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.

Alt Text

A group of eight people standing together indoors, with some wearing formal attire and others in casual clothing. The background features patterned wallpaper and a chalkboard.

Keywords

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

Extent

1 black-and-white photograph

Subject: geographic

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