Abstract

60 photographs of Edie Arronson, a lover named Elaine, and other female friends. A single photo shows a woman and man by a motorcycle. In addition to a few cards and notes from friends and two advertisements (1 featuring her and 1 that she edited), there are thirteen letters and notes from Elaine to Edie that reveal their up and down relationship in 1971. In one letter, Elaine refers to "my male needs."

Scope and content Photograph albums from the estate of an unidentified lesbian couple. Two albums contain photographs directly related to the Feb. 15, 1953 wedding of two of their gay male friends. The name "Merle" is written over one of the photos. The women were among the chosen few guests in attendance at the wedding, which appears to have been at a private home, possibly the home of these women. Albums include pictures of couples and groups of friends, some with people in drag. Includes photos of...