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Rachel in an elaborate costume.
Sahl, Ted (photographer)
Undated
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Ray Aguilar (Rachel) in an elaborate feather and sequins costume.
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6.5 X 4.5 in.
Photographic Prints
Beauty contestants
Gay clubs Gay culture
Beauty contestants Costumes Female impersonators Gay men
Aguilar, Raymond P.
San Jose -- California
Ted Sahl Archives
San José State University Special Collections & Archives
Series II Box 7 Folder 32
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Raymond Aguilar was also known by the name Rachel. Raymond P. Aguilar was a member of an informal association of female impersonators, later to become Casa de San Jose. He founded the first chapter of the International Imperial Court System (IICS) in San Jose. Its purpose was as a social community service organization that donated monies raised to various charities.
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