Ken Friedman a.k.a. "Diana Hutton" Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.1236

Abstract

The Ken Friedman a.k.a. "Diana Hutton" Papers, 1980s to early 1990s, consists of photographs, paper documents, and textiles from the drag queen Diana Hutton (performed by Ken Friedman, born 1952 – died 1995), who was a popular entertainer in the southern United States.

Dates

  • Creation: 1980s

Conditions Governing Access

The physical materials in this collection may be viewed only in the reading room of the Vanderbilt Special Collections and University Archives. Materials should be requested two to three days in advance to facilitate easier access. Contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu to schedule an appointment.

Full Extent

9 Items

Language of Materials

English

Cultural context

Geographic

Topical

Title
Finding Aid for the Ken Friedman a.k.a. "Diana Hutton" Papers
Status
In Progress
Author
Sarah Calise
Date
2026
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository

Contact:
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States

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