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Len Evans (1943-2003) was an historian and collector who wrote several articles and chronologies discussing the history of homosexuality in the United States and in Mexico. The collection helps to document that history within the United States and consists of information compiled as part of the Gay History Project in San Francisco (ca. 1983-1984) and Mr. Evans' collection of "Physique" Art and Photography.

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The Norman Filman Collection consists of papers saved by Old China Hand Norman Filman, mostly consisting of materials related to his uncle J. Arthur Duff and Old China Hands reunions. Materials in the collection include correspondence, news clippings, essays, a family tree, and audiovisual materials on China.

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Stanley Fleishman (1920-1999) is a lawyer known primarily for trying First Amendment obscenity cases. He was also very active advocating on behalf of the legal rights of the disabled community. Prior to his work, the wheelchair-bound were not permitted to serve on juries in California. The Stanley Fleishman Collection documents a small segment of Fleishman’s personal and professional life as a trial lawyer in Southern California.

Abstract The Maxie Floyd Photograph Collection consists of visual documentation of jazz and festivals, track and field, Los Angeles street visuals and houses, Black photography and art, personal travels and interests, social activities, and Floyd’s professional career. The majority of images were created in California. Maxie Floyd was a self-taught Black photographer who pursued photography both recreationally and professionally to capture his many interests and to partner with other members in the...

Abstract The William (Will) Randolph Fowler Collection highlights the literary works of Will and his father Gene Fowler. Gene is best known as a New York newspaperman and screen writer for 20th Century Fox. Will Fowler is known for his many endeavors, including musician, newspaperman, publicist, and author. The collection contains materials written by both Fowlers, including articles as they appeared when published, correspondence, drafts, galley proofs, typescripts, and...

Abstract Peggy Gilbert was a saxophonist and band leader. From the 1930s through 1996 she led several all-girl orchestras and bands. An advocate for women musicians, she arranged for bookings and contracts. She was an active member in Local 47 of the Musician’s Union. The Peggy Gilbert Collection contains the personal music scores, scrapbooks, and photographs of Peggy Gilbert, with a few items from her youth. The audio materials in the collection include an interview...

Abstract Paul J. Goldener was president of the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, Local 645, Van Nuys, California from 1970-1978. The United Automobiles, Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) was founded in 1936 by Walter P. Reuther as the collective bargaining representative for many of America's industrial workers. The records contained in the Goldener collection document the history, development and accomplishments of the UAW...

Abstract Vicente Gómez was a well-known guitarist, composer, arranger, teacher, and business owner. His most notable performance was playing Romance de Amor in the 1941 film Blood and Sand. Gómez had a successful career performing and writing music as well as starting and maintaining two businesses, La Zambra nightclub in New York and the Academy of Spanish Arts in Los Angeles. The Vicente Gómez...

Abstract The Harold Hambrick Photograph and Video Collection is a small collection of photographs and videos that largely document Watts and the South Los Angeles area within the time period of 1966 to 2005, and primarily the 1990s and 2000s. Harold Hambrick was an African American businessman and active community member in Watts and surrounding areas. For over 40 years he held many roles at the Watts Health Foundation (WHF), and in the late 1990s he became President of the Los Angeles Black Business...

Abstract Bess Lomax Hawes is the daughter of famed folklorist John A. Lomax. Ms. Hawes had an active musical career as a singer, instrumentalist and songwriter. Her career as an educator began in 1954 when she became an instructor in guitar, banjo and folk music in the extension division at the University of California, Los Angeles. In 1963, she joined the Anthropology Department at San Fernando Valley State College. The material contained in this collection consists of folkloric data collected...