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Guide to Nancy Woolley / Montanna Houston Correspondence MSS.436
Descriptive Summary
Source:
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Turner, Tommy, 1959- |
Source:
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Wojnarowicz, David |
Source:
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Kern, Richard |
Creator:
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Houston, M. (Montanna) |
Title: |
Nancy Woolley/Montanna Houston Correspondence |
Dates [inclusive]: |
1975-2015 |
Dates [bulk]: |
1975-1985 |
Abstract: |
Montanna Houston was a writer, artist and musician who lived in New York City and
later in Houston, Texas. This collection includes 43 letters written by Montanna Houston
between 1975-1985, sent to his friend Nancy Woolley in Dallas, Texas. In addition
to letters, Houston sent a variety of artwork including over 50 drawings, as well
as collages, poetry, and zines. From 1979 on he wrote from New York City, where he
was involved with the East Village, downtown art scene. Some of the artwork includes
collaboration with Richard Kern, Tommy Turner and David Wojnarowicz.
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Quantity: |
1.75 Linear Feet in 1 manuscript box, 1 oversize box, and 1 oversize artwork. |
Language: |
Materials are in English. |
Call Phrase: |
MSS.436 |