Erotic and physique studios photography collection, circa 1930-2005

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Summary

Creators:
ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives
Abstract:
Photographs produced from the 1930s through 2010 by gay erotic or physique photography studios. The studios named in this collection range from short-lived single person operations to larger corporations.
Extent:
30 Linear Feet 37 boxes.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Studio name, Box #,] Erotic and Physique Studios Photography Collection, Coll2014-051, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This artificial collection comprises photographic prints, slides, and negatives produced from the 1930s through 2010 by gay erotic or physique photography studios. The studios named in this collection range from short-lived single person businesses to larger corporations.

Acquisition information:
This collection comprises photographs garnered from numerous donations to ONE Archives, many of which are unknown or anonymous. Dan Luckenbill, Neil Edwards, Harold Dittmer, and Dan Raymon are among some of the known donors of photographs in this collection.
Processing information:

Collection processed by Pat Allen, Steve Fritch, Robert Graves, David Hensley, Christian Morales, and Michael C. Oliveira, 2015-2017.

Arrangement:

This collection is divided into two series: (1) Photographic prints and (2) Negatives and slides. Both series are arranged alphabetically.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the ONE Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives at USC Libraries as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Preferred citation:

[Studio name, Box #,] Erotic and Physique Studios Photography Collection, Coll2014-051, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Location of this collection:
909 West Adams Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007, US
Contact:
(213) 821-2771
askone@usc.edu
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