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Greeting cards, 1985-1987

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

The collection primarily consists of documents related to Bloom's membership in the Hotel & Restaurant Employees and Bartenders International Union and his employment as a waiter at various clubs, hotels, and restaurants. The documents include paystubs, tax returns, union dues booklets, and a copy of the 1975 uniform contract. The collection also contains an apartment lease, bail bond receipts (2), benefit letters, business cards, a diary (which contains fictional dates/appointments), canceled checks, greeting cards, identification cards, notes with addresses and phone numbers, programs, receipts, and photographs. The photographs document Bloom's drag persona, Luella; parties at local bars including the Fallen Angel in Los Angeles; and images of his dogs, family, and friends.

Dates

  • Creation: 1985-1987

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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

Extent

From the Collection: 0.2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

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

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