Bob Mizer on: His Mother's Death

Bob Mizer on: His Mother's Death

delia_graveMother’s death created quite a jolt for all of us, though we had all expected it. The first few days found me going into tears several times, but adjustment came quickly—without question I now have tremendously greater time open. Also on a long-range basis I will not be “held down.”


Bob Mizer's Personal Journal - September 28, 1964

Death of Mizer's mother led to changes in AMG

Death of Mizer's mother led to changes in AMG

It’s easy to overlook Delia Mizer’s role in the early days of Bob Mizer’s career. But any out gay man who was once closeted and living in fear of his...

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Before American Apparel & Dov Charney, There Was Delia Mizer & AMG

Before American Apparel & Dov Charney, There Was Delia Mizer & AMG

Since we’re on a bit of a fashion kick this week, we thought we’d draw attention to some rather fashionable drawers – underwear, that is. When AMG...

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Behind the Lens: The Life and Times of Bob Mizer (Part II)

Behind the Lens: The Life and Times of Bob Mizer (Part II)

Author’s note: This is the second part of a four-part series designed to introduce the novice to photographer and filmmaker Bob Mizer. We will post a...

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Mizer compound at center of photographer's empire

Mizer compound at center of photographer's empire

When the neighbors watched Delia Mizer and her precocious 5-year-old son Bob move into the Victorian house at 1834 W. 11th St. in Los Angeles in...

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