Wayne T. Corbitt papers, 1980-1997.

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Wayne T. Corbitt papers, 1980-1997.

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Consists of works by and about Wayne T. Corbitt, including his notebooks, poems, short stories, plays, and performance works, as well as reviews of his work and interviews. Also includes a small amount of correspondence with colleagues and friends, and personal materials, including artistic statements, memorial service, and cards from Corbitt to his partner, William David ("Davey") French.

8 boxes, 1 oversize box, 1 volume, and 1 oversize folder (3.9 linear feet)

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Corbitt, Wayne T.

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Wayne T. Corbitt was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1952. He settled in San Francisco in 1976 and began writing in 1980, while supporting himself as a cook. Following his diagnosis with AIDS in 1989, Corbitt devoted himself full time to his public performances. His works include "Blackbird's boogie in the black moonlight," "Waves of gravity and time: the gospel according to Wayne," and "Crying holy." From the description of Wayne T. Corbitt papers, 1980-1997. (University of Califor...