Sterling Houston Papers 1926-2006 1973-2006

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Sterling Houston Papers 1926-2006 1973-2006

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Sterling Houston had a thirty-year career in professional theater as an actor, musician and writer in San Antonio, New York and San Francisco. The Sterling Houston Papers primarily document Houston's involvement in San Antonio theater through scripts, screenplays, programs, and press materials. Also included are correspondence, research materials, project files, photographs, and audiovisual materials.

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The University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries . Special Collections

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