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John Edward Heys papers, additions

Title
John Edward Heys papers, additions, 1930s-2011.
Author
Heys, John Edward, 1948-

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Box 1Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1998-045 Box 1Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 2Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1998-045 Box 2Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 3Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1998-045 Box 3Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 4Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1998-045 Box 4Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 5Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1998-045 Box 5Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 6Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1998-045 Box 6Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 7Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1998-045 Box 7Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 8Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1998-045 Box 8Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 9Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1998-045 Box 9Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 10Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1998-045 Box 10Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 11Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1998-045 Box 11Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 13Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1998-045 Box 13Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 14Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1998-045 Box 14Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Tube 1Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1998-045 Tube 1Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Tube 12Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1998-045 Tube 12Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre

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Description
6.7 linear feet (13 boxes, 2 tubes), 8.09 mb (131 computer files)
Summary
John Edward Heys is an actor, writer, and director who performed with numerous performance groups including the Angels of Light and Charles Ludlam's Ridiculous Theatrical Company. He knew and worked with numerous artists including Charles Ludlam, Ethyl Eichelberger, Jackie Curtis, Cookie Mueller, Bill Vehr, Tomata du Plenty, Gary Indiana, and the Cockettes. Heys also created several one man shows including his portrayal of Diana Vreeland and La Mamounia; directed Alba Clemente in Rene Ricard's translation of Jean Cocteau's A Human Voice; and created a documentary about Charlotte von Mahlsdorf. The John Heys papers additions cover Heys' personal and professional life from 1938 to 2011. Most of these materials pertain to his later life and work in Berlin, Germany. Types of materials present include diaries and engagement books, photographs, posters, publicity materials, research materials, costume pieces, personal ephemera, published books, correspondence, notes, and other writings.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Correspondence.
  • Diaries.
  • Printed ephemera.
  • Flyers.
  • Photographs.
  • Programs.
Access (note)
  • Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.
Terms of Use (note)
  • For permission to publish, contact the Curator, Billy Rose Theatre Division.
Location of Other Archival Materials (note)
  • Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library.
  • Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
Call Number
*T-Mss 1998-045
OCLC
835137561
Author
Heys, John Edward, 1948-
Title
John Edward Heys papers, additions, 1930s-2011.
Restricted Access
Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.
Terms Of Use
For permission to publish, contact the Curator, Billy Rose Theatre Division.
Location of Other Archival Materials
John Edward Heys collection; Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library.
John Edward Heys Papers, ca. 1962-2001; Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
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Occupation
Actors.
Directors.
Female impersonators .
Performance artists.
Writers.
Research Call Number
*T-Mss 1998-045
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