Arnold (C. D.) Papers, 1977-1992

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Collection context

Summary

Title:
C. D. Arnold papers
Dates:
1977-1992
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
2 linear feet (three manuscript boxes, one half-size manuscript box)
Language:
Preferred citation:

C. D. Arnold papers. GLBT Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

This bulk of the collection consists of draft manuscripts and typescripts of plays; it also contains incoming correspondence, personal journals, photographs, publicity materials, reviews, interviews, and plays by others with Arnold’s comments included. GSSO linked terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_000374; http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_004301; http://bioportal.bioontology.org/ontologies/MESH/D019497

Biographical / historical:

C.D. Arnold was a prolific playwright who often worked with Theatre Rhinoceros. Raised in New Jersey, he moved to San Francisco in 1966. His pays include Downtown Local, The Blond in Twenty-B, Dinosaurs, Night in the Blue Moon, Bookstore, Delivery, King of the Crystal Palace, A Nice Day for the Beach, Red Star Saloon, Mourning Metro, and The Client.

Acquisition information:
Gift of C. Stephen Keith on July 22, 2000.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Theater
Gay men
Diaries
Performance

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by GLBT Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:
1977-1992
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Preferred citation:

C. D. Arnold papers. GLBT Historical Society

Location of this collection:
989 Market Street, Lower Level
San Francisco, CA 94103, US
Contact:
(415) 777-5455