Robert Heishman Collection

Description
With 49 images scanned from 35mm slides, this collection features images of queer nightlife in Kansas City, from 1959-1967. Clubs featured include the Colony Club, the Forest Ballroom, Arabian Nights, and the Jewel Box.
Member of
LaBudde Special Collections
GLAMA
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Singing at the Jewel Box

Unidentified white drag queen singing with outspread arms in front of a microphone on stage at the Jewel Box in Kansas City; she's wearing a strapless black gown; audience members be partially seen around the stage watching.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_glama_heishman_photo-002.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0411

Joe Lombardo and four drag queens

Joe Lombardo in a tie and white apron around his waist standing to the far left of the photo and looking on at four unidentified white drag queens posed in a row for a photo in front of the Colony Club in Kansas City; behind them in the window a neon sign for Schlitz beer is hanging; the ladies are wearing dress of (r to l) teal, black, lavender, and black with a white jacket.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_glama_heishman_photo-003.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0411

Tony Battaglia in pink at the Colony Club

Drag queen Tony Battaglia standing outside the windows of the Colony Club in Kansas City wearing a full length pink dress, long pink evening gloves, and a tiara; facing the camera and smiling; behind her in the window a neon sign for Schlitz beer can be seen.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_glama_heishman_photo-001.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0411

Richard Reese in drag

Richard Reese in a one piece, strapless, silver showgirl-like outfit with elaborate headdress as part of her wig; she's looking to the left with one hand resting at shoulder height on a nearby cabinet; unknown venue, likely the Jewel Box Lounge.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_glama_heishman_photo-004.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0411

Club staff in white aprons

Three unidentified white male bar/wait staff in white shirts, black ties, and white aprons around their waists at either the Colony Club or Arabian Nights ("The Tent") in Kansas City; the man in the center is partly turned to the cash register.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_glama_heishman_photo-015.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0411

Performer at the Colony Club

Unidentified white drag queen on stage at the Colony Club (likely) in Kansas City; she's wearing a sleeveless, backless blue evening gown and her body is facing left toward a piano while her head is turned to look out over the audience; several members' heads can be seen in front of the stage.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_glama_heishman_photo-016.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0411

Skip Arnold performing at the Jewel Box Lounge

Drag queen Skip Arnold performing in front of a microphone at the Jewel Box Lounge in Kansas City; behind her is a piano covered in a pink drop cloth with another drag queen in a blonde wig as accompanist; the backs of three audience members' heads can be seen in front; Skip is wearing a green patterned dress.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_glama_heishman_photo-005.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0411

Performer at the Jewel Box Lounge

Unidentified white drag queen performing in front of a microphone at the Jewel Box Lounge in Kansas City; she's wearing a blue dress and facing the left; two members of the audience can be seen from behind.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_glama_heishman_photo-006.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0411

Blue floral dress in front of the Colony Club

Unidentified white drag queen standing in front of the Colony Club in Kansas City wearing a white dress with a large, blue, floral pattern and holding a dark blue jacket or wrap and a purse; behind her in the window a Budweiser sign is seen.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_glama_heishman_photo-011.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0411

View inside the club

View of the inside of an unidentified club with several unidentified white people seen near or at tables including one man with his back to the camera and wearing a dark red shirt; bottles and cups are seen on tables.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_glama_heishman_photo-012.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0411

Performer at the Jewel Box Lounge

Unidentified white drag queen with outstretched arms in front of a microphone on stage at the Jewel Box Lounge in Kansas City; she's wearing a black, strapless, one piece outfit; various members of the audience are seen in front including one gentleman laughing.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_glama_heishman_photo-007.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0411

Skip Arnold performing at the Jewel Box Lounge

Skip Arnold, in drag, singing in front of a microphone on stage at the Jewel Box Lounge in Kansas City; she's wearing a blue, floral patterned, dress with blonde wig; three unidentified white men from the audience can be seen in front of the stage.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_glama_heishman_photo-008.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0411

Club staff in white aprons

Three unidentified white male bar/wait staff in white shirts, black ties, and white aprons around their waists at either the Colony Club or Arabian Nights ("The Tent") in Kansas City; all are in a row and facing the camera.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_glama_heishman_photo-013.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0411

View inside the club

View of a crowd of unidentified white men and women inside an unidentified venue.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_glama_heishman_photo-014.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0411

Drag King and Queen in front of the Colony Club

Unidentified white drag king in black pants, white shirt and holding a drink with his arm around an unidentified white drag queen in a silver dress, black sweater, with red shoes, clutch, and flower corsage; both posed in front of the Colony Club in Kansas City.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_glama_heishman_photo-009.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0411