Finding aid of the Matthew and Buddy of Glendale Photograph Albums
Coll2009-009
Stacy Wierenga
ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
909 West Adams Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90007
(213) 821-2771
askone@usc.edu
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)
Photograph Albums Series 1:
1965-1993
Matthew and Buddy of Glendale photographs, sample
Physical Description: 39 albums + 3 folders of loose pages
Series Scope and Content Summary
This series 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 include many photographs
of elaborate costume parties the couple threw at their home. The later albums document the couple's extensive world travels.
Box 1, Folder 1
Album 1: Xmas House Decorations ; Antique Shop
circa 1965
Box 1, Folder 2
Album 2: Song of the Loon ; Matthew's Birthday
circa 1968-1971
Box 1, Folder 3
Album 3: Wrangler Party
circa 1968-1969
Box 1, Folder 4
Album 4: Matthew of Glendale
circa 1969-1971
Box 1, Folder 5
Album 5: 8x10 Portraits
circa 1969-1970
Box 1, Folder 6
Album 6: "An Evening in Las Vegas"
1971
Box 1, Folder 7
Album 7: Leather/Western Shambles
circa 1972
Box 1, Folder 8
Album 8: Hawaii & Shamrock's Party
circa 1972
Box 1, Folder 9
Album 9: Columnist's Party - 1972 ; Aldo's B'day Party ; Xmas 1972 ; Camelot Ball ; MCC Fire ; S.F. Coronation
circa 1972-1973
Box 1, Folder 11
Album 11: Friends
circa 1972-1974
Box 1, Folder 12
Album 12: St. Patrick's Day Party
circa 1971-1973
Box 1, Folder 13
Album 13: Welcome Home Buddy ; Ron of Cambridge/Welcome to Glendale
circa 1973
Box 2, Folder 1
Album 14: Shamrock's Festival
1973
Box 2, Folder 2
Album 15: Buddy/Matthew Pictures
circa 1974
Box 2, Folder 3
Album 16: Hawaii - Alaska,
Sept. 1974
Box 2, Folder 4
Album 17: Vacations
circa 1974
Box 2, Folder 5-6
Albums 18-19: Cycle M.C. European Trip
Sept. 1978
Physical Description: 2 folders.
Box 2, Folder 7
Album 20: Spain - Portugal - Morocco
Sept. 1979
Box 2, Folder 8
Album 21: England - France - Italy and Greece
Summer 1980
Box 2, Folder 10
Album 23: Singapore - Hong Kong - Bangkok
1981
Box 2, Folder 11
Album 24: New Zealand
April 1981
Box 2, Folder 12
Album 25: Australia - New Zealand ; New Orleans Mardi Gras
1981
Box 2, Folder 13
Album 26: Mexico - Hawaii
1981
Box 2, Folder 14, Box 3, Folder 1
Albums 27-28: China
1981
Physical Description: 2 folders.
Box 3, Folder 2
Album 29: Moscow
June 1982
Box 3, Folder 3
Album 30: Tahiti - Jan.-Feb. 1982 ; Xmas - 1980
Box 3, Folder 4
Album 31: Norway and Sweden
June 1982
Box 3, Folder 5
Album 32: Finland and Leningrad
June 1982
Box 3, Folder 6-7
Albums 33-34: Egypt
April 1983
Physical Description: 2 folders.
Box 3, Folder 8-10
Albums 35-37: India - Nepal
Sept.-Oct. 1983
Physical Description: 3 folders.
Box 3, Folder 11
Album 38: Royal Princess Cruise
1990
Box 3, Folder 12
Album 39: Bus Trip to Yosemite
May 1993
Loose Photo Album Pages : A - C
circa 1967-1973
Physical Description: 3 folders.
Printed and Manuscript Materials Series 2:
1934-1957
Physical Description: 4 folders
Series Scope and Content Summary
This series consists of a program for The Jewel Box Revue, clippings on John Nichols from
Life Magazine, an undated clipping from
Compass Newspaper, and a 1934 letter from Mae West.
Box 4, Folder 4
The Jewel Box Revue Program
circa 1957
Box 4, Folder 5
Clippings - John Nichols -
Life Magazine
February 9, 1948
Box 4, Folder 7
Letter from Mae West
February 14, 1934
