Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Lauren Hewitt papers
- Dates:
- circa 1999-2001
- Creators:
- Hewitt, Lauren
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 6 linear feet (3 cartons, 1 set model, 1 oversized box)
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Lauren Hewitt papers. GLBT Historical Society
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Lauren Hewitt papers relate to her work with the Jon Sims Center for the Performing Arts in San Francisco, California and the Wuornos Opera. Wuornos Opera was written and composed by Carla Lucero and produced by Lauren Hewitt. It had a premiere at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater. The opera was about the serial killer Aileen Wuornos. The collection includes material related to the opera, including production materials, programs and posters, audiovisual recordings and photographs, a set model, and publicity material. Some records of the Jon Sims Center are also included.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Lauren Hewitt, September 2021.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Lesbians
Theater - Names:
- Wuornos, Aileen
Wuornos, Aileen
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- circa 1999-2001
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
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All requests for reproductions and/or permission to publish or quote from material must be submitted in writing to the GLBT Historical Society Archivist.
- Preferred citation:
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Lauren Hewitt papers. GLBT Historical Society
- Location of this collection:
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989 Market Street, Lower LevelSan Francisco, CA 94103, US
- Contact:
- (415) 777-5455