Drag queens
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered works on entertainers, especially men, who perform with over-the-top female clothing and exaggerated mannerisms. Works on men who dress as women for the purpose of playing a theatrical role, as a disguise, or as a humorous or political statement are entered under [Female impersonators.] Works on persons who assume a dress and manner not generally associated with their gender for psychological gratification are entered under [Cross-dressers.]
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Michael K. Shreves (Michelle McCausland) Collection
Collection
Identifier: A3231
Scope and Contents
The collection pertains to Michelle McCausland’s (Michael Shreves’s) participation in Missouri and St. Louis pageants that were preliminaries for the Miss Gay America pageant and a program for a celebration of life held in August 2022. Pageant-related items include certificates from the Miss Gay Missouri 2012 pageant and a judges workbook from the Miss Gay St. Louis America pageant held at Hamburger Mary’s (3037 Olive St.) on February 17, 2013. There is a large date gap from...
Dates:
2012-2022.; Majority of material found within 2012-2013
Michael Shreves (Michelle McCausland) Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: P1109
Scope and Contents
The Michael Shreves (Michelle McCausland) Photograph Collection contains seven photographs showing Michelle McCausland, the drag persona of Michael Shreves. Five photographs show McCausland in costume, including shots taken during performances and posed headshots. Two photographs show behind-the-scenes views of Shreves applying makeup and getting ready for a performance.
Dates:
ca. 1980-1999