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James Gossage Collection of Lanford Wilson Materials.

Creator

Gossage, James.

Title

James Gossage Collection of Lanford Wilson Materials.

Description

The Collection contains photographs, negatives, and positive proof sheets taken by photographer James D. Gossage of playwright Lanford Wilson, along with photographs of the actors performing in scenes from Wilson’s various productions at repertory theaters throughout the country and abroad. Also included are assorted news articles regarding Wilson’s plays, lobby displays, a poster advertising Wilson’s play, “Burn This,” theater publications, and other miscellaneous photographs relating to Wilson and his theater work. The years covered are 1965 to 1988, and 2000/2002. Much of the material covers the late 1960s through the early 1970s.

Provenance

Donated by James Gossage.

Rights

Copyright belongs to the photographer and/or the New York Public Library. Inquire with Special Collections.

Access Rights

Materials do not circulate but are available to users in the Special Collections Reading Room during service hours or by appointment.