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Francis Leon (November 21st 1844 - August 19th, 1922) was a 19th century female impersonator and blackface minstrel | Francis Leon (November 21st 1844 - August 19th, 1922) was a 19th century female impersonator from the [[USA|United States]] and acted in racist blackface minstrel performances. | ||
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= External Resources = | |||
=== Online Articles === | |||
* QSalt Lake Magazine, [https://www.qsaltlake.com/news/2010/08/05/the-gay-life-is-a-drag/ "The Gay Life Is a Drag"] | |||
Latest revision as of 01:06, 1 January 2023
Francis Leon (November 21st 1844 - August 19th, 1922) was a 19th century female impersonator from the United States and acted in racist blackface minstrel performances.
Photo Gallery
Newspaper Gallery
External Resources
Online Articles
- QSalt Lake Magazine, "The Gay Life Is a Drag"
