Finding Aid to the Ray L. Burns and Art Miyashima Photographs and Postcards, 1967-2001 Coll2013.065

Finding aid prepared by Kyle Morgan

Processing this collection has been funded by a generous grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources.

ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

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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

Box 1

Postcards 1984, undated

Scope and Contents

Three of the postcards are addressed to Burns from Miyashima, while the other two are addressed to Miyashima and Burns from others.

Box 1

Photographs 1967-2007

Scope and Contents

Burns and Miyashima's 85 color photographs include images of Christmas, birthday, and other social gatherings; travel across the United States and world; and their homelife.