Martin Worman papers 1960-2008

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Martin Worman papers 1960-2008

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Martin Worman was an actor, playwright, lyricist, director, female impersonator, activist and academic, working in the United Stated, primarily in San Francisco and New York from the late 1960s through the early 1990s. The bulk of this collection, which ranges in date from 1960-1993, extensively covers the professional career of Martin Worman, including production files, materials relating to his academic career and materials on The Cockettes; and also includes some personal materials.

15 linear feet; 29 boxes

The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.

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