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Revision as of 04:40, 15 August 2022
A history of drag in the United States.
Historic Drag Queens
19th Century
After the Civil War, people born into slavery who were freed would start drag and ball culture in major cities, like William Swann. Female impersonation also became popular in racist minstrel shows which utilized blackface.
Drag Queens
Female Impersonators
Photo Gallery
Police Raids on Drag Events
- Police raid against Willian Dorsey Swann, article describes a "drag". (1887)
- Another police raid against William Dorsey Swann, article states they wanted to "give a drag". (1896)
