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American Drag (Houghton Exhibit)

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Saturday, December 31, 2022 10am to 5pm

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Saturday, December 31, 2022 10am to 5pm

Houghton Library, Edison and Newman Room, 1st Floor
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This exhibition traces the evolution of American drag, calling attention to how it reflected and inspired changing perceptions of femininity, masculinity, and sexuality. The photographs, ephemera, and other materials on display showcase the range of styles and talents that went into the making of modern drag and highlight the genre’s shifting and expanding appeal for American audiences. Curated by Matthew Wittmann, Curator of the Harvard Theatre Collection.

This exhibit is open to the public.

More info: https://library.harvard.edu/exhibits/american-drag

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