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* Library of Congress, Evening Star describes Swan's "House of Iniquity" and the "downfall of young men" (January 13, 1896)
* Library of Congress, Evening Star describes Swan's "Hell of Iniquity" and the "downfall of young men" (January 13, 1896)

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William Dorsey Swan (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 into slavery and called himself the "queen of drag".


Articles About Swan

  • Library of Congress, Evening Star describes Swan's "Hell of Iniquity" and the "downfall of young men" (January 13, 1896)