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Scope and Content of Collection
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Title: Matthew and Buddy of Glendale photograph albums
creator:
Matthew of Glendale (Matthew J. Schmidt)
Identifier/Call Number: Coll2009-009
Physical Description:
4 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1934-1993
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.
Physical Description: (3 archive boxes and 1 oversize box).
Access
The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.
Publication Rights
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.
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.
Biography
To be supplied later.
Scope and Content of Collection
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.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Parties
Gays -- Social life and customs
Photographs
Photograph albums
Travel
Entertaining.
Buddy of Glendale (Albert Antunes)
Matthew of Glendale (Matthew J. Schmidt)
Matthew of Glendale (Matthew J. Schmidt)