A close-up photograph of Robert Emery. He wears a black, collared shirt and smiles towards the camera. He stands in front of a grey backdrop.

Photograph of Robert Emery (right) at the Miss Big Thickette pageant in 1998. Emery wears a blue gown, black gloves, a blonde wig and a crown. Another person wearing a black, sleeveless dress stands to Emery's left.

Photograph of Robert Emery used to promote the Miss Big Thickette pageant in 1999. Emery wears a white headband, earrings, and a jeweled necklace. They stand in front of a white backdrop and look to their right.

Photograph of Robert Emery at the Miss Big Thickette pageant in 1998. Emery wears a wide, gold and black headdress and a medieval gown with wide sleeves. Emery stands in a dark room and stares towards the camera.

Photograph of Robert Emery used to promote the Miss Big Thickette pageant in 1999. In the black and white photograph, Emery wears a large necklace and earrings and looks upwards.

Photograph of Robert Emery at the Christmas Fashion Show for Jan Strimple. Emery wears a blonde, beehive wig with poinsettias attached to it. They wear a red shirt and look towards the camera while standing in front of a grey wall.

Photograph of Robert Emery at the Christmas Fashion Show for Jan Strimple. Emery stands near the corner of a grey wall with their hands reaching towards the camera. They wear a blonde, beehive wig with poinsettias attached to it and a red Christmas sweater. There is a table with a white tablecloth in the corner of the room.

Photograph of Roy Carter performing as Amanda Carter at a Turtle Creek Chorale retreat in the 1990s. Carter won the 3rd Mis Big Thickette title. Carter stands on stage wearing a purple leotard and gloves. They hold out their arms and speak into a microphone.

Photograph of Roy Carter performing as Amanda Carter at a Turtle Creek Chorale retreat in the 1990s. Carter won the 3rd Mis Big Thickette title. Carter stands on stage wearing a purple leotard and purple gloves. They hold a baton towards the ceiling with their right hand. A brick wall covered with decorations appears behind the stage.

Photograph of Misty Galore (Roy Smith) playing the flute at a Turtle Creek Chorale retreat in the 1990s. Galore won the 2nd Miss Big Thickette title. Galore wears a metallic dress and a crown with a small American flag sticking out of it. The wall behind Galore is decorated with metallic streamers.

Photograph of Robert Emery (left), A.G. Black (right?), and another person performing on stage at a Turtle Creek Chorale retreat in the 1990s. Emery wears a pink leotard, cape, gloves, and feathered headdress and points towards the left side of the stage. Black wears a metallic dress, a silver headdress, and looks towards the camera. A third performer bends forwards in between them.

Photograph of Robert Emery performing on stage at a Turtle Creek Chorale retreat, c. 1990-1991. Emery wears a black headband, a black, leather dress, and a black and gold cape. They face towards the right side of the stage. Decorations hang from a wall behind them.

Photograph of Paul Williams (left) and Roy Smith (right) performing on stage as Nelda Pickens and Misty Galore, respectively, at a Turtle Creek Chorale retreat in the 1990s. Williams holds a microphone in their right hand and wears a mustard colored dress and glasses. Smith wears a black and silver jacket, black and silver pants, and faces the camera with their eyes shut. Decorations hang from a wall behind them.

Photograph of Paul Williams performing as Nelda Pickens at a Turtle Creek Chorale retreat in the 1990s. Williams holds a microphone in their right hand and wears a beige colored dress, glasses, and black heels. They stand in front of a wall decorated with metallic streamers.

Photograph of Victor Guerrero-Ray performing as Didi Rodriguez at a Turtle Creek Chorale retreat in the 1990s. Rodriquez wears a blonde wig and red shirt and holds a microphone in their left hand. Metallic streamers and a white banner appear behind them.

Photograph of Paul Williams performing on stage as Nelda Pickens at a Turtle Creek Chorale retreat in the 1990s. Williams wears glasses, white gloves, and a rose colored dress. They hold a microphone and gesture towards the left side of the stage. Decorations appear at the far end of the stage.

Photograph of Joe Demoruelle performing as Lucy (Lucille Ball) at a Turtle Creek Chorale retreat in the 1990s. Demoruelle stands behind a wooden table and holds a brown bottle in their left hand. A white banner hangs from a wall behind them.

Photograph of Mrs. Miller (Jim Williams) performing "Downtown" at a Turtle Creek Chorale retreat in the 1990s. Miller wears a white suit and holds a black purse and a microphone. A white banner hangs on a wall behind them.

Photograph of Ralph Blackburn performing at a Turtle Creek Chorale retreat in the 1990s. Blackburn wears a blonde wig, is wrapped in red string, and holds a microphone and red balloon. A stage is visible in the background and another person stands to Blackburn's right.

Photograph of Ralph Blackburn performing at a Turtle Creek Chorale retreat in the 1990s. Blackburn stands on a dark stage holding a microphone and wearing a blonde wig. Blackburn is wrapped in red string and stands in front of a cluster of red balloons.

Photograph of Michael Doughman performing as Michael Lee at a Turtle Creek Chorale retreat in the 1990s. Doughman stands on stage and holds a microphone in their right hand. They wear white elbow-length gloves, a blonde wig, and a long purple dress. Decorations cover a wall behind them.

Photograph of Jim Williams performing on stage as Mae West at a Turtle Creek Chorale retreat in the 1990s. Williams wears a large white, feather boa and a black long-sleeved dress. Williams holds a microphone and stands near a white banner. Metallic streamers hang from a wall behind the banner.

Photograph of Jim Williams performing as Mae West at a Turtle Creek Chorale retreat in 1986. Williams wears a blonde wig, a black hat, and a diamond necklace. Williams is visible from the chest-up and stands in front of a curtain.

Photograph of Joe Demoruelle performing at a Turtle Creek Chorale retreat in the 1990s. Demoruelle wears a large wig, a black leotard, and black stockings. They stand on a dark stage and speak into a standing microphone.