night life
    Subject: Flo Arden, George Hayes, Gypsy Rose Lee, Jackie Starr, Kate Smith, Marjorie Jayne, Paul Russell
  4. Anchor Nite Club Presents Jackie Starr

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Nov. 17, 1937
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Night life
    Subject: Gypsy Rose Lee, Jackie Starr
  5. At Cabin Inn

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Dec. 10, 1938
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Femininities, Night life
    Subject: Billie McAllister
  6. Believe Club Blaze Arson

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 10, 1938
    Topics: Arson, Bars
    Subject: Wagon Wheel
  7. 'Brain Sweat' Due Here on Wednesday

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 29, 1934
    Topics: Female impersonators
    Subject: Andrew Tribble, Are You Decent? (Play), Brain Sweat, Broadway, Longacre Theater, Wife Insurance
    Description: New York Times clipping announcing changes in theatre schedule, mentioning Andrew Tribble, a Black female impersonator.
  8. Cabin Inn Show Has Plenty Songs, Dances

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Hayes, Bob
    Date: Mar. 25, 1939
    Topics: Crossdressers, Dancers, Night life, Singers
    Subject: Billie McAllister, Bobbie Davis, Valda Gray
  9. Cabin Inn's Revue Tops Says Scribe

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Feb. 25, 1939
    Topics: Dancers, Music, Night life
    Subject: Bobbie Davis, Valda Grey
  10. Carrying the Torch

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: The Flying Cavalier
    Date: Mar. 4, 1933
    Topics: Crossdressing, Drag, Drag balls, Masculinities
    Subject: Annual Masquerade and Civic Ball of Hamilton Lodge, Hamilton Lodge, The Fairies Ball
  11. Dancing and Entertainment with Vic Short

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Nov. 17, 1938
    Topics: Crossdressers, Drag queens
    Subject: Billie McAllister
  12. Danny Brown Presents Jene Cortez at the Torch Club

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 24, 1936
    Topics: Drag, Night life, Theatre shows
    Subject: Danny Brown, Jene Cortez, Julia Stevens, Lyle Mack
  13. Explaining the Strange Mystery of Women becoming Men

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Digital Transgender Archive
    Creator: Fishbein, Morris
    Date: Oct. 11, 1936
    Topics: Intersex, Olympic games, Sports, Sportspersons
    Subject: Charles Hoffman, F. A. E. Crew, Inez Mitrani, Mark Weston, Mary Edith Louise Weston, Nesim Mitrani, Oscar Riddle, Ovid, Virgil, Yao Ching-Ping, Zdenek Koubek, Zdneka Koubkova
  14. Fifteen Arrested by Police as 'Fairies' Turn 'Em On

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Ray, Ebenezer
    Date: Mar. 5, 1938
    Topics: Arrests, Competitions, Crossdressing, Drag, Drag balls, Ethnic relations, Police
    Subject: Annual Masquerade and Civic Ball of Hamilton Lodge, Hamilton Lodge, The Fairies Ball
  15. Fine Display of Stage Talent at the Clifton Monday and Tuesday

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jan. 29, 1932
    Topics: Crossdressers, Music, Theatre shows, Vaudeville
    Subject: Jean Barrios
  16. Flash! Welcome Fat Stock Show at Wagon Wheel Nite Club

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: 1936 to 1939
    Topics: Bars, Drag queens, Night life
    Subject: Dave Gold, Del Le Roy, Dot Williams, Golden Devine, Jeane Lane, Johnny Kaye, Lee Norre, Mickey Dell, Murry Pickford, Pete Van, Wagon Wheel
  17. Frankie Jaxon's Band Featured at Rainbow

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Aug. 24, 1933
    Topics: Drag, Music, Night life
    Subject: Frankie "Half-Pint" Jaxon
  18. From The Columnist's Diary

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: May 16, 1936
    Topics: Musicians
    Subject: Frankie "Half-Pint" Jaxon
  19. Gladys Bentley and her King's Terrace Revue

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Apr. 7, 1934
    Topics: Musical theatre, Musicians
    Subject: Gladys Bentley, King's Terrace Revue, Lafayette Theatre
  20. Gladys Bentley at the King's Terrace

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Sep. 8, 1933
    Topics: Musical theatre, Musicians
    Subject: Gladys Bentley, King's Terrace, Terrace Gypsy Ensemble
  21. "Half-Pint" Jaxon and WJJD Hotshots at Indiana Sunday

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Apr. 8, 1933
    Topics: Crossdressers, Drag queens, Musicians
    Subject: Frankie "Half-Pint" Jaxon
  22. Hamilton Lodge Ball is Scene of Splendor

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Feb. 22, 1930
    Topics: Crossdressing, Drag, Drag balls, Ethnic relations
    Subject: Annual Masquerade and Civic Ball of Hamilton Lodge, Hamilton Lodge
  23. Harlem Not So Hot

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 23, 1930
    Topics: Arts and entertainment occupations, Musicians
    Subject: Gladys Bentley
  24. Here's What Happens at Harlem's Famous Ubangi Club

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Feb. 8, 1936
    Topics: Crossdressing, Musical theatre, Musicians, Night life
    Subject: Edna Mae Holly, Ethel Waters, Gladys Bentley, Julia McKenney, Lea Simmons, Mabel Scott, Ubangi Club
  25. How Far Can a Girl Go, When She Really is a Man?

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jan. 18, 1934
    Topics: Drag, Drag community, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Organisations
    Subject: Female Impersonators of America, Jean Barrios
  26. Impersonator Found Slain

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator: The Associated Press
    Date: May 28, 1937
    Topics: Female impersonators, Murders of LGBTQ+ people, Violence
    Subject: Edward F. Dolan
    Description: Content Warning: This item contains potentially sensitive material related to transphobic violence.
  27. In the Name of Art

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: Johns, Vere E.
    Date: Apr. 28, 1934
    Topics: Drag, Musical theatre
    Subject: Gladys Bentley, Lafayette Theatre, Ralph Cooper, Tiny Bradshaw
  28. Julian Eltinge Will Introduce New Revue Here

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Oct. 1, 1933
    Topics: Appearance, Clothing, Female impersonators, Femininities, Theatre
    Subject: Harvard Dramatic Club, Julian Eltinge, Lillian Russell
  29. Lafayette Theatre

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Apr. 14, 1934
    Topics: Crossdressing, Musical theatre, Musicians
    Subject: Gladys Bentley, Lafayette Theatre
  30. Leon La Verde: Star of Stage and Screen

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Oct. 19, 1936
    Topics: Drag queens, Theatre shows
    Subject: Art West, George Williams, Jay Jason, Jeanne Alexander, Leon LaVerde, Tommy Rafferty
  31. Loew's Canton Theatre - Take a Chance

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Nov. 14, 1933
    Topics: Film, Musicals
  32. New York Inside Out

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: O'Malley, Don
    Date: Feb. 18, 1935
    Topics: Musical theatre, Night life
    Subject: Gladys Bentley, Ubangi Club
  33. New York Police's War on Cafes Ends

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Apr. 7, 1934
    Topics: Criminal law, Musicians, Police
    Subject: Exclusive Club, Florence Richardson, Gladys Bentley, Harold L. Allen, King's Terrace
  34. Night Club Notes

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: May 20, 1939
    Topics: Drag, Drag queens, Female impersonators, Singers
    Subject: Jackie Maye
  35. On The Air

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 27, 1934
    Topics: Drag, Music
    Subject: Frankie "Half-Pint" Jaxon
  36. Orchestra to Play Big Hop in St. Louis

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Apr. 23, 1938
    Topics: Drag kings, Musicians, Night life
    Subject: Gladys Bentley, Horace Henderson, Jimmy Noone, Sammy Dyer
  37. Police Raiders Arrest Ten in S.F. Night Club: Patrons Rush for Exits as Officers Visit Finocchio's

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 20, 1936
    Topics: Arrests, Bars, Female impersonators, Physical violence, Police, Theatre
    Subject: Finocchio's Club
  38. Robinson Disguised As Woman

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator: International News Service
    Date: Oct. 15, 1935
    Topics: Crossdressing, Drag queens, Offenders
    Subject: Alice Speed Stoll, Billie Davis, Phil Black, Thomas H. Robinson Jr.
  39. Seek to Ban Songs of Gladys Bentley

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Feb. 22, 1933
    Topics: Courts, Discos, Musicians
    Subject: Gladys Bentley
  40. Some Bus Driver Notes

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 20, 1931
    Topics: Clothing, Crossdressers, LGBTQ+ partners, Performances, Travel
    Subject: Gladys Swarthout, Joyce Coffee, Julian Eltinge, Lois Hood, Mike Ames
  41. Third Sex Hold Sway at Rockland When Hamilton Lodge Holds 65th Masquerade Ball and Dance; Police Arrest Two

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Mar. 4, 1933
    Topics: Arrests, Competitions, Drag, Drag balls, Ethnic relations, Gender minorities, Police
    Subject: Annual Masquerade and Civic Ball of Hamilton Lodge, Hamilton Lodge, Jessie Parker, Joseph Carroll, Mary Anderson, The Fairies Ball
  42. Torch Club Last 4 Days: Danny Brown's Female Impersonators In Glorifying the American Boy

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jun. 2, 1939
    Topics: Drag queens, Female impersonators, Night life
    Subject: Danny Brown, Jackie Starr, Torch Club
  43. Wagon Wheel

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: JD Doyle Archives
    Creator:
    Date: Jul. 23, 1937
    Topics: Bars, Drag kings, Drag queens, Night life, Theatre shows
    Subject: Daisy Gold, Dave Beckerman, Wagon Wheel
  44. Women's Clothes Bring $20 Fines

     
    Collection: Newspaper and Periodical Clippings (1900-1949)
    Institution: Transas City
    Creator:
    Date: Feb. 22, 1930
    Topics: Arrests, Clothing, Courts, Female impersonators, Femininities, Law, Masculinities, Police, Social norms
    Subject: Albert Cushman, Wilbur Guyette