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.
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Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
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LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection

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.
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Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
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LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection

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.

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Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
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LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection

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.
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Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
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LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection

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.

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Time Period
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Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection

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.
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Time Period
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Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection

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.
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Time Period
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Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection

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.
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Time Period
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Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection

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.

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Time Period
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Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection

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.

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Time Period
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Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection

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.

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Time Period
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Origin
Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection

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.

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Time Period
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Origin
Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection

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.

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Time Period
Format
Origin
Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection

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.

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Time Period
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Origin
Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection

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.

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Time Period
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Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection

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.

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Time Period
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Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection

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.

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Time Period
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Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection

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.

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Time Period
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Origin
Gift of Joe Russian and Frank Pines
Location
LGBT-104 Benedict A. ''Wesley'' Trautwein Collection