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Guide to the Stephen Styles Papers MSS.578
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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Styles, Stephen |
| Source
- dnr:
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Medwig, Elizabeth |
| Title: |
Stephen Styles Papers |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
1920s-2018, undated |
| Dates [bulk]: |
1980s-2000s |
| Abstract: |
Stephen Styles (born Stephen Stern) was a member of Andy Warhol's social group, a
close friend of Candy Darling, and part of the drag scene of 1960s New York City.
The Stephen Styles Papers consists of materials created and collected by Styles, and
includes correspondence from friends and family, photographic prints of Styles and
friends, an astral portrait, books, a limited edition art print, and notes. A large
portion of this collection contains ephemera related to Style's interest in film and
theater actors from the early and mid-20th century, including publicity photographs,
newspaper clippings and magazines, movie posters, playbills from the 1940s, and sheet
music from the 1920s and 1930s. Photographic portraits of actors Candy Darling and
Dorian Gray from 1971 can also be found in this collection.
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| Quantity: |
3 linear feet in 4 manuscript boxes, 2 oversize box folders and 1 flat box file folder in shared
boxes
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| Location: |
Materials are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please request
materials at least two business days prior to your research visit to coordinate access.
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| Language: |
Materials are in English. |
| Call Phrase: |
MSS.578 |
