Julien Eltinge collection, 1910-1919

Summary

Creator:
Eltinge, Julian, 1883-1941
Date:
1910-1919
Extent:
1 Linear Feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], Julien Eltinge collection, ms4541, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection includes 4 songbooks, 1 theater playbill, a postcard, a printed illustrative cigar box label, and an original photo signed by early drag performer, Julian Eltinge.

Biographical / historical:

Julian Eltinge was an American stage and film actor best known as an early drag performer (female impersonator), first debuting in this role on Broadway in 1904. Eltinge would later expand his career from performing in Vaudeville and musical comedies to starring roles in Hollywood feature films, broadening his audience and influence.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], Julien Eltinge collection, ms4541, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.