Avery Willard Films

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Creator

Willard, Avery.

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• 3 cartons (ca. 125 items)

Access Restrictions

Collection is closed until films can be duplicated on videotape.

Scope/Contents Note

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.

Biographical/Historical Note

Avery Willard (1921-1999) was a gay photographer and filmmaker.

Controlled Access Terms

• Erotic films.
• Gay erotica.
• Microfilms
• Motion pictures
• Gay motion picture producers and directors