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box 64, folder 16

1964 Woolknit Association Design Award -- portraits

General Physical Description note: 5 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Gernreich and other recipients posed with their awards. Photographs provided by Eleanor Kairalla Agency.
box 64, folder 17

1964 Fall collection at Milgrim's -- snapshots

General Physical Description note: 11 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Gernreich with various models at an unidentified event or dinner, and of Milgrim's window display advertising, "RUDI'S HERE." One photograph has been matted.
box 64, folder 18

1964 Fall collection / New Orleans window displays

General Physical Description note: 7 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of seven outfits displayed in individual windows with captions and props. Photographer/store unknown.
box 64, folder 19

1965 Woolknit Mystique Award -- snapshots

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Gernreich receiving award with children in the background dressed in his designs. Photographs provided by Kairalla Agency.
box 64, folder 20

1965 Lord and Taylor display window photograph

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Images are of mannequins in Gernreich's sleepwear designs with signage reading, "Introducing Rudi Gernreich, private eye he sees into the feminine mystique, and designs the most sensationally charming new collection of things to wear to bed!" Photographer unknown.
box 64, folder 21

1966 Andy Williams Show -- Coty Awards

General Physical Description note: 4 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of models in various styles from that year's fall collection "performing" on set. Also includes images of a model in swimsuit with no sides or back from 1967 collections. Photographer unknown.
box 64, folder 22

1966 Resort collection -- color publicity photograph

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Image is of two models in brightly colored knee-length A-line dresses with cap sleeves. Also includes a letter from Eleanor Kairalla regarding release of the photograph to fashion editors of Sunday newspaper supplements.
box 64, folder 23

1967 Gernreich portrait with model

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Image is of Gernreich wearing black shirt with zipper running down the left sleeve, seated in front of a model in mini dress and thigh-high boots. Photographer unknown.
box 64, folder 24

1967 Resort collection -- fashion show photographs

General Physical Description note: 7 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of various models, including Peggy Moffitt and Leon Bing[?], in five styles of dresses from that year's summer collection. Several images also show Gernreich amongst the audience. Photographed by William Claxton and also credited to The New York Times.
box 64, folder 25

1967 Fall collection -- fashion show photographs

General Physical Description note: 5 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of various models in five different styles. Photographed by Gordon Dean of the Valley Times.
box 64, folder 26

1967 Fall collection -- fashion show photographs

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of models in two different geometric patterned dresses with matching stockings. Photographed by Warren Bowen.
box 64, folder 27

1967 Dupont fashion show -- snapshot

General Physical Description note: 1 items

Scope and Contents note

Image is of Peggy Moffitt in metallic fabric pants with tiered flounces and matching top with tiered flounce sleeves. Photographer unknown.
box 64, folder 28

1967 Weisman's Store window photographs

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of mannequins in eight different dress and coat designs from that year's fall collection. The display also includes a large portrait of Gernreich and signs reading, "The Award Winning Designs of Rudi Gernreich Only at Weismann's."
box 64, folder 29

1967 Coty Awards and Fashion Show photographs

General Physical Description note: 7 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Gernreich accepting the Coty Award and with others at awards ceremony. Also includes images of Peggy Moffitt and Leon Bing[?] modeling at the Coty Show. Fashion show photographs show various styles and swimsuits for 1968 collection. Photographed by Edward Ozern and The New York Times.
box 64, folder 30

1967 Time magazine -- fashion show photographs

General Physical Description note: (1 of 2) 11 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of various models in different styles at a fashion show, with Rudi Gernreich officiating. All photographs are by Julian Wasser.
box 64, folder 31

1967 Time magazine -- fashion show photographs

General Physical Description note: (2 of 2) 16 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of various models in different styles at a fashion show, with Rudi Gernreich officiating. Also includes one image of Gernreich and others backstage. Photographed by Julian Wasser.
box 64, folder 32

Cincinnati television show photographs 1968

General Physical Description note: 4 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Leon Bing modeling three different styles. One photograph shows Gernreich and unidentified host[?] of the show watching Bing onstage.
box 64, folder 33

Joey Bishop Show photographs 1968

General Physical Description note: 18 items

Scope and Contents note

Includes images of Gernreich onstage with Bishop and other guests, actor Peter Lawford, singer Kaye Hart, actor Victor Buono; images of models displaying Gernreich designs from 1968 Resort and Fall collections; and images of guest hostess, Totie Fields, in a Gernreich design inspired by jockey racing silks.
box 64, folder 34

1968 Bonwit Teller window display -- photographs

General Physical Description note: 10 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of mannequins in eight different outfits in display windows for Bonwit S'fari Room. Also includes images of road sign scarves in Bonwit Fashion Accessories Room.
box 64, folder 35

Photographs from Crackers by Edward Ruscha 1969

General Physical Description note: 3 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Larry Bell, Gernreich, and Leon Bing for the "photo-play" Crackers.
box 64, folder 36

Group fashion show photographs, Japan 1970

General Physical Description note: 15 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Gernreich and staff preparing for and participating in a fashion show alongside designers Gayle Kirkpatrick, Stan Herman, Count Sarmi, and Chester Weisberg. Photographer unknown.
box 64, folder 37

Unisex fashion show photographs, Japan 1970

General Physical Description note: 18 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are color and black-and-white prints of Gernreich and models from a fashion show in Japan. Photographer unknown.
box 64, folder 38

Unisex fashion show photographs by Pat Faure -- contact sheets and negatives 1970

General Physical Description note: 17 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of "Unisex Look" models, Renee Holt and Tom Broome in various states of preparation for fashion shows and press conferences, including a show at Eugenia Butler Gallery.
box 64, folder 39

Vidal Sassoon and unisex models photographed by Pat Faure-- contact sheets and negatives 1970

General Physical Description note: 7 items

Scope and Contents note

Images show Vidal Sassoon styling matching wigs for models of the "Unisex Look."
box 64, folder 40

Unisex fashion show -- color slides 1970

General Physical Description note: 24 items

Scope and Contents note

Photographer unknown.
box 64, folder 41

Unisex fashion show photographed by Julian Wasser 1970

General Physical Description note: 13 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of models Renee Holt and Tom Broome being shaved and modeling.
box 64, folder 42

Photoduplicates of clippings on the "Unisex Look" 1970

General Physical Description note: 7 items

Scope and Contents note

Various articles regarding reactions to the unveiling of Gernreich's unisex designs predicting the fashion of the future for Life Magazine.
box 64, folder 43

Gernreich with his New York models -- publicity photographs 1971

General Physical Description note: 7 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Gernreich posing with several models in various styles of black floor length dresses. Models include Ellen Harth, Judy [last name illegible], Barbara Flood, and Peggy Moffitt. Photographed by Charmain Reading.
box 64, folder 44

1972 Fall collection -- fashion show photographs

General Physical Description note: 16 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of various models posing in several designs from that year's fall collection. Many images include Gernreich as well. Photographer unknown.
box 65, folder 1

Knoll International quilts -- photographs, proofs, negatives, slides 1972

General Physical Description note: 25 items

Scope and Contents note

Images include shots of various quilt designs by Gernreich, some with edits. Also includes a portrait and proofs of Gernreich posed with quilts and pillows. Photographed by Pat Faure.
box 65, folder 2

Lord and Taylor Fashion Show, Dallas -- photograph 21 April 1974

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Image shows model in swimsuit with side cut-outs and belt. Photographed by Bob Jackson.
box 65, folder 3

Neumarket/Gernreich tableware campaign -- Polaroids and color slides 1974

General Physical Description note: 4 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of tableware sets and promotional materials for a joint venture with Neumarket Design Co., Los Angeles. These prototypes were never produced.
box 65, folder 4

American Essence: Rudi Gernreich Perfume -- debut publicity photographs 1974

General Physical Description note: 13 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Gernreich giving interviews and posing with displays of his designer fragrance, which was bottled in chemistry beakers. Photographed by Warren Bowen.
box 65, folder 5

American Essence: Rudi Gernreich Perfume -- advertising negatives 1974

General Physical Description note: 3 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Rudi Gernreich perfume bottles. Photographer unknown.
box 65, folder 6

1975 Fashion show and backstage photographs

General Physical Description note: 3 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of models in various swimsuit designs with Gernreich in background. Photographer unknown.
box 65, folder 7

Gernreich with Cynthia Sikes -- "Jigsaw John" television series 1975

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Gernreich played an "assistant designer" during the "Promise to Kill" episode of this NBC series. One of his swimwear designs was also worn by Sikes.
box 65, folder 8

Bonwit Teller fashion show 1976

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Gernreich, Wanda Henderson and James Madden. Photographer unknown.
box 65, folder 9

Max Factor: Futura cosmetic line -- publicity photograph 1976

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Image is of Gernreich and others posed with models in metallic body suits designed by Gernreich for Futura campaign. Photographer unknown.
box 65, folder 10

Max Factor counter -- photograph undated

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Image is of Gernreich posed with an unidentified man and woman in front of Max Factor cosmetics counter. Photographer unknown.
box 65, folder 11

Mark Taper Forum fashion show -- contact sheets 1976

General Physical Description note: 11 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of a fashion show held at the Mark Taper Forum featuring Gernreich styles from the 1960s. Photographed by Christa.
box 65, folder 12

Capezio photographs 1977

General Physical Description note: 6 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Gernreich at Capezio's and also with boards of mounted press clippings. Photographed by Lois Greenfield.
box 65, folder 13

Rudi Gernreich: A Retrospective (Looking Back at a Futurist) -- fashion show contact sheets 1985

General Physical Description note: 5 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are from the Los Angeles Fashion Group show held at the Wiltern Theater in honor of Rudi Gernreich. Also includes images of various guests. Photographed by Anne Knudsen of the Los Angeles Herald Examiner.
box 65, folder 14

Miscellaneous fashion shows -- prints and color slides ca. 1960s-1980s

General Physical Description note: 42 items

Scope and Contents note

Various images of unidentified fashion shows by various photographers.
box 65, folder 15

Miscellaneous event photographs ca. 1960s

General Physical Description note: 9 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Gernreich at various unidentified events by various photographers.
box 65, folder 16

Bella Lewitzky party -- contact sheets mid-1970s

General Physical Description note: 4 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of various people including Lewitzky, Gernreich, Tamara Honey and Ben Barzman. Photographer unknown.
box 65, folder 17

Bella Lewitzky Dance Company: Inscape -- contact sheets and color slides 1976

General Physical Description note: 15 items

Scope and Contents note

Folder includes contact sheet and color slides of studio photographs of dancers from the Bella Lewitzky Dance Company posed in costume for the production of Inscape. Photographed by Dan Esgro.
box 65, folder 18

Bella Lewitzky Dance Company: Inscape -- studio photographs 1976

General Physical Description note: (1 of 4) 13 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of various dancers from the Bella Lewitzky Dance Company posed in costume for the production of Inscape. Several prints include excerpts from critic's reviews of the performance. Photographed by Dan Esgro.
box 65, folder 19

Bella Lewitzky Dance Company: Inscape -- studio photographs 1976

General Physical Description note: (2 of 4) 15 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of various dancers from the Bella Lewitzky Dance Company posed in costume for the production of Inscape. Several prints include excerpts from critic's reviews of the performance. Photographed by Dan Esgro.
box 65, folder 20

Bella Lewitzky Dance Company: Inscape -- studio photographs 1976

General Physical Description note: (3 of 4) 18 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of various dancers from the Bella Lewitzky Dance Company posed in costume for the production of Inscape. Several prints include excerpts from critic's reviews of the performance. Photographed by Dan Esgro.
box 65, folder 21

Bella Lewitzky Dance Company: Inscape -- studio photographs 1976

General Physical Description note: (4 of 4) 18 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of various dancers from the Bella Lewitzky Dance Company posed in costume for the production of Inscape. Several prints include excerpts from critic's reviews of the performance. Photographed by Dan Esgro.
box 65, folder 22

Bella Lewitzky Dance Company: Inscape -- performance photographs 1976

General Physical Description note: (1 of 3)

Scope and Contents note

Images are of a live performance of Inscape, choreographed by Bella Lewitzky, with costume and dcor designed by Gernreich. Photographed by Don Bradburn.
box 65, folder 23

Bella Lewitzky Dance Company: Inscape -- performance photographs 1976

General Physical Description note: (2 of 3)

Scope and Contents note

Images are of a live performance of Inscape, choreographed by Bella Lewitzky, with costume and dcor designed by Gernreich. Photographed by Don Bradburn.
box 65, folder 24

Bella Lewitzky Dance Company: Inscape -- performance photographs 1976

General Physical Description note: (3 of 3)

Scope and Contents note

Images are of a live performance of Inscape, choreographed by Bella Lewitzky, with costume and dcor designed by Gernreich. Photographed by Dan Esgro.
box 65, folder 25

Bella Lewitzky Dance Company: Greening and V.C.O. (Voltage Controlled Oscillator) -- studio photographs 1976

General Physical Description note: 6 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of various dancers from the Bella Lewitzky Dance Company posed in costume for the production of Greening, V.C.O. (Voltage Controlled Oscillator), Pietas, Kinaesonata, Spaces Between, Ceremony for Three. Photographed by Dan Esgro.
box 65, folder 26

Bella Lewitzky Dance Company: Pas de Bach and Changes & Choices -- studio photographs and slides 1977, 1981

General Physical Description note: 6 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of various dancers from the Bella Lewitzky Dance Company posed in costume for the production of Pas de Bach and Changes & Choices. Photographed by Dan Esgro and Vic Luke.
box 65, folder 27

Bella Lewitzky and Rudi Gernreich -- photographs and program 1976, 1977, 1985

General Physical Description note: 7 items

Scope and Contents note

Folder includes photographs of Lewitzky, Gernreich and model; a letter from Lewitzky Dance Foundation to Jacques Faure; a program for Inscape.
box 66, folder 1

Color slides of photographs from Max Factor "Future/Futuro" fashion show 1973

General Physical Description note: (1 of 2) 23 items

Scope and Contents note

Photographer unknown.
box 66, folder 2

Color slides of photographs from Max Factor "Future/Futuro" fashion show 1973

General Physical Description note: (2 of 2) 47 items

Scope and Contents note

Photographed by William Claxton.
box 66, folder 3

Color slides of photographs by Suzi and Stephen Fried 1960-1961

General Physical Description note: (1 of 6)

Scope and Contents note

Most images are of fashion shows held in New York. Includes one image of doorman's uniform at La Fonda del Sol restaurant.
box 66, folder 4

Color slides of photographs by Suzi and Stephen Fried 1966-1968

General Physical Description note: (2 of 6)

Scope and Contents note

New York window displays. Stores unidentified.
box 66, folder 5

Color slides of photographs by Suzi and Stephen Fried 1968

General Physical Description note: (3 of 6)

Scope and Contents note

Photo stills from television appearances.
box 66, folder 6

Color slides of photographs by Suzi and Stephen Fried 1968

General Physical Description note: (4 of 6)

Scope and Contents note

Images are of a fashion show featuring the 1968 Fall collection at Gernreich showroom, 530 7th Avenue, New York.
box 66, folder 7

Color slides of photographs by Suzi and Stephen Fried 1971

General Physical Description note: (5 of 6)

Scope and Contents note

Images are of a fashion show featuring the 1971 Spring collection at Gernreich showroom, 530 7th Avenue, New York.
box 66, folder 8

Color slides of photographs by Suzi and Stephen Fried 1977

General Physical Description note: (6 of 6)

Scope and Contents note

Rehearsal photographs for "Inscape" by Bella Lewitzky Dance Company.
box 66, folder 9

Color slides of "Inscape" photographs 1977

Scope and Contents note

Photographed by Dan Esgro and Don Bradburn.
box 66, folder 10

Color transparencies of five-button swimsuit undated

Scope and Contents note

Photographer unknown.
box 66, folder 11

Color slides of fashion photographs by William Claxton 1975

Scope and Contents note

Images are of unisex swimwear and loungewear for Bob Cunningham and of the thong.
box 66, folder 12

Color slides of fashion photographs by William Claxton undated

Scope and Contents note

Images are of "bicycle parts" fashion fantasy designs for Rizzoli, New York.
box 66, folder 13

Color slides of fashion photographs by William Claxton ca. 1976

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Peggy Moffitt in various styles. Also includes a few images of Moffitt posed with Gernreich.
box 66, folder 14

Color slides of fashion photographs for Lily of France 1975

Scope and Contents note

Swimwear for Lily of France featuring dog leash clasps and molded busts.
box 66, folder 15

Color slides used for unidentified lecture undated

General Physical Description note: (1 of 2)
box 66, folder 16

Color slides used for unidentified lecture undated

General Physical Description note: (2 of 2)
box 70, folder 6

Max Factor Poster

box 72, folder 14

Negatives

Scope and Contents note

Includes photographs of a woman and aerial photographs.
box 72, folder 16

Photograph of a woman in the sand

Scope and Contents note

Photograph of a woman buried in the sand with only her head and a hand holding a drink exposed.
box 72, folder 23

Space 1999 photograph 1975

Scope and Contents note

Photograph of Judy Moore and a man in costume.
box 72, folder 24

Portraits, behind the scene photographs, and fashion photographs

Scope and Contents note

Includes portraits of Gernreich, fashion photographs and contact sheets, and photographs of models talking and modeling.
box 86, folder 1

1954 fashion show photographs -- large prints

General Physical Description note: 8 items

Scope and Contents note

Photographed by Richard Litwin. Black and white.
box 86, folder 2

1962 Woolknit Association Design Award photograph -- mounted large prints

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Black and white.
box 86, folder 3

1963 fashion show photograph -- large prints

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Photographed by Eleanor Kairalla Agency. Black and white.
box 86, folder 6

Unisex fashion show photographs -- large prints 1970

General Physical Description note: 9 items

Scope and Contents note

Photographed by Larry Bessel and Jud Gunderson of the Los Angeles Times.
box 86, folder 8

"The Young Turks of the 1960s" -- large print editorial photograph undated

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Photographed by Gordon Parks.
box 86, folder 9

Fashion show photographs -- large prints undated

General Physical Description note: 4 items

Scope and Contents note

Images of audience and show include Gernreich and model Katherine Cassidy.
box 86, folder 10

Fashion show photograph -- large prints undated

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Image shows Michele Lee in Gernreich design. Possibly for a television program.
box 87, folder 3

Gernreich and Peggy Moffitt by David Kovar-- large print 1964

General Physical Description note: 1 item
box 87, folder 4

Gernreich and Peggy Moffitt by William Claxton -- large print 1964

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Image is of Gernreich and Moffitt in the "Dietrich" suit.
box 87, folder 7

Gernreich and Peggy Moffitt by William Claxton -- large print 1968

General Physical Description note: 5 items

Scope and Contents note

Image shows Moffitt in coq feather hat.
box 87, folder 8

Gernreich, Peggy Moffitt, Jacques Faure -- large print ca. 1972

General Physical Description note: 3 items

Scope and Contents note

Photographed by William Claxton. Images show Gernreich and Faure in military-inspired shirt and pants outfit and Moffitt in leotard with faux topless suit.
box 87, folder 11

Early photograph of Gernreich with model -- large print undated

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Model is unidentified.
box 87, folder 14

Gernreich and Peggy Moffitt by William Claxton -- large print undated

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Image shows Moffitt in winter coat and matching cowl neck shirt and pants.
box 87, folder 19

Fashion photographs, 1949-1959 -- Large prints

General Physical Description note: 14 items

Scope and Contents note

Black and white photographs. Some are mounted on cardboard. Photographs includes description on the back.
box 87, folder 20

Large fashion photographs: swimsuits and daywear ca. 1950s

General Physical Description note: 6 items

Scope and Contents note

Photographs depict the five-button unconstructed suit, other swimwear, a skirt suit, a blouse and dress, and a blouse and skirt.
box 87, folder 21

Large fashion photographs: swimsuits, daywear, coats, and jackets ca. 1953-1956

General Physical Description note: 7 items

Scope and Contents note

Photographs depict a woman outdoors with a dog, a woman in a dress with pants playing chess, a woman in a coat (photograph by Alex dePaola), a woman in a fitted jumpsuit (photograph by John Engstead), two poses of a woman in a swimsuit, a man in the waiters' coat made for General Lee's restaurant.
box 87, folder 22

Large fashion photographs: Liliane Montevecchi taken by Jacques Faure ca. 1958

General Physical Description note: 3 items
box 87, folder 23

Large fashion photographs: skirts and dresses ca. 1950s

General Physical Description note: 5 items

Scope and Contents note

Outfits are of skirt suits, a belted dress, a shirt dress, and a full skirt.
box 87, folder 24

Large fashion photographs: skirts and dresses ca. 1950s

General Physical Description note: 3 items

Scope and Contents note

Three photographs of a model in three outfits: a belted knit dress, a blouse and open skirt over a dress, and a striped long sheath dress.
box 89, folder 1

Pat Faure -- large print fashion photograph 1949

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Photographer unidentified.
box 89, folder 2

Early 1950s fashion shoot -- large print photographs

General Physical Description note: 7 items

Scope and Contents note

Photographer and model unknown. Images are of several designs including the first "tube" dress.
box 89, folder 3

Maila Nurmi fashion photographs by Alex de Paola -- large prints ca. 1950

General Physical Description note: 4 items

Scope and Contents note

Photographs have been mounted on heavy cardstock
box 89, folder 4

Katherine Cassidy fashion photographs -- large prints ca. 1957

General Physical Description note: 3 items

Scope and Contents note

Photographer unknown. One print is inscribed to Oreste Pucciani by Katherine Cassidy, "Here I am in Harper's Bazaar Magazine. Age 32! 30 years ago " dated 1988.
box 89, folder 5

Jimmy Mitchell fashion photograph by Alex de Paola -- large print 1952

General Physical Description note: 3 item

Scope and Contents note

1 photograph mounted on heavy cardstock.
box 89, folder 6

Large print fashion photograph staged at Perino's department store 1953

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Photographer unknown..
box 89, folder 7

Ann Saint Marie fashion photograph by Alex de Paola -- large print 1954

General Physical Description note: 2 items
box 89, folder 8

Fashion photographs of waiter's coats for General Lee's Man Jen Low 1956

General Physical Description note: 6 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of a model and restaurant staff wearing two different waiter's coat designs. Photographer unknown.
box 89, folder 9

Sports Illustrated editorial photographs of Gernreich swimwear designs 1956

General Physical Description note: 6 items

Scope and Contents note

Photographed by Christa.
box 89, folder 10

Peggy Moffitt fashion photograph by William Claxton -- large print 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Moffitt in a bathing suit on a dock.
box 89, folder 11

Cosmopolitan Magazine editorial photograph -- large print 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Image shows Gernreich with various models. Photographed by Bob Willoughby.
box 89, folder 12

1961 Resort collection -- large print fashion photographs

General Physical Description note: 3 items

Scope and Contents note

Image is of Peggy Moffitt in a striped tunic.
box 89, folder 13

1961 Resort collection -- large print fashion photographs

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Photographed by Beryl and Rene.
box 89, folder 14

Fashion photographs of swimsuits -- large prints 1961

General Physical Description note: 5 items
box 89, folder 15

1962 Resort collection -- large print fashion photographs by Tommy Mitchell

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

One photograph is mounted on heavy cardstock.
box 89, folder 16

Fashion photograph by Pat Faure -- large print 1962

General Physical Description note: 1 item
box 89, folder 17

Fashion photographs of swimsuits by Glenn Embree -- large prints 1963

General Physical Description note: 3 items

Scope and Contents note

All photographs are mounted on heavy cardstock.
box 89, folder 18

Fashion photographs of swimsuits by Robert Stone -- large prints 1963

General Physical Description note: 9 items
box 89, folder 19

Fashion photographs of Peggy Moffitt by Margaret Townsend 1963

General Physical Description note: 7 items
box 89, folder 20

1964 Fall collection -- large print fashion photograph

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Photographed by William Claxton.
box 89, folder 21

1964 Fall collection -- large print fashion photograph

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Image is of Katherine Cassidy.
box 90, folder 1

Barbra Streisand fashion photographs by William Claxton -- large prints 1964

General Physical Description note: 2 items
box 90, folder 2

Fashion photographs of children's line for Regal Knitwear -- large prints 1965

General Physical Description note: 3 items

Scope and Contents note

Photographs are mounted on heavy cardstock. Photographed by Woolknit Associates.
box 90, folder 3

1965 Resort collection -- large print fashion photograph

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Mounted on heavy cardstock. Photographed by Woolknit Associates.
box 90, folder 4

1965 Fall collection -- large print fashion photograph

General Physical Description note: 2 item

Scope and Contents note

Mounted on heavy cardstock. Photographed by Woolknit Associates.
box 90, folder 5

1965 Fall collection -- large print fashion photographs

General Physical Description note: 12 items

Scope and Contents note

Photographed by Tommy Mitchell.
box 90, folder 6

1965 Fall collection -- large print fashion photographs

General Physical Description note: 5 items

Scope and Contents note

Photographs are mounted on heavy cardstock. Photographed by Tommy Mitchell.
box 90, folder 7

1966 Fall collection -- large print fashion photographs

General Physical Description note: 9 items

Scope and Contents note

Photographed by Mary Frampton, Los Angeles Times staff photographer.
box 90, folder 8

1966 Fall collection -- large print fashion photographs

General Physical Description note: 4 items

Scope and Contents note

Photographs are mounted on heavy cardstock. Photographed by Gary Leyton.
box 90, folder 9

Exquisite Form fashion photographs -- large prints 1967

General Physical Description note: 3 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Leon Bing and Gernreich. Photographed by ABC [American Broadcasting Company] Photo.
box 90, folder 10

Montgomery Ward designs -- large print fashion photographs 1970

General Physical Description note: 5 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of various designs including "pants-bikini" from the Unisex collection and a sketch of Gernreich.
box 90, folder 11

Military-inspired designs -- large print fashion photographs 1970

General Physical Description note: 3 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Leon Bing in a military-style knit dress, posed with Gernreich in a black jacket and pants. Photographed by Larry Bessel of the Los Angeles Times.
box 90, folder 12

Military-inspired designs -- fashion photograph contact sheets 1971

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of male models in military-style shirt and pants outfits. Photographed by Larry Bessel of the Los Angeles Times.
box 90, folder 13

Thong swimsuit and "Thong" haircut -- large print fashion photographs 1974

General Physical Description note: 6 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of male and female model in the Thong swimsuit, including one photograph in color. Images also show Vidal Sassoon's "Thong" haircut. Photographers include William Claxton, Helmut Newton, James Roark, Butera Studios.
box 90, folder 14

Rizzoli Gallery "fashion fantasy" design -- large print fashion photograph 1975

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Image is of model Steve Martin in designs made by Gernreich from re-purposed bicycle parts.
box 90, folder 15

Photograph by Evan Mower -- large prints 1978

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Photographs are of a female model draped over modern furniture. Both photographs are mounted on heavy cardstock.
box 90, folder 16

1981collection -- large print fashion photograph

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Photographed by Tony Costa of Time Inc.
box 91, folder 1

Five-button "unconstructed" swimsuit -- large print fashion photographs undated

General Physical Description note: 4 items

Scope and Contents note

Various models. One photograph is by Tommy Mitchell.
box 91, folder 2

Fashion shoot photographs by Alex de Paola -- large prints undated

General Physical Description note: 5 items
box 91, folder 3

Walter Bass designs -- large print fashion photographs undated

General Physical Description note: 3 items

Scope and Contents note

Photographed by Jacques Faure and used as an advertisement for Walter Bass in California Stylist magazine.
box 91, folder 4

Safari ensemble -- large print fashion photographs undated

General Physical Description note: 4 items

Scope and Contents note

Images show model posing with a monkey and a lion in various styles of white shirt or jacket over white pants or shorts. Photographer unknown.
box 91, folder 5

Swimsuit fashion photographs by Tommy Mitchell -- large prints undated

General Physical Description note: 4 items

Scope and Contents note

Three photographs have been mounted on heavy cardstock.
box 91, folder 6

Peggy Moffitt fashion photographs by Tommy Mitchell -- large print fashion photographs undated

General Physical Description note: 3 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Moffitt modeling various swimsuit designs.
box 91, folder 7

Fashion photographs by Tommy Mitchell -- large prints undated

General Physical Description note: 3 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of various clothing designs.
box 91, folder 8

Swimsuit fashion photographs by Jacques Faure -- large prints undated

General Physical Description note: 4 items
box 91, folder 9

San Francisco television show photographs -- large prints 1960s

General Physical Description note: 4 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Leon Bing and Peggy Moffitt in various designs for a television show hosted by Michelle Lee.
box 91, folder 10

Swimsuit fashion photographs -- large prints undated

General Physical Description note: 4 items

Scope and Contents note

images are of models in swimsuits and corresponding plastic visors. Photographed by Jean Pagliuso and Butera Studios.
box 91, folder 11

Dance clothing fashion photographs -- large print undated

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Image is of a female dancer in a leotard with sleeves in two different fabrics. Photographed by J. Heil.
box 91, folder 12

Monokini topless swimsuit fashion photographs by Helmut Newton -- large prints undated

General Physical Description note: 4 items
box 91, folder 13

Miscellaneous fashion photographs -- large prints ca. 1961-1965

General Physical Description note: 7 items

Scope and Contents note

Featuring swimsuits, skirts, and pants. From Summer and Fall collections.
box 93, folder 1

Exquisite Form album -- "No Bra" fashion photographs and publicity 1964

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Includes publicity materials, clippings, and five photographs.
box 95, folder 1

Large album of fashion photographs -- Jimmy Mitchell ca. 1952

General Physical Description note: 1 item

General note

1940-1959, photos of models
box 95, folder 2

Large album of mounted fashion photographs -- Katherine Cassidy ca. 1952

General Physical Description note: 1 item

General note

1940-1959, photos of models
box 95, folder 3

Large mounted fashion photographs -- Katherine Cassidy ca. 1952

General Physical Description note: 7 items
box 96, folder 1

Album of fashion photographs by Christa ca. 1949

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Album includes 22 photographs of approximately 10 different outfits, some with variations.
box 96, folder 2

Album of fashion photographs by Christa ca. 1950s

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Album includes 33 photographs of approximately 15 different outfits, some with variations.
box 96, folder 3

Album of fashion photographs -- photographer unknown ca. 1950s

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Photobook is a spiral bound collection of 15 images of approximately eight different outfits.
box 99, folder 8

Mounted fashion photographs -- miscellaneous ca. 1950-1964

General Physical Description note: 4 items

Scope and Contents note

Includes images of Katherine Cassidy and Jimmy Mitchell in early unconstructed swimsuits, also includes images of 1963 patchwork skirt and photo negative of 1966 coat.
box 99, folder 9

1964 Fall collection -- large fashion photographs with Peggy Moffitt

General Physical Description note: 5 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Moffitt in black cire pantsuit with lacquered chiffon "see-through" shirt and Moffitt wearing black embroidered shift with transparent bishop sleeves. Photographer unknown.
box 99, folder 10

1964 Fall collection -- large fashion photographs with Peggy Moffitt

General Physical Description note: 3 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Moffitt in a camel's hair aviator jump suit; and a black chiffon cocktail shift with matching veil. Photographed by Jerry Schatzberg.
box 99, folder 11

1964 Fall collection -- large fashion photographs

General Physical Description note: 3 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of a model on the beach holding an umbrella wearing knee-length harem pants and stockings paired with a high collar blouse with long puff-sleeves. One print has holograph notes in French signed "Peggy." Photographer unidentified.
box 101, folder 13

Claire McCardell at her desk ca. 1956

Scope and Contents note

Richard Litwin.
box 103, folder 1

Posters of fashion photographs

General Physical Description note: 5 items
box 103, folder 10

Peggy Moffit monokini photograph

Scope and Contents

A matted photograph of Peggy Moffit in the monokini.
box 104, folder 2

Fashion photographs mounted

General Physical Description note: 6 items

Scope and Contents note

Includes a watercolor of a woman in a bathing suit. Photographs of military-inspired clothes, a long gown, and a women's pantsuit.
box 106, folder 6

Large fashion photographs of Katherine Cassidy

box 106, folder 8

Large mounted fashion photographs -- miscellaneous

General Physical Description note: 4 items

Scope and Contents note

Includes a tear sheet of the thong in Vogue and Moffitt in the "Japanese schoolgirl" outfit.
 

Design process and correspondence

Scope and Contents note

Materials related to the design process, including sketches, swatches, scripts, pattern designs, information on models, and correspondence.
box 11, folder 13

Modeling Agencies -- catalogs 1970-1975

General Physical Description note: (1 of 2)
box 11, folder 14

Modeling Agencies -- catalogs 1976-1979

General Physical Description note: (2 of 2)
box 11, folder 16

Information on models and photographers 1970-1977

Scope and Contents note

Head shots and correspondence.
box 11, folder 17

Mary Webb Davis Agency undated

General Physical Description note: (1 of 2)
box 11, folder 18

Mary Webb Davis Agency undated

General Physical Description note: (2 of 2)
box 12, folder 1

Judith Fontaine Modeling Agency 1976-1982

box 12, folder 2

Leon Bing (model) 1969-1977

box 12, folder 3

Male Models -- Dark Hair/Dark Eyes undated

General Physical Description note: (1 of 2)

Scope and Contents note

Head shots for male models.
box 12, folder 4

Male Models -- Dark Hair/Dark Eyes undated

General Physical Description note: (2 of 2)

Scope and Contents note

Head shots for male models.
box 12, folder 5

Male Models -- Black undated

box 12, folder 6

Male Models -- Blonde/Blue or Green eyes undated

box 12, folder 7

Female Models -- Black 1972-1976

box 12, folder 8

Female Models -- Blonde/Blue-Green Eyes 1973-1977

General Physical Description note: (1 of 2)
box 12, folder 9

Female Models -- Blonde/Blue-Green Eyes

General Physical Description note: (2 of 2)
box 12, folder 10

Female Models -- Dark Hair/Dark Eyes 1975

General Physical Description note: (1 of 2)
box 12, folder 11

Female Models -- Dark Hair/Dark Eyes undated

General Physical Description note: (2 of 2)
box 14, folder 20

Rudi Gernreich Designs for GR Designs Inc./Empire House Hong-Kong/Harmon Knitwear -- brochure 1961-1962

Scope and Contents note

Catalog/handout detailing the designs available for sale.
box 19, folder 2

Hoffman California Fabrics -- Vogue Patterns 1948

General Physical Description note: (1 of 2)

Scope and Contents note

Fabric samples and black and white photographs.
box 19, folder 25

Capezio --sketches of shoes and boots 1963, 1968

box 20, folder 15

Inventory of "Last Collection" 1980

Scope and Contents note

Holograph list of style numbers and notes.
box 23, folder 22

Underwear into Outerwear line 1975

Scope and Contents note

Holograph and typed design descriptions for "Supernudes," "Body Sculpture," and "The Thong" by Gernreich.
box 25, folder 16

Ma Cuisine Cooking School undated

Scope and Contents note

Course schedule and invitation for Gernreich to teach at Ma Cuisine.
box 26, folder 1

Sketches and fabric samples 1976

Scope and Contents note

Sketches are of button-front shirt designs that have numbers on the backs.
box 26, folder 2

San Francisco Examiner -- "Future Attire" sketches 1976

Scope and Contents note

Includes drawings by Gernreich accompanied by an essay on Gernreich's fantasy for the fashion future.
box 26, folder 3

Sketch of women in formal wear ca. 1950s

box 26, folder 7

Smirnoff campaign undated

General Physical Description note: (1 of 2)
box 26, folder 8

Brandonhouse -- kitchen accessories

General Physical Description note: (1 of 3)

Scope and Contents note

Sketches for aprons, placemats, napkins and potholders.
box 26, folder 9

Brandonhouse -- kitchen accessories

General Physical Description note: (2 of 3)

Scope and Contents note

Photographs of aprons, placemats, napkins and potholders.
box 26, folder 10

Eyebenders

box 26, folder 12

Western Airlines -- uniforms

General Physical Description note: (1 of 4)
box 26, folder 13

Western Airlines -- uniforms

General Physical Description note: (2 of 4)
box 26, folder 14

Western Airlines -- uniforms

General Physical Description note: (3 of 4)
box 26, folder 22

Swatches -- fabric and paper undated

General Physical Description note: 1 item
box 26, folder 24

Continental Airlines -- Information Kit for the "non-uniform" undated

Scope and Contents note

Folder includes photographs of hostesses modeling "non-uniform" uniform designed by Gernreich, press release, and biography of Gernreich.
box 26, folder 25

Bella Lewitzky Dance Company -- agenda and grant invoice 1978

box 26, folder 26

Bella Lewitzky Dance Company -- drawings for "Inscape" ca. 1976

General Physical Description note: 29 items

Scope and Contents note

Includes pencil drawings of costumes by Gernreich for dance production, "Inscape."
box 26, folder 27

Bella Lewitzky Dance Company -- drawings for "Inscape" ca. 1976

box 26, folder 28

No-Bra bra sketch undated

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Sketch by Pauline Annon of model Peggy Moffitt.
box 26, folder 30

Original sketches of various designs -- in ink and pencil undated

box 26, folder 31

Original sketches of various designs -- in ink and pencil undated

box 26, folder 32

Photocopies of sketches undated

box 26, folder 33

Invoices and lists of fabrics undated

Scope and Contents note

Also includes a photocopied sketch of a coat.
box 26, folder 34

Original sketches undated

Scope and Contents note

Pencil sketches of designs.
box 26, folder 35

Charbert lab dye numbers on gray ombres

Scope and Contents note

Fabric swatches and labels for the thong.
box 30, folder 1

The American Essence (Fine Perfumes) Inc. 1973-1975

General Physical Description note: (1 of 3)

Scope and Contents note

Includes invoices and agreements related to the development of a line of fragrance by Gernreich.

General note

Design Projects
box 31, folder 3

Chain Mail 1973

Scope and Contents note

Notes on use of chain mail for designs and invoices.

General note

Design Projects
box 31, folder 10

Glensder Corporation/Glentex -- scarves 1967-1969

General Physical Description note: (1 of 3)

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence regarding sales and designs, invoices, contracts.

General note

Design Projects
box 31, folder 11

Glensder Corporation/Glentex -- scarves 1967-1972

General Physical Description note: (2 of 3)

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence regarding sales and designs. Also includes eight sketches of patterns by Gernreich.

General note

Design Projects
box 31, folder 13

Glensder Corporation -- Scarves with children's drawings 1969-1970

General Physical Description note: (1 of 3)

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence regarding a collaboration between Gernreich and Glendser Corporation to make scarves from children's drawings. The drawings were executed by second grade students enrolled at Kenter Canyon Elementary School. The project was never completed.
box 31, folder 14

Glensder Corporation -- Scarves with children's drawings 1969-1970

General Physical Description note: (2 of 3)

Scope and Contents note

Fabric samples and work order notes regarding color and frame.
box 32, folder 2

Katherine Gray, Inc. -- soaps 1978-1979

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence regarding collaboration on soaps designed by Gernreich. Includes a catalog of personalized soaps published by the distributor.

General note

Design Projects
box 32, folder 5

Harmon Knitwear, Inc. -- Fabrics 1971

Scope and Contents note

Invoices and lists of fabrics sent to Harmon Knitwear by Gernreich.

General note

Design Projects
box 32, folder 13

Indian Head Hosiery 1966-1969

General Physical Description note: (1 of 4)

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence regarding design and sales of stockings. Also includes photocopies of two sketches by Gernreich of stockings designs.

General note

Design Projects
box 32, folder 14

Indian Head Hosiery 1966-1969

General Physical Description note: (2 of 4)

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence regarding design and sales of stockings. Also includes drafts of contracts for agreement between Gernreich and Indian Head Hosiery Company.

General note

Design Projects
box 33, folder 1

Indian Head Hosiery 1969-1972

General Physical Description note: (3 of 4)

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence regarding design and sales of stockings. Also includes a sample of hosiery.

General note

Design Projects
box 33, folder 2

Indian Head Hosiery 1969

General Physical Description note: (4 of 4)

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence regarding design and sales of stockings. Also includes a herringbone fabric sample.

General note

Design Projects
box 33, folder 4

Inventive Industries, Inc. 1977

Scope and Contents note

Includes correspondence, reports, sketches, floor plans and a contract regarding Gernreich designs for uniforms at Inventive's Communication, Computer, and Medical Centers. Also includes carpet samples.

General note

Design Projects
box 33, folder 6

Jockey 1977

Scope and Contents note

Invoices, sketches and fabric samples.

General note

Design Projects
box 33, folder 7

Kaftan 1973

General Physical Description note: (1 of 3)

Scope and Contents note

Invoices and fabric samples.
box 33, folder 8

Kaftan 1974

General Physical Description note: (2 of 3)

Scope and Contents note

Invoices and fabric samples.
box 33, folder 11

Knoll International -- New York labels 1972-1975

Scope and Contents note

Includes sample tags, applications and guidelines for furniture tags in accordance to New York Upholstery and Bedding Law.

General note

Design Projects
box 33, folder 15

Lily of France -- bra/bikini 1976

Scope and Contents note

Invoices and notes on construction of bra and bikini styles.

General note

Design Projects
box 34, folder 2

Lily of France -- sleepwear 1976

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, invoices and fabric samples.

General note

Design Projects
box 35, folder 17

Quilts -- Production worksheets

box 36, folder 6

Quilts -- Design Research 1973

General Physical Description note: (1 of 2)
box 36, folder 7

Quilts -- Design Research 1973

General Physical Description note: (2 of 2)
box 36, folder 10

Rizzoli Gallery -- Bicycle Costumes 1975-1976

box 36, folder 11

"Body Sculpture" 1975

box 36, folder 12

Sigma Marketing Systems, Inc. 1974

box 36, folder 13

"Space 1999" 1973-1978

General Physical Description note: (1 of 2)
box 36, folder 14

"Space 1999" 1973

General Physical Description note: (2 of 2)
box 37, folder 1

Sunset Car Wash Uniforms 1975-1976

box 37, folder 2

Tank/Pants/T-Shirts 1976

box 37, folder 5

The Thong -- Swimsuits 1975-1976

Scope and Contents note

Cost break down, yardage breakdown, orders.
box 72, folder 17

Exodus script, revised 1960

Scope and Contents note

Gernreich was costume designer for Exodus. Includes a note from the Office of Otto Preminger.
box 72, folder 18

Exodus notes: Kitty Fremont

box 72, folder 19

Exodus script, revised 1960

box 72, folder 29

Ephemera: clothing tag and flyers

Scope and Contents note

Includes a clothing tag reading "The Fur Information and Fashion Council's Young Designers Collection by Rudi Gernreich" as well as schedule for a Sartre film festival and a City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs News mailer.
box 85, folder 2

Fabric swatches -- mounted ca. 1969-1972

General note

Flat Box. (from box 76)Misc. 3-d artifacts (box 75)
box 85, folder 3

Glensder Corporation -- Scarves with children's' drawings undated

General Physical Description note: (3 of 3)

Scope and Contents note

Photocopies of ten drawings intended for use in the manufacture of scarves.
box 85, folder 9

Fashion sketches -- photocopies undated

General Physical Description note: 8 items. Slightly torn

Scope and Contents note

Fashion sketches of dresses, coats, jumpsuits and shorts.
box 85, folder 10

Western Airlines -- uniforms undated

General Physical Description note: (4 of 4)

Scope and Contents note

Sketches for Western Airlines staff uniforms and accessories.
box 103, folder 3

Western Airlines Presentation Folder

Scope and Contents note

Artwork by Layne Nielson.
box 106, folder 1

Posters featuring dance clothing designed by Gernreich undated, 1981

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

One poster is for Bella Lewitzky Dance company, the other Capezio.
box 106, folder 2

Continuum geometric patterns on paper undated

General Physical Description note: 6 items

Scope and Contents note

Patterns, 16 x 23 and graph paper with sketches of several patterns.
box 106, folder 3

Design layouts for textiles -- wine bottles undated

General Physical Description note: 5 items

Scope and Contents note

This folder includes seven different layouts for napkins, placemats, dishcloths and pot holders with wine bottle motif.
box 106, folder 7

Design layout -- various patterns undated

General Physical Description note: 4 items

Scope and Contents note

Paste-ups with printed and hand drawn patterns.
box 106, folder 10

Sketches and layouts by Layne Nielson undated

 

Personal Materials

Scope and Content note

Correspondence and personal documents, including artwork; his collection of autographed portraits; and portraits of Gernreich and Pucciani by photographers such as William Claxton, Helmut Newton, Jacques Faure, and Wallace Seawell.
 

Correspondence

Scope and Contents note

Contains letters from Katherine Cassidy, who modeled for him; other personal letters; condolence cards; and the Mattachine Society records.
box 11, folder 9

Cassidy, Katherine (Icide) 1978

General Physical Description note: (1 of 3)

Scope and Contents note

Personal correspondence.
box 11, folder 10

Cassidy, Katherine (Icide) 1977

General Physical Description note: (2 of 3)

Scope and Contents note

Personal correspondence.
box 11, folder 11

Cassidy, Katherine (Icide) 1971-1976

General Physical Description note: (3 of 3)

Scope and Contents note

Business correspondence.
box 13, folder 8

"Letters to Keep" 1959-1981

Scope and Contents note

Personal correspondence from various people including Don Bachardy, Harry Hay, Larry Bell, Tom Bradley and Peggy Moffitt. The folder title was assigned by Gernreich.
box 14, folder 2

"Testimonials" 1961-1985

Scope and Contents note

Fan mail.
box 14, folder 3

Family Correspondence 1982-1987

Scope and Contents note

Letters to Oreste Pucciani after Rudi Gernreich's death. Includes one letter to John Kautsky and from Gernreich.
box 14, folder 11

Bettina Berch 1987

box 15, folder 14

Miscellaneous correspondence -- business and personal 1960s-1970s

General Physical Description note: (1 of 2)

Scope and Contents note

Also includes tickets to a Retrospective of Pablo Picasso at the MOMA and travel ephemera.
box 15, folder 15

Miscellaneous correspondence -- business and personal 1960s-1970s

General Physical Description note: (2 of 2)

Scope and Contents note

Also includes sketches of women with shaved heads sent to by a fan and supporter of Gernreich's statements on fashion of the future.
box 25, folder 11

Household Employees 1970-1977

Scope and Contents note

Includes letters of recommendation and personal correspondence between employees and Gernreich.
box 29, folder 23

Christmas card from George Cukor 1954

Scope and Contents note

Christmas card to Pucciani.
box 49, folder 1

Condolence letters -- A - F ca. 1985

General Physical Description note: (1 of 4)

General note

Letters
box 49, folder 2

Condolence letters -- G - P

General Physical Description note: (2 of 4)

General note

Letters
box 49, folder 3

Condolence letters -- R - Z

General Physical Description note: (3 of 4)

General note

Letters
box 49, folder 4

Condolence letters -- first name only

General Physical Description note: (4 of 4)

General note

Letters
box 49, folder 5

Contributions made on behalf of Rudi Gernreich

General note

Letters
box 49, folder 6

Last letters to Rudi Gernreich

General note

Letters
box 49, folder 7

Requests for biographical information -- A - C 1978-1980

General Physical Description note: (1 of 4)

General note

Letters
box 49, folder 8

Requests for biographical information -- D - J 1979

General Physical Description note: (2 of 4)

General note

Letters
box 49, folder 9

Requests for biographical information -- K - R 1978-1981

General Physical Description note: (3 of 4)

General note

Letters
box 49, folder 10

Requests for biographical information -- S - W 1978-1980

General Physical Description note: (4 of 4)

General note

Letters
box 49, folder 11

Requests for products by Rudi Gernreich 1978-1979

General note

Letters
box 50, folder 1

Cassidy, Katherine correspondence to Gernreich 1977

General Physical Description note: (1 of 11)

General note

Letters
box 50, folder 2

Cassidy, Katherine correspondence to Gernreich

General Physical Description note: (2 of 11)

General note

Letters
box 50, folder 3

Cassidy, Katherine correspondence to Gernreich 1980-1981

General Physical Description note: (3 of 11)

General note

Letters
box 50, folder 4

Cassidy, Katherine correspondence to Gernreich 1982-1983

General Physical Description note: (4 of 11)

General note

Letters
box 50, folder 5

Cassidy, Katherine correspondence to Gernreich undated

General Physical Description note: (5 of 11)

General note

Letters
box 50, folder 6

Cassidy, Katherine correspondence to Gernreich undated

General Physical Description note: (6 of 11)

General note

Letters
box 50, folder 7

Cassidy, Katherine correspondence to Gernreich undated

General Physical Description note: (7 of 11)

General note

Letters
box 50, folder 8

Cassidy, Katherine correspondence to Gernreich undated

General Physical Description note: (8 of 11)

General note

Letters
box 51, folder 1

Cassidy, Katherine undated

General Physical Description note: (9 of 11)

General note

Letters
box 51, folder 2

Cassidy, Katherine undated

General Physical Description note: (10 of 11)

General note

Letters
box 51, folder 3

Cassidy, Katherine undated

General Physical Description note: (11 of 11)

Scope and Contents note

Hallmark wooden plaque that reads "Hang in there!" and depicts a lion in a tree.
box 51, folder 4

Holiday greeting cards 1978

General note

Letters
box 51, folder 5

Personal correspondence -- A-Z 1978-1981

General note

Letters
box 51, folder 6

"Important correspondence" 1963-1971

Scope and Contents note

Folder title assigned by Gernreich. Includes letters from various people including Vincent Price, Don Bachardy, and a holiday card from Ted Kennedy and family.

General note

Letters
box 57, folder 27

The March of Dimes Gourmet Gala Correspondence 1984

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence from The March of Dimes thanking Gernreich for his role in the Gourmet Gala. The letter mentions that Gernreich's Red Pepper Soup won an award at the event.
box 57, folder 28

Yoga Transitions advertisement

Scope and Contents note

Sent to Pucciani.
box 68, folder 7

List finder address book

Scope and Contents note

Metal encased address book.
box 71, folder 3

Canyon Foundation Creation of Mankind and paper entitled "Tu'wanasavi" 1981

Scope and Contents note

Tu'wanasavi (Thematic interpretations) is by Ralph J. Wetzel.
box 72, folder 1

Correspondence from friends and family ca. 1960-1970

Scope and Contents note

In addition to correspondence from friends and family, there is an insurance letter and an obituary for Charlotte Mller. In a folder labeled "RG letters - Bedroom Cache #1."
box 72, folder 9

Harry 1954-1966

Scope and Contents note

Includes a letter from Harry Hay and a pamphlet from the Circle of Loving Companions, related to the Mattachine Society.
box 72, folder 10

Personal correspondence ca. 1968-1977

Scope and Contents note

Includes correspondence with Bob Wallace, Barbra Walz, Jerry Frank, and others.
box 72, folder 12

Information for trip to Africa 1973

Scope and Contents note

Includes correspondence, brochures, and receipts.
box 112, folder 1

Mattachine Foundation (Mattachine Society) records 1952-1986

Scope and Contents note

Includes informational ephemera, meeting minutes, and a letter and photograph sent from Harry Hay to Pucciani after Gernreich's death.
 

Memorabilia

Scope and Contents note

Contains celebrity portraits, artwork from Gernreichs personal collection, and a photobook for which Gernreich posed.
box 15, folder 19

Ronald Reagan postcards undated

General Physical Description note: 3 items

Scope and Contents note

Postcard with black and white image of Ronald Reagan in cowboy gear.
box 26, folder 4

Program and menu -- unidentified event 1941

box 26, folder 5

Los Angeles City College -- student registration 1943

box 26, folder 15

Issey Miyake calligraphy

General Physical Description note: 1 item
box 29, folder 21

"Clothes for that football weekend" typescript from Trend September 1944

General Physical Description note: 3 items
box 43, folder 8

Blank postcards

box 67, folder 1

Continuity Layout No. 1 -- "Clothes For That Football Week-end" ca. 1944

Scope and Contents note

Fashion photographs of Ramsey Ames in a grey flannel suit dress and beret.
box 67, folder 2

Continuity Layout No. 2 -- "Clothes For That Football Week-end" ca. 1944

Scope and Contents note

Fashion photographs of Ramsey Ames in Saks Fifth Ave grey wool suit dress and black cloche.
box 67, folder 3

Continuity Layout No. 3 -- "Clothes For That Football Week-end" ca. 1944

Scope and Contents note

Fashion photographs of Ramsey Ames in a blouse and skirt with black belt, gloves and beret.
box 67, folder 4

Continuity Layout No. 4 -- "Clothes For That Football Week-end" ca. 1944

Scope and Contents note

Fashion photographs of Ramsey Ames in I. Magnin wool skirt and vest with navy blue blazer.
box 67, folder 5

Continuity Layout No. 5 -- "Clothes For That Football Week-end" ca. 1944

Scope and Contents note

Fashion photographs of Ramsey Ames in Saks Fifth Ave satin suit dress.
box 67, folder 6

Continuity Layout No. 6 -- "Clothes For That Football Week-end" ca. 1944

Scope and Contents note

Fashion photographs of Ramsey Ames in a striped taffeta blouse with bow and black satin peplumed skirt.
box 67, folder 7

Continuity Layout No. 1 -- "Musts in Make-Up" ca. 1944

Scope and Contents note

Editorial photographs of Ramsey Ames demonstrating how to apply cake make-up. Photographed by Ernest Bachrach.
box 67, folder 8

Continuity Layout No. 2 -- "Musts in Make-Up" ca. 1944

Scope and Contents note

Editorial photographs of Ramsey Ames demonstrating how to apply eye make-up.
box 67, folder 9

Continuity Layout No. 3 -- "Musts in Make-Up" ca. 1944

Scope and Contents note

Editorial photographs of Ramsey Ames demonstrating how to apply lipstick.
box 67, folder 10

Continuity Layout No. 4 -- "Musts in Make-Up" ca. 1944

Scope and Contents note

Editorial photographs of Ramsey Ames demonstrating the difference between day-time make-up and evening wear.
box 67, folder 11

Continuity Layout -- alternate photographs ca. 1944

Scope and Contents note

Ramsey Ames in different poses for Continuity photo shoots.
box 67, folder 12

Snoods -- photographs with various styles ca. 1940s

General Physical Description note: 5 items

Scope and Contents note

Images of various snoods possibly designed by Gernreich. Models are Eugenie Baird and Natalie Schafer.
box 67, folder 13

Dache' Nets -- photographs of various styles and models undated

Scope and Contents note

Various models in snood mesh hair nets. Several have editorial descriptions.
box 67, folder 14

Tamara Toumanova -- stage portraits 1944

General Physical Description note: 3 items

Scope and Contents note

Portraits of Toumanova in ballerina costume.
box 67, folder 15

Tamara Toumanova -- miscellaneous portraits undated

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Photograph of Toumanova descending a staircase and a seated portrait by Ernest Bachrach.
box 67, folder 16

Tamara Toumanova -- RKO publicity portraits 1943-1944

Scope and Contents note

From various photo shoots.
box 67, folder 17

Tamara Toumanova -- "Days of Glory" film set photographs

Scope and Contents note

Images from the set of "Days of Glory" with cast members Gregory Peck and others.
box 67, folder 18

Tamara Toumanova and Gregory Peck -- "Days of Glory" film set photographs

box 67, folder 19

Ballet Russe program undated

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Program for the Ballet Russe at 51st St. Theatre on Broadway.
box 67, folder 20

Autographed portraits of various dancers ca. 1940

General Physical Description note: 5 items

Scope and Contents note

Portraits are of Leonide Massine, Michel Panaieff, Paul Petroff, Tatiana Riabouchinska, Mia Slavenska, and one unidentified dancer.
box 67, folder 21

Dorothy Dandridge -- MCA portraits undated

General Physical Description note: 4 items
box 67, folder 22

Simone Simon -- RKO publicity portraits undated

General Physical Description note: 7 items
box 67, folder 23

Katherine Hepburn -- miscellaneous portraits undated

General Physical Description note: 3 items
box 67, folder 24

Ramsey Ames -- portraits ca. 1945-1947

Scope and Contents note

Various photographs of Ames. Several have dedications to Gernreich.
box 67, folder 25

D. Kennedy -- signed headshot undated

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Inscription reads, "To Rudy: It was nice working with you. Hope we work together again in a Picture." Photographed by Ernest Bachrach.
box 67, folder 26

Carol Channing -- signed headshots 1967

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Photographed by Seawell.
box 67, folder 27

Betty Furness portraits 1967

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Two portraits of Betty Furness in Gernreich designs. One portrait is dedicated to Gernreich by Furness and shows her in awning striped suit-dress with matching stockings. The dedication reads, "For Rudi - From the most enthusiastic -- and oldest-teenager to enjoy your 'look.'"
box 67, folder 28

Helena Rubinstein portraits undated

General Physical Description note: 3 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Rubinstein posed with a wall of portraits of herself.
box 67, folder 29

Miscellaneous publicity portraits -- various people undated

General Physical Description note: 11 items

Scope and Contents note

Unidentified photographs collected by Gernreich.
box 67, folder 30

Portrait of Harmon Juster 1969

General Physical Description note: 1 item
box 71, folder 16

"The Screwball Classic" 1991 May

Scope and Contents note

An article by Susin Shapiro and published in Avenue about Issey Miyake.
box 72, folder 3

Crackers by Edward Ruscha 1969

General Physical Description note: Soft cover with glassine dust jacket

Scope and Contents note

Photobook with images of Gernreich and Leon Bing. The book illustrates the story, "How To Derive The Maximum Enjoyment From Crackers" by Mason Williams.
box 72, folder 5

Egyptian Art and Religion

Scope and Contents note

Paper by Gernreich for Art 85.
box 72, folder 25

Custom New Year's Poster 1967

Scope and Contents note

Poster in red, black and green. Reads "Clap, Clap. 1967."
box 101, folder 1

David Stone Martin -- illustrations 1957

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Lithograph print/folder dedicated to Gernreich by Martin, dated Christmas 1957. Includes reproductions of seven drawings by Martin.
box 101, folder 2

Ramsey Ames undated

box 101, folder 3

Dorothy Dandridge undated

box 101, folder 4

Portrait of an unidentified woman

Scope and Contents note

Photograph by Ernest Bachrach.
box 101, folder 5

Luise Rainer undated

Scope and Contents note

Publicity tear sheet for "The Emperor's Candlesticks."
box 101, folder 6

Portrait of an unidentified man undated

Scope and Contents note

The photograph is mounted on board with signature or name, possibly George.
box 101, folder 7

Katherine Hepburn undated

Scope and Contents note

Large photograph by Ernest A. Bachrach.
box 101, folder 8

Tamara Toumanova -- large portraits undated

Scope and Contents note

Several images photographed by Ernest A. Bachrach. Also includes a page of sheet music with picture of and inscribed by Toumanova.
box 101, folder 9

Tamara Toumanova and Gregory Peck -- large photographs ca. 1944

Scope and Contents note

Images of Toumanova and co-star Gregory Peck on the set of "Days of Glory."
box 101, folder 10

Large portrait of unidentified man undated

box 101, folder 11

Gail Patrick -- large portrait undated

Scope and Contents note

Inscribed, "To Mrs. Muller, With my fondest good wishes."
box 101, folder 12

Drawing by Bachardy

Scope and Contents note

Drawing of a woman by Don Bachardy.
box 101, folder 14

Portrait of Lily Fenischel

Scope and Contents note

Possibly by Jacques Faure.
box 103, folder 8

Map of Vienna in German

box 103, folder 2

Poster tube from Carlos Diniz Associates Visual Communication

Scope and Contents note

4 prints, possibly from a woodcut block.
box 105

Charcoal drawing by Gernreich of male and female models undated

General Physical Description note: 27 folders

Scope and Contents note

This box contains several drawings of dancers, models, and a few fashion sketches on brittle paper.
box 107

Early paintings and drawings by Gernreich undated

General Physical Description note: 11 items

Scope and Contents note

These materials are held in a large map folder.
box 108, folder 1

Paintings by Gernreich undated

Physical Description: 6 items

Scope and Contents

Portraits and still life. In a map folder.
 

Portraits and photographs

Scope and Contents note

Contains portraits and personal photographs of Gernreich, Gernreich and Pucciani, and their friends.
box 48, folder 15

Rudi Gernreich photos - childhood and adulthood

Scope and Contents note

Includes two photographs of Gernreich and John Cage. Also includes photographs of other people and children.
box 58, folder 1

Inventory of Portraits

Scope and Contents note

Holograph. Compiled by Pucciani.
box 58, folder 2

Early portrait of Gernreich by A. Hackenschmied undated

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Image is of Gernreich as a young dancer in horizontal striped shirt.
box 58, folder 3

Bronze cast of young Gernreich -- photographs 1987

General Physical Description note: 8 items

Scope and Contents note

Black and white prints of full face and profile views of bronze "life mask." Photographed by Susan Einstein.
box 58, folder 4

Bronze cast of young Gernreich -- color negatives undated

General Physical Description note: 8 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of full face and profile views of bronze "life mask."
box 58, folder 5

Snapshot of Armed Services dinner with Eddie Cantor 1944

General Physical Description note: 5 items

Scope and Contents note

Dedicated to Gernreich by Cantor. Gernreich is also amongst those in the photograph. Provided by RKO.
box 58, folder 6

Portrait by Leo Salkin 1948

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Image is of Gernreich in dancer's clothes posed behind a ladder.
box 58, folder 7

Los Angeles City College portraits of Gernreich undated

General Physical Description note: 3 items

Scope and Contents note

Photographed by Walter Shauk.
box 58, folder 8

Early portraits of Gernreich-- small prints and negatives ca. 1940s-1950s

General Physical Description note: 7 items
box 58, folder 9

Portrait of Gernreich by Wallace Seawell ca. 1940s

General Physical Description note: 3 items

Scope and Contents note

Image is of Gernreich posed in wool suit.
box 58, folder 10

Portraits of Gernreich by Wallace Seawell ca. 1940s

General Physical Description note: 12 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Gernreich in various poses with stage props in dancer's practice clothes.
box 58, folder 11

Portraits by Wallace Seawell -- composite photographs ca. 1940s

General Physical Description note: 7 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are double and triple exposure photographs of Gernreich in various poses with stage props in dancer's practice clothes.
box 58, folder 12

Portraits by Wallace Seawell ca. 1940s

General Physical Description note: 4 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Gernreich posed with paint brush in hand, behind a lattice wall with his design drawings pinned to it.
box 58, folder 13

Portraits by Wallace Seawell -- color transparency ca. 1940s

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Image shows Gernreich posing in long-sleeved red jersey shirt behind white stage props.
box 58, folder 14

Portraits by Wallace Seawell ca. 1950s

General Physical Description note: 5 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Gernreich casually posed in a doorway and behind a sofa chair.
box 58, folder 15

Portrait by Peter Fink -- prints and negative 1956

General Physical Description note: 7 items

Scope and Contents note

Image is of Gernreich in pinstriped suit with a description from Eleanor Lambert on the back.
box 58, folder 16

Gernreich at Beech Knoll House 1956

General Physical Description note: 3 items

Scope and Contents note

Images of Gernreich posed on sofa and leaning against a wall.
box 58, folder 17

Gernreich and Gloria Stone ca. 1950s

General Physical Description note: 9 items

Scope and Contents note

Images of Gernreich with Gloria Stone and others in her home.
box 58, folder 18

Snapshots of Gernreich with cigarette in hand ca. 1950s

General Physical Description note: 10 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Gernreich seated at a table and smoking. Photographer unknown.
box 58, folder 19

Gernreich snapshot -- "Suzy's house, New York" 1959

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Two identical color prints of Gernreich seated next to a bookshelf, wearing plaid pants and a black blazer.
box 58, folder 20

Portraits by Bob Willoughby ca. 1950s

General Physical Description note: 6 items

Scope and Contents note

Includes prints and contact sheets of Gernreich in various poses, wearing plaid pants and either a black sweater or black blazer.
box 58, folder 21

Portrait by Julian Wasser: Gernreich with cat ca. 1950s

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Image is of Gernreich seated with a cat in his arms.
box 58, folder 22

Portraits by George Kramer ca. 1950s

General Physical Description note: 4 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Gernreich in various poses, wearing checked pants.
box 58, folder 23

Pan-American photo, NYC -- portrait proof ca. 1950s

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Image is of Gernreich in pin-checked blazer and thin tie.
box 58, folder 24

Portraits by Christa Zinner: Gernreich and Pucciani ca. 1950s

General Physical Description note: 6 items

Scope and Contents note

Includes prints and contact sheets of Gernreich wearing a corduroy shirt. Also includes images of Pucciani and Gernreich with Pucciani.
box 58, folder 25

Portraits of Gernreich by Jacques Faure ca. 1950s

General Physical Description note: (1 of 2) 8 items

Scope and Contents note

Gernreich in a black sweater.
box 58, folder 26

Portraits by Jacques Faure -- contact sheets ca. 1950s

General Physical Description note: (2 of 2) 5 items

Scope and Contents note

Gernreich in a black sweater.
box 58, folder 27

Portraits by unknown photographer -- prints and contact sheet undated

General Physical Description note: 4 items

Scope and Contents note

Headshots of Gernreich wearing black, posed in front of abstract artwork. Photographer unknown.
box 58, folder 28

Portraits by unknown photographer -- prints and contact sheet undated

General Physical Description note: 10 items

Scope and Contents note

Headshots of Gernreich in dark coat, dotted shirt and paisley cravat. Photographer unknown.
box 58, folder 29

Gernreich and Peggy Moffitt by Henry "Rico" Cattani undated

General Physical Description note: 6 items

Scope and Contents note

Color prints.
box 58, folder 30

Portraits by Henry "Rico" Cattani -- various sittings undated

General Physical Description note: 8 items
box 58, folder 31

Portraits by George Hoyningen-Huene 1962

General Physical Description note: 14 items
box 58, folder 32

Portraits by George Hoyningen-Huene -- negatives 1962

box 58, folder 33

Portraits by Don Bachardy -- photoduplicate of drawings 1963, 1973

General Physical Description note: 3 items
box 59, folder 1

Gernreich and Peggy Moffitt by William Claxton 1965

General Physical Description note: 10 items
box 59, folder 2

Gernreich snapshot by Nick Ackerman of Fairchild Publications 18 August 1966

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Also includes a note from Jody Jacobs, "Dear Rudi, Welcome to 'Fun City.' See you in Smogsville - - "
box 59, folder 3

Gernreich with Leon Bing -- editorial photographs 1967

General Physical Description note: 4 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Gernreich and Leon Bing wearing white dress with vinyl inserts, posed at a construction site. Photographer unknown.
box 59, folder 5

Portraits by Julian Wasser 1967

General Physical Description note: 5 items

Scope and Contents note

Gernreich in black jacket with side-zipper and zippers on cuffs.
box 59, folder 6

Portrait by Julian Wasser -- negative 1967

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Gernreich in black jacket with side-zipper and zippers on cuffs.
box 59, folder 7

Gernreich in Sao Paolo, Brazil 1967

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Photographer unknown. Gernreich smoking.
box 59, folder 8

Gernreich in Cincinnati, Ohio 1968

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Image is of Gernreich outside of the Hotel Sheraton-Gibson. Photographed by Fred Straub of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
box 59, folder 9

Gernreich in Morocco ca. 1968

General Physical Description note: 6 items
box 59, folder 10

Gernreich and Pucciani with George Cukor -- reception photographs 1968

General Physical Description note: 5 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Gernreich and Oreste Pucciani at a reception with George Cukor and others. Photographed by Ross Carmichael. Includes a note from George Cukor.
box 59, folder 11

Portraits by Richard Brassaw undated

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Images of Gernreich wearing a snake skin shirt.
box 59, folder 12

Portraits by Richard Brassaw 1970

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Images of Gernreich wearing black and smoking.
box 59, folder 13

Gernreich in Osaka, Japan 1970

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Snapshots of Gernreich and Unisex models in Osaka. Photographed by Julian Wasser.
box 59, folder 14

Gernreich in his studio -- contact sheets and negatives 1970

General Physical Description note: 12 items

Scope and Contents note

Images show Gernreich and staff in the process of constructing garments.
box 59, folder 15

Portraits of Gernreich with Unisex models by Pat Faure 1970

General Physical Description note: 10 items
box 59, folder 16

Portraits of Gernreich with Unisex models by Pat Faure 1970

General Physical Description note: 14 items
box 59, folder 17

Gernreich with Eleanor Lambert 1974

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Photographed by Mort Kaye Studios.
box 59, folder 18

Gernreich with Issay Miyake in Japan -- snapshots 1977

General Physical Description note: 12 items

Scope and Contents note

Color and black-and-white prints of Gernreich and Miyake at dinner with others. Photographer unknown.
box 59, folder 19

Portraits by Barbara Walz -- prints and contact sheets 1977

General Physical Description note: 16 items

Scope and Contents note

Prints are of Gernreich posed in front of his studio; contact sheets show Gernreich posed in front of his studio, in his workroom, posed with Bella Lewitzky and with an "Inscape" dancer.
box 59, folder 20

Portraits of Gernreich by unknown photographer -- contact sheets and negatives 1978

General Physical Description note: 7 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Gernreich seated behind a cane-back chair, wearing a black shirt with white left sleeve. Photographer unknown [possibly Frances Blaker].
box 59, folder 21

Portraits of Gernreich by Britain Hill -- prints and contact sheets 1979

General Physical Description note: 7 items

Scope and Contents note

Images of Gernreich possibly used for L.A. Magazine.
box 59, folder 22

Portraits of Gernreich by Frances Blaker -- prints and contact sheets undated

General Physical Description note: 11 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Gernreich wearing white pants with a wide belt and black shirt with white left sleeve. Photographer Frances Blaker.
box 59, folder 23

Portraits of Gernreich by James Ruebsamen undated

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Identical prints of Gernreich in black military-inspired shirt.
box 59, folder 24

Portraits by Hidekii Fuji undated

General Physical Description note: 5 items

Scope and Contents note

Includes small color print.
box 59, folder 25

Portraits by Rita Magidson -- contact sheets undated

General Physical Description note: (1 of 2) 3 items
box 59, folder 26

Miscellaneous portraits ca. 1950s-1960s

General Physical Description note: 9 items

Scope and Contents note

Various images of Gernreich by various photographers.
box 59, folder 27

Miscellaneous portraits ca. 1960s-1980s

General Physical Description note: 25 items

Scope and Contents note

Various images of Gernreich by various photographers.
box 59, folder 28

8517 Santa Monica Blvd -- photograph of building and sign undated

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Photographed by Henry "Rico" Cattani. Also includes a photograph of Gernreich studio at 8460 Santa Monica, photographer unknown.
box 59, folder 29

Gernreich and Ert by Jack Gollob undated

General Physical Description note: 4 items

Scope and Contents note

Snapshot of Gernreich and Ert [Romain de Tirtoff] in Los Angeles.
box 59, folder 30

Gernreich and Avedon by Sam Emerson undated

General Physical Description note: 1 item
box 59, folder 31

Gernreich with Toinan, Jacques, Zazou -- snapshot undated

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Photographer unknown.
box 59, folder 32

Gernreich, Oreste Pucciani, and Toinan by Jacques Faure -- contact sheets and negatives ca. 1979

General Physical Description note: 2 items
box 59, folder 33

Portrait of Oreste Pucciani and Gernreich by Helmut Newton 1976

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Image shows Gernreich and Pucciani seated at a table with their dog.
box 59, folder 34

Portrait of Oreste Pucciani and Gernreich by William Claxton ca. 1982

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Image shows Gernreich and Pucciani posed with personalized chef's hat and kitchen towel.
box 59, folder 35

Portrait of Oreste Pucciani and Gernreich by Alice Springs ca. 1980s

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Image shows Gernreich and Pucciani standing in their home.
box 59, folder 36

Oreste Pucciani and Gernreich by Faure -- photographs and contact sheets undated

General Physical Description note: 4 items

Scope and Contents note

Images show Gernreich and Pucciani on vacation.
box 59, folder 37

Oreste Pucciani and Gernreich -- early photographs undated

General Physical Description note: 8 items
box 59, folder 38

Oreste Pucciani and Gernreich -- miscellaneous photographs various dates

General Physical Description note: 10 items
box 59, folder 39

Oreste Pucciani and Gernreich home -- various prints and contact sheets undated

General Physical Description note: 19 items
box 86, folder 4

Gernreich in his workroom -- mounted large prints 1966

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Photographed by Ray Leong. Black and white.
box 86, folder 5

Time magazine photographs by Julian Wasser -- large prints 1967

General Physical Description note: 4 items
box 86, folder 7

Gernreich in his workroom -- large prints 1972

General Physical Description note: 22 items

Scope and Contents note

Photographed by Mary Frampton of the Los Angeles Times.
box 87, folder 1

Portraits by Leo Salkin -- large prints 1948

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Image is of Gernreich in dancer's clothes posed behind a ladder.
box 87, folder 2

Portraits by Peter Fink -- mounted prints 1956

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Images are of Gernreich in pinstriped suit mounted to a white cardstock, signed by Fink.
box 87, folder 5

Gernreich in Stockholm -- large prints 1964

General Physical Description note: 4 items

Scope and Contents note

Photographed by Ulf Simonsson.
box 87, folder 6

Time magazine portraits by Julian Wasser -- large prints 1967

General Physical Description note: 6 items

Scope and Contents note

One photograph is matted.
box 87, folder 9

Mochitsuki ceremony at Harold Dreyfus' home -- large print photograph 1973

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Image shows Gernreich making mochi.
box 87, folder 10

Portrait by Helmut Newton -- large print 1979

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Taken in Gernreich's West Hollywood showroom.
box 87, folder 12

Portraits by Ann Marie Thomson -- large print undated

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Images show Gernreich sketching and posed by a rack of his clothes next to a wall of Bazaar clippings.
box 87, folder 13

Portrait by Jacques Faure -- large print undated

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Headshot of Gernreich in a dark sweater
box 87, folder 15

Snapshot of Gernreich by Joseph Filzen -- large print undated

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Image shows Gernreich in buttoned white shirt/jacket with metal buttons.
box 87, folder 16

Gernreich and Oreste Pucciani photographed by Alice Springs undated

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Image shows Gernreich in jumpsuit with large metal zippers and Pucciani in a dark caftan.
box 87, folder 17

Portraits by Rita Magidson -- large prints undated

General Physical Description note: (2 of 2) 10 items

Scope and Contents note

Two photographs have been mounted on heavy cardstock, one of which has a personal message from Magidson to Gernreich.
box 87, folder 18

Miscellaneous portraits of Gernreich -- large prints undated

General Physical Description note: 5 items

Scope and Contents note

Various unidentified portraits.
box 94, folder 1

Portraits by Wallace Seawell undated

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Gernreich posed in a suit.
box 94, folder 2

Portraits by Wallace Seawell undated

General Physical Description note: 3 items

Scope and Contents note

Image is of a young Gernreich in two different poses next to a wooden door.
box 94, folder 3

Portraits by Wallace Seawell undated

General Physical Description note: 3 items

Scope and Contents note

Two double-exposure photographs with Gernreich posed next to a wooden door and stage props.
box 94, folder 4

Portrait by Wallace Seawell undated

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Gernreich posed with fashion sketches.
box 95, folder 4

Photobook of Gernreich portraits: "Thank You Rudi" 1970

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Includes six different portraits of Gernreich smoking, drinking coffee, and interacting with a young girl. Signed in black ink by photographer, Richard Brassaw.
box 99, folder 1

Portraits by Peter Fink -- mounted prints 1956

General Physical Description note: 6 items

Scope and Contents note

Includes five different mounted portraits of Gernreich in pinstriped suit. Signed by photographer in ink and pencil.
box 99, folder 2

Portraits -- large prints undated

General Physical Description note: 3 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of a young Gernreich sitting in a doorway and leaning against the back of a chair. Photographer unknown.
box 99, folder 3

Portraits by Wallace Seawell -- mounted composite photographs undated

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Two identical mounted composite prints of Gernreich in various poses in dancer's clothing.
box 99, folder 4

Portraits by Alexandr Hackenschmied -- mounted prints undated

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Includes two different images of a young Gernreich in horizontal striped shirt.
box 99, folder 5

Portraits by Alexandr Hackenschmied -- mounted prints undated

General Physical Description note: 3 items

Scope and Contents note

Includes three different images of a young Gernreich in horizontal striped shirt.
box 104, folder 4

Portraits of Gernreich

General Physical Description note: 6 items

Scope and Contents note

Black and white photographs. One is mounted. Four different photographs.
 

Bella Lewitzky Materials

Scope and Content note

Business records, publicity, and clippings related to Gernreich's time on the Board of Trustees, including financial information and materials regarding new building plans. For photographs and sketches, see Design Work.
 

Dance materials

Scope and Contents note

Includes business and administrative records, publicity and clippings for the Bella Lewitzky Dance Company. Photographs and sketches can be found in Design Work.
box 13, folder 14

Lester Horton memorial pamphlet 1984

Scope and Contents note

Fifty Years of Dance: an Exhibition of Photographs and Memorabilia of the late Lester Horton and CSU Student and Faculty Choreography.
box 14, folder 4

Bella Lewitzky Dance Company 1977-1989

General Physical Description note: (1 of 2)
box 14, folder 5

Bella Lewitzky Dance Company 1979-1988

General Physical Description note: (2 of 2)
box 14, folder 6

Bella Lewitzky Dance Company 1975-1977

box 14, folder 7

Bella Lewitzky Dance Company 1977-1986

box 14, folder 8

Bella Lewitzky -- "Changes and Choices"/ "Confines" 1981

box 14, folder 9

The Dance Gallery 1987

box 41, folder 1

Bella Lewitzky Dance Co. 1979

General Physical Description note: (1 of 4)
box 41, folder 2

Bella Lewitzky Dance Co. 1979-1980

General Physical Description note: (2 of 4)
box 41, folder 3

Bella Lewitzky Dance Co. 1978-1979

General Physical Description note: (3 of 4)
box 41, folder 4

Bella Lewitzky Dance Co. 1978-1979

General Physical Description note: (4 of 4)

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, clippings, distribution materials, minutes.
box 41, folder 5

Clippings and Board of Trustees papers

General Physical Description note: (1 of 3)
box 41, folder 6

Clippings and Board of Trustees Papers

General Physical Description note: (2 of 3)
box 41, folder 7

Clippings, Board of Trustees Papers, and Inscape photographs

General Physical Description note: (3 of 3)

Scope and Contents note

One black and white photograph by Dan Esgro, one color photograph.
box 41, folder 8

Dance Associates Foundation papers, Board of Trustees papers, and distribution materials

General Physical Description note: (1 of 2)
box 41, folder 9

Board of Trustees papers, distribution materials, a photograph, and blueprints of The Dance Gallery

General Physical Description note: (2 of 2)

Scope and Contents note

One black and white photograph stamped "Jan Deen."
box 41, folder 10

Publicity 1976-1977

box 41, folder 11

Modern Dance Day 1976

Scope and Contents note

Proclamation signed Mayor Tom Bradley declaring December 21, 1976 "'Modern Dance Day' in honor of Bella Lewitzky."
box 42, folder 1

Performance guest list, ticket order forms, and seating chart 1977 September - November

box 42, folder 2

Lewitzky: pamphlets 1976-78

box 42, folder 3

Publicity 1970-1978

box 42, folder 4

Draft of Bella Lewitzky Dance Foundation Bylaws 1980 June 10

box 42, folder 5

Correspondence, publicity, and fundraising papers 1976-1977

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, reception invitation, notes for fashion correspondent, press, "Inscape" inspiration, program, budgets, fundraising materials for The Dance Gallery.
box 42, folder 6

"Pas de Bach" press clippings and preparation

box 42, folder 7

Publicity correspondence and clippings

box 42, folder 8

Tour Info

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence and schedules.
box 42, folder 9

Minutes of meetings, financial information, and correspondence regarding UCLA events

General Physical Description note: (1 of 2)

Scope and Contents note

Programs and correspondence regarding UCLA events, guest lists, meeting minutes, and financial information.
box 42, folder 10

Minutes of meetings, financial information, and correspondence regarding UCLA events

General Physical Description note: (1 of 2)

Scope and Contents note

Minutes of meetings, correspondence, Dance Associates Foundation Newsletter, list of patrons, Dance Associates Foundation list of trustees.
box 42, folder 11

Schedules, agendas, correspondence, press clippings 1976-1979

box 42, folder 12

Financial information, building vision statement, and programs

General Physical Description note: (1 of 2)

Scope and Contents note

Financial breakdowns, "Bella Who?" statement about building, minutes, Katherine Dunham Gala program and article.
box 42, folder 13

Lewitzky at Bunker Hill Dance Gallery informational binder

General Physical Description note: (2 of 2)
box 42, folder 14

Board of Trustees minutes and correspondence

General Physical Description note: (1 of 3)
box 42, folder 15

Dance Associates Foundation minutes, correspondence, financial papers, and clippings

General Physical Description note: (2 of 3)
box 42, folder 16

Plans regarding building and funding

box 72, folder 11

Bella Lewitzky Dance Company -- program and photograph 23 April 1966

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Program for event that took place as part of the Cal State Los Angeles Fine Arts Festival. Photograph is of Gernreich posed with various models including Peggy Moffitt.
box 107

Bella Lewitzky poster

Scope and Contents note

Signed by the cast.
 

Family Materials

Scope and Content note

Correspondence, photographs, and personal documents, many of which are in German, belonging to members of Gernreich's family, especially his mother's family, including her brother-in-law Oskar Jellinek.
 

Correspondence and Papers ca. 1891 - 1979

Scope and Contents note

Estate papers and family correspondence, much of which is in German, of relatives, especially Gernreichs mother and aunts. These materials document the transnational relationships between family members in Austria and the United States.
box 18, folder 16

Martha Kautsky 1970-1978

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence and invoices regarding insurance, retirement housing and inheritance.
box 46, folder 5

Siegmund Gernreich letters ca. 1916-1917

Scope and Contents note

Letters are to and from Siegmund Gernreich (Rudi Gernreich's father). Also includes photographs.
box 47, folder 5

Family correspondence: to Elizabeth Gernreich ca. 1938-1962

General Physical Description note: (1 of 2)

Scope and Contents note

Mostly letters to Elizabeth Gernreich.
box 47, folder 6

Family correspondence: to Elizabeth Gernreich ca. 1926-1960

General Physical Description note: (2 of 2)

Scope and Contents note

Mostly letters to Elizabeth Gernreich. Includes photographs and clippings.
box 48, folder 11

Letters to Gernreich -- 1920s-1930s

box 48, folder 12

Letters to Rudi and Elizabeth Gernreich -- 1950s-1980s

box 52, folder 1

Ausch, Josephine 1957 -1961

General Physical Description note: 12 items

Scope and Contents note

Letters are addressed to "Lotterl" [Charlotte Mller].
box 52, folder 2

Bader, Franz and Tony 1949-1955

General Physical Description note: 10 items

Scope and Contents note

Letters are addressed to "Tante Lotterl" [aunt, Charlotte Mller].
box 52, folder 3

Franz Bader Gallery -- announcements and clippings 1958-1959

General Physical Description note: 7 items
box 52, folder 4

Fried, Suzanne 1959-1960

General Physical Description note: 12 items

Scope and Contents note

Letters are addressed to "Omi" and "Lotterl" [Charlotte Mller].
box 52, folder 5

Gernreich, Rudi 1959

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Letter in English to Charlotte Mller.
box 52, folder 6

Jellinek, Oskar 1932

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Includes a manuscript titled, "Lobgesang auf Lotterl: zu ihrem siebzigsten Geburtstag" by Oskar. Appears to be a poem celebrating the birthday of Charlotte Mller. Translated as a "Hymn of praise for to Lotterl."
box 52, folder 7

K., Trude 1950

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Letters are addressed to "Lotterl [Charlotte Mller]." Includes pressed flowers.
box 52, folder 8

Kautsky, Hans [John H.] 1926-1935

Scope and Contents note

Addressed to various recipients. Includes a sketch of a woman's profile.
box 52, folder 9

Kautsky, Hans [John H.] 1938-1947

Scope and Contents note

Addressed to various recipients.
box 52, folder 10

Kautsky, Hans [John H.] and Lilli 1948-1962

Scope and Contents note

Addressed to various recipients.
box 52, folder 11

Kautsky, Marta 1931, 1953

Scope and Contents note

Letters mostly addressed to Elizabeth Gernreich.
box 52, folder 12

Kautsky, Marta 1938-1939

Scope and Contents note

Letters mostly addressed to Elizabeth Gernreich. Also includes notes from others.
box 52, folder 13

Letters on Hotel Woodmere stationery 1942

General Physical Description note: (1 of 2)

Scope and Contents note

Letters mostly addressed to Charlotte Mller. Also includes notes from others. From Marta Kautsky and others. Some letters not on Hotel Woodmere stationery.
box 52, folder 14

Letters on Hotel Woodmere stationery 1941-1942

General Physical Description note: (2 of 2)

Scope and Contents note

Letters mostly addressed to Charlotte Mller. Also includes notes from others. From Marta Kautsky and others. Some letters not on Hotel Woodmere stationery.
box 52, folder 15

Kautsky, Marta and others from Hotel Woodmere 1942

Scope and Contents note

Letters mostly addressed to Charlotte Mller. Also includes notes from others.
box 52, folder 16

Kautsky, Marta 1942

Scope and Contents note

Letters mostly addressed to Charlotte Mller. Also includes notes from others.
box 52, folder 17

Kautsky, Poldi undated

Scope and Contents note

Letters addressed mostly to "Omi." Includes legal papers, possibly emigration papers.
box 52, folder 18

Kautsky, Poldi undated

box 52, folder 19

Kautsky, Poldi undated

Scope and Contents note

Includes a drawing of Shakespeare possibly signed "R.G."
box 52, folder 20

Lenk, Robert 1948, 1956-1959

General Physical Description note: 12 items

Scope and Contents note

Letter addressed mainly to Charlotte Mller, but also to "Kautskys, Gernreichs." Some correspondence on Israeli stationery.
box 52, folder 21

Lesowsky, Lala 1958-1960

General Physical Description note: 17 items
box 52, folder 22

Liebgold, Lucia 1956-1959

General Physical Description note: 7 items

Scope and Contents note

Letters addressed to Charlotte Mller and also to Elizabeth Gernreich.
box 52, folder 23

Lorch, Tilli and Seigfried -- correspondence, postcards, photographs, color transparencies 1943-1959

General Physical Description note: 48 items

Scope and Contents note

Cards made with photographs taken by Tilli Lorch.
box 52, folder 24

Mueller, Marianne 1957-1959

General Physical Description note: 6 items
box 52, folder 25

Mller, Charlotte 1944

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Letter addressed to Lisl Gernreich.
box 52, folder 26

Mller, George (Georg) undated

box 52, folder 27

Mller, George (Georg) and Elena 1951-1954

box 53, folder 1

Mller, Georg (George) and Heddy (Hedwig) 1951-1954

Scope and Contents note

Letters addressed to Charlotte Mller.
box 53, folder 2

Mller, George (Georg) and Hedwig (Heddy) 1956-1959

General Physical Description note: 27 items
box 53, folder 3

Mller, Lorle 1943, 1955-1957

General Physical Description note: 5 items
box 53, folder 4

Mller, Marta 1908-1909

General Physical Description note: 8 items

Scope and Contents note

Also spelled "Martha."
box 53, folder 5

Mller, Paula 1957-1960

box 53, folder 6

Natzler, Otto and Trude 1949-1959

General Physical Description note: 16 items
box 53, folder 7

Natzler, Otto and Trude 1944-1955

General Physical Description note: 9 items

Scope and Contents note

Also includes photographs of the Natzler home and pressed flowers
box 53, folder 8

Neugebauer, Therese 1941-1948

General Physical Description note: 6 items

Scope and Contents note

Also includes photographs.
box 53, folder 9

Nestad, Gretl 1954-1956

box 53, folder 10

Nestad, Gretl 1956-1957

box 53, folder 11

Nestad, Gretl 1958-1970

box 53, folder 12

Norman, Irma 1947-1959

box 53, folder 13

Pfeiffer, Otto 1956-1959

General Physical Description note: 14 items

Scope and Contents note

Letters and photographs.
box 53, folder 14

Phillips, Josefa 1959

General Physical Description note: 3 items
box 53, folder 15

Riesenfeld, Fritz

Scope and Contents note

Includes a manuscript titled, "Zu Lotterl's 95ten Geburtstag." Appears to be a poem celebrating the birthday of Charlotte Mller.
box 53, folder 16

Letters from Paula Schneider to Charlotte Mller 1950

box 53, folder 17

Letters from Paula Schneider to Charlotte Mller 1951

box 53, folder 18

Letters from Paula Schneider to Charlotte Mller 1952

box 53, folder 19

Letters from Paula Schneider to Charlotte Mller 1954

box 53, folder 20

Letters from Paula Schneider to Charlotte Mller 1955

box 53, folder 21

Schneider, Paula ca. 1959

box 53, folder 22

Schneider, Paula 1957-1959

box 53, folder 23

Letters from Paula Schneider to Charlotte Mller 1953

box 54, folder 1

Schller, Josef correspondence 1891, 1892

General Physical Description note: 2 items
box 54, folder 2

Seidner, Irene correspondence 1944-1950

General Physical Description note: (1 of 2) 15 items

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence and programs for concerts and plays, some of which, list Seidner as a performer. Also includes a program for Dance Theater [created by Lester Horton and Bella Lewitzky in 1945] which lists Rudi Gernreich as a performer.
box 54, folder 3

Seidner, Irene correspondence 1933-1953

General Physical Description note: (2 of 2) 12 items

Scope and Contents note

Folder consists entirely of newspaper clippings with reviews of Irene Sneider in various plays including "Another Language," "Blithe Spirit," and "I am a Camera." One clipping is in German.
box 54, folder 4

Simon, Grete correspondence 1959-1960

General Physical Description note: (1 of 2)
box 54, folder 5

Simon, Grete correspondence

General Physical Description note: (2 of 2)
box 54, folder 6

Steindler, Paul correspondence 1957-1959

box 54, folder 7

Weber, Nelly and Hans correspondence

box 54, folder 8

Zentner, Amy correspondence 1956-1958

General Physical Description note: (1 of 2) 18 items

Scope and Contents note

Mostly addressed to Charlotte Mller.
box 54, folder 9

Zentner, Amy correspondence 1958-1960

General Physical Description note: (2 of 2) 14 items

Scope and Contents note

Mostly addressed to Charlotte Mller. Also includes a few letters from Marianne Zentner.
box 54, folder 10

Zentner, Richard correspondence 1956-1959

Scope and Contents note

Mostly addressed to Charlotte Mller.
box 54, folder 11

"Katzerl" correspondence 1942

Scope and Contents note

Mostly addressed to Charlotte Mller.
box 54, folder 12

"Katzerl" correspondence 1942

Scope and Contents note

Mostly addressed to Charlotte Mller.
box 54, folder 13

"Katzerl" correspondence 1942

Scope and Contents note

Mostly addressed to Charlotte Mller.
box 54, folder 14

Miscellaneous correspondence undated

Scope and Contents note

Mostly addressed to Charlotte Mller.
box 54, folder 15

Letters from Jeanne to Omi (grandmother) April 1947 - June 1949

Scope and Contents note

Personal correspondence in German of a child Jeanne to her grandmother, possibly Hedwig. The envelope identifies the child as "Hannerl (George)" and the grandmother as "Lotterl" (Charlotte). Includes translated summaries.
box 54, folder 16

Correspondence to Charlotte Mller (Lotterl) and to Elizabeth Gernreich 1920-1960

Scope and Contents note

Holiday cards and correspondence addressed to Charlotte Mller (Lotterl, Lotte) and to Lisl Gernreich (Elizabeth).
box 54, folder 17

Correspondence addressed to Kautskys ca. 1911-1942

Scope and Contents note

Postcards and letters addressed to Marta and other Kautskys. Includes a letter addressed to Lotterl (Charlotte).
box 54, folder 18

Postcard to Paul Mller and letter to Lisl 1939-1958

Scope and Contents note

The postcard provides several addresses. The letter is from Israel from Popper Haifa.
box 55, folder 1

Letters from "Mama" (Mutti) Jellinek from Brnn and others 1939-1940

General Physical Description note: (1 of 3) 13 items
box 55, folder 2

Letters from "Mama" (Mutti) Jellinek from Brnn and others 1939-1940

General Physical Description note: (2 of 3) 11 items
box 55, folder 3

Letters from "Mama" (Mutti) Jellinek from Brnn and others 1939-1940

General Physical Description note: (3 of 3) 12 items
box 55, folder 4

Family Correspondence: Georg, Hedwig, Rudi, Lotterl, and others ca. 1915-1944

General Physical Description note: (1 of 3) 53 items

Scope and Contents note

Letters from George (Georg), Hedwig. Letters to Rudi. Letters to and from Lotterl (Charlotte). A letter written and illustrated by Gernreich as a child. An illustrated, collaged letter.
box 55, folder 5

Family Correspondence: Ernst Schuller, Lisl, Charlotte Mller, and others ca. 1883-1960

General Physical Description note: (2 of 3) 53 items

Scope and Contents note

Letters from Ernst Schuller, letters to Lisl, and others, letters on Leopold Mller's stationery from Charlotte, and others.
box 55, folder 6

Family Correspondence: Bernhard Gernreich, Rudi, Siegmund Gernreich, Trini, Poldi, Lisl, and others ca. 1889-1963

General Physical Description note: (3 of 3) 53 items

Scope and Contents note

Postcards, including one from Bernhard Gernreich stamped by the Belgrade censor, several sent to and from Rudi as a child and possibly his father, one sent to Rudi from his grandmother, and Red Cross postcards to prisoners to Sigmund Gernreich WWI. Letters, including to Siegmund from Trini, to Poldi, and to Lisl.
box 55, folder 7

Correspondence, including regarding immigration ca. 1890 -1943

box 55, folder 8

Letters from Paul Neuman to Elizabeth Gernreich (Liserl) 1929-1947

box 55, folder 9

To and From Gernreich ca. 1929

Scope and Contents note

Illustrated letters.
box 55, folder 10

Correspondence from Oscar Jellinek's search for his brother Ludwig Konigsgarten ca. 1943-1944

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence with or mention of the following organizations: Jewish Relief Committee, American Red Cross, national Council of Jewish Women, and Self Help of migrs from Central Europe. Also includes letters to Elizabeth.
box 55, folder 11

Correspondence to Oscar Jellinek and from Hedwig Jellinek ca. 1939-1960

Scope and Contents note

Letters to Oscar Jellinek. Letter from Hedwig Jellinek sent December 3, 1939 to a French official. Letters and notice of passing from Schiller Marmorek, editor of the Vienna Arbeiterzeitung.
box 55, folder 12

Postcards and letters to Marta from Oscar ca. 1912-1915

box 55, folder 13

To Marta, Rudi, and others, including holiday cards and children's drawings ca. 1907-1956

box 55, folder 14

Correspondence from World War I to World War II and regarding the graduation of Georges Hingot ca. 1915-1974

Scope and Contents note

Letters from Georges-Louis Hingot to Marta, his roommate when he got his doctorate at UCLA. Letters to and from Gernreich, Marta, Trini, Siegmund, Charlotte, and Elizabeth.
box 55, folder 15

Correspondence to Charlotte, Hedwig, Georg, and others from Helene, Hermione, and others ca. 1934-1945

Scope and Contents note

With an envelope labeled, "32 Hermione Alfred Helene."
box 55, folder 16

"Ne Schller, Charlotte Mller" 1908 July 25

box 55, folder 17

Clippings: Franz Bader Gallery and other topics ca. 1947-1959

Scope and Contents note

Includes a labeled envelope.
box 55, folder 18

Clippings of Gernreich's early career ca. 1956

Scope and Contents note

Includes a labeled envelope, clippings regarding a designers' showcase, the Chinese inspired sports coats, and other clippings.
box 55, folder 19

"Meine Briefe" label

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

A cardboard label reading "Meine Briefe au Siegmund"
box 55, folder 20

Letters to Oskar, Elizabeth, and from Emilio Gernreich 1922, 1940-1962

General Physical Description note: 14 items

Scope and Contents note

Letters to Oscar and Elizabeth. Letter from Emilio Gernreich - Bolivia (mine) - 1922.
box 55, folder 21

"Diverses" 1946-1956

General Physical Description note: (1 of 3) 5 items

Scope and Contents note

Items were all contained in an envelope labeled "Diverses" [which roughly translates to "miscellaneous"] and lists several names in shaky handwriting, Haus Gorgenfrei [sic.], Vally Kutscher [sic.], Fini/Paula Gross, Kichner, Lily Mandl, Harry, Franz Klein (Ingrim).
box 55, folder 22

"Diverses" 1955-1956

General Physical Description note: (2 of 3) 6 items

Scope and Contents note

Items in this folder were in an envelope labeled "Lili Mandl" (which was found in the envelope labeled, "Diverses").
box 55, folder 23

"Diverses" 1938

General Physical Description note: (3 of 3) 3 items

Scope and Contents note

Items in this folder were in an envelope labeled "Hans Gorgenfrei" (which was found in the envelope labeled, "Diverses").
box 55, folder 24

"liebe Briefe" 1932-1958

Scope and Contents note

Items in this folder were contained in an envelope labeled "liebe Briefe" [which translates as "love letters"]. Postcards, letters, small envelopes with family members' names on them.
box 55, folder 25

Correspondence to Charlotte Mller and others. ca. 1928-1954

Scope and Contents note

Includes an envelope from Hedwig Mller's dress shop, "Moderne Kleidung Fr Strasse Und Haus." Correspondence to Charlotte Mller (Lotterl) and others.
box 56, folder 1

"Citizenship Paper"

Scope and Contents note

Box lid with label beginning "Citizenship Paper."
box 56, folder 2

Hedwig Jellinek estate papers ca. 1960-1961

General Physical Description note: (1 of 3)
box 56, folder 3

Oscar Jellinek estate papers ca. 1951

General Physical Description note: (1 of 3)
box 56, folder 4

Oscar Jellinek estate papers ca. 1952-1954

General Physical Description note: (2 of 3)
box 56, folder 5

Hedwig Jellinek estate papers ca. 1960

General Physical Description note: (2 of 3)
box 56, folder 6

Oscar Jellinek estate papers ca. 1954

box 56, folder 7

Hedwig and Oscar Jellinek: citizenship papers 1945

Scope and Contents note

Includes envelope beginning "Second Papers Citizenship."
box 56, folder 8

Oscar Jellinek: University of Vienna student identification booklet 1904-1905

Scope and Contents note

Includes photograph and class schedules.
box 56, folder 9

Hedwig and Oscar Jellinek: copies of their passports (Reisepass) 1938-1939

box 56, folder 10

Affidavit in Lieu of Passport 1940-1941

Scope and Contents note

Includes a certificate of completion of an English course.
box 56, folder 11

Hedwig and Oscar Jellinek: legal forms ca. 1927-1938

box 56, folder 12

Hedwig and Oscar Jellinek: LA Citizenship School Diplomas 1945

box 56, folder 13

Hedwig and Oscar Jellinek: legal papers and correspondence 1938-1939

box 56, folder 14

"Certificat De Loyalism" and correspondence with Consulat De France A Prague, the Universite De Caen, and others 1939-1940

Scope and Contents note

Oscar Jellinek's correspondence.
box 56, folder 15

Hedwig and Oscar Jellinek: Heimatschein Certificates ca. 1922-1938

box 56, folder 16

Hedwig and Oscar Jellinek: Legal papers and correspondence ca. 1886-1910

General Physical Description note: (1 of 4)
box 56, folder 17

Hedwig and Oscar Jellinek: Legal papers and correspondence ca. 1910-1911

General Physical Description note: (2 of 4)
box 56, folder 18

Hedwig and Oscar Jellinek: Legal papers and correspondence ca. 1912-1914

General Physical Description note: (3 of 4)
box 56, folder 19

Hedwig and Oscar Jellinek: Legal papers and correspondence ca. 1914-1918

General Physical Description note: (4 of 4)
box 56, folder 20

Oscar Jellinek: Certificates 1917

box 56, folder 21

Hedwig Jellinek estate papers ca. 1944-1960

General Physical Description note: (3 of 3)
box 56, folder 22

Oscar Jellinek: furniture storage paperwork and correspondence ca. 1938-1940

box 56, folder 23

Estate of Hedwig Jellinek, Deceased: bank statements and checks 1960-1961

box 56, folder 24

Envelope with holograph notes

Scope and Contents note

Envelope addressed to Mrs. Hedwig Jellinek.
box 56, folder 25

Wedding Invitation for Oskar and Hedwig 1917

box 56, folder 26

Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates, and other legal papers ca. 1884-1919

Scope and Contents note

Birth certificate for Johannes Jellinek, son of Oscar and Hedwig Jellinek; "Heimatschein" certificates; a marriage certificate between Oscar Jellinek and Hedwig Mller; a "Geburts-Beugnik" certificate, and Oscar Jellinek's birth certificate.
box 56, folder 27

Marta Kautsky -- Estate papers 1978-1979

box 56, folder 28

Marta Kautsky -- Estate papers 1978-1979

box 56, folder 29

Marta Kautsky -- Estate papers 1978-1979

General note

W & S
box 56, folder 30

Marta Kautsky -- Estate papers 1973-1976

box 57, folder 24

Letters from "Felix, Marta, Lisl, Hansi" 1949-1952

General Physical Description note: 9 items

Scope and Contents note

Eight postcards, one letter.
box 57, folder 25

Family letters and photographs ca. 1922-1973

General Physical Description note: 10 items

Scope and Contents note

Two letters and a postcard which appear to be addressed to Gernreich from his grandmother and aunt; also includes seven photographs from various dates, including two baby photographs and images of Gernreich's aunt Marta Kautsky.
box 57, folder 26

Family letters and photographs ca. 1943-1952

General Physical Description note: 8 items

Scope and Contents note

Includes one letter, one postcard and six photographs of various family members.
box 63, folder 24

Holiday cards and memorial ca. 1932-1976

Scope and Contents note

Holiday cards, a memorial for Elizabeth Scholtz Bogen, and a Washington Post promotional pamphlet.
box 63, folder 25

Elizabeth Gernreich and Charlotte Mller financial documents ca. 1938-1957

General Physical Description note: (1 of 2)

Scope and Contents note

Financial documents and bank correspondence (in German), papers and correspondence related to transportation and possibly the purchase of car insurance (in German), Elizabeth Gernreich's California State Employment Service identification card which lists her occupation as "knitter," and her state disability benefit papers.
box 63, folder 26

Elizabeth Gernreich and Charlotte Mller financial documents ca. 1938-1957

General Physical Description note: (2 of 2)

Scope and Contents note

Processed checks and notes payable, Elizabeth Gernreich's Social Security documents, clippings from newspapers in German, correspondence between Charlotte Mller and the Societe Anonyme De Transport Joneman regarding the sale of her furniture, and a list of furniture. Also included are a Kodak package with a list of photograph captions, Leopold Lenk's Titre D'Identite et de Voyage (Passport), and a small illustrated calendar pamphlet for 1963 entitled "Ulter Bauernfalender 1963."
box 72, folder 8

Correspondence from Georg (George)

General Physical Description note: 3 items

Scope and Contents note

Includes a letter to Gernreich. Also includes an article about a Holocaust survivor and dress designer speaking at a local school.
box 107

Jenny and Richard to Charlotte Mller

 

Photographs

Scope and Contents note

Family photographs and portraits, including photographs from Gernreichs childhood.
box 46, folder 1

Small photo album and keepsakes 1922-1925

General Physical Description note: 3 items

Scope and Contents note

Photographs show Gernreich with his maternal grandmother, parents, and cousins.
box 46, folder 2

Framed photographs of Leopold Mller undated

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Leopold Mller was Gernreich's maternal grandfather.
box 46, folder 3

Small photo albums, notebook, small black photograph locket ca. 1930

General Physical Description note: 4 items

Scope and Contents note

Two photograph albums, one contains photographs of Gernreich's mother, the other, photographs of family friends. The small black notebook belonged to Gernreich's father from his time in the Austrian military. The small black case includes an unidentified photograph.
box 46, folder 4

Family photographs ca. 1930

General Physical Description note: 32 items

Scope and Contents note

Several photographs are of Siegmund Gernreich in the Austrian military.
box 47, folder 1

Family photographs: baby pictures, portraits, postcards, and landscapes ca. 1900-1973

Scope and Contents note

Family photographs, mainly black and white, include portraits, baby pictures, a group photograph with names written in, holiday cards, postcards, photographs of men in uniform, landscapes, and others.
box 47, folder 2

Family photographs: portraits and landscapes ca. 1907-1955

Scope and Contents note

Early black and white family photographs including portraits, landscapes, photographs of men in uniform, a photograph of a painted portrait, and others. Also includes three photographs at UCLA in 1947.
box 47, folder 3

Family photographs: portraits and war photographs ca. 1901-1958

Scope and Contents note

Early family photographs, mainly black and white, including portraits, portraits of men in uniform, soldiers with bayonets, soldiers at what may be trenches, a photograph of a person wearing a gas mask, a sketched portrait, photographs of Haifa and Jerusalem in the 1950s, baby pictures, and others.
box 47, folder 4

Family photographs: negatives undated

Scope and Contents note

Several early family photographs including portraits.
box 48, folder 13

Los Angeles and UCLA in 1947 and family photographs ca. 1925-1947

General Physical Description note: 56 items

Scope and Contents note

Gernreich as a child, UCLA and Los Angeles and LA houses in 1947, a woman named Zenzi, and other family photographs.
box 48, folder 14

Oscar Jellinek photographs, correspondence, and negatives

box 57, folder 1

Portraits of Marta Kautsky by Jacques Faure 1975

General Physical Description note: 5 items
box 57, folder 2

Childhood photos undated

General Physical Description note: (1 of 7) 5 items
box 57, folder 3

Childhood photos ca. 1924

General Physical Description note: (2 of 7) 10 items
box 57, folder 4

Childhood photos undated

General Physical Description note: (3 of 7) 7 items
box 57, folder 5

Childhood photos undated

General Physical Description note: (4 of 7) 10 items
box 57, folder 6

Childhood photos undated

General Physical Description note: (5 of 7) 10 items
box 57, folder 7

Childhood photos ca. 1928

General Physical Description note: (6 of 7) 10 items
box 57, folder 8

Childhood photos undated

General Physical Description note: (7 of 7) 6 items
box 57, folder 9

Hedwig Mller's dress shop -- photograph and negative 1911

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Image is of four women and a young boy [possibly Gernreich and his aunts] posed at the store front of Schlafrocke u. Blusen in Vienna, Austria. Photographer unknown.
box 57, folder 10

Photograph album pages 1915

General Physical Description note: Pages consist of several small photographs attached to paper pages. Many of the photographs are annotated. Each page has a few missing photographs. 5 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are snapshots of various women and children. Some photographs are labeled "Raach" and "Tuli." Several of the pages have had prints removed.
box 57, folder 11

"Kautsky" photographs -- small prints ca. 1915

General Physical Description note: 41 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are snapshots of various women and children, and one print of two soldiers posed in a trench. Some photographs appear to have been removed from the previous folder of photograph album pages.
box 57, folder 12

"Kautsky" photographs -- prints of various sizes ca. 1927-1931

General Physical Description note: 30 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are portraits and snapshots of various people, including Marta Kautsky. All items were originally contained in an envelope titled "Kautsky."
box 57, folder 13

"Gernreich" photographs ca. 1929-1936

General Physical Description note: (1 of 2) 19 items

Scope and Contents note

All items were originally contained in an envelope labeled "Gernreich."
box 57, folder 14

"Gernreich" photographs ca. 1923

General Physical Description note: (2 of 2) 14 items

Scope and Contents note

All items were originally contained in an envelope labeled "Gernreich."
box 57, folder 15

Photographs belonging to Elizabeth Gernreich: family and friends ca. 1877-1963

General Physical Description note: 27 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of various friends and family members including Rudi Gernreich. Also includes a small amount of correspondence and some photo stills from an unidentified film.
box 57, folder 16

"Lstig" -- photographs ca. 1951-1954

General Physical Description note: 6 items

Scope and Contents note

All items were originally contained in an envelope labeled, "Lstig" [which roughly translates to "comical, funny, humorous"].
box 57, folder 17

"Lieblinge!" -- photographs ca. 1933-1951

General Physical Description note: 6 items

Scope and Contents note

All items were originally contained in an envelope labeled, "Lieblinge!" [which roughly translates to "darling, dear, beloved"].
box 57, folder 18

"Familie" -- photographs ca. 1938-1946

General Physical Description note: 12 items

Scope and Contents note

Includes a photograph of Gernreich with his family before he left Vienna, in 1938. All items were originally contained in an envelope labeled, "Familie."
box 57, folder 19

"Grosses Albm" -- photographs ca. 1919-1959

General Physical Description note: 29 items
box 57, folder 20

"Poldi + Hans" [Kautsky] -- photographs undated

General Physical Description note: 9 items
box 57, folder 21

Portraits and card photographs ca. 1920

General Physical Description note: 5 items

Scope and Contents note

Images are of various unidentified men.
box 57, folder 22

Portrait of unidentified man -- glass negative

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

In labeled envelope.
box 57, folder 23

Miscellaneous family photographs ca. 1949-1966

General Physical Description note: 7 items
box 110, folder 1

Photographs and correspondence ca. 1894-1955

Scope and Contents note

Also includes some clippings and a bank statement from Hedwig Jellinek.
box 110, folder 2

Photographs ca. 1899-1962

Scope and Contents note

Mostly black and white.
box 110, folder 3

Photographs and postcards ca. 1914-1961

Scope and Contents note

Includes several slides, check stubs, a savings account book, business cards, and Hedwig Jellinek's social security card. Also includes a postcard of men in uniform from World War I.
box 110, folder 4

Photographs and correspondence ca. 1910-1955

Scope and Contents note

Includes 2 prints. Also includes an autographed photographs inscribed to Gernreich and a mounted photo titled "The "Rialto" Crosses the Equator 1938."
 

Memorabilia

Scope and Contents note

Address books, diaries, notebooks, and sketches from Gernreich and his family. Also contains Gernreichs baby book and childhood drawings and letters.
box 48, folder 1

Family keepsakes -- handkerchief and coin ca. 1926

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

A drachma coin from 1926 and a handkerchief that belonged to Hedwig [Mller].
box 48, folder 2

Photograph lockets ca. 1945

General Physical Description note: 3 items
box 48, folder 3

Elizabeth Gernreich's and Rudi Gernreich's address books undated

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Elizabeth Gernreich's address book and a small green address book with a note in the inside cover: "Rudi's c. 1960."
box 48, folder 4

Charlotte Mller (nee Schller) diaries undated

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

One notebook is written in German, Hebrew and Yiddish.
box 48, folder 5

Sketches by Hans Kautsky -- juvenilia 1929-1935

General Physical Description note: 16 items

Scope and Contents note

Mostly sketches of people.
box 48, folder 6

Sketch of a woman -- unknown artist 1929-1935

General Physical Description note: 1 item
box 48, folder 7

Notebook labeled "Poldi Hansi" 1930

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Includes several handwritten entries.
box 48, folder 8

Pocket notebook belonging to "Llut. Gernreich" undated

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Includes handwritten entries, possibly in shorthand.
box 48, folder 9

Rudi Gernreich baby book 1921-1923

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

"Babys Tagebuch." Includes handwritten entries in black ink.
box 48, folder 10

Rudi Gernreich's childhood drawings and letters 1926-1931

Scope and Contents note

Drawings and letters kept by Gernreich's maternal grandmother.
 

Publicity

Scope and Content note

Articles and clippings with reference to Gernreich, biographical material, and programs and other memorabilia from exhibits on Gernreich. Also includes awards received by Gernreich, including several COTY awards.
 

Awards

Scope and Contents note

Includes awards given to Gernreich and programs from events at which Gernreich was honored.
box 14, folder 1

The Bicentennial of the City of Los Angeles -- Certificate of Achievement 1981

box 14, folder 18

The 18th Annual Coty American Fashion Critics' Award -- programs 1960 September 29

Scope and Contents note

Gernreich and two other designers were honored with special awards and featured in this program. The foreword, written by Eugenia Sheppard, mentions Gernreich as the man " who created an international classic in the knit maillot swimsuit." the program also includes a photograph and short biography of Gernreich.
box 14, folder 22

Sports Illustrated Design Awards -- press releases 1963

Scope and Contents note

Gernreich and Ellen Brooke tie for award; Bonnie Cashin won Designer of the Year.
box 14, folder 23

Timeline -- awards and articles 1961-1964

box 15, folder 3

The 22nd Annual Coty American Fashion Critics' Awards -- program 1964 February 17

Scope and Contents note

Dedicated by Vera [Maxwell?], "Thank you Rudi - it was a lovely show."
box 15, folder 6

The 24th Annual Coty American Fashion Critics' Awards -- program and invitation 1966

Scope and Contents note

Program from the year Gernreich was awarded a Return "Winnie."
box 15, folder 7

The 25th Annual Coty American Fashion Critics' Awards -- program 1967

Scope and Contents note

Program from the year Gernreich won his third "Winnie" and was entered into the Coty Hall of Fame.
box 15, folder 11

The Los Angeles Fashion Group Salute to Rudi Gernreich -- programs 1968 January 30

box 15, folder 16

City of Los Angeles -- Certificate of Tribute to Rudi Gernreich 23 April 1985

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Certificate presented to Oreste Pucciani in sympathy for the death of Rudi Gernreich.
box 19, folder 3

Certificate of Merit/Advertising Art 1960 February 6

Scope and Contents note

Fifteenth Annual Western Exhibition of Advertising and Editorial Art.
box 19, folder 9

The 21st Annual Coty American Fashion Critics' Awards -- program 1963 September 26

Scope and Contents note

Program from the year Gernreich was awarded a "Winnie."
box 21, folder 3

Council of Fashion Designers of America [CFDA] -- Tribute award 1986

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, invitations, press release and text of acceptance speech by Oreste Pucciani for "Special Tribute" Award granted to Rudi Gernreich by CFDA.
box 21, folder 4

The Dance Gallery -- reception in honor of Gernreich 1987

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, mailing lists, and invitations for a cocktail reception celebrating the naming of the Costume Dance Studio for Rudi Gernreich. Includes a photograph of Pucciani with the celebration hosts, Shelby and Dan Kirsch.
box 21, folder 5

California Mart: California Collections Press Week 1987

Scope and Contents note

Program and correspondence regarding 1987 California Designer Award where "RUDI'S" were presented to the following categories; The Rising Star Award, California Designer Award, and Fashion Achievement Award. The purpose was to venerate Gernreich for his influence in the fashion world.
box 21, folder 8

California Designer Awards 1987

General Physical Description note: (1 of 2)

Scope and Contents note

Publicity, correspondence, notes and invitations. During the ceremony three "Rudi" awards were given for Rising Star, California Designer, Fashion Achievement. The "Rudi" award, a lead crystal sculpture, was created by artist Steven V. Correia.
box 21, folder 9

California Designer Awards 1987

General Physical Description note: (2 of 2)

Scope and Contents note

Photocopies of publicity clippings.
box 21, folder 20

California Designer Awards 1988

Scope and Contents note

Invitations, programs and correspondence from the award ceremony and related events hosted by California Mart and the Costume Council of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
box 22, folder 3

Benson & Hedges -- New Zealand

General Physical Description note: (1 of 2)
box 22, folder 4

Benson & Hedges -- New Zealand 1975

General Physical Description note: (2 of 2)
box 22, folder 5

California I: Fashion Show 1976

General Physical Description note: (1 of 2)
box 22, folder 6

California I: Fashion Show 1976

General Physical Description note: (2 of 2)

Scope and Contents note

Clippings and reviews.
box 29, folder 19

California Designer Awards 1989

Scope and Contents note

Includes invitations, tickets and programs. The second year to feature "Rudi" Awards presented to the following categories: California Mart Lifetime Achievement Award, Fashion Photography, Rising Star, and California Designer.
box 69, folder 6

The Tenth Annual Cotton Fashion Award and Fashion Show -- program 1962 May 10

Scope and Contents note

Show included Gernreich tablecloth checked cotton costume.
box 71, folder 9

American Institute of Graphic Arts -- Certificate of Excellence 1978

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Presented to Gernreich for his participation in "The Poster Show 1978."
box 71, folder 11

Sports Illustrated article about Sportswear Design Award 1956

General Physical Description note: 3 items

Scope and Contents note

The article is titled "Claire and Rudi."
box 78

Trophies 1981, 1987

Scope and Contents note

A large trophy for The Los Angeles Bicentennial Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Southern California Fashion Apparel Industry and a framed program for an event celebrating in inclusion of men in The Fashion Group, Inc. The frame is silver and engraved with "RG."
box 79

Trophies

Scope and Contents note

Including the 1956 San Diego Downtown Association Fashion Achievement Award, a plaque from the Salvation Army Auxiliary, Filene's Design Award 1966, "Feira nacional Da Industria Textil Fenit," induction into the COTY Hall of Fame, 1967 Lowenstein's Fashion Award, 1963 Sports Illustrated Sporting Look Award, COTY return award 1966, the California Girl Magazine Fashion Award 1956, and others.
box 80

Plaques

Scope and Contents note

From various awards including several awards from the Retail Fashion Authorities of America for Woolknit Associates, the Robinson's Design Award 1976, the Lincoln-Mercury Sportswear Design Invitational Award, and awards for charity work.
box 84

Plaques

Scope and Contents note

Includes the 1960 COTY Special Award and the 1968 Kline Kinsler Fashion Award.
box 85, folder 7

Olympic Arts Festival, Los Angeles -- Certificate of Recognition 1984

box 85, folder 8

Rudi Gernreich Day -- Proclamation certificate 13 August 1985

Scope and Contents note

Original proclamation signed by Mayor Tom Bradley declaring 13 August 1985 "Rudi Gernreich Day"
box 86, folder 17

Certificate of Honorable Mention -- Resource Council, Inc. 1972

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Award presented to Rudi Gernreich for his bedspread and pillow collection in the Resources Council Product Design Awards Program.
box 99, folder 6

Office of International Trade Affairs -- award 1961

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Citation awarded to G.R. Designs, Inc. in recognition of "Outstanding Service to the United States."
box 101, folder 15

Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Awards 1985 Program 1985

box 101, folder 16

Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Awards 1985 Program 1985

 

Materials about Rudi Gernreich

Scope and Contents note

Includes published and unpublished biographical material, clippings, and magazines mentioning Gernreich, as well as material on other collections and exhibits on Gernreich.
box 9, folder 2

Article by Barbara Schuler -- "Gernreich: Fashion Designer Involved with Freedom of Body and Spirit" 1977 October 20

Scope and Contents note

Reprinted from The Arizona Daily Star: Life/Style.
box 9, folder 3

Short Biographies 1965-1974

box 9, folder 7

Marylou Luther -- Rudi Gernreich book 1971-1973

box 11, folder 2

Eleanor Lambert article 1965

Scope and Contents note

Reprinted from syndicated article SHE by Eleanor Lambert.
box 11, folder 3

Article by Judy Michaelson -- "7th Av. Who Makes you Wear Those Clothes?" 1965

Scope and Contents note

Reprinted from The New York Post, 1965 June 27.
box 11, folder 4

Article by Gloria Steinem -- "Gernreich's Progress; Or, Eve Unbound" 1965

Scope and Contents note

Reprinted from The New York Times Magazine, 1965 January 31.
box 11, folder 5

Article by Joan Kaiser -- "The New World of Rudi Gernreich" 1969

Scope and Contents note

Reprinted from The Los Angeles Herald-Examiner, 1969 August 7.
box 11, folder 6

Time Magazine 1970

Scope and Contents note

Article reprinted from January 28, 1970 issue, author unknown.
box 11, folder 7

Biography requests 1969-1978

Scope and Contents note

Various letters requesting biographies on Gernreich.
box 11, folder 8

Rudi Gernreich: Biography -- New York Times 1968 June

Scope and Contents note

Several transcripts of a one-page biography.
box 13, folder 9

"Chronology" 1958-1987

Scope and Contents note

Publicity and biographical materials on Gernreich's life.
box 13, folder 10

Los Angeles County Museum of Art [LACMA] 1985

box 13, folder 11

Betty Furness undated

Scope and Contents note

Two photocopies of a list of Rudi Gernreich clothes sent to Metropolitan Museum of Art.
box 13, folder 12

The Museum of Contemporary Art -- Los Angeles 1985

Scope and Contents note

The Temporary Contemporary.
box 13, folder 13

Scrapbook -- Glamour Magazine 1962-1965

box 14, folder 12

Washington University Magazine

box 14, folder 14

PIC Magazine cover -- Marilyn Monroe in Gernreich swimsuit 1953 May

box 14, folder 15

Glamour Magazine 1950 March

box 14, folder 17

Clippings and invitation 1956-1962

Scope and Contents note

Early publicity.
box 15, folder 1

Pageant [magazine] 1964 September

Scope and Contents note

Includes article, "No-Top Swimsuits" with photographs by William Claxton.
box 15, folder 5

Parsons School of Design 1965/1966 -- catalog

Scope and Contents note

Includes photograph of Gernreich as one of the "leading designers who serve as visiting critics in the Fashion Design Department."
box 15, folder 8

Paul Parel correspondence and cover of Popular Photography 1988

Scope and Contents note

Letter to Oreste Pucciani from Paul Parel which includes the cover from 1969 issue of Popular Photography.
box 15, folder 13

Miscellaneous programs 1979-1984

Scope and Contents note

Programs with mention of Gernreich.
box 15, folder 20

Perfume clippings 1974-1977

box 19, folder 1

"Chronology" 1968-1978

Scope and Contents note

Publicity and biographical materials on Gernreich's life. Also includes a partial family tree.
box 19, folder 4

Fashionations, 1960 -- program 1960

Scope and Contents note

Includes a photograph and mention of Gernreich.
box 19, folder 5

California Stylist: The Wonderful World of Rudi Gernreich 1962 February

Scope and Contents note

Cover and content devoted exclusively to featuring Gernreich and his three fashion collections for Harmon Knitwear, Inc., G. R. Designs, Inc., and Empire House Hong -Kong.
box 19, folder 6

California Stylist: The Wonderful World of Rudi Gernreich -- paste-up sheet 1962

box 19, folder 7

Fashionations -- program 1962 February 26

Scope and Contents note

Includes a photograph and mention of Gernreich.
box 19, folder 8

A Sneak Preview of Summer Fashions from the 1962 California Port and Sherry Twins 1962 February

Scope and Contents note

Press package.
box 19, folder 10

Harmon Knitwear designed by Rudi Gernreich -- brochure 1963

box 19, folder 11

Clipping from magazines and newspapers 1963

Scope and Contents note

Various publicity including TV Guide article, "Designer's Choice for Ann-Margaret: Rudi Gernreich;" Women's Wear article, "California Steeds;" New York Times article, "American Collections for Fall Shown;" Los Angeles Times photograph of Gernreich announcing Sporting Look Award presented by Sports Illustrated.
box 19, folder 12

Aufbau -- clippings 1963 October 7

Scope and Contents note

Photocopies of article in German by Vera Craener, "Coty Awards verliehen."
box 19, folder 14

"A Salute to Rudi Gernreich" at the Mark Taper Forum 1968

Scope and Contents note

Ticket and various drafts of stage directions for fashion show.
box 19, folder 15

"Encounters" at the Mark Taper Forum 1973

Scope and Contents note

Announcement for a speaking series featuring Gernreich and other notable people.
box 19, folder 16

Article by Florence de Santis -- "Gernreich Still Busy Shaking Fashion Loose" 1968 July 14

Scope and Contents note

Press release from The Fashion League.
box 19, folder 17

Publicity 1969

Scope and Contents note

Articles, clipping, press release.
box 19, folder 18

Scrap book of clippings 1967

Scope and Contents note

Spanish language newspapers.
box 19, folder 21

"Interview On Color with Rudi Gernreich" by Gayle Gale 1985

Scope and Contents note

Two copies of the interview with Xerox artwork covers.
box 19, folder 23

Salute to California: 50 Years of Fashion, 1930-1980 1980

Scope and Contents note

Two copies of the event program.
box 20, folder 1

ACLU of Southern California -- 1985 Bill of Rights Celebration Journal

Scope and Contents note

Includes message/advertisement dedicated to Gernreich by Oreste Pucciani.
box 20, folder 2

Rudi Gernreich: A Retrospective, 1922-1985

Scope and Contents note

Text by Marylou Luther, "Looking Back at a Futurist."
box 20, folder 3

Sondra [Sandy] Schreier -- folder of publicity materials 1986

Scope and Contents note

Includes correspondence regarding Schreier's desire to include costume designs and Gernreich clothing into her collection of 20th Century Couture.
box 20, folder 4

FIDM [Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising] -- folder of tribute materials

Scope and Contents note

Includes acceptance speech given by Oreste Pucciani on behalf of Rudi Gernreich. Also includes short biography of both Pucciani and Gernreich.
box 20, folder 5

1970-1972 publicity

Scope and Contents note

Includes Coty Awards pamphlet honoring Gernreich, a statement by Gernreich about fashion in the 1970s, and various publicity materials regarding Gernreich's designs for home furnishing.
box 20, folder 6

1973 publicity

Scope and Contents note

Includes photocopy of Fashion Week: The National Newspaper of Retailing article, "The Threatened Self: Images of a New Dimension" by Susan Shapiro.
box 20, folder 7

1974-1975 publicity

Scope and Contents note

Includes photocopy of article, "Always a Matchmaker" by Eugenia Sheppard.
box 20, folder 8

"Space 1999" -- publicity 1974

Scope and Contents note

Clippings for the British television series "Space 1999." Gernreich designed the Moonbase Alpha uniforms for the first season.
box 20, folder 9

"The Thong" -- publicity 1974-1975

Scope and Contents note

Includes clippings, correspondence and sketch.
box 20, folder 10

1976 publicity

Scope and Contents note

Includes invitations, Bloomingdales catalog, and clippings.
box 20, folder 11

Bella Lewitzky Dance Company -- "Inscape" publicity 1977

Scope and Contents note

Publicity regarding Gernreich's designs for the dancers.
box 20, folder 12

Capezio publicity 1978

Scope and Contents note

Includes publicity, catalogue and correspondence for Gernreich's Dancer Collection.
box 20, folder 13

1979 publicity

box 20, folder 14

1980 publicity

box 20, folder 16

Right Bank Clothing Company 1981

Scope and Contents note

Includes clippings, announcements, and photographs for "Rudi Gernreich's Concept of the Eighties."
box 20, folder 17

1981- 1984 publicity

box 20, folder 18

1985 publicity

box 20, folder 19

Fashion Group Foundation, Inc. -- Rudi Gernreich Retrospective 1985

General Physical Description note: (1 of 5)
box 20, folder 20

Fashion Group Foundation, Inc. -- Rudi Gernreich Retrospective 1985

General Physical Description note: (2 of 5
box 20, folder 21

Fashion Group Foundation, Inc. -- Rudi Gernreich Retrospective 1985

General Physical Description note: (3 of 5)
box 20, folder 22

Fashion Group Foundation, Inc. -- Rudi Gernreich Retrospective 1985

General Physical Description note: (4 of 5)
box 20, folder 23

Fashion Group Foundation, Inc. -- Rudi Gernreich Retrospective 1985

General Physical Description note: (5 of 5)
box 20, folder 24

Otis/Parsons Fashion Design Council -- Rudi Gernreich: A Tribute 1985

General Physical Description note: (1 of 3)
box 20, folder 25

Otis/Parsons Fashion Design Council -- Rudi Gernreich: A Tribute 1985

General Physical Description note: (2 of 3)
box 20, folder 26

Otis/Parsons Fashion Design Council -- Rudi Gernreich: A Tribute 1985

General Physical Description note: (3 of 3)
box 20, folder 29

Article by Stuart Timmons, "Rudi Gernreich: In and Out of Fashion" 1985

Scope and Contents note

Typescript of article for The Advocate.
box 21, folder 1

The Metropolitan Museum of Art -- Costume Institute exhibition 1986

Scope and Contents note

Press release and art bulletins for an exhibition, "Dance."
box 21, folder 2

1986 publicity

box 21, folder 6

Simone de Beauvoir Studies -- Course Reader, Volume 4 1987

Scope and Contents note

Published by The Simone de Beauvoir Society, Menlo Park, California. Includes article by Dennis A. Gilbert, "Simone de Beauvoir and Rudi Gernreich: Existential Feminism and Existential Fashion."
box 21, folder 7

1987 publicity

box 21, folder 10

Fashion West Magazine 1988

Scope and Contents note

Published by California Mart.
box 21, folder 11

California Mart -- Press kit 1987

box 21, folder 12

The Metropolitan Museum of Art -- Annual Report for the Year 1986-1987

box 21, folder 13

The Dance Gallery -- Remembering Rudi 1988

Scope and Contents note

Invitation for a Dance Gallery Guild series. The program featured rare film footage of Rudi Gernreich and a conversation with Bella Lewitzky and Oreste Pucciani.
box 21, folder 14

The Los Angeles Fashion Group, Inc. -- "A Break with Tradition" 1988

Scope and Contents note

Invitations and programs for the Designer Fashion Show and Dinner Dance. Proceeds from the event were contributed to the Rudi Gernreich Scholarship Fund.
box 21, folder 15

Fashion West Magazine 1988

Scope and Contents note

Published by California Mart.
box 21, folder 16

Dressater -- [exhibition catalog?] 1988

Scope and Contents note

Text in German. Includes a tribute to Rudi Gernreich.
box 21, folder 17

Berlin-Kulturstadt Europas [Cultural City of Europe] 1988 1987-1988

General Physical Description note: (1 of 3)

Scope and Contents note

Includes a press kit for 3-day event. Also includes details for the "1st Dessater: Dressed to Thrill" which included designs by Gernreich.
box 21, folder 18

Berlin-Kulturstadt Europas [Cultural City of Europe] 1988 1988

General Physical Description note: (2 of 3)

Scope and Contents note

Includes correspondence requesting permission to use Gernreich apparel and sketches for Dressater event by Claudia Skoda and other related matters. Also includes handwritten notes on itinerary for Pucciani's attendance as a special guest.
box 21, folder 19

Berlin-Kulturstadt Europas [Cultural City of Europe] 1988 1987-1988

General Physical Description note: (3 of 3)

Scope and Contents note

Includes programs for "Berlin - Cultural City of Europe," keepsake announcements and access badge for Dressater "Dressed to Thrill" event.
box 23, folder 5

Denver Art Museum 1975-1976

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence regarding Gernreich designs included in an exhibition entitled, "25 Years: 25 Couturiers."
box 25, folder 22

Article by Rose Dosti, "Rudi Gernreich to Serve Up a Boutique Restaurant" 1984 March 29

Scope and Contents note

Photocopy of clipping from Los Angeles Times.
box 26, folder 6

Promotional brochure for Designer Collection rugs undated

box 26, folder 11

Memorial tributes and exhibition materials 1985-1988

box 26, folder 16

Sports Illustrated: 25th Anniversary Swimsuit Issue 1989

Scope and Contents note

Includes article, "In the Swim" about the evolution of the swimsuit with mention of Gernreich and the topless swimsuit.
box 26, folder 17

The Professional Photographer; vol. 78, no. 1671 August 1951

Scope and Contents note

Includes black-and-white image of Gernreich as "Modern Dancer."
box 26, folder 18

Miscellaneous press clippings 1956, 1988

General Physical Description note: 3 items

Scope and Contents note

Also includes miscellaneous ephemera, e.g. holiday card and evangelical brochure.
box 26, folder 19

Donna Gibbons -- interview request 1983

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence and writing samples by Gibbons from GRAPHIS, Novum Gebrauchs Graphik, and the Reader in Chicago.
box 26, folder 20

California Stylist -- Walter Bass tear sheets undated

Scope and Contents note

Tear sheets sent from California Fashion Publications featuring Gernreich posing with model wearing his "Flames of Gold" orange and gold checked lame suit and gold paisley lame shirt produced by Walter Bass.
box 26, folder 21

California Stylist -- articles and advertisements undated

Scope and Contents note

Includes advertisement featuring Gernreich posing with model wearing his "Flames of Gold" orange and gold checked lame suit and gold paisley lame shirt produced by Walter Bass.
box 27, folder 1

After Dark 1970 July

Scope and Contents note

Article on filmmaker and photographer Bill Claxton by Norma McLain Stoop, "Through a Lens, Clearly." Includes mention of Gernreich's relationship with Claxton and Moffitt.
box 27, folder 2

After Dark 1975 July

Scope and Contents note

Includes advertisement for "The Thong."
box 27, folder 3

After Dark 1976 February

Scope and Contents note

Includes advertisement for "The Tank Thong" by Gernreich.
box 27, folder 4

Ah Men: House Party undated

box 27, folder 5

Ah Men: Shop for Men undated

Scope and Contents note

"Suddenly Sensuous with Rudi Gernreich's Sensational Thong."
box 27, folder 6

Angeles: The Art of Living in L.A. 1989 April

Scope and Contents note

Includes article by Salli Stevenson, "Doyenne of the Dance: Bella Lewitzky's Choreography for L.A." The article includes images of the costumes Gernreich designed in collaboration with Lewitzky for "Inscape."
box 27, folder 7

Boutique Fashions 1973 January

Scope and Contents note

Includes article, "Design Inspirations: Rudi Gernreich."
box 27, folder 8

Cosmopolitan 1965 March

Scope and Contents note

Includes article, "The Gernreich Girls: New Pop Way of Living."
box 27, folder 9

Coast 1976 July

Scope and Contents note

Cover features headline, "California's Rudi Gernreich: Fashion's Naughty Boy?" and illustration of Gernreich cutting the top of a bathing suit off a model. Also includes article by Ruth Kramerziony, "Rudi Gernreich: Fashion's Enfant Terrible?"
box 27, folder 10

Coast 1976 July

Scope and Contents note

Cover features headline, "California's Rudi Gernreich: Fashion's Naughty Boy?" and illustration of Gernreich cutting the top of a bathing suit off a model. Also includes article by Ruth Kramerziony, "Rudi Gernreich: Fashion's Enfant Terrible?"
box 27, folder 11

Currents 1978 March

Scope and Contents note

Cover features woman in multicolor leotard designed by Gernreich for Capezio Dance. Also includes article on Current Fashions with mention of Gernreich.
box 27, folder 12

Details 1985 June

Scope and Contents note

Includes article by Priscilla Tucker, "Remembering Rudi Gernreich."
box 27, folder 13

Details 1985 June

Scope and Contents note

Includes article by Priscilla Tucker, "Remembering Rudi Gernreich."
box 27, folder 14

Details 1986 April

Scope and Contents note

Includes article by Bill Cunningham, "Cunningham's Commentary" with mention of exhibition held by the Council of Fashion Designers of America to honor Rudi Gernreich. Cunningham criticized the exhibition for, what he saw as, failing to understand Gernreich's designs.
box 27, folder 15

Du Pont Magazine 1977 July/August

Scope and Contents note

Includes article by Jack Murphy, "Designs for a Dance" regarding Gernreich designs for Bella Lewitzky Dance Company.
box 27, folder 16

Dance Magazine 1977 March

Scope and Contents note

Cover features headline, "Gernreich Designs for Lewitzky." Also includes article by Viola Hegyi Swisher, "What a Wild Idea: Lewitzky and Gernreich Design a Dance."
box 27, folder 17

Dance Magazine 1977 March

Scope and Contents note

Cover features headline, "Gernreich Designs for Lewitzky." Also includes article by Viola Hegyi Swisher, "What a Wild Idea: Lewitzky and Gernreich Design a Dance."
box 27, folder 18

The Horchow Collection Pamper Book 1974

Scope and Contents note

Includes catalog page featuring Cowboy-Caftans for Her/For Him designed by Rudi Gernreich.
box 27, folder 19

In Style for Men 1985 November/December

Scope and Contents note

Includes article, "Future Fashion Past: Gernreich" by Gregory Poe.
box 27, folder 20

In Style for Men 1985 November/December

Scope and Contents note

Includes article, "Future Fashion Past: Gernreich" by Gregory Poe.
box 27, folder 21

Los Angeles Magazine 1968 March

Scope and Contents note

Cover features Gernreich amongst other members of the "visual arts community" assembled on the patio of the Los Angeles County Museum. Also includes article by S.J. Diamond, "Should We Set Fire to the Art Museum?"
box 27, folder 22

Los Angeles Times Magazine 1988 August 28

Scope and Contents note

Includes article by Bettijane Levine, "Now and then: Mad, Mod '60s Style Is back as Fashion Go-Goes Retro."
box 27, folder 23

The Metropolitan Museum of Art -- Annual Report for the Year 1986-1987

box 28, folder 1

London Life 1965 October/November

Scope and Contents note

Includes article, "The London scene, eleven variations."
box 28, folder 2

Mademoiselle 1965 October

Scope and Contents note

Includes article by Marietta Tree, "It's a Good Time to be a Woman."
box 28, folder 3

New York Magazine 1974 November 18

Scope and Contents note

Includes article by Anne Hollander, "Thong of Thongs."
box 28, folder 4

Newsweek 1968 November 25

Scope and Contents note

Includes photograph of Gernreich in article, "Male Plumage '68."
box 28, folder 5

Newsweek 1973 May 21

Scope and Contents note

Newsmakers feature of Gernreich design and quote.
box 28, folder 6

Newsweek 1976 January 19

Scope and Contents note

Includes short article, "The Jock Look."
box 28, folder 7

Newsweek 1976 January 19

Scope and Contents note

Includes short article, "The Jock Look."
box 28, folder 8

Newsweek 1985 May 6

Scope and Contents note

Includes short obituary for Gernreich.
box 28, folder 9

Newsweek 1986 July 7

Scope and Contents note

Includes article, "A Brief History of the Bikini" with a mention of Gernreich's topless swimsuit.
box 28, folder 10

Newsweek Magazine 1988 December 5

Scope and Contents note

Includes article by Patricia King, "The Price of Unhappy Customers" which makes use of Gernreich's statement "Fashion is dead."
box 28, folder 11

The New Yorker 1965 May 15

Scope and Contents note

Includes satirical cartoon featuring Gernreich.
box 28, folder 12

The New Yorker: Four Decades of Fashion -- Special Edition

Scope and Contents note

Collection of commentary and cartoons regarding fashion.
box 28, folder 13

Performing Arts 1978 March

Scope and Contents note

Includes article by Nancy Williamson, "Rudi Gernreich Adds Fuel to Dance/Design Explosion."
box 28, folder 14

Performing Arts 1978 March

Scope and Contents note

Includes article by Nancy Williamson, "Rudi Gernreich Adds Fuel to Dance/Design Explosion."
box 28, folder 15

Performing Arts 1981 October

Scope and Contents note

Includes article by Eileen Olsen, "The Fashion Scene" with photograph and mention of Gernreich.
box 28, folder 16

Penthouse 1976 April/May

Scope and Contents note

Includes article, "Newton and Friends in Miami" with photographs of women in Gernreich's thong swimwear.
box 28, folder 17

Playboy 1965 April

Scope and Contents note

Includes article by Herbert Gold, "The New Barbary Coast."
box 28, folder 18

Playboy's Creative Menswear International Designer Collection 1974

Scope and Contents note

Includes spread of Gernreich designs.
box 28, folder 19

Popular Psychology 1973 July

Scope and Contents note

Cover features headline, "Rudi Gernreich on the Psychology of Clothes." Also includes article by Rudi Gernreich, "Thoughts on the Psychology of Clothes."
box 29, folder 1

People Weekly 1981 May 25

Scope and Contents note

Includes article by Suzy Kalter on Gernreich.
box 29, folder 2

People Weekly 1981 September 21

Scope and Contents note

Includes article, "New Duds for the New Justice" with sketches of robes for Sandra O'Connor designed by Gernreich.
box 29, folder 3

Queen 1966

Scope and Contents note

Includes article, "Little Miss Moffitt."
box 29, folder 4

Status & Diplomat 1967 April

Scope and Contents note

Cover features Peggy Moffitt in Gernreich dress. Also includes article by Jane Wilson, "Fashion at The Box Office?"
box 29, folder 5

Time Magazine 1967 December 1

Scope and Contents note

Cover features Gernreich with two models and the headline, "The Miniskirt is Here to Stay (Til Spring, Anyway)." Includes article, "Up, Up & Away."
box 29, folder 6

Time Magazine 1967 December 1

Scope and Contents note

Cover features Gernreich with two models and the headline, "The Miniskirt is Here to Stay (Til Spring, Anyway)." Includes article, "Up, Up & Away."
box 29, folder 7

Time Magazine -- covers 1967 December 1

Scope and Contents note

Includes laminated copy of cover and magazine.
box 29, folder 8

Time Magazine 1975 April 7

Scope and Contents note

Includes quote and photograph regarding Gernreich's creation of the "Self-Cabana."
box 29, folder 9

Time Magazine 1975 December 15

Scope and Contents note

Includes photograph and quote of Gernreich regarding models dressed in bicycle parts, "In a machine age, people are drawn to machinery and it is sensuous and sexy."
box 29, folder 10

Time Magazine 1975 December 15

Scope and Contents note

Includes photograph and quote of Gernreich regarding models dressed in bicycle parts, "In a machine age, people are drawn to machinery and it is sensuous and sexy."
box 29, folder 11

Time Magazine 1976 January 19

Scope and Contents note

Includes photograph and quote regarding Gernreich's use of boxer shorts for women.
box 29, folder 12

UCLA Center for the Performing Arts 1981 March

General Physical Description note: 2 copies

Scope and Contents note

Calendar of programs. Includes announcement for Bella Lewitzky Dance Company performance at Royce Hall. Dcor and Light Design by Gernreich.
box 29, folder 13

UCLA Center for the Arts, 1984-85 Season

Scope and Contents note

Includes announcement for Bella Lewitzky Dance Company performance at Royce Hall.
box 29, folder 14

Vanity Fair 1985 November

box 29, folder 15

Vanity Fair 1986 April

Scope and Contents note

Includes small photograph of a model in a see-through Gernreich blouse.
box 29, folder 16

Viva: For Women Only 1976 February

Scope and Contents note

Includes fashion photographs of fur cardigan over Gernreich bra and bikini.
box 29, folder 17

Vogue 1964 September 1

Scope and Contents note

Includes two-page spread, "California: Rudi Gernreich's Brave New World."
box 29, folder 18

Women's Home Companion -- cover and article 1978

Scope and Contents note

Article by Marcia R. Golden, "Exercise Clothes You Can Wear on the Street."
box 29, folder 20

1988-1989 publicity

Scope and Contents note

Miscellaneous clippings and articles.
box 29, folder 25

Correspondence to Pucciani from the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art 1986-1987

Scope and Contents note

Includes an inventory of slides of fashion photographs and correspondence from Stephen A. and Suzanne C. Fried, Beth Alberty, and Michele Majer.
box 43, folder 1

1975 clippings

box 43, folder 2

1976 clippings

box 43, folder 3

1978-1979 clippings

box 43, folder 4

1979 clippings

box 43, folder 5

1980 clippings

box 43, folder 6

1981 clippings

box 43, folder 7

1982 clippings

box 44, folder 1

1978 clippings

box 44, folder 2

1979 clippings

box 44, folder 3

Ah Men catalog and Capezio Catalogue 1978-1979

box 45, folder 1

1976-1977 clippings

box 45, folder 2

1978 clippings

box 45, folder 3

1978 clippings

box 45, folder 4

1978 clippings

box 57, folder 29

"Apropos Aprons" exhibit slides and correspondence 1989

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence to Pucciani from Layne Nielson about the "Apropos Aprons" exhibit that featured a dress by Gernreich at the Metropolitan Museum. Enclosed are four color slides taken by Nielson.
box 57, folder 33

Rudi's archives

Scope and Contents note

A one page inventory of clothes and photographs.
box 59, folder 4

Julian Wasser Time magazine photographs 1967

General Physical Description note: 10 items

Scope and Contents note

Photographs of Gernreich with people including Dennis Hopper, Brooke Hayword and her child, Bill Claxton (William Claxton), and Layne Nielson.
box 68, folder 6

Rudi Gernreich: A Retrospective, 1922-1985

General Physical Description note: 4 copies
box 69, folder 2

Clippings 1950-1954

Scope and Contents note

Includes New York Times article, "Designer Favors Simple Fashions" by Dorothy Hawkins; unidentified article, "America's young designers" with photograph of Gernreich amongst other young designers; and an Esquire (February 1950) Special Supplement article, "The Hotel That Refused to Die" by Quentin Reynolds.
box 69, folder 3

Vogue 1954 April 15

Scope and Contents note

Includes image of model in sheath skirt and matching blouse designed by Gernreich-Bass. Sold at Lord & Taylor.
box 69, folder 4

Collier's 1956 June 8

Scope and Contents note

Cover features pink, scoop-neck, button front swimsuit by Gernreich for Westwood.
box 69, folder 5

Clippings 1956-1961

Scope and Contents note

Articles and publicity, including an article in Sports Illustrated and an article from The Dallas Morning News, "Collections Reflect Freedom."
box 69, folder 7

Beverly Hills Times article, "Gernreich Collection: Unmistakable Individuality" 1962 July 19

box 69, folder 8

Life Magazine 1964 July 3

Scope and Contents note

Includes article, "Big Style Fuss for Fall--the Transparent Blouse: And Not a Stitch on Underneath."
box 69, folder 9

Show: The Magazine of the Arts 1964 September

Scope and Contents note

Includes article, "Streisand: Gernreich: The This Minute Kids" featuring Streisand in Gernreich designs. Cover features Streisand in full plumage headdress by Leon Bennett, for Rudi Gernreich. Photographs by William Claxton.
box 69, folder 10

Town & Country 1964 September

Scope and Contents note

Includes article by Dr. Joyce Brothers, "The Naked Truth About the Topless Bathing Suit."
box 69, folder 12

Life Magazine 1964 August 28

Scope and Contents note

A Gernreich design is featured in the article "Fall Elegance."
box 69, folder 13

Look 1964 October 6

Scope and Contents note

Includes article, "Smart women are wearing their pants in town."
box 69, folder 14

New York Times Magazine 1965 January 31

Scope and Contents note

Includes article by Gloria Steinem, "Gernreich's Progress; Or, Eve Unbound." Peggy Moffitt.
box 69, folder 15

Life Magazine 1965 November 26

Scope and Contents note

Includes article, "The Girl with the Black Tights." Edie Sedgwick models designs by Gernreich.
box 69, folder 16

The Saturday Evening Post 1965 February 13

Scope and Contents note

Includes article, "The great idea boy" by Lewis H. Lapham.
box 69, folder 17

The Saturday Evening Post -- laminated copy 1965 February 13

Scope and Contents note

Includes article, "The great idea boy" by Lewis H. Lapham.
box 69, folder 18

Article by Marya Mannes, "But, M. Courreges, What About Mrs. Bottomley?" 1965 March 28

Scope and Contents note

Clipping from The New York Times Magazine.
box 69, folder 19

Article by Jane Wilson, "California's Space-Age Designer" 1967 July 9

Scope and Contents note

Clipping from Los Angeles Times WEST. Also includes magazine page advertising Old Grand Dad cologne and Marlboro cigarettes.
box 69, folder 22

Life Magazine 1970 January 9

Scope and Contents note

Includes article, "Fashion for the '70s."
box 69, folder 24

Town & Country -- Special Los Angeles Issue May 1974

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Hardbound copy of the magazine with Gernreich's name embossed on the cover. Includes short feature on Gernreich as part of an article on Los Angeles, "America's most misunderstood city" by Stephen R. Conn.
box 70, folder 1

Andy Warhol's Interview magazine May 1973

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Includes an interview with Gernreich by his former model, Terry Guerin.
box 70, folder 2

LIFE magazine 14 June 1954

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Cover and accompanying article feature, "California's Bold Look." The article highlights various Southern California designers including designs by Gernreich and Walter Bass. Photographs are in color.
box 70, folder 3

LIFE en Espanol 10 Septiembre/September 1956

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Cover features model in Gernreich waiter's jacket design. The magazine also includes an article in Spanish with photographs of the jackets, "Los chinos dan la tonica: las mujeres adoptaran sus chaquetas."
box 70, folder 4

America's young designers -- photocopied article 1954

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

The article includes a reproduction of Gernreich posed in garment handcarts with other young designers and a snapshot of Gernreich adjusting a beltless dress on a model.
box 70, folder 5

Los Angeles Times Home Magazine November 22, 1970

Scope and Contents note

"Gernreich's Underwater Ballet."
box 70, folder 7

The New York Times Magazine 24 October 1993

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Includes mention of Gernreich in article, "Opening the Archives: 50 years of Fashion of The Times." Includes note by Layne Nielsen regarding an error made by the magazine identifying model Diana Newman as Peggy Moffitt.
box 70, folder 8

Los Angeles Times Home Magazine July 25, 1971

Scope and Contents note

"Fall Fashion for 1971: Designers get crafty and give the ladies what they want."
box 70, folder 9

Los Angeles Times Home Magazine September 10, 1972

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

"Bedcovers that are pure and simple and intended for functional living, by Gernreich."
box 70, folder 10

Los Angeles Times West January 30, 1972

Scope and Contents note

Q and A Rudi Gernreich.
box 70, folder 11

Manchete December 28, 1974

Scope and Contents note

"Tonga quanto mais corpo, melhor."
box 70, folder 12

Quick December 1974

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

"Unten gar nicht ohne."
box 70, folder 13

Los Angeles Times Home Magazine

Scope and Contents note

"Bella Lewitzky and Newell Reynolds."
box 70, folder 14

Los Angeles Times Home Magazine January 22, 1978

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

"Rudi's cooking in the kitchen."
box 70, folder 15

LIFE Magazine 50 years Special Anniversary Edition, Collector's Edition ca. 1986

Scope and Contents note

The monokini featured in a timeline "Year by Year."
box 70, folder 16

Los Angeles Times Home August 23, 1981

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

"Return of the future."
box 70, folder 17

The Advocate July 23, 1985

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Typescript of the article "Rudi Gernreich: in and out of fashion" can be found in box 20 folder 29.
box 70, folder 18

Los Angeles Times Home July 8, 1979

Scope and Contents note

Letters to the editor regarding the article about Gernreich "A Signature Supper."
box 70, folder 19

Los Angeles Times Home May 20, 1979

General Physical Description note: 2 items

Scope and Contents note

Includes an article about Gernreich "great host: Rudi generic: a signature supper" which is the cover photo.
box 71, folder 12

Popular Psychology 1973 July

Scope and Contents note

Cover features headline, "Rudi Gernreich on the Psychology of Clothes." Also includes article by Rudi Gernreich, "Thoughts on the Psychology of Clothes."
box 71, folder 13

Book Digest Magazine September 1978

General Physical Description note: 1 item

Scope and Contents note

Features an excerpt entitled "Rudi Gernreich" from Bernadine Morris's book "The Fashion Makers."
box 71, folder 14

New York Magazine 1974 November 18

Scope and Contents note

Includes article by Anne Hollander, "Thong of Thongs."
box 71, folder 15

Coast 1976 July

Scope and Contents note

Cover features headline, "California's Rudi Gernreich: Fashion's Naughty Boy?" and illustration of Gernreich cutting the top of a bathing suit off a model. Also includes article by Ruth Kramerziony, "Rudi Gernreich: Fashion's Enfant Terrible?"
box 71, folder 18

Draft of book about Gernreich ca. 1985

Scope and Contents note

Draft of several chapters of a book about Gernreich, possibly written or edited by Marylou Luther.
box 71, folder 19

Invitation to exhibition "The 50's: Spirit of a Decade" from Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design

Scope and Contents note

The invitation includes a personal note. The exhibit features Gernreich.
box 85, folder 4

Stuff Magazine October 1985

Scope and Contents note

Includes photocollage with various friends such as Peggy Moffitt and Layne Nielson.
box 85, folder 5

Interview Magazine May 1986

Scope and Contents note

Includes article by Kurt Kilgus, "Signature of the Sixties" about Rudi Gernreich design.
box 97

Clippings 1956-1986

Scope and Contents note

Clippings and Publications about Gernreich, Max Factor, and Le Councile d' Amour.
box 98, folder 1-41

Press clippings 1956-1993

box 103, folder 7

Otis-Parsons Exhibition Center Poster

Scope and Contents note

Poster features a sketch of the Pubikini.
box 106, folder 9

Large scrapbook pages of dance clothing press clippings 1978

box 107

"Spirit of a Decade" exhibit poster

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