Bruce of L.A. Photographs, ca. 1950-1966.

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Bruce of L.A. Photographs, ca. 1950-1966.

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257 male physique photographs by Bruce Bellas, known as Bruce of L.A., of which 42 are duplicates; plus 7 vintage photographs from Don Whitman's Western Photography Guild and 1 from Bob Mizer's Athletic Model Guild. There are 171 8x10", 66 5x7", and 28 4x5" prints. Models include Joe d'Allessandro, Ed Fury, Mark Nixon, Don Peters, Keith Stephen, and others. The collection includes an extended series of Los Angeles' Muscle Beach competition photographs, and sets from particular shootings and on specific themes such as sailors, cowboys, and Indians.

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Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.

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Western Photography Guild

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Athletic Model Guild

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Bruce, of Los Angeles

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Berkowitz, Michael.

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Nicholas Muellner, a scholar on the history of photography, says that "Bruce Bellas (Bruce of LA) is one of the most important figures in the history of American Male Physique Photography. His photographs were produced for publication in 'physique' magazines, to document body building competitions and for sale in printed sets to individual enthusiasts. The photographer's finest work is characterized by exceptional young models depicted in highly stylized poses, costumes and lighting. In the days...