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Article: "Special Celebrity Profile-Mr. Cris Cross" (1989)
Image of an article page interview with Mr. Cris Cross by Jeff Pendleton of Orlando. Included on page are advertisements by Dr. Gerardi, Ph.D. Psychotherapist and happy hour promotion in "Sarasota's Favorite Party Place" Celebrity's. In the…
Flyer: "Ms. Carmen Del Rio with handwritten note" (1970's)
Digital image of a promotional flyer announcing Ms. Carmen Del Rio as Miss Gold Coast '74 and Miss David of '72-'73 with several shots of Del Rio posing in different outfits. On the flyer is a handwritten note stating:
"To David?, a person with a…
"To David?, a person with a…
Flyer: "Southern Nights Miss Florida Pageant" (1999)
Flyer by Southern Nights saluting the 27th Annual Female Impersonators, Miss Florida Pageant. The images on flyer are: Carmella Marcella Garcia, Danielle Hunter and Page King (all images were taken by Loc Robertson).
Also stated on flyer: "When…
Also stated on flyer: "When…
Flyer: "The Incomparable & The Satin Doll Ms. Carmen Del Rio" (1970's)
Digital image of a promotional flyer announcing The Incomparable Ms. Carmen Del Rio and The Satin Doll Ms. Carmen Del Rio.
Flyer: "Tracks Tampa honoring three female impersonators" (1995)
Flyer in dedication to three female impersonators who participated in the Miss Florida Pageant 1995. The three performers are: Felicity Lane, Amy DeMilo and Jasmine Bonet. Text on flyer states: The Staff & Management of Tracks says "Break A Leg,…
Photograph: " Miss P on a float at the Gay Pride Parade" (1998)
Image of Paul Wegman- Miss P at Gay Pride Parade. Next to Miss P is Eddie Vizcaya, behind is Lorrie Del Mar and Rick Smeaton marching beside the parade float.
Paul Michael Wegman or known as Miss P was born and raised in Rochester, New York and…
Paul Michael Wegman or known as Miss P was born and raised in Rochester, New York and…
Photograph: " Miss P performing Pippin on the Footlight Theatre at Parliament House" (1970's?)
Image of Paul Wegman- Miss P performing "No time At All" from Pippin on the Footlight Theatre at Parliament House, Orlando.
Paul Michael Wegman or known as Miss P was born and raised in Rochester, New York and moved to Florida in 1960's, where he…
Paul Michael Wegman or known as Miss P was born and raised in Rochester, New York and moved to Florida in 1960's, where he…
Photograph: " The Paul 'Miss P' Wegman Library" (2011)
Framed image in dedication to Paul Wegman- Miss P which states:
The Paul "Miss P" Wegman Library
Performer, Director, Teacher, Librarian
1944-2004
Dedicated by the Center April 3, 2011
"Put Your Hands Together".
Image of Miss P smoking was…
The Paul "Miss P" Wegman Library
Performer, Director, Teacher, Librarian
1944-2004
Dedicated by the Center April 3, 2011
"Put Your Hands Together".
Image of Miss P smoking was…
Photograph: "Amaury Sanabria as Weego"
Image of Amaury Sanabria performing as Weego for Weego Wednesday's at The Groove at Universal City Walk. The numbers for Weego Wednesday's were normally edgy/ performance art/ club kid style. The outfit by Marcy Singhaus.
Photograph: "Bobbie Lake" (1970's)
Image of Bobbie Lake taken in a dressing room in El Goya Showbar, a prominent Gay bar in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida in the 1970's and 80's.
Bobbie Lake was born in the Havana, Cuba and resides in the Tampa Bay area. Lake's reputation as a drag…
Bobbie Lake was born in the Havana, Cuba and resides in the Tampa Bay area. Lake's reputation as a drag…
Photograph: "Candy Joe" (1972)
Digital image of Candy Joe performing.
Photograph: "Carmella Marcella Garcia"
Digital image of George Timothy Reed (Carmella Marcella Garcia) at Lake Eola Bandshell.
Carmella Marcella Garcia or known as the 'Grand Ole Gal of the South' was born in Brownsville, Kentucky on June 25th, 1962 as George Timothy Reed. Known for…
Carmella Marcella Garcia or known as the 'Grand Ole Gal of the South' was born in Brownsville, Kentucky on June 25th, 1962 as George Timothy Reed. Known for…
Photograph: "Cris Cross"
Image of Mr. Cris Cross sitting in unknown location, perhaps the Footlight Theatre at Parliament House, Orlando.
Mr. Cris Cross was a female impersonator and performer at Parliament House Orlando on Wednesday and Saturday nights. Cross also…
Mr. Cris Cross was a female impersonator and performer at Parliament House Orlando on Wednesday and Saturday nights. Cross also…
Photograph: "Dana Manchester performing on cruise"
Image of Dana Manchester holding a lifebelt while performing on GayEscape cruise.
Dana Manchester (John Goodwin) was born in Kansas City, Missouri on July 24, 1956 and moved to Panama City with his family when he was 19. Considered by many as the…
Dana Manchester (John Goodwin) was born in Kansas City, Missouri on July 24, 1956 and moved to Panama City with his family when he was 19. Considered by many as the…
Photograph: "Danielle Hunter and Page King" (2000's)
Image of Danielle Hunter and Page King from photoshoot taken at Parliament House, Orlando. The images were part of collection for the cover of WATERMARK to promote Gay Marriage, long before it became legal according to Danielle Hunter.
Page King…
Page King…
Photograph: "Danielle Hunter and Page King" (2000's)
Image of Page King and Danielle Hunter from photoshoot taken at Parliament House, Orlando. The images were part of collection for the cover of WATERMARK to promote Gay Marriage, long before it became legal according to Danielle Hunter.
Page King…
Page King…
Photograph: "Danielle Hunter and Page King" (2000's)
Image of Danielle Hunter and Page King from photoshoot taken at Parliament House, Orlando. The images were part of collection for the cover of WATERMARK to promote Gay Marriage, long before it became legal according to Danielle Hunter.
Page King…
Page King…
Photograph: "Danielle Hunter and Page King" (2000's)
Image of Danielle Hunter and Page King from photoshoot taken at Parliament House, Orlando. The images were part of collection for the cover of WATERMARK to promote Gay Marriage, long before it became legal according to Danielle Hunter.
Page King…
Page King…
Photograph: "Danielle Hunter and Page King" (2000's)
Image of Danielle Hunter and Page King from photoshoot taken at Parliament House, Orlando. The images were part of collection for the cover of WATERMARK to promote Gay Marriage, long before it became legal according to Danielle Hunter.
Page King…
Page King…
Photograph: "Danielle Hunter and Page King" (2000's)
Image of Danielle Hunter and Page King from photoshoot taken at Parliament House, Orlando. The images were part of collection for the cover of WATERMARK to promote Gay Marriage, long before it became legal according to Danielle Hunter.
Page King…
Page King…
Photograph: "Danielle Hunter" (2000's)
Image of Danielle Hunter from photoshoot taken at Parliament House, Orlando. The images were part of collection for the cover of WATERMARK to promote Gay Marriage, long before it became legal according to Danielle Hunter.
Danielle Hunter was born…
Danielle Hunter was born…
Photograph: "Geraldine Jones on stage at Footlight Theatre"
Image of Willie Tillmon- Geraldine Jones on stage of Footlight Theatre.
Willie Tillmon or known as Geraldine Jones was born in June 23, 1944 in Orlando, Florida has remained a prominent figure within Orlando's Drag scene and community. Commencing…
Willie Tillmon or known as Geraldine Jones was born in June 23, 1944 in Orlando, Florida has remained a prominent figure within Orlando's Drag scene and community. Commencing…
Photograph: "Headshot of B.J. Stevens" (1999)
Image of headshot of B.J. Stevens photographed by Loc Robertson. On image is a handwritten note, ""Bruce Darling… you're simply 'it!' Love B.J."" Image was taken in Loc Robertson's house in College Park, Orlando.
B.J. Stevens or Steve Brooks…
B.J. Stevens or Steve Brooks…
Photograph: "Headshot of Billie Boots"
Image headshot of Drag performer Billie Boots (information pertaining to the image remains unknown).
Billie Boots, known as "Florida's Queen Mother", began his drag career at an early age in the Daytona Beach area (he was an orphan and stripped…
Billie Boots, known as "Florida's Queen Mother", began his drag career at an early age in the Daytona Beach area (he was an orphan and stripped…
Photograph: "Heavy Duty"
Heavy Duty or known as Clifford was a drag performer in the Central Florida region. Willie Tillmon states that for Heavy Duty, Tillmon stuffed Clifford's outfit with newspaper to make him look twice as large.
Photograph: "Lady Pauline performing at the Diamondhead" (1974)
Image of Paul Wegman- Lady Pauline performing at the Diamondhead, Orlando. Image from Paul Wegman's collection. Dave Wegman comments that Paul performed as Lady Pauline before shortening to Miss P.
Paul Michael Wegman or known as Miss P was born…
Paul Michael Wegman or known as Miss P was born…
Photograph: "Miss P at the Footlight Theatre at Parliament House"(1990)
Image of Paul Wegman- Miss P judging a competition at the Footlight Theatre at Parliament House, Orlando. Image was taken the Paul Wegman's collection.
Paul Michael Wegman or known as Miss P was born and raised in Rochester, New York and moved to…
Paul Michael Wegman or known as Miss P was born and raised in Rochester, New York and moved to…
Photograph: "Miss P at the Miss Florida Pageant" (1978)
Image of Paul Wegman- Miss P performing a recreation of the 1977 Bette Midler television special for the 1978 Miss Florida Pageant. The pageant took place at Fontainebleau hotel, Miami Florida. His brother Dave Wegman comments that " I bleieve he was…
Photograph: "Miss P brought down by helicopter" (1999)
Image of Paul Wegman- Miss P being brought down by a helicopter at the Parliament House for the millennial celebration (Flying high at the Parliament House: New Years 2000!). Paul Wegman said this aerial entrance by helicopter to bring in the new…