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Scope and Contents This series contains the majority of Cohen’s papers and reflect a prolific and creative writing life, including copious notes, manuscript drafts, and revisions that trace the outlines of his creative process. This series also includes print publications of Cohen’s work, including his award-winning collection, Before Stonewall. Cohen wrote across genres and, as a true working writer, he often adapted his work into different formats and genres—novels into...

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This subseries collects printed publications that include Cohen's work as an author, essayist, and playwright.

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The Edward M. Cohen Papers collects the publications, manuscripts, drafts, notes, journals, and other ephemera of Edward M. Cohen (b. 1936 - d. 2023), a gay author, playwright, director, former Queens College student and Jewish New Yorker.

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Article: “If Someone's Casting You in the Role of Shrink, Here's What You Need to Do”

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“Chinese Tea”

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“Fisherman Paper Box Co., Inc.”

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“Peroxide Blonde”

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“Cream of Mushroom Soup;” “The Wonders of Art”

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“Plucked Chickens”

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Essay: “Writing a First Novel”