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Kermit Sheets pictorial collection [graphic].
BANC PIC 2006.028--PICLOCAL
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Title:
Kermit Sheets pictorial collectionCreator/Contributor:
Sheets, Kermit., creatorAbstract:
Archive of Kermit Sheets, consisting of photographs, drawings, posters, correspondence and other items. Includes photos of
Sheets, James Broughton (including many taken during the filming of his "Mother's Day"), various theatrical productions, friends
and associates; original design drawings used to illustrate Broughton's book of poetry An Almanac for Amorists; material pertaining
to novelist Margaret Lawrence; posters for various theatrical productions; a manuscript: "Credo of the San Francisco Lighthouse
for the Blind"; and a hand-illustrated book "Poems" by Connie Harvey.
Date:
ca. 1935-1990 (issued)Subject:
n-us-caSheets, Kermit -- Portraits
Broughton, James -- 1913-1999 -- Pictorial works
Theatrical producers and directors -- California -- San Francisco Bay Area -- Pictorial works
Theatrical productions -- California -- Photographs
Motion pictures -- Production and direction -- California -- San Francisco Bay Area -- Photographs
Independent filmmakers -- California -- San Francisco -- Pictorial works
Note:
Most photographers unknown. One photograph (of unidentified theatrical production) by Sonya Noskowiak.
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COLLECTION STORED IN PART OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.
Kermit Sheets was a San Francisco-based theater director, printer, illustrator, and publisher. He was romantically involved
with poet, actor and filmmaker James Broughton. Sheets and Broughton collaborated on many projects, including the founding
of the Centaur Press.
Type:
graphicDrawings.
Posters.
Physical Description:
graphic
picture
2 boxes and 7 folders (ca. 150 photographic prints, drawings, posters and other items) : b&w and color ; various sizes.
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC PIC 2006.028--PICLOCAL
Origin:
CaliforniaCopyright Note:
COLLECTION STORED IN PART OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.