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Russell Lees photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0844

Scope and Contents

The Russell Lees photograph collection contains 10 slides and black and white photographs used to advertise the theatrical performance of Nixon's Nixon at the Westside Theater in 1996.

Dates

  • circa 1995-1997

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the Russell Lees photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.

Biographical Note

Russell Lees (b. 1957) is an American playwright, and the material in this collection pertains to his 1996 play, Nixon's Nixon. This one-act play takes place in the White House on the evening before Richard Nixon's resignation. It is a fictional version of a secret meeting between the president and Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger. Lees earned degrees in computer and electrical engineering from Boston and Stanford universities respectively, and he used these skills as a director for interactive CD-ROMs. However, in 1991, he returned to Boston University to pursue play writing. He studied with poet Derek Walcott and earned a Master's degree.

Extent

10 Items (1 box)

Abstract

Russell Lees (b. 1957) is an American playwright. The Russell Lees photograph collection pertains to his 1996 play, Nixon's Nixon.

Arrangement

Arranged by subject

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Patricia Lees in 2000.

Separated Materials

See also the Russell Lees papers (ACCN 1622) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.

Processing Information

Processed by Claire A. Kempa in 2021.
Title
Guide to the Russell Lees photograph collection, circa 1995-1997
Author
Finding aid created by Claire A. Kempa
Date
© 2021
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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