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Level of description
Collection
Title
David Drake Collection
Date(s)
- 1990-1996; Undated (Creation)
Extent
1 box
Name of creator
Biographical history
David Drake is a well-known author, actor, director, and playwright. He is best known for authoring and performing in "The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me", a story about a man discovering more about his sexuality while simultaneously addressing the AIDS crisis in the 1980s. His work won numerous prestigious awards. He has appeared in many short films, films, and TV series. He also serves as the Artistic Director at the Provincetown Theater.
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Scope and content
This collection contains letters, postcards, and artwork sent to Drake by his friends and his fans that he compiled over the years.
System of arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
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Languages of the material
- English
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Finding aids
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Custodial history
Immediate source of acquisition
These materials were in possession of Don Kelly who generously donated this collection to Texas A&M. Pick-up donation in Houston, TX.
Accruals
2018_0165
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Archivist's note
Finding Aid Authors: Olivia Nault and Shruthin Chirayath.
Archivist's note
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