Finding Aid to the Leonard Now Papers, 1977 Coll2014-040
Cooper Moll
Processing this collection has been funded by a generous grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Title: Leonard Now papers
creator:
Now, Leonard
Identifier/Call Number: Coll2014-040
Physical Description:
0.2 Linear Feet
1 archive carton.
Date (inclusive): 1977
Abstract: This collection is comprised of Leonard Now's original screenplays Chief, Dennis, Gold!, and Let Me In!, as well as correspondence,
sheet music, lyrics, and audiocassettes, 1977.
Biography
In 1977, Leonard Weinstein changed his professional name to Leonard Now. He was a gay screenwriter in Los Angeles, California.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the ONE Archivist. Permission
for publication is given on behalf of ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives at USC Libraries as the owner of the physical
items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donor and date of acquisition unknown.
Preferred Citation
[Box/folder #, or item name] Leonard Now Papers, Coll2014-040, ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, USC Libraries, University
of Southern California.
Processing Information
Materials in this collection were originally found in sealed registered mail envelopes, dated 1977 and self-addressed by Leonard
Weinstein. Collection processed by Cooper Moll, August 2014.
Scope and Contents
The collection comprises Leonard Now's four original screenplays, lyrics for a proposed album, correspondence, notes, one
b&w photograph, a registration of name change, and audiocassettes, dated from 1977.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged alphabetically with audiocassettes at the end.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Gay and lesbian writers
Gay men's writings
Screenplays
Now, Leonard
Box 1, Folder 2
Correspondence and notes
Undated
Box 1, Folder 5
Let Me In! screenplay
1977
Box 1, Folder 7
"Not an Inch" lyrics for proposed album
1977
Box 1, Folder 8
Portrait photograph
Undated
Box 1, Folder 9
Registration of name change
1977
Box 1, Folder 10
Resume and headshot
circa 1977
Item AC3058
100% Leonard Weinstein [sound recording]
1977
Physical Description: 1 audiocassette.
Item AC3059
Adam Spirit; Ding-a-Ling Day; Hard to Work, by Leonard Weinstein [sound recording]
Undated
Physical Description: 1 audiocassette.
