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Bruce of L.A./Bruce Bellas (Physique)

 Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

Bruce Bellas (1909 – 1974) began photographing bodybuilders in Los Angeles, California in 1947. He became known as Bruce of L.A., launched his own magazine, Male Figure, in 1956, and is remembered as an influential photographer of the male figure.

Dates

  • 1850s-2010.

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

Extent

7.3 cubic feet.

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

Contact:
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
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