LGBT History Project: LGBT-103 Charles McKee and Ron Sanders Collection

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LGBT-103_McKeeSanders_findingaid-2.pdf
Number of Pages
2
Date
1975-2003
Charles McKee and Ron Sanders were partners for 22 years. The sign was unscrewed and given to them by a carpenter working on Wesley’s house at the corner of 3rd and North Streets in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Benedict A. “Wesley” Trautwein, a drag performer known as Francis Parker. Wesley was a part of the The Jewel Box Revue, a troupe of drag performers who traveled around the country from 1939 to 1969, which made many stops in Pennsylvania. After departing the Revue, he moved back to Harrisburg and continued preforming at local bars and clubs, such as The Neptune Lounge. Trautwein passed away in 2003.
People
Trautwein, Benedict A.
McKee, Charles
Sanders, Ron
General Subjects
Arts and Entertainment
Year
2025
Time Period
1970-1979
1980-1989
1990-1999
2000-2009
Format
Guides to Collections (Finding Aids)
Origin
Gift of Charles McKee and Ron Sanders
Collection
LGBT-103 McKee Sanders
Location
LGBT0193 Charles McKee and Ron Sanders
Repository
Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections
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Wesley in Yellow and Pink Floral Dress, photo 3 - September 1977

Date
September 1977
Benedict A. “Wesley” Trautwein was a drag performer from Waldwick, NJ. He grew up in Central PA while also working for the PA State Department of Revenue. As a drag performer, he was part of The Jewel Box Revue, a touring female drag troupe (1932-1975), and used the stage name Francis Parker. After he left The Jewel Box Revue, he moved back to Harrisburg, PA where he continued to perform at local bars and clubs. Trautwein passed away in 2003.
People
Trautwein, Benedict A.
Wesley
General Subjects
Arts and Entertainment
Year
1977
Time Period
1970-1979
Format
Photographs
Origin
Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Collection
LGBT-104 - Trautwein
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection
Repository
Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections
Wesley in Yellow and Pink Floral Dress, photo 3 - September 1977

Wesley in Yellow and Pink Floral Dress, photo 2 - September 1977

Date
September 1977
Benedict A. “Wesley” Trautwein was a drag performer from Waldwick, NJ. He grew up in Central PA while also working for the PA State Department of Revenue. As a drag performer, he was part of The Jewel Box Revue, a touring female drag troupe (1932-1975), and used the stage name Francis Parker. After he left The Jewel Box Revue, he moved back to Harrisburg, PA where he continued to perform at local bars and clubs. Trautwein passed away in 2003.
People
Trautwein, Benedict A.
Wesley
General Subjects
Arts and Entertainment
Year
1977
Time Period
1970-1979
Format
Photographs
Origin
Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Collection
LGBT-104 - Trautwein
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection
Repository
Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections
Wesley in Yellow and Pink Floral Dress, photo 2 - September 1977

Wesley in Yellow and Pink Floral Dress, photo 1 - September 1977

Date
September 1977

Benedict A. “Wesley” Trautwein was a drag performer from Waldwick, NJ. He grew up in Central PA while also working for the PA State Department of Revenue. As a drag performer, he was part of The Jewel Box Revue, a touring female drag troupe (1932-1975), and used the stage name Francis Parker. After he left The Jewel Box Revue, he moved back to Harrisburg, PA where he continued to perform at local bars and clubs. Trautwein passed away in 2003.

People
Trautwein, Benedict A.
Wesley
General Subjects
Arts and Entertainment
Year
1977
Time Period
1970-1979
Format
Photographs
Origin
Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Collection
LGBT-104 - Trautwein
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection
Repository
Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections
Wesley in Yellow and Pink Floral Dress, photo 1 - September 1977

Wesley in Brown Chair - May 1977

Date
May 1977
Benedict A. “Wesley” Trautwein was a drag performer from Waldwick, NJ. He grew up in Central PA while also working for the PA State Department of Revenue. As a drag performer, he was part of The Jewel Box Revue, a touring female drag troupe (1932-1975), and used the stage name Francis Parker. After he left The Jewel Box Revue, he moved back to Harrisburg, PA where he continued to perform at local bars and clubs. Trautwein passed away in 2003.
People
Trautwein, Benedict A.
Wesley
General Subjects
Arts and Entertainment
Year
1977
Time Period
1970-1979
Format
Photographs
Origin
Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Collection
LGBT-104 - Trautwein
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection
Repository
Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections
Wesley in Brown Chair - May 1977

Wesley in Black Floral Dress in front of Window - March 1976

Date
March 1976

Benedict A. “Wesley” Trautwein was a drag performer from Waldwick, NJ. He grew up in Central PA while also working for the PA State Department of Revenue. As a drag performer, he was part of The Jewel Box Revue, a touring female drag troupe (1932-1975), and used the stage name Francis Parker. After he left The Jewel Box Revue, he moved back to Harrisburg, PA where he continued to perform at local bars and clubs. Trautwein passed away in 2003.

People
Trautwein, Benedict A.
Wesley
General Subjects
Arts and Entertainment
Year
1976
Time Period
1970-1979
Format
Photographs
Origin
Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Collection
LGBT-104 - Trautwein
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection
Repository
Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections
Wesley in Black Floral Dress in front of Window - March 1976

Wesley in Floral Chair in front of Window - March 1976

Date
March 1976
Benedict A. “Wesley” Trautwein was a drag performer from Waldwick, NJ. He grew up in Central PA while also working for the PA State Department of Revenue. As a drag performer, he was part of The Jewel Box Revue, a touring female drag troupe (1932-1975), and used the stage name Francis Parker. After he left The Jewel Box Revue, he moved back to Harrisburg, PA where he continued to perform at local bars and clubs. Trautwein passed away in 2003.
People
Trautwein, Benedict A.
Wesley
General Subjects
Arts and Entertainment
Year
1976
Time Period
1970-1979
Format
Photographs
Origin
Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Collection
LGBT-104 - Trautwein
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection
Repository
Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections
Wesley in Floral Chair in front of Window - March 1976

Wesley in White and Black Dress with Pink Sleeves - March 1976

Date
March 1976
Benedict A. “Wesley” Trautwein was a drag performer from Waldwick, NJ. He grew up in Central PA while also working for the PA State Department of Revenue. As a drag performer, he was part of The Jewel Box Revue, a touring female drag troupe (1932-1975), and used the stage name Francis Parker. After he left The Jewel Box Revue, he moved back to Harrisburg, PA where he continued to perform at local bars and clubs. Trautwein passed away in 2003.
People
Trautwein, Benedict A.
Wesley
General Subjects
Arts and Entertainment
Year
1976
Time Period
1970-1979
Format
Photographs
Origin
Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Collection
LGBT-104 - Trautwein
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection
Repository
Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections
Wesley in White and Black Dress with Pink Sleeves - March 1976

Wesley in Black and Pink Floral Dress in front of Stairs - March 1976

Date
March 1976
Benedict A. “Wesley” Trautwein was a drag performer from Waldwick, NJ. He grew up in Central PA while also working for the PA State Department of Revenue. As a drag performer, he was part of The Jewel Box Revue, a touring female drag troupe (1932-1975), and used the stage name Francis Parker. After he left The Jewel Box Revue, he moved back to Harrisburg, PA where he continued to perform at local bars and clubs. Trautwein passed away in 2003.
People
Trautwein, Benedict A.
Wesley
General Subjects
Arts and Entertainment
Year
1976
Time Period
1970-1979
Format
Photographs
Origin
Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Collection
LGBT-104 - Trautwein
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection
Repository
Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections
Wesley in Black and Pink Floral Dress in front of Stairs - March 1976

Wesley in Pink Floral Dress - March 1976

Date
March 1976

Benedict A. “Wesley” Trautwein was a drag performer from Waldwick, NJ. He grew up in Central PA while also working for the PA State Department of Revenue. As a drag performer, he was part of The Jewel Box Revue, a touring female drag troupe (1932-1975), and used the stage name Francis Parker. After he left The Jewel Box Revue, he moved back to Harrisburg, PA where he continued to perform at local bars and clubs. Trautwein passed away in 2003.

People
Trautwein, Benedict A.
Wesley
General Subjects
Arts and Entertainment
Year
1976
Time Period
1970-1979
Format
Photographs
Origin
Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Collection
LGBT-104 - Trautwein
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection
Repository
Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections
Wesley in Pink Floral Dress - March 1976

Wesley in front of Door in Blue Floral Dress - March 1976

Date
March 1976

Benedict A. “Wesley” Trautwein was a drag performer from Waldwick, NJ. He grew up in Central PA while also working for the PA State Department of Revenue. As a drag performer, he was part of The Jewel Box Revue, a touring female drag troupe (1932-1975), and used the stage name Francis Parker. After he left The Jewel Box Revue, he moved back to Harrisburg, PA where he continued to perform at local bars and clubs. Trautwein passed away in 2003.

People
Trautwein, Benedict A.
Wesley
General Subjects
Arts and Entertainment
Year
1976
Time Period
1970-1979
Format
Photographs
Origin
Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Collection
LGBT-104 - Trautwein
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection
Repository
Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections
Wesley in front of Door in Blue Floral Dress - March 1976

Wesley in Striped Chair - March 1976

Date
March 1976

Benedict A. “Wesley” Trautwein was a drag performer from Waldwick, NJ. He grew up in Central PA while also working for the PA State Department of Revenue. As a drag performer, he was part of The Jewel Box Revue, a touring female drag troupe (1932-1975), and used the stage name Francis Parker. After he left The Jewel Box Revue, he moved back to Harrisburg, PA where he continued to perform at local bars and clubs. Trautwein passed away in 2003.

People
Trautwein, Benedict A.
Wesley
General Subjects
Arts and Entertainment
Year
1976
Time Period
1970-1979
Format
Photographs
Origin
Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Collection
LGBT-104 - Trautwein
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection
Repository
Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections
Wesley in Striped Chair - March 1976

Wesley in White Dress in Striped Chair, photo 2 - July 1978

Date
July 1978

Benedict A. “Wesley” Trautwein was a drag performer from Waldwick, NJ. He grew up in Central PA while also working for the PA State Department of Revenue. As a drag performer, he was part of The Jewel Box Revue, a touring female drag troupe (1932-1975), and used the stage name Francis Parker. After he left The Jewel Box Revue, he moved back to Harrisburg, PA where he continued to perform at local bars and clubs. Trautwein passed away in 2003.

People
Trautwein, Benedict A.
Wesley
General Subjects
Arts and Entertainment
Year
1978
Time Period
1970-1979
Format
Photographs
Origin
Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Collection
LGBT-104 - Trautwein
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection
Repository
Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections
Wesley in White Dress in Striped Chair, photo 1 - July 1978

Wesley in White Dress in Striped Chair, photo 1 - July 1978

Date
July 1978

Benedict A. “Wesley” Trautwein was a drag performer from Waldwick, NJ. He grew up in Central PA while also working for the PA State Department of Revenue. As a drag performer, he was part of The Jewel Box Revue, a touring female drag troupe (1932-1975), and used the stage name Francis Parker. After he left The Jewel Box Revue, he moved back to Harrisburg, PA where he continued to perform at local bars and clubs. Trautwein passed away in 2003.

People
Trautwein, Benedict A.
Wesley
General Subjects
Arts and Entertainment
Year
1978
Time Period
1970-1979
Format
Photographs
Origin
Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Collection
LGBT-104 - Trautwein
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection
Repository
Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections
Wesley in White Dress in Striped Chair, photo 1 - July 1978

Wesley in Blue Floral Dress in front of Stairs - January 1974

Date
January 1974

Benedict A. “Wesley” Trautwein was a drag performer from Waldwick, NJ. He grew up in Central PA while also working for the PA State Department of Revenue. As a drag performer, he was part of The Jewel Box Revue, a touring female drag troupe (1932-1975), and used the stage name Francis Parker. After he left The Jewel Box Revue, he moved back to Harrisburg, PA where he continued to perform at local bars and clubs. Trautwein passed away in 2003.

People
Trautwein, Benedict A.
Wesley
General Subjects
Arts and Entertainment
Year
1974
Time Period
1970-1979
Format
Photographs
Origin
Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Collection
LGBT-104 - Trautwein
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection
Repository
Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections
Wesley in Blue Floral Dress in front of Stairs - January 1974

Wesley in a Black Floral Dress on Striped Chair - December 1976

Date
1976

Benedict A. “Wesley” Trautwein was a drag performer from Waldwick, NJ. He grew up in Central PA while also working for the PA State Department of Revenue. As a drag performer, he was part of The Jewel Box Revue, a touring female drag troupe (1932-1975), and used the stage name Francis Parker. After he left The Jewel Box Revue, he moved back to Harrisburg, PA where he continued to perform at local bars and clubs. Trautwein passed away in 2003.

People
Trautwein, Benedict A.
Wesley
General Subjects
Arts and Entertainment
Year
1976
Time Period
1970-1979
Format
Photographs
Origin
Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Collection
LGBT-104 - Trautwein
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection
Repository
Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections
Wesley in a Black Floral Dress on Striped Chair - December 1976

Wesley with dog in Patterned Chair - December 1974

Date
December 1974

Benedict A. “Wesley” Trautwein was a drag performer from Waldwick, NJ. He grew up in Central PA while also working for the PA State Department of Revenue. As a drag performer, he was part of The Jewel Box Revue, a touring female drag troupe (1932-1975), and used the stage name Francis Parker. After he left The Jewel Box Revue, he moved back to Harrisburg, PA where he continued to perform at local bars and clubs. Trautwein passed away in 2003.

People
Trautwein, Benedict A.
Wesley
General Subjects
Arts and Entertainment
Year
1974
Time Period
1970-1979
Format
Photographs
Origin
Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Collection
LGBT-104 - Trautwein
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection
Repository
Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections
Wesley with dog in Patterned Chair - December 1974

Wesley in Red Floral Dress - December 1974

Date
December 1974

Benedict A. “Wesley” Trautwein was a drag performer from Waldwick, NJ. He grew up in Central PA while also working for the PA State Department of Revenue. As a drag performer, he was part of The Jewel Box Revue, a touring female drag troupe (1932-1975), and used the stage name Francis Parker. After he left The Jewel Box Revue, he moved back to Harrisburg, PA where he continued to perform at local bars and clubs. Trautwein passed away in 2003.

People
Trautwein, Benedict A.
Wesley
General Subjects
Arts and Entertainment
Year
1974
Time Period
1970-1979
Format
Photographs
Origin
Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Collection
LGBT-104 - Trautwein
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection
Repository
Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections
Wesley in Red Floral Dress - December 1974

Wesley in Grey Dress at Dinning Room Table - Circa December 1975

Date
Circa December 1975

Benedict A. “Wesley” Trautwein was a drag performer from Waldwick, NJ. He grew up in Central PA while also working for the PA State Department of Revenue. As a drag performer, he was part of The Jewel Box Revue, a touring female drag troupe (1932-1975), and used the stage name Francis Parker. After he left The Jewel Box Revue, he moved back to Harrisburg, PA where he continued to perform at local bars and clubs. Trautwein passed away in 2003.

People
Trautwein, Benedict A.
Wesley
General Subjects
Arts and Entertainment
Year
circa 1975
Time Period
1970-1979
Format
Photographs
Origin
Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Collection
LGBT-104 - Trautwein
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection
Repository
Dickinson College Archives and Special Collections
Wesley in Grey Dress at Dinning Room Table - Circa December 1975