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Erotic and physique studios photography collection

 Collection
Identifier: Coll2014-051
Abstract

Photographs produced from the 1930s through 2010 by gay erotic or physique photography studios. The studios named in this collection range from short-lived single person operations to larger corporations.

Dates: circa 1930-2005

William A. Rhoads Nude Male photographs

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Coll2008-026
Abstract

Nude photographs of male hitchhikers on Pacific Coast Highway between Santa Monica and Santa Barbara taken by amateur photographer William A. Rhoads, circa 1975-1981.

Dates: circa 1975-1981

Pat Rocco photographs and papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll2007-006
Abstract

Photographs, scripts, programs, and related records documenting Pat Rocco's careers in radio, television, and theater; erotic photography; journalism; provider of emergency shelter for the homeless. Rocco was known for his charity, organizational, and collaborative work on behalf of gay and lesbian community in Southern California, primarily Los Angeles, and later in Hawaii. The bulk of the collection documents Rocco's life from 1970 through 1990.

Dates: circa 1900-2014; Majority of material found within 1970-2000