Photograph of three women seated at a table together and smiling at the camera. The women from left to right are: Rita Paux, former owner of the Kings & Queens; Gigi; and Flo. Gigi has both her arms around Rita and Flo.

Photograph of Kings & Queens patrons out on a picnic in the Lincoln Woods. This photo shows former Kings & Queens owner, Rita Paux, riding in a motorcycle sidecar at the picnic. There are two women on the motorcycle next to her. The woman riding on the back of the motorcycle is showing a peace sign to the camera.

Photograph of Kings & Queens patrons out on a picnic in the Lincoln Woods. This photo shows former Kings & Queens owner, Rita Paux, riding in a motorcycle sidecar at the picnic. There are two women on the motorcycle next to her.

Photograph of several bar patrons dancing inside the Kings & Queens. In the center of the image, former bar owner, Rita Paux, is seen smiling slightly bent over. This is a candid photo taken during the 1997 New Years Eve Party. The room is decorated with blue and silver balloons and streamers.

Polaroid photograph of former Kings & Queens owner, Rita Paux, seated at the bar next to a woman in a red jacket. Rita is seated on the right side of the image looking at the camera with her mouth open. On the left side of the image, the woman in the red coat smiles at the camera with her hands in her pockets.

Photograph of a long table at the Kings & Queens during the 15th year anniversary. The table is oriented with the short side towards the camera and patrons seated on either side. Rita Paux, former owner of the Kings & Queens, is seated on the left side of the image in the center of the table. The table is decorated with colorful floral decorations. Behind the table, Halloween decorations advertising the upcoming Halloween Party are present.

Photograph of former owner of the Kings & Queens, Rita Paux, seated at a table next to Gigi. This is a candid photo and both Rita and the woman are looking away from the camera. On the table, flower arrangements and a candle are present. Behind the women, blue star decorations hang on the wall.

Photograph of former Kings & Queens owner, Rita Paux, seated in conversation with a woman named Dotty inside of the Kings & Queens. Rita is seated on the left side of the image and is pointing off camera as she leans towards Dotty. Dotty is on the right side of the image, leaned towards Rita, and wearing a Happy New Year headband and blue plastic lei.

Photograph of Kings & Queens patron, Renee (L), with her arm around an unidentified friend inside of the Kings & Queens. The two are seated at a table and smiling as they look towards the camera.

Photograph of Rebecca Parris (left) and Kim Deacon (right). The two have their arms around each others' backs as they pose and smile at the camera. Rebecca is holding a drink in her right hand. Rebecca was an American jazz singer and considered "Boston's First Lady of Jazz". The photo was taken after a jazz performance by Parris at the House of Chan.

Photograph of two people reenacting the shower scene from Hitchcock's "Psycho" inside the Kings & Queens. In the center of the image, a makeshift shower with a person inside is present. There is a second person with a big sword pretending to stab the person in the shower with it. Behind them, there is a decorative sign that says "motel" hanging on the wall.

Photograph of a person dressed in a priest Halloween costume seated at the bar inside the Kings & Queens. The person has their hands crossed while seated at the bar. In the background, a man lurks in the doorway. There are Halloween decorations on the walls of the bar.

Photograph of two people in Halloween costumes seated at the bar inside the Kings & Queens. This is a candid photograph. The person seated on the left side of the image is dressed as a priest. They are in profile as they face towards the right side of the image. The person on the right side of the image is dressed as Freddy Krueger. They are facing forward. Behind them, Halloween decorations decorate the bar.

Photograph of the Pride=Power themed float by the Kings & Queens for the Pride Parade. This photo shows the Kings & Queens float parked on the side of the street. The photograph shows the float from the passenger's side. The float is pulled by a red truck with a Kings & Queens playing cards logo. The float is a handmade lion coming out of a cage. The sign above the float reads "Pride=Power." On the left side of the image, a group is posed next to the float. Many of the people posed with the float are carrying pink triangles.

Photograph of the Pride=Power themed float by the Kings & Queens for the Pride Parade. This photo shows the Kings & Queens float parked on the side of the street. The photograph shows the float from the driver's side. The float is pulled by a red truck with a Kings & Queens playing cards logo. The float is a handmade lion coming out of a cage. Many of the people marching with the float are carrying pink triangles. The sign on the side of the float reads "Hear us Roar."

Photograph of the Pride=Power themed float by the Kings & Queens for the Pride Parade. This photo shows the Kings & Queens float marching down Francis Street in front of the State House. The float is pulled by a red truck with a Kings & Queens playing cards logo. The float is a handmade lion coming out of a cage. Many of the people marching with the float are carrying pink triangles.

Photograph of the Pride=Power themed float by the Kings & Queens for the Pride Parade. This photo shows the Kings & Queens float marching down Empire Street. The photograph shows the float from the front. Kim Deacon is seen on the right side of the image. The float is pulled by a red truck with a Kings & Queens playing cards logo. The float is a handmade lion coming out of a cage. Many of the people marching with the float are carrying pink triangles.

Photograph of the Pride=Power themed float by the Kings & Queens for the Pride Parade. This photo shows the Kings & Queens float marching down Empire Street. The photograph shows the float from behind. The float is pulled by a red truck with a Kings & Queens playing cards logo. The float is a handmade lion coming out of a cage. Many of the people marching with the float are carrying pink triangles.

Photograph of the Pride=Power themed float by the Kings & Queens for the Pride Parade. This photo shows the Kings & Queens float marching down an unidentified street. The float is pulled by a red truck with a Kings & Queens playing cards logo. The float is a handmade lion coming out of a cage. Many of the people marching with the float are carrying pink triangles.

Photograph of the Pride=Power themed float by the Kings & Queens for the Pride Parade. This photo shows the Kings & Queens float marching down the street by the highway. The float is pulled by a red truck with a Kings & Queens playing cards logo. The float is a handmade lion coming out of a cage. Many of the people marching with the float are carrying pink triangles. This photo shows the float from behind.

Photograph of the Providence Pride at the steps of the Rhode Island State House. The photo is taken from the top of the steps looking down at the gathering. In the foreground on the right there are pink, white, and purple balloons. People in the crowd are seen holding pink triangles.

Photograph of a Pride Parade float going down Empire Street. The float is a pickup truck covered in balloons and blue wrapping. The hood of the pickup truck reads "We the People." The balloons decorating the truck are pink, blue, and white. People are marching alongside the truck with signs and pink triangles.

Photograph of a float made by bar patrons and owner of the Kings & Queens for the Providence Pride Parade. This photo shows the float parked on the side of the road in Providence. The float is in the process of being decorated. A woman on the left hand side of the image is seen hanging balloons. The float is covered in silver and red tinsel and has red and blue balloons. There is an American flag on the roof of the float.

Photograph of a float made by bar patrons and owner of the Kings & Queens for the Providence Pride Parade. This photo shows the float parked on the side of the road in Providence. The float is in the process of being decorated. A group of people are hanging balloons and stars to the float. A man is standing in the center of the float pointing to the right side of the image. The float is covered in silver and red tinsel and has red and blue balloons. There is an American flag on the roof of the float.

Photograph of the Widow Norton, performed by José Sarria. This is a portrait with the Widow Norton looking at the camera. She has her hands crossed in front of her on a cane. The Widow Norton is wearing a white dress with a large feathered hat. She is in front of an all black background.

Photograph of drag queen, Ricki Raquel. This is a portrait taken at Cameo Studios Photography in Woonsocket, R.I. The photograph shows Ricki Raquel seated on a stool facing the right side of the image with her head turned towards the center of the image. She is holding a microphone with her left hand. Her right hand holds the microphone cord that is coming from the left side of the image. Ricki has her legs crossed and is slightly leaning forward.

Photograph of two people in Halloween costumes seated inside the Kings & Queens. One man is dressed as pirate and another is dressed as a mouse. The man dressed as a pirate is seated on the lap of the man dressed as a mouse. They have their arms around each other. Behind them, a cigarette machine is pregnant. There are Halloween decorations on the walls.

Photograph of a group walking with the first float from the Kings & Queens in the 1987 Pride Parade. The photo is taken of the group leaving Fulton Street and heading onto Memorial Boulevard. One person in the group is carrying a pink triangle.

Photograph of triangles placed on the Nathanael Greene statue outside of the Rhode Island State House. The two triangles, one light pink and one purple, are placed through the right arm gap of the statue next to the hand.

Photograph of the Widow Norton, performed by José Sarria. This photograph shows The Widow Norton standing in a lobby with her right hand rested on an armchair. She is in the center of the image with her body slightly facing towards the left. Her head is turned towards the center of the image. Behind her, an indoor tree in a gold planter is present.