Early Drag Performers Archive, 1920s-80s

[LGBTQ] Archive of six items documenting drag performers from the early 1920s to 1980s. Archive includes one sheet music by famed drag performer Karyl Norman, two mounted programs from Club My-O-My, one lobby card and two press photos of drag queens. [1] "I'm Through (Shedding Tears Over You)". New York/Detroit: Jerome H. Remick & Co., 1922. Lyrics by Karyl Norman. Music by Edwin J. Weber. Portrait of Karyl Norman on the cover. Karyl Norman was a prominent female impersonator from 1919 until his death in 1947. Norman was billed as "The Creole Fashion Plate", and was known for his gowns and for writing many of his own songs. [2] Mounted program for Club My-O-My featuring Mr. Billy De Voe, c.a. 1950s. Club My-O-My was a female impersonator club that originated in the French Quarter, Louisiana. It was known as "New Orleans' claim to the unusual in night club fame". [3] Mounted program for Club My-O-My featuring Mr. Gene La Marr. C.a. 1950s. Both programs are mounted to gold paper by the last page so they can still be opened and viewed. Programs include photographs of regular performers at Club My-O-My including Chickie Rouchez, Jimmy Callaway, Desiree, Laurie Lane, Dale Leslie, Tony Carroll, and Here's Judi. [4] Lobby card for The Queen, 1968. Directed by Frank Simon. The Queen was a documentary on the 1967 Miss All-America Camp Beauty Contest, featuring notable drag performers Flawless Sabrina, Crystal Labeija, and Rachel Harlow. [5] Press photo of a drag queen mid-performance, wearing a large wig, tiara, and twirling cloak. 1975. Handwritten caption on verso reads only "Sharon Okla City," and the clipped newspaper photograph is affixed with caption "Out-of-town performer takes the stage...Female impersonator electrifies audience." [6] Press photo of a drag performer dressed as Marilyn Monroe in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes". The Houston Post, 1983. Handwritten caption on verso reading "Renee, Stacy Female Impersonator". Overall good condition. A collection of memorabilia and photography documenting drag culture throughout the early to mid-20th century. (Inventory #: 21184)