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'Queen for a Day'
This illustration, penned by John Deamicis, a renowned cartoonist based in New Jersey, was given as a gift to Ron Sanford in 1994 by Janet Haggerty. The work’s title is ‘Queen for a Day’ and was likely done on commission for Miss Haggerty.…
Headshot of Lauren LeMasters
This letter, written from Lauren LeMasters to Michael Dolly Wilson, a close friend of Ran Sanford and owner of several gay bars in Atlanta, is overlaid on a headshot of LeMasters, who was a frequent competitor in drag pageants across the U.S. South…
Bill Munroe's Mandolin
This mandolin belonged to Bill Monroe, the “Father of Bluegrass.” With its sharp chop rhythm and soaring leads, Monroe’s mandolin shaped the sound of an entire genre. His playing combined Appalachian tradition with bold innovation, setting the…
Sonnets; The Sonnets of Shakespeare
It contains 154 sonnets and includes the following themes: love, time, beauty, and mortality. Written during the 16th century, and this specific edition is known for its binding that has a large visual appeal.
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…
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.
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…
Indonesian Crown
Crown for an unknown Indonesian person
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,…
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