Abstract George Hurrell began his career as a photographer working for MGM during the Golden Age of Hollywood, during which time he photographed some of the most famous movie stars of the period, and as a result became one of the most famous studio photographers in Hollywood. He became known for his use of light that included spotlights and shadows, and hand-retouching, which produced romantic portraits that became his signature style. He continued to use this style throughout his long career,...

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Hugh Harrison photographic portraits of Robert Joel, undated.

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Stathis Orphanos photographic portraits of iconic gay activists, including Forman Brown, Harry Hay, Morris Kight, and Jim Kepner, undated. Note: Sixty-nine digital photographs of non-gay military content were sent to the archives at an earlier time, but without an accompanying deed of gift. These images have been referenced under this collection number as well.

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Twenty-five photographic prints, primarily portraitures, produced by photographer Daniel D. Teoli, 1973-1975 and 2014. Daniel D. Teoli, a self-taught photographer, worked to document the street life of 1970s Los Angeles and Hollywood. The images, primarily portraitures, emphasize the diversity in the population of 1970s Los Angeles. A number of images are devoted to transgender burlesque performer Barbara Lemay and depict her dressed in full costume.