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Series 1: Photographic prints

Scope and Content

Includes portraits, contact sheets, exhibition prints, and snapshots.
 

Sub-series 1.1: Photographs of Fakir Musafar 1940s-2010?

Physical Location: PIC box 1; AX box 1

Arrangement

Arranged roughly by date.

Scope and Content

Approximately 38 images of Fakir Musafar that were not identified as being part of a specific exhibit or project.
PIC_box 1, folder 2

Photographs of Fakir Musafar 1940s-2003

Scope and Content

Includes Fakir Musafar/Roland Loomis in church choir robes; in the army; in yoga poses; in his office in Palo Alto; with Annie Sprinkle; O'Kee Pa ritual; branding on a woman; performing at a Saint James Infirmary benefit; and 1948 to 2003 comparison photos.

Note

Some photographs are self-portraits, but most are taken by others. From additions received by the Bancroft Library in 2022.

Negatives Note

Related negatives in NEG box 6.
PIC_box 1, folder 3

"Rare first pictures" 1944-1945

Scope and Content

Fakir Musafar self portraits

Negatives Note

No negatives?
PIC_box 1, folder 4

Fakir Musafar as Kiki 1999

Negatives Note

Matching negatives in NEG box 1.
PIC_box 1, folder 5

Fakir the Shaman 2010?

Scope and Content

Portrait of Fakir holding cymbals, and with a Tibetan bowl.

Note

One photograph identified as being by Carla Loomis.
AX_box 1, folder 1

Fakir Musafar digital prints approximately 2001s-2010s

Scope and Content

Various self-portraits, likely printed for sale.
 

Sub-series 1.2: Exhibition prints 1948-2008

Physical Location: AX boxes 1-3; ffALB box 1 ; Oversize-folder: C

Arrangement

Arranged roughly by date.

Scope and Content

Approximately 100 photograph prints (some duplicate images) by Fakir Musafar that were used in exhibitions. Includes gelatin silver prints and digital prints. Prints were not grouped or identified by exhibition or exhibition date, and library staff have not been able to identify when and where prints were exhibited, in most instances. Fakir's notes referenced a "Ball Bizarre Photo Exhibit, Los Angeles" in the 1980s; a Fahey-Klein Gallery exhibition in 2002 related to his book Spirit+Flesh (and perhaps other Fahey-Klein shows); and a Switch Theatre Gallery, London, 2007 exhibition related to Sprit+Flesh. Exhibition prints related to corsets were used in "Cinch" at Femina Potens Gallery in the 1990s, and in "The Erotic Embrace of the Corset" at the Center for Sex and Culture in San Francisco, also in the 1990s. The 14 exhibit prints in the archive are grouped here under the "Erotic Embrace" title, but may have been used in either or both. The GenderFlex exhibition at Femina Potens Gallery (noted by Fakir as 1990s, but may have been exhibited in 2009) were received as a distinct group and have been noted as a group in this guide.
box 1, folder 1-9 (ffALB)

Fahey Gallery and Antebellum Gallery exhibitions 1948-1999

Scope and Content

Photographic prints used in Fahey Gallery and Antebellum Gallery exhibitions

Note

58 gelatin silver prints. Approx. 11x14 inches.
oversize_folder C

"Perfect Gentleman" 1959

Scope and Content

Self portrait of Fakir in an extreme corset, wearing a dress shirt and tie, holding a cigarette.

Note

2 copies, approx. 16x20 inch prints.

Negatives Note

Matching negative in NEG box 1.
AX_box 1, folder 2-6

Erotic Embrace of the Corset exhibition 1958-2008

Scope and Content

Portraits of people wearing or with corsets.

Note

14 digital prints on board. Title, date and signature included on front of board.
 

GenderFlex exhibition 2000-2006?

Scope and Content

"Portraits of those who feel out-of-place on either end of the gender spectrum and have found a more comfortable place in the middle or opposite end." An artistic collaboration of Fakir Musafar and Lily Black. (Portraits of transgender people and/or others challenging traditional gender norms.)
AX_box 2, folder 1

GenderFlex exhibition labels and related material 2006?

AX_box 2, Folder 2-7

GenderFlex exhibition prints approximately 2000-2006?

Note

12 color digital prints with mats, by Fakir Musafar.
AX_box 3, Folder 1-7

GenderFlex exhibition prints (continued) approximately 2000-2006?

Note

14 color digital prints with mats, by Fakir Musafar.
 

Sub-series 1.3: Contact sheets 1945-2001

Physical Location: PIC boxes 1-6

Arrangement

Arranged by subject.

Note

Contact sheets were received by the library in 3 ring binders, arranged by subject. Library staff removed the contact sheets from the binders, and foldered them essentially as found in the binders, with minor modifications. "Personal Treasures" are arranged by date. Contact sheets with code ON/HG (old negatives, of Hour Glass Corset Company models), are housed together with the other corsetry material.
Matching negatives are housed separately (in NEG boxes 1-5) and are arranged numerically by code within labeled subject dividers, as received by the library.

Scope and Content

Approximately 700 contact sheets of photo shoots showing various body modifications and body play activities, and contact sheets of copy photographs Fakir used for reference, research, or publication. The bulk of the contact sheets are for photographs taken by Fakir Musafar. Many images feature Fakir Musafar.
The last group of contact sheets feature images of people other than Fakir Musafar. Most are photo shoots of people modeling body modifications that include piercings, corseting, branding, and tattooing. There are also pictures of workshops or classes related to the techniques of body modification and various fetish, bondage, and dominatrix situations. The photographs are arranged alphabetically by Fakir's letter code based on the model, event or subject's name (first then last.) Noted people and subjects include Annie Sprinkle, Cleo Dubois (Carla Loomis), Dark Garden corset shop with maker Autumn Adamme, Erik Dakota, Idexa and Black and Blue Tattoo, and Midori. Fakir Musafar does appear in many of the images. The majority of the sheets have model releases, and redacted copies of model release forms are included within the folders when present. (Redactions remove model's address, phone number, signature, and any copies of i.d.s present. Restricted unredacted copies are in the Library's collection files.) Many releases are for a specified project or use.
Subject lists that had been in a clear plastic pocket on the front cover of each binder were gathered together in a folder at the start of this group of contact sheets. Only an alphabetical breakdown of box contents is provided in this finding aid, but a file-level list that includes the names of some models has been retained in the collection file. This list may be checked by staff if specific known names are sought; the full list is restricted due to privacy concerns.
PIC_box 1, folder 6-7

Fakir self-images 1945-1966

Scope and Content

Contact sheets of self-portraits that include that Fakir in corsets, as "Perfect Gentleman," Golden Apollo, Ibitoe and cross dresser, with piercing and clamps, hanging, being tattooed and doing yoga.

Note

2 folders. Formerly in 3 ring binder labeled: Proof files, ON/CF-XD, old negatives, 1945-1965, all Fakir self-images.

Negatives Note

Matching negatives in NEG box 1. Negative code: ON/[various].
PIC_box 1, folder 8-12

Personal treasures 1963-1999

Scope and Content

Contact sheets, bulk of which are images of Fakir Musafar, showing various body modifications and doing various body play activities.

Note

5 folders. Also includes codes FM, MF, ONF. Formerly in 3 ring binder labeled: PT-Personal treasures.

Negatives Note

Matching negatives in NEG box 1. Negative code: PT.
PIC_box 1, folder 13

Portraits of Fakir Musafar 1991

Scope and Content

Contact sheets that are studio portraits of Fakir Musafar showing body modifications

Note

Formerly in 3 ring binder labeled: OP - Other people's pix. Almost all of the photographs are by Todd Friedman, Beverly Hills, Calif. No negatives present.
PIC_box 6, folder 3

Hour Glass Corset Company models 1958-1960

Scope and Content

Contact sheets of Hour Glass Corset Company models wearing corsets (over underwear and under clothing), 1958-1960.

Note

Formerly in 3 ring binder labeled: Proof files, ON/HG, old negatives, 1957-1960, Early fetish fashion images. A duplicate set of these contacts sheets are with the Hour Glass Corset Company material.

Negatives Note

Matching negatives in NEG box 1. Negative code: ON/HG.
PIC_box 1, folder 14

Family and friends 1979, undated

Scope and Content

Contact sheets that include family members, a family event, an office building, and Fakir visiting Stanford University with a friend.

Note

Negatives include some miscellaneous subjects.

Negatives Note

Matching and related negatives in NEG box 5 and NEG box 6. Negative code FF (plus a few other codes).
PIC_box 1, folder 15

Copy photographs - Fakir rituals and history undated

Scope and Content

Contact sheets.

Negatives Note

Matching negatives in NEG box 5. Negative code: CP.
PIC_box 2, folder 1

Copy photographs - Primitive peoples and beauty undated

Scope and Content

Contact sheets.

Negatives Note

Matching negatives in NEG box 5. Negative code: CP.
PIC_box 2, folder 2

Copy photographs - Sadhus and torture rites undated

Scope and Content

Contact sheets.

Negatives Note

Matching negatives in NEG box 5. Negative code: CP.
PIC_box 2, folder 3

Copy photographs -- Corsets undated

Scope and Content

Contact sheets.

Note

Matching negatives in NEG box 5. Negative code: CP.
PIC_box 2, folder 4

Copy photographs - Feet, boots, shoes undated

Scope and Content

Contact sheets.

Negatives Note

Matching negatives in NEG box 5. Negative code: CP.
PIC_box 2, folder 5

Copy photographs - Genitals undated

Scope and Content

Contact sheets.

Negatives Note

Matching negatives in NEG box 5. Negative code: CP.
PIC_box 2, folder 6

Copy photographs - Tattoo undated

Scope and Content

Contact sheets.

Negatives Note

Matching negatives in NEG box 5. Negative code: CP.
PIC_box 2, folder 7

Copy photographs - Fire rites undated

Scope and Content

Contact sheets.

Negatives Note

Matching negatives in NEG box 5. Negative code: CP.
PIC_box 2, folder 8

Copy photographs - Breasts and nipples undated

Scope and Content

Contact sheets.

Negatives Note

Matching negatives in NEG box 5. Negative code: CP.
PIC_box 2, folder 9

Copy photographs - Bizarre copies undated

Scope and Content

Contact sheets.

Negatives Note

Matching negatives in NEG box 5. Negative code: CP.
PIC_box 2, folder 10

Copy photographs - Stelarc undated

Scope and Content

Contact sheets of the performance artist.

Note

Matching negatives in NEG box 5. Negative code: CP.
PIC_box 2, folder 11

Copy photographs - Ethel Granger undated

Scope and Content

Contact sheets of a woman with very small waist.

Negatives Note

Matching negatives in NEG box 5. Negative code: CP.
PIC_box 2, folder 12

Copy photographs - Contorts undated

Scope and Content

Contact sheets of contortionists.

Note

Matching negatives in NEG box 5. Negative code: CP.
PIC_box 2, folder 13

Copy photographs - Hooks undated

Scope and Content

Contact sheets.

Negatives Note

Matching negatives in NEG box 5. Negative code: CP.
PIC_box 2, folder 14

Copy photographs - Blake undated

Scope and Content

Contact sheets of ear piercings.

Negatives Note

Matching negatives in NEG box 5. Negative code: CP.
PIC_box 2, folder 15

Subject list from contact sheet binders approximately 1970s-1990s

Scope and Content

Subject lists that were removed from the fronts of the contact sheet binders of photo shoots featuring friends and other people.
PIC_box 2, folder 16-28

Friends and others (A-B) 1977-1999

Scope and Content

Contact sheets of photo shoots featuring people or events beginning with A through B. People are generally filed by first name, not surname. Subject codes not based on personal name are for "Branding" and "Black and Blue Tattoo".

Note

Folder heading from 3 ring binder containing 8x10 prints of selections from these photo shoots.

Negatives Note

Matching negatives in NEG box 2.
PIC_box 3

Friends and others (C-G) 1980-1999

Scope and Content

Contact sheets of photo shoots featuring people or events beginning with C through G. People are generally filed by first name, not surname. Subject codes not based on personal name are for "Dark Garden", "Dakota Steel Jewelry", "Erotica San Francisco (corsets)", and "Gauntlet Ent" (no contact sheets: see negatives only).

Note

Folder heading from 3 ring binder containing 8x10 prints of selections from these photo shoots.

Negatives Note

Matching negatives in NEG boxes 2-3.

Conditions Governing Access

One file restricted (sealed) due to privacy concerns.
PIC_box 4

Friends and others (I-N) 1979-1998

Scope and Content

Contact sheets of photo shoots featuring people or events beginning with I through N. People are generally filed by first name, not surname. Subject codes not based on personal name are for "Versatile Fashion" (filed under Jeanette), "Lizzard", "Midori", "Maskon", "Mercedes (Santa Cruz) branding", and "Nomad".

Note

Folder heading from 3 ring binder containing 8x10 prints of selections from these photo shoots.

Negatives Note

Matching negatives in NEG boxes 4-5.
PIC_box 5, folder 1-26

Friends and others (P-W) 1978-2001

Scope and Content

Contact sheets of photo shoots featuring people or events beginning with P through W. People are generally filed by first name, not surname. Subject codes not based on personal name are for "Piercing Intensive", "Pollux Prod. Paris Dinner", "Piercing School", "Quorous", "Torture King", "Thaipusam Penang '95" (no contact sheets; negatives only for trip to Malaysia), "Voodoo Therapy" (no contact sheets; negatives only), and "Workshops".

Note

WM is the last code in the contact sheets. Folder heading from 3 ring binder containing 8x10 prints of selections from these photo shoots.

Negatives Note

Matching negatives in NEG box 5.

Conditions Governing Access

One file partially restricted (sealed) due to privacy concerns.
 

Sub-series 1.4: Miscellaneous photographs 1972-2002

Physical Location: PIC boxes 5-6; Carton 1

Scope and Content

Miscellaneous photographs taken by Fakir Musafar that are from additions received by The Bancroft Library in 2022. Includes approximately 100 photographic prints and 125 slides.
PIC_box 5, folder 27

Body modifications (modern primitive) approximately 1980s-1990s

Scope and Content

Includes people with piercings, scarification and encumberments, and cupping.

Note

Some photos include a small post-it note in Fakir's handwriting that describes the image. Most items duplicate images covered in the contact sheets. From additions received by the library in 2022.

Negatives Note

Photographs with identified matching negatives are by Fakir Musafar.
PIC_box 5, folder 28

Carla Loomis/Cleo Dubois 2001-2002

Scope and Content

Written on the back of the photographs: Fakir's wife suspended by her breasts.

Note

Digital prints. From additions received by the library in 2022. Date with negatives is 2001, date on back of prints is 2002.

Negatives Note

Negative code CL 801, filed under codes CD, CW in NEG box 2.
carton 1, folder 76

"I Am" pageant slides 1972-1973

Scope and Content

Saint Germain Foundation annual pageant on the life of Jesus Christ, held near Mount Shasta.

Note

From additions received by the library in 2022.
carton 1, folder 77

"I Am" pageant snapshots 1973, 1981

Scope and Content

Saint Germain Foundation annual pageant on the life of Jesus Christ, held near Mount Shasta. Includes Fakir Musafar family members.

Note

Some snapshots match the slides. From additions received by the library in 2022.
PIC_box 6, folder 1

Gay Pride Day snapshots 1988?

Note

From additions received by the library in 2022. No negatives present.
PIC_box 6, folder 2

Folsom Street Fair snapshots September 1998

Note

From additions received by the library in 2022.

Negatives Note

Matching 35mm negatives in NEG box 5.
 

Series 2: Work Files and Projects

Arrangement

Arranged by subject, then by date

Scope and Content

Writings, correspondence, working photographs (proofs etc.), printed material, promotional material and collected material related to publications, exhibitions, performances, workshops and activities that Fakir Musafar was involved with or interested in, especially related to body modifications and modern primitivism. Includes general correspondence and artwork of Fakir created by others.
 

Sub-series 2.1: Fakir Musafar writings and notes 1987-2022, undated

Physical Location: Carton 1

Note

From additions received by the library in 2022.
carton 1, folder 1

Chronology 1999, 2010?

Scope and Content

Fakir's outline of his life experiences.
carton 1, folder 2

Reflections of the Old Corsetier 1987, undated

Scope and Content

Includes the typescripts "Pat's Towers"; "Mrs. M" for CNL 18 and 19.
carton 1, folder 3

"The Magnificent Ménage à Trois: Melinda, Scott & Joy" March 30, 1987

Scope and Content

Typescript about the Garcelons for Piercing Fans International Quarterly (PFIQ), number 29.
carton 1, folder 4

"Beauty: Eye of the Beholder?" 2003

Scope and Content

Typescript for Fakir Rants and Raves, BME column for June 2003 (online news).
carton 1, folder 5

"Suspensions & Tensions: Today (Part 2)" 2004

Scope and Content

Typescript for Fakir Rants and Raves, BME column for May 2004 (online news).
carton 1, folder 6

Bodies Under Siege epilogue 2009-2010

Scope and Content

Includes correspondence, notes and typescript, "Body Play: My Journey," written by Fakir for book, Bodies Under Siege, by Armando Favazza.
carton 1, folder 7

Letter to the editor of Bizarre Magazine regarding Ibitoe undated

carton 1, folder 8

Outline of O-Kee-pa performance ritual, Act 1 undated

Scope and Content

Photocopy of typescript.
carton 1, folder 9

Erotic material undated

Scope and Content

Notes and diagrams.

Note

Folder heading taken from original folder.
carton 1, folder 10

Spiritual life 1989-2005, undated

Scope and Content

Writings and notes.

Note

Folder heading taken from original folder.
carton 1, folder 11

The voluntary physical experience and the self inner experience 1987, undated

Scope and Content

Includes writings, notes correspondence and collected material.

Note

Folder heading taken from top of notes.
carton 1, folder 12

Miscellaneous writings and research undated

Scope and Content

Includes notes and collected material.
carton 1, folder 13

Miscellaneous notes 2022, undated

Scope and Content

Includes a note from Carla Loomis describing Fakir Musafar, which she wrotes down before just before transferring additions to The Bancroft Library.
 

Sub-series 2.2: Correspondence 1959-2018

Physical Location: Carton 1

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically, with the exception of Kudo letters that are filed first.

Note

From additions received by the library in 2022.

Scope and Content

General correspondence, not related to a specific event.
carton 1, folder 14

Kudos letters 1989-1991

Scope and Content

Letters thanking Fakir Musafar for his performance, lecture or talk.

Note

Folder heading and its contents are as found when additions were received by the library.
carton 1, folder 15

Correspondence, A-G 1980-2014

Scope and Content

Includes incoming and outgoing correspondence.
carton 1, folder 16

Arnhoff, Franklyn 1989

carton 1, Folder 17

Favazza, Armando 1990-1994

Scope and Content

Includes incoming and outgoing correspondence, photographs and article.
carton 1, folder 18

Correspondence, H-K 1979-2014

Scope and Content

Includes incoming and outgoing correspondence.
carton 1, folder 19

Kosut, Mary 2005-2006

Scope and Content

Includes incoming and outgoing correspondence and an interview of Fakir Musafar with Sadie.
carton 1, folder 20

Correspondence, L-M 1959-2019

carton 1, Folder 21

Matteson, Ursula 1993-1995

Scope and Content

Includes incoming and outgoing correspondence, and photographs of the contortionist.
carton 1, folder 22

Correspondence, N-Z 1959-2014

Scope and Content

Includes incoming and outgoing correspondence.
carton 1, Folder 23

Robinson, Julian 1992-1994

Scope and Content

Includes incoming and outgoing correspondence, and photograph.
carton 1, folder 24

Sprinkle, Annie 2001

Scope and Content

Includes 1 incomplete letter from Annie Sprinkle and photographs (digital prints) of Fakir Musafar as Kiki.

Note

First page of letter was not present when received by library.
AX_box 1, folder 7

Studio Offset Publishers letter 1962?

Scope and Content

Letter announcing that Fancy magazine and Studio Offset have been forced out of existence.

Note

Letter on a metal sheet. Date based on year Fakir was in Japan (as mentioned in letter).
carton 1, folder 25

Theatre Journal 1994

Scope and Content

Includes correspondence with David Graver and Janelle Reinelt.
 

Sub-series 2.3: Major projects approximately 1950-2010

Arrangement

Arranged, approximately, by date.

Scope and Content

Corsetry, Dances Sacred and Profane documentary, Body Play publications, and Spirit and Flesh exhibition and publication.
 

Sub-subseries 2.3.1: Corsetry approximately 1950-2010

Physical Location: PIC box 6

Note

The bulk of the material was formerly housed together in a 3 ring binder with "Corset Book #2" written on the spine. Library staff removed the material from the binder and foldered. Contact sheets with code ON/HG, old negatives, listed in the Sub-series 1.3: Contact sheets, are housed together with these items to facilitate research.

Negatives Note

Matching and related negatives in NEG boxes 1, 5, 6.

Scope and Content

Approximately 150 photographic prints and 25 contact sheets of corset models and corsets, corset catalogs and collected material related to the history of corsets. The bulk of contents are related to the Hour Glass Corset Company that Musafar (Roland Loomis at the time) founded, 1958-1961. Also includes a biography of Ethel Granger.
PIC_box 6, folder 4

Hour Glass Corset Company catalogs approximately 1958-1960

Scope and Content

Includes catalogs 202, 203 and an order form.

Note

Formerly housed in "Corset Book" 3 ring binder.
PIC_box 6, folder 5

Corset & Costume newsletter approximately 1958-1961

Scope and Content

Volume 1, numbers 1-3 of Corset & Costume, a newsletter published bimonthly by H-G Specialty Company.

Note

Formerly housed in "Corset Book" 3 ring binder.
PIC_box 6, folder 6

Fancy approximately 1960

Scope and Content

Numbers 1, 2 and 5 of Fancy, a publication dedicated to the curious. Published combined with "Corset & Costume" every other month by Studio Offset, Menlo Park.

Note

Formerly housed in "Corset Book" 3 ring binder.
PIC_box 6, folder 7

Corset photographs approximately 1950-1990

Scope and Content

Hour Glass Corset Company's corsets and women wearing corsets.
PIC_box 6, folder 8-9

Contact sheets of Hour Glass Corset Company models 1958-1961

Scope and Content

Contact sheets of Hour Glass Corset Company models Suzie (or Susie) Sherry, Pat and Cheryl wearing corsets, 1958-1960.

Note

Formerly housed in "Corset Book" 3 ring binder. These duplicate the Hour Glass Corset Company models/early fetish fashion contact sheets in Series 1.

Negatives Note

Matching negatives are labeled ON/HG in NEG box 1; related negatives in NEG box 6.
PIC_box 6, folder 10

Contact prints of Hour Glass Corset Company model Suzie (or Susie) 1958-1959

Negatives Note

Matching negatives are labeled ON/HG in NEG box 1; related negatives in NEG box 6.
PIC_box 6, folder 11

Contact prints of Hour Glass Corset Company model Pat 1959

Negatives Note

Matching negatives are labeled ON/HG in NEG box 1; related negatives in NEG box 6.
PIC_box 6, folder 12

Contact prints of Hour Glass Corset Company model Sherry 1959

Negatives Note

Matching negatives are labeled ON/HG in NEG box 1; related negatives in NEG box 6.
PIC_box 6, folder 13

Contact prints of Hour Glass Corset Company model Cheryl 1960

Negatives Note

Matching negatives are labeled ON/HG in NEG box 1; related negatives in NEG box 6.
PIC_box 6, folder 14

A Pictorial Physiology of Tight Lacing (typescript) approximately 1958-1961

Scope and Content

A typescript of "A Pictorial Physiology of Tight Lacing: A Study of the Mechanical Effects of the Basic Corset Types," an H-G Specialties Co. booklet, number 1.

Note

Formerly housed in "Corset Book" 3 ring binder.
PIC_box 6, folder 15

Corset catalogs approximately 1960-1990

Scope and Content

Includes Barry's Bazaar and B.R. Creations catalogs.

Note

Formerly housed in "Corset Book" 3 ring binder.
PIC_box 6, folder 16

Fantasia approximately 1960

Scope and Content

Number 17 of Fantasia, a Lucian Press publication.

Note

Includes an article on the art and practice of corsetry featuring Hour Glass Corset Co. models. Formerly housed in "Corset Book" 3 ring binder.
PIC_box 6, folder 17

Collected photographs of women Bulk are approximately 1950s

Scope and Content

Photographs of women in bondage situations, and copy photographs of Polaire (Émilie Marie Bouchaud).

Note

4x5 inch photographic prints, some by Irving Klaw. Found in the front pocket of the "Corset Book" 3 ring binder.
PIC_box 6, folder 18

Corset miscellany 1993, 2010, undated

Scope and Content

Includes notes, photocopies of magazine articles on corsets and fashion history, and documents related to the memorial for Ruth Johnson in 2010.

Note

Found in the front pocket of the "Corset Book" 3 ring binder.
PIC_box 6, folder 19

Miscellaneous corset photographs (additions) approximately 1950s-early 1960s

Scope and Content

Includes Hour Glass corset models, Fakir Musafar and copy photos of illustrations.

Note

Contents of folder are from additions received by the library in 2022.

Negatives Note

Matching negatives are labeled ON/HG in NEG box 1; related negatives in NEG box 6.
PIC_box 6, folder 20

Biography of Ethel G., the world's smallest waist. 1961

Scope and Content

Biography of Ethel Granger written by her husband William Granger. Studio Offset Publishers, Menlo Park, 1961.
 

Sub-subseries 2.3.2: Dances Sacred and Profane 1983-1991

Physical Location: PIC box 7; Oversize-folder D

Note

From additions received by the library in 2022.

Scope and Content

Correspondence, notes, promotional material and collected material related to a documentary about Fakir Musafar by Mark and Dan Jury.
PIC_box 7, folder 1

Dances Sacred and Profane 1983-1986

Scope and Content

Includes correspondence, press kit and press release for the film by Mark and Dan Jury.
PIC_box 7, folder 2

Dances Sacred and Profane newspaper clippings 1985-1991

Scope and Content

Original and photocopies of newspaper clippings about the film by Mark and Dan Jury.
PIC_box 7, folder 3

Dances Sacred and Profane film screening promotions 1985-1986

Scope and Content

Includes publicity cards and programs for screenings of the film by Mark and Dan Jury.
PIC_box 7, folder 4

Dances Sacred and Profane writings and notes 1987

Scope and Content

Includes notes and sketches related to publicity for the film by Mark and Dan Jury.
PIC_box 7, folder 5

Dances Sacred and Profane, photographs of the Roxie Cinema. 1985?

Scope and Content

Polaroids of the exterior of the movie theater and Theater Rhinoceros in San Francisco.

Note

Photos found with material related to the film.
oversize_folder D

Dances Sacred and Profane posters 1986

Scope and Content

1 general poster for documentary (color); 1 poster for US premiere at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco, May 30-June 5, 1986 (black and white)
 

Sub-subseries 2.3.3: Body Play 1982-1999

Physical Location: PIC box 7

Note

From additions received by the library in 2022.

Negatives Note

Matching and related negatives used in articles are in NEG boxes 1-6

Scope and Content

Material related to the creation of the Body Play book and magazine. Includes approximately 70 working photographs.
PIC_box 7, folder 6

Body Play: The Self-Images of Fakir Musafar, 1950-1980 1982

Scope and Content

Book published by Insight Books, San Francisco.

Note

Copy 854 of a limited edition of 1000.
PIC_box 7, folder 7

Body Play and Modern Primitives, issue 1 - Editorial 1991?

PIC_box 7, folder 8

Body Play and Modern Primitives, issue 1 - Kiss of Fire 1991-1992

Scope and Content

Includes photographic prints and contact sheet, correspondence, marked-up copy, and clippings related to article.

Negatives Note

Color negatives from Mike Meyer removed and shelved in NEG box 5.
PIC_box 7, folder 9

Body Play and Modern Primitives, issue 1 - Painted Persona (Loops) approximately 1991-1992

Scope and Content

Includes photographic prints and notes related to article.
PIC_box 7, folder 10

Body Play and Modern Primitives, issue 2 - Body Discipline in Japan early 1990s

Scope and Content

Includes photographic prints and copy for article.
PIC_box 7, folder 11

Body Play and Modern Primitives, issue 2 - Tattoo as a Statement 1992, undated

Scope and Content

Includes photographic prints, notes, marked-up copy, and correspondence related to article.
PIC_box 7, folder 12

Body Play and Modern Primitives, issue 3 - The Ancient Art of Cupping early 1990s

Scope and Content

Includes photographic prints, notes, marked-up copy, clippings, and galley proofs related to article.
PIC_box 7, folder 13

Body Play and Modern Primitives, issue 3 - More on Ibitoe 1991, undated

Scope and Content

Includes photographic prints, marked-up copy and galley proof related to article.
PIC_box 7, folder 14

Body Play and Modern Primitives, issue 8 - Radical Moderns 1994, undated

Scope and Content

Includes photographic prints, marked-up copy and galley proof related to article.
PIC_box 7, folder 15

Body Play and Modern Primitives, issue 9 - Update 1994

Scope and Content

Includes marked-up copy related to article.
PIC_box 7, folder 16

Body Play and Modern Primitives, issue 9 - Sun Dance 1994, undated

Scope and Content

Includes sketches, account of a person's first sun dance, notes, marked-up copy and galley proof related to article.
PIC_box 7, folder 17

Body Play and Modern Primitives, issue 10 - Deprivation 1994, undated

Scope and Content

Includes photographic prints, notes, marked-up copy, correspondence, and clipping related to article.
PIC_box 7, folder 18

Body Play and Modern Primitives, issue 12 - Thaipusam, part 2 1995, undated

Scope and Content

Includes photographic prints, notes and marked-up copy related to article.
PIC_box 7, folder 19

Body Play and Modern Primitives, issue 12 - Thaipusam, part 2, resources 1994-1995, undated

Scope and Content

Includes correspondence and clippings related to article.
PIC_box 7, folder 20

Body Play and Modern Primitives, issue 15 - London Witchdoktor 1997, undated

Scope and Content

Includes photographic prints, correspondence with Philip Sims, and marked-up copy related to article.
PIC_box 7, folder 21

Body Play and Modern Primitives, issue 17 approximately 1997-1998

Scope and Content

Includes copy of issue 17 and paste-ups for ads.
PIC_box 7, folder 22

Body Play and Modern Primitives, issue 18 - Pan's Sun Dance 1998-1999, undated

Scope and Content

Includes photographic prints, correspondence and marked-up copy related to article.
PIC_box 7, folder 23

Body Play and Modern Primitives, editorial by Princess Cruise 1993

Scope and Content

Includes correspondence and typescript.
PIC_box 7, folder 24

Body Play and Modern Primitives, miscellaneous advertisements and paste-ups 1990s

Scope and Content

Includes notes, marked-up copy, and correspondence.
 

Sub-subseries 2.3.4: Spirit and Flesh 1998-2005

Physical Location: PIC box 8; AX box 1

Scope and Content

Material related to the creation of the Spirit + Flesh exhibition and publication. Includes correspondence, notes, and working copies of text and photographs. Events after the publication, such as the book tour, are filed in Sub-series 2.4: Miscellaneous projects.
PIC_box 8, folder 1-3

Image catalog: Self-portraits 1945-1965 2000-2001

Scope and Content

Working copies of Fakir Musafar self-portraits. Also includes a letter to David Fahey of Fahey/Klein Gallery.

Note

3 folders. Formerly in 3 ring binder labeled: Fakir Photographic Fine Art Image Catalog: Self-portraits, 1945-1965.
PIC_box 8, folder 4

Spirit + Flesh notes and lists 2001

Scope and Content

Includes lists of image choices (many are annotated) and some photographs.
PIC_box 8, folder 5

Spirit + Flesh working copies of text approximately 2001

Scope and Content

Includes introduction by Mark Thompson, prologue and captions.
PIC_box 8, folder 6-8

Spirit + Flesh working copy approximately 2001

Scope and Content

Working copies of images with handwritten notations that include title and date.

Note

3 folders. Probably the final selection.
AX_box 1, folder 8-10

Spirit + Flesh working copy, with Post-its approximately 2001

Scope and Content

Working copies of images marked up and annotated for publication preparation.

Note

3 folders. Includes Post-its that show the editorial process (1st choice, 2nd choice). Handwritten notations include title and negative codes.
PIC_box 8, folder 9-11

Spirit + Flesh- Friends and others approximately 1970s-1990s

Scope and Content

Images from photo shoots of other people.

Note

3 folders. Formerly in 3 ring binder labeled: Fakir Musafar, Spirit + Flesh, 60 original prints, Friends and others 208 to 380. See Friends and others contact sheets for additional images from photo shoots.
PIC_box 8, folder 12

Spirit + Flesh, Arun-Verlag edition text 2005

Scope and Content

Working copies of text for book.
PIC_box 8, folder 13

Spirit + Flesh, Arun-Verlag edition images approximately 2005

Scope and Content

Working copies of images marked up for book preparation.
PIC_box 8, folder 14

Spirit + Flesh exhibition 1998-2002

Scope and Content

Includes promotional cards, images of Fakir at the opening reception (computer printouts) and exhibit related documents.
PIC_box 8, folder 15

Print log 1998-1999, undated

Scope and Content

Includes photo developing notes and exposures.

Note

The log was likely used for multiple projects.
 

Sub-series 2.4: Miscellaneous projects, speaking engagements, workshops, performance art 1978-2019

Physical Location: Carton 1; AX box 1; Oversize-folder D

Arrangement

Arranged roughly by date of the event, with exception of the basic body piercing intensive certificate that is filed first.

Note

Almost all materials are from additions received by the library in 2022.

Scope and Content

Includes correspondence, publicity cards and advertising realted to events, and Fakir Musafar advertising cards.
carton 1, folder 26

Basic body piercing intensive certificate 1996

carton 1, folder 27

Plasterization of Connie February 1978

Scope and Content

Includes photographs and account of making a plaster cast of a woman's torso.
carton 1, folder 28

Performance at SF Camerawork Gallery, San Francisco February 16, 1986

carton 1, folder 29

Insight Institute miscellany 1986

carton 1, folder 30

Insight Institute workshop: Going Primitive for Consciousness Expansion 1986

Scope and Content

Includes notes, flier and flier paste-up.

Note

Workshop held on September 7 at Shared Visions in Berkeley.
carton 1, folder 31

Artemis, Hestia, Aphrodite and Other Fascinating Women December 12-13, 1986

Scope and Content

Program for event at Centerspace, San Francisco.
carton 1, folder 32

Modern Primitive exhibition at Center on Contemporary Art (COCA), Seattle, WA 1989

carton 1, folder 33

Insight Institute workshop: Ecstatic Shamanism 1990s

Scope and Content

Includes fliers, notes and outline of sessions.
carton 1, folder 34

Gallery talk, WORKS/San Jose 1992

Scope and Content

Correspondence and advertising card for event held in San Jose, Calif. on July 11, 1992.
carton 1, folder 35

Obscurities at Boomerang 1992-1993

Note

Events sponsored by Obscurities, held in Dallas, Texas.
carton 1, folder 36

Highways Performance Space events 1993

Note

Events held September 10-12 in Santa Monica, Calif.
carton 1, folder 37

Fall rituals at Rancho Cicada, California 1995

Scope and Content

Includes correspondence for event held September 8-10.
carton 1, folder 38

European trip schedule November 1995

carton 1, folder 39

Lecture and workshop, Institute of Contemporary Arts, London 1995-1998

Scope and Content

Includes correspondence, outline of lecture, promotional material and photocopies of articles

Note

Events held November 15 -16, 1995
carton 1, folder 40

Body: Ritual-Manipulation seminar, Kanonhallen 1995-1996

Scope and Content

Includes correspondence, schedule, brochures and booklet related to The European Theatre seminars, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Note

Fakir's lecture held on November 18, 1995.
carton 1, folder 41

American College of Psychiatrists annual meeting 1998-1999

Scope and Content

Correspondence and notes related to presentation at meeting held in Napa Valley, Calif. on February 15, 1998
carton 1, folder 42

"El Mirador" Chilean National Television Program, Chile July 2000

carton 1, folder 43

Human Canvas II documentary 2001

Note

Ross Television Productions.
carton 1, folder 44

Black Rose annual convention, 2002 2002

Scope and Content

Program for the sixth annual pansexual BDSM convention held in Washington, D.C., October 31-November 3.

Note

Program features photographs by Fakir Musafar.
oversize_folder D

Tonight, poster for Black Rose annual convention. 2002

Scope and Content

Includes self-portrait of Fakir Musafar applying makeup.

Note

1 poster mounted on board.
carton 1, folder 45

Spirit + Flesh book tour 2002

carton 1, folder 46

Spirit + Flesh UK May 2007

Scope and Content

Documents related to an experience tribute to Fakir Musafar held in London.
carton 1, folder 47

Femina Potens exhibitions 2008-2009

Scope and Content

Documents related to two exhibitions in 2009: Cinch, The Art of Corsetry, February 7-March 1; Identity, June 6-28 (gender identity).
carton 1, folder 48

Association of Sexual Energy Professionals (ASEP) annual conference. 2009

Note

Shamanism and Sexuality, conference held in Mesa Arizona, September 10-13.
carton 1, folder 49

Lecture at Pacifica Graduate Institute, August 15, 2010, 2010

carton 1, folder 50

Precarious Egg interview 2013

carton 1, folder 51

Leather Hall of Fame induction ceremony April 28, 2019

Scope and Content

Program for event held in Cleveland, Ohio.
carton 1, folder 52

Fakir Musafar advertising cards and brochures undated

Note

See other folders for advertising cards and announcements related to specific events.
carton 1, folder 53

Miscellaneous event promotional material 1985-2006, undated

Scope and Content

Fliers, publicity cards and other printed matter announcing events such as lectures, rituals, performances, workshops, shows and exhibitions Fakir participated in.
AX_box 1, folder 11

Event promotional material May 1997

Scope and Content

Festival Atlantico, Arte Performance Technologia, Lisboa (program?)
 

Sub-series 2.5: Collected material about Fakir Musafar and his work 1982-2017

Physical Location: Carton 1; PIC box 1; AX box 1; Oversize-folder D

Note

Bulk of material from additions received by the library in 2022.

Scope and Content

Includes writings, publications, interviews, illustrations and newsclippings by other people about Fakir Musafar and his work. An item of note is the compilation, A Man Called Musafar, by Mark Jury.
carton 1, folder 54

Celeb magazine March 1982

Scope and Content

Whole issue that includes an interview of Fakir Musafar (pages 20-23).
carton 1, folder 55

Growing Pains May 1982, September 1983

Scope and Content

Two issues of the Society of Janus newsletter. May 1982 issue includes an article on Fakir's branding program. September 1983 issue includes article, "Sex, Pain & God."
carton 1, folder 56

Edenite pen pal ads 1982?

Scope and Content

Includes an image of Fakir as a human Christmas tree.
oversize_folder D

Poster with various illustrations of Fakir Musafar 1982

Scope and Content

1 poster, artist's proof, by Gregory Maskwa, Dam Studios, 350 W48 St, New York City 10036.
carton 1, folder 57

Dam: Erotic Fantasy Art for Leathermen 1984

Scope and Content

Issue of magazine that includes illustrations of Fair Musafar. Also includes a letter from Greg and Dimitrius
PIC_box 1, folder 1

A Man Called Musafar not before 1985

Scope and Content

Spiral bound copy of, "A Man Called Musafar: The Extraordinary Story of an American Shaman," by Mark Jury. Based on the experiences and correspondence of Fakir Musafar. This is an unpublished compilation of writings, correspondence and images.
carton 1, folder 58

Beef magazine Spring 1987

Scope and Content

Issue of magazine with interview.
carton 1, folder 59

LA Weekly article April 17-23, 1992

carton 1, folder 60

Body Play reviews 1992-1998, undated

Scope and Content

Reviews of the book and magazine.
AX_box 1, folder 12

Moebius illustration 1992

Scope and Content

Illustration using portrait Fakir Musafar with neck collar and nipple rings as subject.

Note

Graphic illustration with pirated use of one of Fakir's images.
carton 1, folder 61

Various clippings related to Fakir Musafar 1990s, undated

Scope and Content

Includes magazine and newspaper articles, and other clippings about or that mention Fakir.
AX_box 1, folder 13

Oversize articles about or include Fakir Musafar 2011-2017

 

Sub-series 2.6: Collected material and research 1964-approximately 2012, undated

Physical Location: Carton 1

Note

Bulk of material from additions received by the library in 2022.

Scope and Content

Pictures, clippings and other published material that Fakir Musafar collected research or personal interest.
carton 1, folder 62-64

Research pictures from notebook undated

Scope and Content

Pictures clipped from magazines and newspapers of Sadhus, torture rites and medical treatments in South and Southeast Asia, and Japan that were formerly housed in a three ring binder labeled "Research Pictures"

Note

3 folders. Some images were photographed by Fakir and are included within the contact sheets.

Negatives Note

Matching and related copy negatives in NEG box 5.
carton 1, folder 65-67

Beauty culture research pictures from notebook undated

Scope and Content

Pictures clipped from magazines and newspapers of body modifications and beauty culture around the world that were formerly housed in a three ring binder labeled "Primitive Beauty." Includes cultures from Africa, the Amazon and Southeast Asia.

Note

3 folders. Some images were photographed by Fakir and are included within the contact sheets.

Negatives Note

Matching and related copy negatives in NEG box 5.
carton 1, folder 68

Body modification copy photographs undated

Scope and Content

Copy photographs of body modification around the world for Fakir's research. Includes some post-its with notes by Fakir describing the image.

Note

Many images are included in the research picture notebooks and contact sheets.
carton 1, folder 69

Miscellaneous clippings 1964-1997

Scope and Content

Includes articles from magazines, newspapers and chapters of books.
carton 1, folder 70

E.S. workshop clippings 1991-1994

Note

Folder heading taken from original folder.
carton 1, folder 71

The Point 2006-2009

Scope and Content

Issues 38 and 45 of the quarterly journal of the Association of Professional Piercers.
carton 1, folder 72

Website printouts approximately 2007

Scope and Content

Includes Androgyne Online and article on the two spirit tradition.
carton 1, folder 73

The Girdle of Chastity undated

Scope and Content

Coverless copy of book by Eric John Dingwall. Includes some comments in the margins.
carton 1, folder 74

Fort Sisseton: Our Living Heritage booklet 1979

Note

A historical review research project for the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks.
carton 1, folder 75

Miscellaneous collected material 1994-approximately 2012

Note

From additions received by the library in 2022
 

Series 3: Other professions and family

Physical Location: Carton 1; AX box 1; Oversize-folder D

Arrangement

Arranged roughly by date.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

From additions received by the library in 2022.

Negatives Note

Related negatives in NEG boxes 5-6.

Scope and Content

Documents, newspaper clippings, theater programs and reviews, original set designs, examples of graphic design work, and 9 photographic prints related to Fakir Musafar's other professions and family. His other professions include service in the US Army; theater work in Aberdeen, South Dakota and in San Francisco; and his graphic designer career.
carton 1, folder 78

Lesson plan for explosives and demolitions class 1952

Scope and Content

For course in the U.S. Army.
carton 1, folder 79

U.S. Army separation papers 1954

carton 1, folder 80

Faculty dance early 1950s

Scope and Content

8x10 inch photograph of a multi-purpose room with band on stage and people dancing. Fakir Musafar (Roland Loomis) is not identifiable in image.
carton 1, folder 81

College theater performances 1950-1951, undated

Scope and Content

Includes photographs of productions, programs and newspaper clippings, most of which are identified as being for the Northern State Teachers College performances.
carton 1, folder 82

Theater performances, San Francisco 1955-1956?

Scope and Content

Includes programs from San Francisco State College and The Actor's Workshop, San Francisco performances.
carton 1, folder 83

Set designs for theater approximately 1955-1956?

Scope and Content

Hand painted set designs, signed Loomis, for plays "Salome" and "Ghosts"
carton 1, folder 84

Theater photographs approximately 1950-1956?

Scope and Content

Includes images of performances.

Note

One photograph is stamped on back: R. Loomis, Fine Photography, Aberdeen, S.D.
carton 1, folder 85

Employment inquiries 1957, undated

Scope and Content

Includes cover letters, employment history and an idea for a children's show.
AX_box 1, folder 14

Graphic design samples approximately 1970s-1980s

Scope and Content

Illustrations and page layouts on glassine.
oversize_folder D

The Competitive Edge. Tempress: A unit of general signal approximately 1970s-1980s?

Scope and Content

1 poster. Advertising art by Roland Loomis, Design Concepts & Copy Advertising.

Note

Photo art by Sollecito Photography.
carton 1, folder 86

Family approximately 1940s?, 1979

Scope and Content

Includes a group portrait of children, and a tribute to Victor and Eva Loomis.
 

Series 4: Negatives

Arrangement

Arranged by code or subject. The negatives for the contact sheets are filed by the alphanumeric codes assigned by the photographer. There is an exception for the copy negatives (CP) and Friends and family (FF) groups, which are filed at the end of the contact sheet negatives. (A file-level list of negative codes and subjects, including some personal names, is available for staff to consult in the library, but has been restricted due to privacy concerns.)

Note

The numbers for negatives with contact sheets seem to be dates that start with the first part the month and end with the last 2 digits the year. For example, 796 is probably July 1996, or 1185 is November 1985. Since these were filed as numeric codes, the file order is NOT chronological. The code would have had to be inverted for the likely date.

Scope and Content

Approximately 12,330 film negatives that match or relate to Fakir Musafar's photographic prints found elswhere in the collection.
NEG_box 1

Negatives with codes ON, ON/HG and PT 1948-1999

Note

This is where the bulk of negatives for Fakir's self-portraits are located.

Scope and Content

Approximately 2100 negatives for contact sheets with codes ON (old negatives), ON/HG (old negatives, Hour Glass Corset Company models, and PT (personal treasures)
NEG_box 2

Negatives for Friends and others (A-C) 1977-2001

Scope and Content

Approximately 2570 negatives for "Friends and others" contact sheets of photo shoots featuring people with first names or events beginning with A thru C.
NEG_box 3

Negatives for Friends and others (D-J) 1979-1999

Scope and Content

Approximately 2200 negatives for "Friends and others" contact sheets of photo shoots featuring people with first names or events beginning with D thru J.
NEG_box 4

Negatives for Friends and others (K-R) 1980-1998

Scope and Content

Approximately 2200 negatives for "Friends and others" contact sheets of photo shoots featuring people with first names or events beginning with K thru R.
NEG_box 5

Negatives for Friends and others (S-W) 1978-1996

Scope and Content

Approximately 1440 negatives for contact sheets of photo shoots featuring people with first names or events beginning with S thru W.
NEG_box 5

Negatives for friends and family code FF 1978-1983

Note

These negatives were filed together when received by the Bancroft Library. See also negatives in NEG box 6 for more family and friends.

Scope and Content

Approximately 190 negatives for Friends and Family contact sheets (FF) plus a few other miscellaneous codes without contact sheets.
NEG_box 5

Miscellaneous negatives 1981-1998, undated

Scope and Content

Approximately 50 negatives for Folsom Street Fair snapshots; branding workshop related to Body Play "Kiss of Fire" article; unmounted slides of text.
NEG_box 5

Copy negatives approximately 1977-1997, undated

Scope and Content

Approximately 770 negatives for contact sheets with codes CP (copy negatives), and miscellaneous copy negatives. Includes copy negatives of women wearing corsets.
NEG_box 6

Miscellaneous self-portraits approximately 1960s

Note

6 negatives from additions received by the library in 2022. No matching prints available.

Scope and Content

Six negatives of Fakir Musafar with weights hanging from his chest, and wearing a yukata.
NEG_box 6

Hour Glass Corset Company models approximately 1958-1961

Note

Bulk of the negatives are not included on the Hour Glass Corset Company models contact sheets and are labeled "spares". From additions received by the library in 2022.

Scope and Content

Approximately 90 negatives.
NEG_box 6

Two men with tattoos 1966-1967

Note

24 negatives from additions received by the library in 2022. No matching prints available.

Scope and Content

24 negatives that do not include Fakir Musafar.
NEG_box 6

Family, friends and personal 1964-1968, undated

Note

"Friends & family" and "Personal snapshots" written on the label dividers present with negatives when received as part of additions received by the library in 2022. No matching prints available.

Scope and Content

Approximately 360 negatives that include snapshots of people, weddings and other events, and portraits.

Conditions Governing Access

Three envelopes (approximately 6 negatives) restricted (sealed) due to privacy concerns.
NEG_box 6

Art negatives 1964, undated

Note

"Art negatives" written on label divider present with negatives when received as additions by the library in 2022. No matching prints available.

Scope and Content

Approximately 130 negatives. Some sleeves labeled early Rollie art, landscapes.
NEG_box 6

Graphic design work negatives 1964-1967, undated

Note

From additions received by the library in 2022. No matching prints available.

Scope and Content

Approximately 200 negatives that are related to work at Ebey Co., ads and work parties.
 

Series 5: Digital material

Physical Description: 179 GB (approximately 11,000 files)

Scope and Content

Chiefly digital photographs, with some digital video and other files, received on two hard drives.

Conditions Governing Access

UNPROCESSED. UNAVAILABLE FOR USE.

Conditions Governing Access

Material requires thorough curatorial review for privacy concerns, by request of the creator. Much material is likely to be sealed for the lifetime of those pictured.
Collection Contents
Series 1: Photographic prints
Sub-series 1.1: Photographs of Fakir Musafar
Sub-series 1.2: Exhibition prints
Sub-series 1.3: Contact sheets
Sub-series 1.4: Miscellaneous photographs
Series 2: Work Files and Projects
Sub-series 2.1: Fakir Musafar writings and notes
Sub-series 2.2: Correspondence
Sub-series 2.3: Major projects
Sub-series 2.4: Miscellaneous projects, speaking engagements, workshops, performance art
Sub-series 2.5: Collected material about Fakir Musafar and his work
Sub-series 2.6: Collected material and research
Series 3: Other professions and family
Series 4: Negatives
Series 5: Digital material
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