Early Trans Magazine "Female Mimics" Archive, 1973-75

Cross-Dressing, Female Mimics

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[LGBTQ][Transgender] Archive of three issues of transgender and cross dressing magazine Female Mimics, 1973-75. Published by Jenifer Jordan Associates. these issues reflect the expanding sophistication of female impersonation and trans femme self-fashioning, particularly in relation to nightlife, pageantry, and media representation. Produced between 1973 and 1975, the magazines combine illustrated fiction, documentary-style photo features, and editorial commentary to chronicle the rise of drag beauty contests, transformations, and regional club circuits such as The Redwood Room in Los Angeles and Maxine s in Las Vegas. Collectively, the archive showcases racial and class diversity in drag and trans representation, including notable appearances by Kim Christy, Jackie La Rue, and Ronnie Summers. [1] Female Mimics, Vol. 5, No. 3. Hollywood, CA: Jenifer Jordan Associates Ltd., 1973. Centered on the "National Cotillion" drag pageant, this issue features a full pictorial from the 1973 ball and its winner, Kim Christy. The visual coverage highlights contestants in formal wear, swimsuits, and evening gowns, capturing mid-1970s drag aesthetics at the height of their theatricality. "The Redwood Room" and "Kim and Genie Twin Delights" provide localized performance snapshots, while "Presenting Brandy Lee Miss Cotillion 1972" serves as a bridge between past and present winners. Concludes with a detailed feature titled "A Complete Guide to Female Impersonation," which attempts to position drag as an emerging art form. [2] Female Mimics, Vol. 5, No. 4. Hollywood, CA: Jenifer Jordan Associates Ltd., Fall 1974. Subtitled the "Special Las Vegas Issue," this volume opens with the transformation narrative "Kitty Makes a Change" and includes a large-format layout on "Latin Night at C est La Vie," affirming the magazine s growing embrace of racialized drag experiences. "Spotlight on Cross-Dressing" and "English Elegance" reflect cultural crosscurrents and shifting terminology, with photographic essays showcasing European-inspired drag and body language. The visual centerpiece is "Star of the Show," which follows performer Joey/Joseflyn through a detailed makeover process, offering a rare, step-by-step look at self-feminization and club performance in Vegas. [3] Female Mimics, Vol. 6, No. 3. Hollywood, CA: Jenifer Jordan Associates Ltd., Summer 1975. Features such as "Confessions of a Drag Artiste" and "From Tomcat to Temptress" illustrate transformation themes in both narrative and visual form. "Cross-Dressing with Class!" and "Transvestism and Cross-Dressing" combine editorializing with posed photographic content. Coverage of "La Rey s V.I.P. Ball" highlights Black drag excellence with images of performers including Morey Richards and Ronnie Summers at The Redwood Room in Los Angeles. Additional features like "Queen Bobbie Preens" and "Fem-Men Follies" provide high-glam portraiture and stage scenes, emphasizing the showbiz charisma of performers in a post-Stonewall context. Light wear to wrappers; interiors clean and well-preserved. Overall very good condition. An archive capturing the many dimensions of trans community and drag performance at a moment when widespread representation was a rarity. Seller Inventory # 22019

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Title: Early Trans Magazine "Female Mimics" Archive...
Binding: Soft cover