Brian Perrico collection
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.
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
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021
special_collections@provlib.org