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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Tony Battaglia in pink at the Colony Club

Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_glama_heishman_photo-001.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0411

Singing at the Jewel Box

Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_glama_heishman_photo-002.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0411

Joe Lombardo and four drag queens

Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_glama_heishman_photo-003.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0411

Richard Reese in drag

Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_glama_heishman_photo-004.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0411

Skip Arnold performing at the Jewel Box Lounge

Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_glama_heishman_photo-005.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0411

Performer at the Jewel Box Lounge

Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_glama_heishman_photo-006.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0411

Performer at the Jewel Box Lounge

Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_glama_heishman_photo-007.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0411

Skip Arnold performing at the Jewel Box Lounge

Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_glama_heishman_photo-008.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0411

Drag King and Queen in front of the Colony Club

Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_glama_heishman_photo-009.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0411

Nick Pacino in drag

Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_glama_heishman_photo-010.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0411

Blue floral dress in front of the Colony Club

Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_glama_heishman_photo-011.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0411

View inside the club

Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_glama_heishman_photo-012.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0411

Club staff in white aprons

Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_glama_heishman_photo-013.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0411

View inside the club

Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_glama_heishman_photo-014.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0411

Club staff in white aprons

Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_glama_heishman_photo-015.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0411