Julian Wasser slides from the 1985 Los Angeles Pride parade, C0404, Box 1, Folder 1, Slide 3, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.
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This collection was processed by Elizabeth Beckman.
“English composer Thomas Augustine Arne, a contemporary of George Friedric Handel, was born in 1710. He wrote the music for the famous song “Rule, Brittania,” which contains lyrics that as of 2020 have been the subject of cultural conversation and reevaluation in the United Kingdom (see Langfitt, “A Row Erupts in Britain over ‘Rule, Brittania!’ at the Proms”). Arne’s sister, Susannah Cibber, performed several of the alto solos in the first performance of Handel’s “Messiah” in Dublin (Westminster Abbey,”Susannah Cibber”). Arne died in 1778 (MusicBrainz, “Thomas Arne”)…The collection consists of a single mezzotint portrait of Thomas Arne, engraved by William Humphrey based on a painting by Robert Dunkarton.”
Collis S. Hough Civil War letters to his wife Harriet Stevens Hough
This collection was processed by Elizabeth Beckman.
“Collis S. Hough was born in 1835 or 1836, the son of a Connecticut farmer (‘United States Census, 1850’). Hough married Harriet F. Stevens, and they had two daughters, Mary and Laurie (‘United States Census, 1860′, United States Census 1880’). During the American Civil War, Hough served in the First Connecticut Artillery Regiment, first as a Private and then a Sergeant (‘United States Civil War Soldiers Index, 1861-1865’). Harriet died in 1895 at age 59, and Collis died in 1913 at age 77 (Find a Grave, ‘Collis S. Hough’ and ‘Harriet F. Stevens Hough’)…Letters from Collis S. Hough to his wife Harriet Stevens Hough. Hough fought with the First Connecticut Artillery Regiment in the Union Army during the Civil War. The letters are written to Harriet at home in Connecticut (she appears to have moved to different towns: Wolcottville, Forrestville, and Bristol). There are five additional letters, one to Collis Hough regarding a deed, two to Harriet Hough regarding money, one to “Darling Hattie,” (presumably a nickname for Harriet), and one from the office of Pierce and Winslow, Attorneys at Law, dated 1892.”
Julian Wasser slides from the 1985 Los Angeles Pride parade
This collection was processed by Elizabeth Beckman.
“The first Los Angeles Pride Parade took place in 1970. As noted by Christopher Street West, the non-profit that organizes the annual LA Pride celebration, this was only one year after the Stonewall Uprising in New York City that marked the beginning of the modern LGBTQIA+ rights movement in the United States, and it was “the world’s first permitted parade advocating for gay rights” (Christopher West Association, Inc., “About LA Pride”). Since the end of the 1970s, the parade has been held in West Hollywood, a center for the gay community in Los Angeles (Shelby Grad, “From gay bashing to AIDS to same-sex marriage, L.A. pride parade reflects hopes, dreams and despairs”).
Julian Wasser is a well-known photojournalist whose career began in Washington, D.C. but who worked extensively in Hollywood; his work appeared in major publications such as Time, Life, Vanity Fair, and more, and it has also been featured in exhibitions (Janet Davies, “Legendary photojournalist Julian Wasser reflects on career, discusses Chicago exhibit”)…12 slides of the Pride parade in 1985 in Los Angeles. They depict members of the LGBTQIA+ community celebrating, marching, riding, and participating in the parade. Two slides are labelled “anti-gay protestors,” but they do not appear to depict this. The slides were taken by Julian Wasser for California Features International, Inc.”
Julian Wasser slides from the 1985 Los Angeles Pride parade, C0404, Box 1, Folder 1, Slide 3, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.
General John Ruggles Military Assistance Advisory Group Vietnam photographs
This collection was processed by Elizabeth Beckman.
“Two photo albums and several loose photos pertaining to the career of General John Ruggles in Vietnam in 1960-1961. The first scrapbook commemorates General Ruggles’ farewell visit to the Army of the Republic of Vietnam’s II Corps headquarters in Pleiku, Vietnam and contains photos of Ruggles interacting with Vietnamese officers and soldiers. The second scrapbook, presented to General Ruggles by Colonel Dang-Van-Son, the Commanding Officer of the Vietnam NCO Academy at Nha Trang, largely contains photos of Vietnamese Non-Comissioned Officers in training, as well as a visit by General Ruggles. There are also two folders of loose photographs of General Ruggles interacting with Vietnamese officers and soldiers as well as photos of Vietnamese civilians, MAAG officers, and South Vietnames President Ngo Dinh Diem and Lieutenant General Samuel Williams.”
Costas photograph of Jerome Robbins rehearsing “Circus Polka” with young ballet dancers
This collection was processed by Amanda Brent.
“Matted color photograph featuring the dancer and choreographer Jerome Robbins taking a bow during rehearsals of the ballet “Circus Polka” in 1972. In the foreground is Robbins, in partial ringmaster costume, bowing and gesturing to the rehearsal audience. Behind Robbins in the background are young ballet dancers. The photograph is signed by Robbins. It is also signed by Costas – the photographer – on the matte.”
Martha Swope photograph of Jerome Robbins in rehearsal with young ballet dancers for “Circus Polka”
This collection was processed by Amanda Brent.
“Original black and white photograph of Jerome Robbins in rehearsal with young ballet dancers for “Circus Polka” taken by Martha Swope in June 1972. Robbins stands in the center of the photograph in a rehearsal room surrounded by young ballet dancers. The back of the photograph is stamped with information on the photograph’s provenance.”
Julian Wasser slides from the 1985 Los Angeles Pride parade, C0404, Box 1, Folder 1, Slide 8, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.
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