Barbara Faye Dillworth Papers
Scope and Contents
The Barbara Faye Dillworth papers consist of her plays, theatrical productions, published plays, and unpublished music. Included in her plays are Frankendyke, Three Dirty Skits, and La La La Lesbians.
Dates
- Creation: 1992-2015
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on the collection. The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Property rights to the physical objects belong to the June L. Mazer Lesbian Archives. All other rights, including copyright, are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and pursue the copyright owner or heir for permission to publish where the June L. Mazer Lesbian Archives do not hold the copyright.
Biographical Note
Barbara Faye Dillworth (1942-2015) was an artist, songwriter, cartoonist, poet, pilot and puppeteer. She was born in Alabama and grew up in Mississippi. She became a professor of English and Creative Writing at Golden West Community College in Huntington Beach, California.
Dillworth was an active member of the Lesbian community and contributed to the L-Word newsletter and created theatrical and musical productions.
Source: Obituary located in collection.
Extent
.5 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Barbara Faye Dillworth was an active participant in the Lesbian community and wrote poetry and theatrical productions. Her collection consists of her plays, poetry, and music.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated to the Mazer after her death in 2016.
- Title
- Guide to the Barbara Faye Dillworth Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Alisha Graefe
- Date
- October 2025
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the June L. Mazer Lesbian Archives Repository