Finocchio's, The First American Drag Nightclub in San Francisco Archive, 1940s-50s

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[LGBTQ] [Drag] Archive of Finocchio's nightclub materials, 1940s-1950s, one of the earliest and most influential drag venues in the United States. Founded in 1936 at 506 Broadway in San Francisco, Finocchio's emerged from Depression-era nightlife to become a nationally recognized stage for female impersonation at a time when queer expression was routinely policed and publicly stigmatized. Operating decades before the gay liberation movement, the club cultivated a space where gender illusion, theatrical glamour, and camp spectacle were presented for mixed audiences, from San Francisco's gay community to tourists and Hollywood figures. Six items. San Francisco, 1940s-1950s. The archive is anchored by a large-format performance booklet featuring illustrated cover artwork by performer and artist Li-Kar and interior photographic portraits of principal female impersonators in elaborate costume. Substantially larger than standard venue handouts, the booklet is a visually ambitious souvenir, highlighting star performers through graphic design and photography. Also included are a smaller illustrated promotional drink menu and four souvenir postcards depicting the revue cast in sequined gowns, chorus-line formations, and staged tableaux. Measurements range approximately from 4 x 6 inches to 8 x 11 inches. During the 1940s and 1950s, as policing of queer bars intensified in many American cities, Finocchio's maintained a visible and commercially successful presence, marketing itself with the slogan "The most interesting women are not women at all." Its stage featured performers who helped bring female impersonation into mainstream entertainment in the U.S. Minor edge wear and light handling creases; printed surfaces remain bright with strong image clarity. Overall very good condition.

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Détails bibliographiques

Titre
Finocchio's, The First American Drag Nightclub in San Francisco Archive, 1940s-50s
Auteur
Finocchio's; Drag History & Cross-Dressing
Année de publication
1940
Reliure
Couverture souple
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Archive, Film & Entertainment, Mass Media & Popular Culture

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