Tennessee Williams” (1951) Photo: Irving Penn for Vogue. Courtesy, The Morgan Library and Museum.
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Tennessee Williams: No Refuge but Writing

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Description

The 20th-century American playwright’s original drafts, personal letters and private diaries will be on display alongside paintings, photographs, production stills and other objects related to Williams’ career, especially the peak years from 1939 to 1957. It was during this period that he penned his most famous works: Cat on a Hot Tin RoofThe Glass Menagerie and A Streetcar Named Desire

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Location

The Morgan Library & Museum

225 Madison Ave. Manhattan, NY, 10016

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Accessibility
Assistive Listening System
Wheelchair Accessible
Amenities
Has Restaurant Amenity
Type
Culture & History
Museums
Live Music

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