These letters are clues to a secret life. This is a series of letters and addressed envelopes sent to Philip St. George (?-1997) of New York City who, from all indications, identified as being a closeted gay man. George's correspondents, who may have also have been gay or bisexual, tell of their experiences in the armed forces after World War II and their life after the war, 1945-1953.
Arrangement:
In Box 84, Folders 1 - 10.
Local Numbers:
AC1146-0000117-01 to AC1146-0000273 (AC Scan)
Restrictions:
Unrestricted research use on site by appointment. Photographs must be handled with cotton gloves unless protected by sleeves.
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Archives Center Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
Bob Hope broadcasts to the United States Army (first side of disc 10047 and second side of disc 10048) -- Bob Hope broadcasts to the United States Navy (first side of disc 10049 and second side of disc 10050) -- Bob Hope broadcasts to the United States Marine Corps (first side of disc 10050 and second side of disc 10049) -- Bob Hope broadcasts to the United States Coast Guard (first side of disc 10048 and second side of disc 10047).
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-78-2290
Capitol.CD26
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
Los Angeles, CA Capitol 1946
General:
Title from container. Notes on container. Performer(s): Bob Hope, stand-up comedy; with other performers.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
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Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.