Albrite, AdamUnited States, Georgia, Fulton County, 33.79025, -84.46702United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798Dillard, Charles H. (Mr. Charlie Brown)2019-03-26Charles Dillard (better known by his stage name, Mr. Charlie Brown) was born in 1949 and grew up in Westmoreland, Tenn. Brown performed as a drag queen throughout much of the South before settling in Atlanta and becoming a major figure in the city’s gay community. After over 40 years of performances, Brown still performs locally in Atlanta as of 2019.In this interview, Charlie Brown begins by discussing his childhood and early performances while living in Tennessee. Brown discusses the evolution of drag in America and its acceptance into mainstream society, as well as the role Atlanta and his partner has had on influencing his life. He describes highlights and notable moments from his career, and discusses ways in which he has given back to the gay community throughout the years.video/mp4engAtlanta, Ga. : Georgia State University Libraryhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/Gender and Sexuality Oral History Projecthttp://research.library.gsu.edu/gender_sexualityArchives for Gender and SexualityFemale impersonatorsGay CouplesGay barsGay communityMr. Charlie Brown oral history interview, 2019-03-26MovingImage