This is a collection of original prints taken by early to mid-century physique photographers Edwin Townsend, Volpé, and Al Urban, as well as early (circa 1945-1954) prints by such artists as Lon, Kovert, Bob Mizer, Constantine, and Russ Warner.

1 box (0.5 linear feet)

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Collection is open for research. Funding for processing this collection was provided by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). The erotica in this collection may only be viewed by researchers age eighteen and over and it is made available for educational and research purposes.