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[HAIR-HIRAM KELLER] Archive of photographs and items related to Hair: The American Tribal Rock Musical.
An interesting group comprising: an original brad-bound script for Hair, circa 1966, some wear to cover extremities, small ink signature of Linda Compton, a member of the Tribe, to the title otherwise unmarked; a framed display of small photographs (each 2 1/4 x 2 1/4), depicting Hiram Keller and other members of the Tribe (including Diane Keaton), a few mostly nude; an original Henri Martinez mixed media artwork depicting Hiram Keller and dated 1968, 10 3/4 x 9 1/4 inches, framed; two photographs depicting Van Vooren with a variously undressed Keller; a nude photograph of Hiram Keller with Emmaretta Marks (featured on the cover of the November 1969 issue of After Dark magazine), wear to mount; a large printed poster after a collage of photographs depicting the original production of Hair, 29 x 20 inches, somewhat bowed; and two other images of Van Vooren (one with Paul Morrisey), creases.
An interesting group of ephemera relating to the quintessential 1960s musical Hair: The American Tribal Rock Musical. While Monique Van Vooren did not appear in Hair she apparently invested in the production and made quite a splash at the opening: "Monique Van Vooren, the Belgian actress, international sex symbol, and theatrical investor, has declared her intention of wearing her new, transparent chiffon blouse by Yves Saint Laurent to the broadway opening of Hair tomorrow evening. If Miss Van Vooren follows through there will be nothing (such as a bra or a body stocking) standing between her and any other first nighters who happen to be looking at her."
At Van Vooren's request, Hiram Keller was included in the Tribe, "a group of politically active, long-haired hippies of the 'Age of Aquarius' living a bohemian life in New York City and fighting against conscription into the Vietnam War." The Tribe also included a young Diane Keaton. Ephemera relating to this groundbreaking musical is uncommon. For the quote on the opening night see "Hair - Topless, and No Bottoms, Either" by Marilyn Bender in The New York Times, 28 April 1968.
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