Leo Adams papers 1928-1952

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Leo Adams papers 1928-1952

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Leo Adams (1903- ) was a management executive with R.H. Macy & Co. in New York City from 1930 to 1965. Before Macy's he worked in the early motion picture theaters in Chicago and New York. Collection consists of Adams's correspondence, photographs and poetry. Correspondence is with friends and concerns the personal lives, cultural pursuits and careers of Adams and his circle during the Depression, World War II and post-war eras. Some letters pertain to the homosexual relationships of Adams and others and reflect gay life of the times. Also, a few photographs of Adams and typescript booklet of poetry.

.8 linear foot (2 boxes)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6311553

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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Adams, Leo, 1903-

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Leo Adams (1903- ) was a management executive with R.H. Macy & Co. in New York City from 1930 to 1965. Before Macy's he worked in the early motion picture theaters in Chicago and New York. From the description of Leo Adams papers, 1928-1952. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122615952 From the guide to the Leo Adams papers, 1928-1952, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) ...