Photograph: Geraldine Jones - Footlights Theater - Date Unknown
Drag performances at the Parliament House.
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Image credit: Image courtesy of LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida.
For all other purposes please email: floridalgbtqmuseum@gmail.com
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English
Digital reproduction of printed photograph.
Orlando, Florida
Photograph: Geraldine Jones - Footlights Theater - Date Unknown
Drag performances at the Parliament House.
Images may be used for educational purposes only.
Image credit: Image courtesy of LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida.
For all other purposes please email: floridalgbtqmuseum@gmail.com
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English
Digital reproduction of printed photograph.
Orlando, Florida
Photograph: "Willie Tillmon in front of Ritzy Rags"
Image of Willie Tillmon- Geraldine Jones in front of Ritzy Rags.
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 his career as a drag performer in the 1970's, a time where being black in drag was a bold move, Tillmon made his mark through his character Geraldine Jones (based off the Flip Wilson character). Tillmon has performed at the Parliament House, The New Pheonix, and other venues and continues to influence new generation of drag performers in the Orlando area and abroad.
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Drag Album
Unknown
Rodriguez, Alexis
Images may be used for educational purposes only.
Image credit: Image courtesy of LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida.
For all other purposes please email: floridalgbtqmuseum@gmail.com
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Photograph
Orlando
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 his career as a drag performer in the 1970's, a time where being black in drag was a bold move, Tillmon made his mark through his character Geraldine Jones (based off the Flip Wilson character). Tillmon has performed at the Parliament House, The New Pheonix, and other venues and continues to influence new generation of drag performers in the Orlando area and abroad.
Unknown
Drag Album
Unknown
Rodriguez, Alexis
Images may be used for educational purposes only.
Image credit: Image courtesy of LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida.
For all other purposes please email: floridalgbtqmuseum@gmail.com
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Photograph
Orlando
Photograph: "Geraldine Jones with Michael and Jeff Arthur"
Image of Geraldine Jones performing with Michael Hodge and Jeff Arthur at Parliament House, Orlando.
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 his career as a drag performer in the 1970's, a time where being black in drag was a bold move, Tillmon made his mark through his character Geraldine Jones (based off the Flip Wilson character). Tillmon has performed at the Parliament House, The New Phoenix, and other venues and continues to influence new generation of drag performers in the Orlando area and abroad.
Unknown
Drag Album
Unknown
Rodriguez, Alexis
Images may be used for educational purposes only.
Image credit: Image courtesy of LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida.
For all other purposes please email: floridalgbtqmuseum@gmail.com
image/jpeg
Photograph
Orlando