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Mattachine Society Honorary Membership Conferred Upon Kennith H. Burns, May 14, 1955

 File — Box: 1, Item: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection comprises two award plaques, 1 inscribed plate, and 1 award certificate, 1955-1998, given to Ken Burns, former President of the Mattachine Society during the 1950s. Included is a Mattachine Society honorary membership plaque given to Burns in 1955. The collection also includes 15 photographs and 24 photocopies of photographs from the estate of Ken Burns. The photographs document Burn's stepfather in drag and 14 other photographs, circa 1955 through 1969.

Dates

  • Creation: May 14, 1955

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet (1 flat archive box.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Description

1 award plaque.

Repository Details

Part of the ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, University of Southern California Repository

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