Biography
Processing Information
Preferred Citation
Conditions Governing Use
Conditions Governing Access
Arrangement
Scope and Contents
Acquisition
Title: Ray L. Burns and Art Miyashima photographs and postcards
Identifier/Call Number: Coll2013.065
Contributing Institution:
ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
1.0 linear foot.
1 archive binder
Date (inclusive): 1967-2001
Abstract: Postcards and photographs documenting the life of Ray Burns and Art Miyashima, 1967-2001. Burns and Miyashima's photographs
include images of Christmas, birthday, and other social gatherings; travel across the United States and world; and their homelife.
creator:
Burns, Ray L., 1922-2006
creator:
Miyashima, Art, 1931-1996
Biography
Ray Burns lived in Studio City, California, and worked for the gas company in downtown Los Angeles. He was born in 1922 and
died in 2006. Art Miyashima was a decorated World War II veteran. He was born in 1931 and died in 1996.
Processing Information
Formerly in box 102-A077C. Collection processed by Kyle Morgan, 2013.
Preferred Citation
[Box/folder #, or item name] Ray L. Burns and Art Miyashima Photographs and Postcards, Coll2013-065, ONE National Gay & Lesbian
Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.
Conditions Governing Use
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.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.
Arrangement
The postcards are organized first, followed by the photographs. The photographs are arranged in approximate chronological
order by date.
Scope and Contents
Five postcards and 85 color photographs documenting the life of Ray Burns and Art Miyashima, 1967-2001. Burns and Miyashima's
photographs include images of Christmas, birthday, and other social gatherings; travel across the United States and world;
and their homelife. Three of the postcards are addressed to Burns from Miyashima, while the other two are addressed to Miyashima
and Burns from others.
Acquisition
Donated by Ken Burns on June 24, 2006.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Gay couples--United States
Gays--Travel
Photographs