"Right On!" collection, 1970-1973.

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"Right On!" collection, 1970-1973.

The collection contains poems recited in the film, contracts, newspaper ad layouts, advertisements, press releases, a press kit, foreign correspondence regarding theater inquiries, national and international reviews of the film, articles about the cast members and legal documents relating to the suit brought by Hassan, et al.

.4 lin. ft. (1 box)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6771701

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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