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William Dorsey Swann (circa 1858-1925) was the first known drag queen and first known to lead a gay liberation organization in the United States. William was born | William Dorsey Swann (circa 1858-1925) was the first known drag queen and first known to lead a gay liberation organization in the United States. William was born enslaved and liberated following the Civil War. Swann sometimes referred to himself as the "Queen of Drag". | ||
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William Dorsey Swann (circa 1858-1925) was the first known drag queen and first known to lead a gay liberation organization in the United States. William was born enslaved and liberated following the Civil War. Swann sometimes referred to himself as the "Queen of Drag".
Gallery
- Library of Congress, Evening Star (1887) publishes an article about a police raid which Dorsey Swann was tried after.
- Library of Congress, Evening Star (1896) reports on a raid against Swann.
- Library of Congress, Evening Star (1896) describes Swann's "Hell of Iniquity" and the "downfall of young men".
External Resources
- American Academy in Berlin, William Dorsey Swann, Queen of Drag: Uncovering America’s Black Queer History
