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Bruce of Los Angeles photographs

 Collection
Identifier: Coll2017-011
Abstract

Photographic prints, slides, and stereo slides, circa 1950-1974, from photographer Bruce Bellas, better known as Bruce of Los Angeles. Bruce of Los Angeles photographed male bodybuilders beginning in the 1940s and sold his photographs (including nude images) via mail order until his death in 1974.

Dates: circa 1950-1974

Neil Edwards photography collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Coll2007-003
Abstract

474 photographic prints and 3910 slides created circa 1964-1969 by male physique photographer Neil Edwards. The collection also includes Edwards' business records, including model releases and notes on models, and erotic drawings and writings.

Dates: 1950 - 1970; Majority of material found within 1964 - 1969

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

Miles Everitt photographs

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Coll2013-100
Abstract Photographic prints, negatives, and slides by Miles R. Everitt, a Los Angeles photograher. The bulk of his works date from the early 1960s to the late 1980s. He primarily photographed African-American nude male models. Fearing he would lose his position as an electrical engineer for the city of Los Angeles and later in the aerospace industry, Everitt never publically displayed his photography. However a small number of buyers, photographers, and publishers knew of his works including Robert...
Dates: 1932-1987

David Hurles interviews

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Coll2008-034
Abstract

VHS videotapes and compact audiocassette tape interviews of David Hurles, founder and proprietor of Old Reliable Tape and Picture Company, conducted by Pat Allen with the assistance of Bill Wyman, September 1998-January 1999. The collection also contains two compilation CD-ROMs of Old Reliable photographs, copyright 1998.

Dates: 1998-1999

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