Matthew and Buddy of Glendale photograph albums, 1934-1993

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Summary

Creators:
Matthew of Glendale (Matthew J. Schmidt)
Abstract:
The bulk of the collection consists of the photograph albums of Matthew Schmidt and Albert Antunes (pseudonyms: Matthew and Buddy of Glendale). The early albums document the Los Angeles non-bar gay scene from the mid-1960s to mid-1970s, and contain many photographs of the elaborate costume parties the couple threw at their home. The later albums document the couple's extensive world travels. The collection also includes a small amount of printed and manuscript materials, including a 1934 letter to Matthew Schmidt from Mae West.
Extent:
4 Linear Feet and (3 archive boxes and 1 oversize box).
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Matthew and Buddy of Glendale photograph albums, Coll2009-009, ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives, Los Angeles, California.

Background

Scope and content:

The bulk of the collection consists of the photograph albums of Matthew Schmidt and Albert Antunes (pseudonyms: Matthew and Buddy of Glendale), from approximately 1965 to 1993, including photographs of elaborate costume parties the couple threw at their home, and their extensive world travels. The collection also includes a small amount of printed and manuscript materials, including a program, circa 1957, for the Jewel Box Revue drag review, and a 1934 letter from Mae West.

Biographical / historical:

To be supplied later.

Acquisition information:
The collection was donated by Albert Antunes (Buddy of Glendale) on April 9, 2009.
Processing information:

Processed by Stacy Wierenga on August 25, 2009.

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:

Researchers wishing to publish materials must obtain permission in writing from ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives as the physical owner. Researchers must also obtain clearance from the holder(s) of any copyrights in the materials. Note that ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives can grant copyright clearance only for those materials for which we hold the copyright. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain copyright clearance for all other materials directly from the copyright holder(s).

Preferred citation:

Matthew and Buddy of Glendale photograph albums, Coll2009-009, ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives, Los Angeles, California.

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