Caffe Cino, circa 1961, 1965
Scope and Contents
File contains two images: Shirley Stoler as the Gypsy performing at Caffe Cino (c. 1961) and Joe Cino looking at the destroyed interior of the theatre after a fire (Ash Wednesday, 1965). Both images are reproductions, not the originals.
Dates
- Event: circa 1961, 1965
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
Caffe Cino was founded by Joe Cino in 1958 and is widely recognized as the birthplace of Off-Off Broadway theatre. It was a pioneer in the development of gay theatre at a time when homosexuality was still illegal.
Extent
2 Photographic Prints
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
From the Series: Spanish; Castilian
Repository Details
Part of the California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections Repository
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Carson CA 90747
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