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Headshot of Diana Hutton
Diana Hutton was the winner of the 1987 Miss Gay USofA pageant, held at The Power Company in Durham, NC. Hutton was originally based out of Nashville, but began performing in drag competitions in Chicago. You can view her performance at the following…
Doc Watson Playing His Guitar
Doc Watson (1923–2012) was a highly influential American guitarist and singer known for his flatpicking technique, which helped shape bluegrass and folk music. Despite being blind from infancy, he developed a remarkable style that blended old-time,…
Very early photograph of Bill Monroe and his Bluegrass Boys. Art Wooten, Bill Monroe, Cleo Davis, Amos Garren.
Bill Monroe (1911–1996) was a singer, mandolinist, and songwriter who pioneered the genre of bluegrass music. His band, Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys, set the foundation for bluegrass with its tight harmonies, fast tempos, and virtuosic…
Yoruba Sacred Crown
A cone-shaped crown with beaded veil is the most important element of royal regalia among the Yoruba. Reserved for ceremonial occasions, only rulers descended from the deity Oduduwa may wear them. To consecrate a sacred crown, magical herbal…
Earl Scruggs Playing The Banjo
Seen here in his signature three-finger picking style, Earl Scruggs transformed the banjo from a rhythmic background instrument into the driving force of bluegrass music. His technique, precision, and innovation redefined the genre and left an…
William R. McMahan's Diary
William R. McMahan, born in 1843 in Indiana, enlisted in the Union Army at 18 as a private with the Fifty-eighth Volunteer Infantry on September 10, 1861. His diary offers a firsthand account of military life during significant Civil War campaigns,…
Indonesian Crown
Crown for an unknown Indonesian person
Large Crown from the 1989 Miss Gay US of A
This ornate crown was worn by drag performer Carmella Marcella Garcia during the inaugural Miss Gay US of A at-large pageant in 1989. Garcia placed as the fourth alternate in the competition. The pageant was held in Dallas, Texas, and the title was…
Small Crown from the 1997 Miss Gay America Pageant
This crown was presented to Lauren Taylor upon her victory at the 1997 Miss Gay America pageant, held in Charlotte, North Carolina. The crown is currently in the possession of performer Carmella Marcella Garcia.
Adrian McKee Playing The Upright Bass
Steady and soulful, Adrian McKee anchors the rhythm with his upright bass. His deep, resonant tones provide the heartbeat of the ensemble, blending power with precision. In his hands, the bass becomes more than the background—it’s the silent…
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