Performing masculinity

Bob Shouse

Fire Island 1960

I have a collection of photos and negatives I call “Fire Island 1960” — probably not the correct date or place! They show an evolving group of men in a beach resort setting. This one shows the largest gathering.

Check out the fellow at left, smoking.

Photos by Ralph Kelly

Photo by Denny Denfield

Grab bag

Dusty Wood 

and Sal Gennaro

Johnny Virgin by Athletic Model Guild

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