Two Newlywed Couples Kissing at Jimmie White's Tavern

Creator

• Bobby Smith

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Creation Date

January 1950

Time Period

circa 1950s

Abstract

Two newly wed couples kissing after their wedding ceremony at Jimmie White's Tavern, a lesbian bar located in downtown Tampa at 1725 Grand Central Avenue; the bar would often host weddings for couples that were otherwise not legally allowed to wed. The exact date this photo was taken is unknown.

Alt Text

A group of people are gathered in a room with patterned walls and checkered flooring, some appear to be dancing while others observe. The room features large windows and a bar area in the background.

Keywords

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

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

S66-00085

Recommended Citation

Smith, Bobby, "Two Newlywed Couples Kissing at Jimmie White's Tavern" (1950). Bobby Smith Photograph Collection. Image 85.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/bobbysmith/85