Drag performance
Subject
Subject Source: Fast
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Corbett Reynolds Rudely Elegant and Red Party photo album and ephemera
Collection
Identifier: MS-1005
Abstract
This collection contains a photo album, clothing, and accessories associated with Corbett Reynolds' Columbus, OH gay nightclub he owned, named Rudely Elegant, and the circuit parties, which he called Red Parties, that Reynolds held after Rudely Elegant closed in 1985.
Dates:
1970 - 2000
Found in:
Special Collections
Finocchio's Club ephemera
Collection — Box BW-10: [Barcode: 31151034382071], Folder: 4
Identifier: MS-1006
Content Description
This collection contains ephemera and memorabilia from Finocchio’s Club, a drag club that operated in San Francisco, CA from 1936-1999. Contents include a Finocchio’s branded matchbox cover; seven postcards of various casts of performers from approximately the 1970s through 1990s; two brochure menus for Fabulous Finocchio’s from approximately the 1960s with a drink menu on the back and a picture of the cast inside; a trifold souvenir booklet circa 1960s showing cast members Lestra LaMonte,...
Dates:
1945 - 1999
Found in:
Special Collections
Marlene Vanni and Colette photos
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31151034390975]
Identifier: MS-1031
Abstract
This collection contains photos of several individuals who appear in photographer Nan Goldin's exhibitions and book The Other Side, mostly Marlene Vanni, although Colette and Bobby are also identified in the photos. The photos appear to have belonged at one point to Bobby.
Dates:
1971 to approximately 2000; Majority of material found within 1971 - 1995
Found in:
Special Collections
Photo album, 1970 - 2000
File — Box 1: [Barcode: 31151034382147]
Scope and Contents
The photo album appears to slightly predate the opening of Rudely Elegant, as the earliest photos are labeled as early 1970s at a party at "The Barn" on Neil Ave. While Reynolds is the subject of the album, the creator appears to be an unidentified close friend of Reynolds', based on the reminiscing text within the album. The photos show Reynolds with friends and partners at various parties over the years, Reynolds' artwork, and a parade, as well as buttons and other ephemera associated with...
Dates:
1970 - 2000
Queer gender expression photographs
Collection — Box BW-10: [Barcode: 31151034382071], Folder: 3
Identifier: MS-0955
Abstract
This collection contains 17 black-and-white photographs depicting people experimenting with gender expression and cross-dressing, circa 1900-1960. The creator(s) and subjects are largely unknown.
Dates:
circa 1900-1960
Found in:
Special Collections