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- Creator
- Willard, Avery
- Call number
- MssCol 4805
- Physical description
- 3 cartons (ca. 125 items)
- Preferred Citation
- Avery Willard Films, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library
- Repository
- Manuscripts and Archives Division
- Access to materials
- Request an in-person research appointment.Restrictions apply
Avery Willard (1921-1999) was a gay photographer and filmmaker. The collection consists of motion picture films and related materials by the photographer and filmmaker Avery Willard (born Avery Willard Parsons, Jr.). Included are gay erotic films on leather and Nazi themes, films of male-to-female drag, and some home movies. Also included are sound tracks for some of the films, and miscellaneous items.
Administrative information
Source of acquisition
Gift, 2000, Cox, John Michael, 10/11/2000Key terms
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Location
Manuscripts and Archives DivisionStephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788
Brooke Russell Astor Reading Room, Third Floor, Room 328
Access to materials
Request an in-person research appointment.Access restrictions
Collection is closed until films can be duplicated on videotape.