Finding aid of the Matthew and Buddy of Glendale Photograph
Albums
Stacy Wierenga
ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives
909 West Adams Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90007
Phone: (213) 741-0094
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ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives. All rights reserved.
Finding aid of the Matthew and Buddy of Glendale Photograph
Albums
Collection number: Coll2009-009
ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives
Los Angeles,
California
- Processed by:
- Stacy Wierenga
- Date Completed:
- August 25, 2009
- Encoded by:
- Stacy Wierenga
© 2009 ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives. All rights reserved.
Descriptive Summary
Title: Matthew and Buddy of Glendale photograph
albums
Dates: 1934-1993
Collection number: Coll2009-009
Creator:
Schmidt, Matthew J.,
1918-2007
Creator:
Antunes, Albert
Collection Size: 4.0 linear feet
(3 archive boxes and 1 oversize box).
Repository:
ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives.
Los Angeles, California 90007
Abstract: The bulk of the collection consists of the
photograph albums of Matthew Schmidt and Albert Antunes (pseudonyms: Matthew
and Buddy of Glendale). The early albums document the Los Angeles non-bar gay
scene from the mid-1960s to mid-1970s, and contain many photographs of the
elaborate costume parties the couple threw at their home. The later albums
document the couple's extensive world travels. The collection also includes a
small amount of printed and manuscript materials, including a 1934 letter to
Matthew Schmidt from Mae West.
Languages:
Languages represented in the collection: English
Access
The collection is open to researchers. There are no access
restrictions.
Publication Rights
Researchers wishing to publish materials must obtain permission in
writing from ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives as the physical owner.
Researchers must also obtain clearance from the holder(s) of any copyrights in
the materials. Note that ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives can grant
copyright clearance only for those materials for which we hold the copyright.
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain copyright clearance for
all other materials directly from the copyright holder(s).
Preferred Citation
Matthew and Buddy of Glendale photograph albums, Coll2009-009, ONE
National Gay and Lesbian Archives, Los Angeles, California.
Acquisition Information
The collection was donated by Albert Antunes (Buddy of Glendale) on
April 9, 2009.
Processing Information
Processed by Stacy Wierenga on August 25, 2009.
Biography
To be supplied later.
Scope and Content of Collection
The bulk of the collection consists of the photograph albums of Matthew
Schmidt and Albert Antunes (pseudonyms: Matthew and Buddy of Glendale), from
approximately 1965 to 1993, including photographs of elaborate costume parties
the couple threw at their home, and their extensive world travels. The
collection also includes a small amount of printed and manuscript materials,
including a program, circa 1957, for the Jewel Box Revue drag review, and a
1934 letter from Mae West.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this
collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Antunes, Albert
(pseudonym: Buddy of Glendale)
Buddy of
Glendale
Entertaining.
Gays--Social life and
customs
Matthew of
Glendale
Parties
Photograph Albums
Photographs
Schmidt, Matthew J.
(pseudonym: Matthew of Glendale), 1918-2007
Travel
Collection Contents
Box : Folder 1 : 1-13 ; 2 : 1-14 ; 3 :
1-12 ; 4: 1-3
Series 1:
Photograph Albums
1965-1993
Physical Description: 39 albums + 3 folders of loose
pages
Series Scope and Content Summary
This series consists of the photograph albums of Matthew Schmidt and
Albert Antunes (pseudonyms: Matthew and Buddy of Glendale). The early albums
document the Los Angeles non-bar gay scene from the mid-1960s to mid-1970s, and
include many photographs of elaborate costume parties the couple threw at their
home. The later albums document the couple's extensive world travels.
Box 1 : 1
Album 1: Xmas House Decorations ; Antique Shop
circa 1965
Box 1 : 2
Album 2: Song of the Loon ; Matthew's Birthday
circa
1968-1971
Box 1 : 3
Album 3: Wrangler Party
circa
1968-1969
Box 1 : 4
Album 4: Matthew of Glendale
circa
1969-1971
Box 1 : 5
Album 5: 8x10 Portraits
circa
1969-1970
Box 1 : 6
Album 6: "An Evening in Las Vegas"
1971
Box 1 : 7
Album 7: Leather/Western Shambles
circa 1972
Box 1 : 8
Album 8: Hawaii & Shamrock's Party
circa 1972
Box 1 : 9
Album 9: Columnist's Party - 1972 ; Aldo's B'day Party ;
Xmas 1972 ; Camelot Ball ; MCC Fire ; S.F. Coronation
circa
1972-1973
Box 1 :
11
Album 11: Friends
circa
1972-1974
Box 1 :
12
Album 12: St. Patrick's Day Party
circa
1971-1973
Box 1 : 13
Album 13: Welcome Home Buddy ; Ron of Cambridge/Welcome to
Glendale
circa 1973
Box 2 : 1
Album 14: Shamrock's Festival
1973
Box 2 : 2
Album 15: Buddy/Matthew Pictures
circa 1974
Box 2 : 3
Album 16: Hawaii - Alaska,
Sept. 1974
Box 2 : 4
Album 17: Vacations
circa 1974
Box 2 : 5-6
Albums 18-19: Cycle M.C. European Trip
Sept. 1978
Physical Description: 2 folders.
Box 2 : 7
Album 20: Spain - Portugal - Morocco
Sept. 1979
Box 2 : 8
Album 21: England - France - Italy and Greece
Summer 1980
Box 2 : 10
Album 23: Singapore - Hong Kong - Bangkok
1981
Box 2 : 11
Album 24: New Zealand
April 1981
Box 2 : 12
Album 25: Australia - New Zealand ; New Orleans
Mardi Gras
1981
Box 2 : 13
Album 26: Mexico - Hawaii
1981
Box 2 : 14 ; 3 : 1
Albums 27-28: China
1981
Physical Description: 2 folders.
Box 3 : 2
Album 29: Moscow
June 1982
Box 3 : 3
Album 30: Tahiti - Jan.-Feb. 1982 ; Xmas -
1980
Box 3 : 4
Album 31: Norway and Sweden
June 1982
Box 3 : 5
Album 32: Finland and Leningrad
June 1982
Box 3 : 6-7
Albums 33-34: Egypt
April 1983
Physical Description: 2 folders.
Box 3 : 8-10
Albums 35-37: India - Nepal
Sept.-Oct. 1983
Physical Description: 3 folders.
Box 3 : 11
Album 38: Royal Princess Cruise
1990
Box 3 : 12
Album 39: Bus Trip to Yosemite
May 1993
Box 4 : 1-3
Loose Photo Album Pages : A - C
circa 1967-1973
Physical Description: 3 folders.
Box : Folder 4 : 4-7
Series 2:
Printed and Manuscript Materials
1934-1957
Physical Description: 4 folders
Series Scope and Content Summary
This series consists of a program for The Jewel Box Revue, clippings
on John Nichols from
Life Magazine, an undated clipping from
Compass Newspaper,
and a 1934 letter from Mae West.
Box 4 : 4
The Jewel Box Revue Program
circa 1957
Box 4 : 5
Clippings - John Nichols -
Life Magazine
February 9,
1948
Box 4 : 7
Letter from Mae West
February 14,
1934
