Grand Masque Ball

As early as 1912, The Chicago Defender encouraged its readers to attend Drag Balls. At this "Grand Masque Ball," the third prize - a leather purse - was given to the best female impersonator.

Have We a New Sex Problem Here?

“Have We Had A Sex Problem Here?”, Chicago Whip, November 27, 1920: Sherman Robinson, 3521 Wabash Ave, was the complainant in one of the most peculiar divorce cases to yet be heard in Chicago, when last week he asked complete divorce from his wife,…

"Nosey Sees All Knows All"

“Nosey Sees All Knows All,” Chicago Whip, November 6, 1920, 2: "Nosey was out on Haloween Eve and what he saw would fill a book. He saw one lady, the mother of six children, out in men's clothes, switching like a bride's train with a…

José Sarria

José Sarria, first openly gay person to run for public office in the US. Photo by Ron Schlittler

Liz Malia and Jarrett Barrios

Liz Malia (left) State Representative; Jarrett Barrios (left) State Senator. Photo by Ron Schlittler.

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Marco Polo Hotel Advertisement, 1974

Marco Polo Hotel Advertisement, 1974

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1974 David Convention Advertisement

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