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Brian Perrico collection

 File — Box: Multi-Collection Box , Folder: 1
Identifier: 109-03-07

Scope and Contents

Collection includes 35 photographs documenting drag performers and performances as well as Kings and Queens Bar in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.

Dates

  • 1970 - 2000

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

PPL does not claim copyright to this collection. Users of this item are responsible for determining copyright restrictions.

Biographical / Historical

Brian Perrico of Woonsocket, Rhode Island hosted drag shows and performed in drag as Lee Daniels from the 1970s-2000s. Perrico was instrumental in founding the Imperial Court in Rhode Island in 1992 and is a past Court Empress.

Extent

1 folders (Includes 35 photographs)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Photographs are in original order.

Custodial History

Material were created and/or collected by Brian Perrico and given to Kim Deacon to donate to the RI LGBTQ+ Community Archives on his behalf.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Brian Perrico, 2024.

Related Materials

109-03-03, Kim Deacon Collection

Processing Information

Processed by Kate Wells, July 2024.

Title
Brian Perrico collection
Status
In Progress
Author
Kate Wells
Date
2024
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

Contact:
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Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021