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Lauren Hewitt papers
2021-23  
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  • Descriptive Summary
  • Access
  • Publication Rights
  • Preferred Citation
  • Acquisition Information
  • Scope and Content of Collection
  • Indexing Terms

  • Descriptive Summary

    Title: Lauren Hewitt papers
    Dates: circa 1999-2001
    Collection Number: 2021-23
    Creator/Collector: Hewitt, Lauren
    Extent: 6 linear feet (3 cartons, 1 set model, 1 oversized box)
    Repository: GLBT Historical Society
    San Francisco, California 94103
    Abstract: 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.
    Language of Material: English

    Access

    Collection is open for research.

    Publication Rights

    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

    [Identification of item]. Lauren Hewitt papers. Collection Number: 2021-23. GLBT Historical Society

    Acquisition Information

    Gift of Lauren Hewitt, September 2021.

    Scope and Content of Collection

    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.

    Indexing Terms

    Lesbians
    Theater
    Wuornos, Aileen