Two Couples at Jimmie White's Tavern

Creator

Bobby Smith

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Creation Date

January 1950

Time Period

circa 1950s

Abstract

Two couples and their friends at Jimmie White's Tavern, a lesbian bar located in downtown Tampa at 1725 Grand Central Avenue. the couples are preparing for a wedding ceremony, a common practice at the bar that allowed couples the chance to marry at a time when they otherwise were not legally allowed to. The exact date this photo was taken is unknown.

Keywords

Queer culture, Lesbian bars, Gay bars, Jimmie White's Tavern, Bars (Drinking establishments)

Extent

1 black-and-white photograph

Geographic Location

Tampa (Fla.)

Physical Collection

Bobby Smith Photograph Collection

Box

4

Folder

3

Media Type

Black-and-white photographs

Identifier

S66-00084

Recommended Citation

Smith, Bobby, "Two Couples at Jimmie White's Tavern" (1950). Bobby Smith Photograph Collection. Image 84.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/bobbysmith/84