Charles Ludlam, actor/Ethyl Eichelberger, author

Charles Ludlam, actor/Ethyl Eichelberger, author

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Loudon, Greg, artist
Contributor(s):
Helfand, William H., donor
Livingstone, William, writer
Eclipse Comics, publisher.
Publication:
Forestville, California : Eclipse Enterprises, 1993
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Abstract:
This trading card briefly documents the lives of actors Charles Ludlam and Ethyl Eichelberger. Ludlam, founder of the Ridiculous Theatrical Company, died of AIDS in 1987. Eichelberger, who joined Ludlam's company, commited suicide in 1990 after he was diagnosed with AIDS. The cards were distributed in sets, each packet containing one condom and 12 collector's cards of people and topics related to AIDS.
Copyright:
This item may be under copyright protection; contact the copyright owner for permission before re-use.
Extent:
1 trade card : 6 x 9 cm
Provenance:
Donation; Mar. 23,1999; William H. Helfand.
Technique:
color
NLM Unique ID:
101452894 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
C05376
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101452894